Deborah Kotler developed an interest in clients’ property buying/selling decisions after working as an interior designer with building owners, tenants and homeowners in different market sectors throughout the United States. She became a REALTOR® affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty in Edina, Minnesota in 2017. Deborah provides valuable guidance regarding property decisions involving purchasing, negotiations, renovations and sales/marketing. Clients benefit from Deborah’s diverse knowledge and professional network in the real estate, design and architecture fields. Deborah volunteered with the University of Minnesota's College of Design's Design Student & Alumni Board (2020-2025). Her connection with UMN along with her interest in real estate and sustainability energy helped to create a learning tour for students in a net zero energy house project. In the past, Deborah founded design businesses and worked at several successful design and architectural firms including Gensler San Francisco. She passed the Architectural Registration Exam to obtain a Washington DC license and graduated from Virginia Tech University with a B.S. in Housing, Interior Design & Resource Management.