We had the pleasure to sell our home in Saint Paul and purchase a home in Wisconsin with Stephanie…read moreReineck and Richard McDonough. To say we are happy would be an understatement. Stephanie helped us find the perfect home. Stephanie always made us feel like we were her only client, available any time there was a house to look at. She suggested we look at the area in Wisconsin across from downtown Stillwater, with the new bridge it made sense. In selling our home, Stephanie was always available for showings, open houses, and our many questions. Stephanie and Richard are very knowledgeable about their industry, the real estate differences between the two states, and how to market our home. Stephanie eased us through the many steps needed to sell and buy a home: truth & housing, mortgage certification, home inspection, radon testing and radon mitigation systems, well certification, septic inspection, title company,......the list seems endless. We were in great hands.

We started working with Stephanie a month before moving to the Twin Cities and she was able to help…read morenarrow the search before we moved. She really understood what we were looking for and worked hard to check homes even when we couldn't be there. She is really motivated to help and take the client through the step by step process. When we need help updating the house after the sale she was still there to assist. I would say after buying three homes, she has been one of the most honest and detailed agents we have worked with. She knows the business of real estate and truly has the clients best interest at heart.

Cari Ann, Pamala and her team were fantastic with the sale of our house in the MacGrove…read moreneighborhood. They obviously knew the market very well and the staging was INCREDIBLE and instrumental in the quick sale of our house. Happy with the counsel/advice we received and the fantastic service. While Cari Ann Carter Group is at a slightly higher % for realtor fees, worth it just for the staging and high touch service. UPDATE (approximately 1.5 years later): We recently used Cari Ann Carter again for the purchase of a lot. This was a bit spontaneous and Cari Ann is a pit bull when it comes to advocating for you. We were able to put in an offer Sunday, get a counteroffer Monday and secure the property on Tuesday. She was INSTRUMENTAL in making this happen quickly and is the best negotiator ever! She set reasonable expectations for us, which we really appreciated, and was very open in feedback along the entire way. More importantly, she is a DO-er! She had 2 contractors out within 12 hours of walking the property to help us with the logistics of design, finding a contractor, etc. You want her and her amazing team on your side when you're buying or selling!

Beware of fast talk and non-listener, nothing but pushy and arrogant. Two of the worst qualities we…read morewanted in a realtor. Cai Ann didn't listen. Also had a horrible experience with their partner, The Closing Phase, yet they wouldn't help us out with the negative experience we had after they received their commission for the sale of one home and purchase of new one, it's like we were no one to them after all was said and done. Will never use or recommend Cari Ann Carter again! WORST experience ever!!

I have worked with Erica to help many buyers purchase their home. She is always responsive,…read moreprofessional and caring. She knows her markets and will walk you through all the ins and outs of the buying process. If you are looking for your first home, an investment property or even to sell a home she is a great resource who will work hard for you through the entire process.

Erica helped my fiancé and I purchase our first home. We were totally unsure of how things might…read morego. We are first time home buyers and the whole process gave me great amounts of anxiety. We didn't have a ton of money to spend and I know that means not a lot of pay from a realtor stand point. Who would want to work with us? Well Erica was the perfect match! She offered no stress showings. Not once did I feel like I HAD to purchase a home and not once did I feel like I was being pushed to spend more money than I wanted. She was flexible with when she would allow us to look at home and when she was able to answer questions. I feel like even though we were looking at small prices homes we got a large price realtor. We ended up being able to look at a couple of homes one day as a sort of pre market option (the market in the twin cities is really going crazy right now and homes are selling fast). Of these two homes we were the only ones to view them and they were both amazing. It went from having no options to having to choose between two very quickly. We purchased one of those homes and are loving every minute of it. Highly recommend Erica!

Karen was invaluable to our process. It takes great skill to lovingly and respectfully deal with…read moretwo individuals going through a divorce trying to sell a house. She did so with utmost grace. While working with us, she served on the local realtor's ethics board and nourished active relationships with pet shelters. When the seller desired it, which was the case for us, she set it up so a dog would be shown on a video alongside our house... So, if someone was interested in buying the house, they could reach out to Karen and if they wanted to adopt the dog, then they would reach out to the partnering shelter organization. Her background on ethics was highly important to me because our experience was not a good one when we bought the house. That time, we barely saw that realtor and was passed around to other team members. With Karen, though we interacted with others, it always felt complementary to the work she was doing with us. S Throughout the process, Karen was responsive and communicative (sending weekly update emails). A great teacher with much patience, she educated us on all the steps along the way. Her immense research, experience and skills allowed us to trust her even when we didn't trust each other. Karen is a blessing to the industry and I will absolutely return to her next time I am needing a realtor.

My wife and I were first time home buyers, and are now proud homeowners thanks to Karen! As first…read moretime home buyers, there is obviously a lot to learn, and Karen taught us so much. Karen always remained optimistic for us, which really helped us through. We felt she was always open and honest, and did all she could to help us get our dream home! We are so appreciative of all she's done and grateful we met her! We will definitely be referring Carriage Realty to friends and family!

