Hawley & Barnesville, MN

Good homes, run by the family who owns them.

GNS Properties is Shawn and Paulette Hagen. For over 14 years we have been finding, fixing up, and renting small-town homes in western Minnesota.

Quick facts about GNS Properties

Where we rent
Hawley, Minnesota and Barnesville, Minnesota.
How to reach us
Call 701-371-1724 any day to ask about openings.
Who we are
Family-owned by Shawn and Paulette Hagen since 2010. An Equal Opportunity Renter.

Why GNS

A small, family-run rental company

We are not a big leasing office. We are two people who have spent over a decade turning houses into good homes for good renters.

  • Small-town homes, on purpose

    We focus on Hawley and Barnesville because we know these towns and the families in them. That focus is the whole point.

  • Hands-on owners

    Shawn and Paulette handle painting, repairs, lawn care, and cleaning themselves. When something needs attention, you reach us directly.

  • Over 14 years of renters

    We have been at this long enough to do it right. Our renters know we care about the living experience they have in our homes.

The Hagen family

We named the company after our daughters

GNS stands for Gabrielle, Nicole, and Sophia, our three oldest daughters. We started the business together as a family, and we run it the same way today. Our fourth daughter, Ava, joined after the name was picked.

Shawn and Paulette Hagen still do the work. Painting, repairs, lawn care, cleaning, it is all us. That is why our renters feel the difference.

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Where we rent

Two small Minnesota towns we know well

We are not expanding into metros. We are focused right here, because that is how we keep the quality high and the response time short.

  • Hawley, MN

    A small town east of Moorhead with a tight-knit community, good schools, and an easy commute to Fargo. We have been renting homes here since the beginning.

  • Barnesville, MN

    A short drive south in Clay County. Barnesville has the same small-town feel and the same kind of neighbors. We love finding homes here to fix up and rent.

Common questions

What renters usually ask us

Where are your rental homes located?

We own and manage rental homes in Hawley, Minnesota and Barnesville, Minnesota.

How do I apply for a home?

Call us at 701-371-1724 first. We check availability, answer pet and deposit questions, and then share a short application.

Do you allow pets?

Pet policies vary by property. Call 701-371-1724 and we will tell you which homes are pet-friendly and what the deposit looks like.

Who owns GNS Properties?

GNS Properties, LLC is owned by Shawn and Paulette Hagen. The name is the first letter of each of their three oldest daughters, Gabrielle, Nicole, and Sophia. Their fourth daughter, Ava, joined after the company was named.

How long has GNS Properties been in business?

More than 14 years of renting homes in Hawley and Barnesville.

Are you an Equal Opportunity Renter?

Yes. GNS Properties is an Equal Opportunity Renter and follows fair housing law in every application decision.

Ready to find your next home?

Give us a call, or leave a note. We answer our own phone and we read our own messages.