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Born and raised in Hastings Nebraska, I pride myself in being Hastings' Local Real Estate Expert! The market is as fast paced as ever and this is when a skilled and experienced agent can make all of the difference in the world. Call or message me today, I would love the opportunity to help you through the process!

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A Tradition of Excellence

Since beginning my career as a full time Real Estate Broker in 1997 I have continually been a top producing agent in the Hastings area. I am a highly motivated agent who takes my client's real estate needs as a personal responsibility. My hard work ethic, attention to detail, passion for what I do and tenacious desire to be the best has made me the agent I am today. I pride myself with honesty and integrity and believe communication and understanding my client's wants and needs are key aspects of the real estate profession. I am highly committed to each and every client and enjoy working in a fast paced office with other agents who are willing to go the extra mile in all situations.
Along with a profession that I truly love, I believe there is no better place to raise a family than Hastings, NE. Originally from Hastings, after earning my Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Nebraska, I chose to move back and carry on the tradition of success in the Real Estate Profession that my Grandfather started in 1961. I am a third generation Real Estate Broker and find much joy in continuing the tradition of excellence that my Father and Grandfather possessed before me.

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What clients say about Gretchen Esch

Gretchen went above and beyond to help us find our "forever home". She was patient with us and our seemingly impossible list of needs. She took us to see many homes that fit our needs without pressuring us to settle for something less than we wanted.... Show more

Ben and Megan Fago

"We enjoyed working with Town & Country Realty when choosing our home in Hastings. Our realtor, Gretchen Esch, was always available to answer calls and recommend individuals for remodel. We were half way across the country and it was nice to have her... Show more

Josh and Amy Sloan

From the minute we listed our house with Gretchen, we knew we were in good hands. She was dedicated, positive, and encouraging. Always professional, her expertise and knowledge of the local market is second to none. We highly recommend Gretchen and t... Show more

Mike and Ginny Skoch

My wife and I purchased our first home from Town & Country Realty (Gretchen Esch). She was very knowledgeable and simplified the process on our first home buying experience. Honestly, we couldn't of been happier with Town & Country's service. I would... Show more

Tyson and Nikki Jordening

We have used Gretchen's family owned business from 1986-2018! Gretchen helped us find just the home we were looking for... and sold our home in just 2 days! We are extremely happy with their accommodating and smooth transactions... not to mention the... Show more

Jim and Debbie Freeburger

My family and I moved to Hastings in August of 2017.... moving a family can be stressful, but Gretchen with made the process of buying our new home and our transition to Hastings a breeze. She's very knowledgeable, super efficient and kind. It was a... Show more

Frank and Kim Musalek

My wife and I had taken another job out of state. We had to sell our house quick as we were potentially looking at 2 house payments. Gretchen understood our circumstances and aggressively marketed our home to potential buyers and other real estate ag... Show more

Mark and Tiffany Gilman

We worked with Gretchen. Had a little confusion with understanding numbers as we were new home buyers, and she went out of her way to help us understand and learn. She was very patient with us on showing us houses, and was very honest about the prope... Show more

Troy Perkins

We knew this would be our forever home, so we were very particular in what we wanted. Gretchen was very patient with us, as it took close to a year to find us what we wanted. We are now in our new house and couldn’t be happier! It was a great expe... Show more

Molly Dyer

We had 2 days to decide on a home and Gretchen did an amazing job getting to know us and helping us find the best fit. Excellent agent who works hard and does her job well. She made a really stressful move so much easier.

Nicole Terrell

I can't say too many amazing things about Gretchen Esch. My fiancé and I bought our first home from Gretchen, and the amount of patience she had with my LONG list of questions was so comforting. She spent time going through every last detail, took us... Show more

Kayla Nelson

I do not have enough superlatives for Gretchen Esch and secondarily, Town & Country Realty (Nebraska Realty). Despite living 750 miles away from Hastings, I was asked by my father and my siblings to help my father with the sale of his house. In ord... Show more

Greg Nitzel…on behalf of Dale & Wauneta Nitzel, Scott and Merideth Nitzel, Grant and Deb Nitzel and Bryan and Carmen Kennedy.

Looking to sell your home or buy a new one?

I'm here to help with local expertise and personal service. For sellers, I can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms, and conditions of competing properties. If you're looking to buy, I can help you find the perfect home that fits your needs.

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