We had the pleasure of working with Rachel Blinsmon at RE/MAX Results for nearly two years while…read moreplanning our move from NY to MN and we truly couldn't have asked for a better realtor for this process. Rachel made the entire experience somehow feel manageable. She was patient, responsive, and consistently supportive from start to finish, never once making us feel like a burden despite the long timeline. When we finally found the right home, Rachel was incredible at guiding us through each step with confidence and care. Her deep knowledge of the Twin Cities market was invaluable, and we especially appreciated her honesty. She always gave us thoughtful and straightforward advice rather than just telling us what we wanted to hear. Having Rachel in our corner made a world of difference and we're so grateful for her help and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area.

We've worked with Rachel Blinsmon in the past and most recently (2025) bought a townhouse in the…read morecity and sold a suburban home--all within eight weeks! We thought we were "just looking," but her knowledge and insight helped us move quickly and confidently. She is detail-oriented, professional, and delightful!! to work with. She handles challenges with calm efficiency (we faced several unexpected bumps in the road), learns new markets fast (multi-unit complexes have unique issues), negotiates well, and makes the process seem effortless. Rachel is simply the best--use her for all your real estate needs!

Stephanie Checkley is the best agent anyone could work with in the Saint Paul Minnesasota area! I…read morehad the pleasure to work with her and can say Stephanie is a humble professional, extremely knowledgable and admirably transparent. Stephanie exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond. I would recommend and refer her to everyone I know that is looking for a true professional real estate agent to aid them throughout the buying steps required as well as to guide anyone in the emotional selling process. Thank you Stephanie.

Living in St Paul for sometime, I was familiar with the Odd Couple Team and appreciated all of the…read morecommunity involvement that their team embodies. When I decided to make the move to purchase my own place, I knew that I wanted to work with them. I was matched with Austen Kordosky from their team and he was eager to help me get started. Austen was super friendly, very flexible and always kept my "Must Haves" in mind when showing me properties. He also didn't push back when I sent him listings that I wanted to check out, despite them not being a best fit for me; he allowed me to go through the process and grow through the process. Mid-way through my search I pivoted from wanting a condo to exploring a single family home and Austen eagerly pivoted with me showing me three properties the following morning. He was great about reaching out to me with a regular cadence and suggesting properties for me to tour. One property in particular was one where he was representing the seller and it was not yet on the market officially. When I walked in I was super impressed with the beautiful light of the south facing windows, the gorgeous hardwood floors and 100-year-old woodwork. Despite touring several houses after that, I kept thinking back to the property that would eventually become mine. By having a sneak peak into a pre-listing I was able to take more time with my choice to purchase and avoided the craziness of the spring real estate market. This was something that had plagued me on several prior offer submissions. Had I not been working with Austen I would have never found this gem. The whole Odd Couple Team in general was awesome to work with. The co-owner of the team called me when I started working with Austen and after I purchased my home to congratulate me. Additionally, I received a fun welcome gift from them at my closing that was an awesome surprise! That type of all star service is why you should work with their team. They take great pride in the work that they do and I am so grateful! Thanks Austen and team!

SOLD! That was the…read moremost important word that we wanted to see during our time spent with the Odd Couple Team. My only regret? Not partnering with them sooner. These guys deliver and go above and beyond the typical level of customer service. We ended up feeling like family. Such a great feeling to know we were with people that would get the job done. At times our selling journey felt like a long, epic, arduous journey, but hiccups happen and the ones that did were beyond everyone's control. We wouldn't change a thing. We have to thank my parents for referring Jason to us. What an excellent referral it was. Jason Koenig and his entire team were amazing from start to finish. Pros: -Marketing and communication. Amy M- what a bright, cheerful, encouraging communicator. -Picturesque photos- Nina- fabulous photos that say, " I want to live here". We received many compliments on the photos. -Transaction and Closing- Molly and Marjorie- excellent and helpful communications, helpful info. -Real Estate Agent- Jason Koenig- reliable, caring, excellent communications, friendly, charming, fun, professional and an overall great guy! -ShowTime App- to confirm or deny showings -E- Signatures- convenient and reliable for signing documents Closing Title Company- Brittany- what a sweet, thorough and lovely person. - Real Estate Agent (Buying) - Ryan. Always there ready to show us what we might be interested. -Clean, tasteful branding. Cons: Can't think of any... These guys do so much for their clients and make everyone feel like more than a client. I would and have recommended them to family and friends who want to list, buy or receive guidance. Okay, I'll wrap it up- this isn't the Oscars..... Oh, but wait.... Fabulous client events and parties thrown by Jason and Shane Client Appreciation Halloween Events Santa Events and so much more..... These guys are truly the real deal. Smart, perceptive, class acts. We have nothing but praise and thanks to this entire team. Thank you so much to the entire team! You guys and gals are the best in St. Paul and that's why you made the list..

My wife and I were incredibly happy with the service we received from Julie Trones during the…read morepurchase of our home. The home buying process can be extremely taxing; however, Julie was amazing every step of the way and went above and beyond in helping us find the ideal home. Between finding potential properties and helping us negotiate an ideal contract, Julie was always available for us and was in constant contact with us to relay how each part of the process would play out. She has a profound understanding of the Twin Cities housing market and surrounding areas, which allowed us to get an incredible deal on our home that far exceeded our expectations. Julie was also great with our whole family and was kind throughout our home buying process. She answered all of our questions with in-depth explanations, ensuring we fully understood what we were doing, why it was necessary, and how it would benefit us and our growing family. We are so glad that we chose Julie for our real estate needs. Julie's knowledge and experience, combined with her patient approach, made this otherwise stressful event a smooth and successful process. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for top-notch real estate services!