If you are looking for the best real estate agent in Rochester MN, you definitely need to work with…read moreAlex. My wife Melissa and I were referred to him by a friend, and from the very first time we met, he made us feel like we were in great hands. He arranged for us to meet up quickly at a restaurant. I still remember that first meeting vividly--what was supposed to be a one-hour chat ended up being three hours! It was basically a crash course on real estate 101. As a first time home buyer, I had lots and lots of questions, but Alex was so personable and patient. He went into great detail about the process upfront and always explained things in plain, easy-to-understand language. He made sure we truly understood all the technical terms and jargon before moving forward. Alex is incredibly communicative and approachable. He gave us his phone number and email right away, and his responsiveness was amazing. He got us set up on the Home Spotter search app, made sure our filters were right, and told us to reach out anytime. Whenever we found interesting houses, he was so good at arranging four to five showings back-to-back on days that worked best for us. It took us about 4 months of looking to find our place, and honestly, his easy-going personality made this arduous process feel like a breeze. Alex is also super well-connected with top-notch industry professionals. He connected us right away with an amazing local lender, Heather, and later set us up with a fantastic inspector and title company. When we finally put in an offer, he guided us step-by-step and expertly negotiated repairs on our behalf after the inspection. It's hard to find someone so trusting and fiercely protective of his clients' interests. As a wonderful bonus, getting to meet his dogs, Atlas and Kaia, brought so much extra joy! Alex would bring them to some of our house showings, and they just spread so much happiness, making the whole process way less stressful. We just closed at Rochester Title on March 10th, 2026, and we truly couldn't have survived this journey without Alex's guidance. Highly, highly recommend! Alex also likes to keep in touch with his clients even after they buy a house to make sure the buyers are satisfied. He is very resourceful, and he is happy to share names of contractors and handy people for after sale small house fixes and home projects. With Alex you get a wonderful realtor, a decent human being, and potentially a long term friend.

Alex Mayer was referred to me by a contractor helping with a roof repair. I told the contractor I…read morewanted to sell in the coming year, so he suggested talking to Alex before making any major updates. Upon first meeting, Alex put me at ease explaining what was worth doing and what was not. He explained the options, many I hadn't considered, and made suggestions which repairs were necessary and who to contact for them. The next Spring, I was ready to sell. Alex answered on the first call and didn't miss a beat. He explained the best pricing strategy for the market at that time, what to expect from the process, and how each decision influenced the next. He really understands the Rochester market and showed what was working at the moment. I never felt pressured, I felt informed and that I had a competent and reliable agent helping me. Alex suggested an "Easy Button" pricing strategy and then followed it up with high quality professional photos and video. We ended up with four offers and Alex even had a few key negotiation tips to improve the winning offer. With Alex's help we sold my home for more than I ever thought possible! Even after acceptance, Alex was on top of following up with contractors - there was some work we agreed to have handled for the next buyer prior to listing - to make sure the work was completed on time and as expected. Alex always kept me looped in and anytime I called or messaged he would respond near immediately. If you are looking for a real estate agent in Rochester MN Alex Mayer is the best of the best! He made what could have been a stressful process feel organized, manageable, and gave me the confidence to sell. I'm incredibly grateful for his guidance. The dogs are a nice touch too!

We reconnected with David Birka through his volunteer involvement with the Festival of Trees. We…read morewere grateful to have Dave's guidance during a challenging for sale by owner purchase, and the successful sale of our existing home. David is kind, patient, informative, and highly process-oriented, he explained clearly every step of the transaction and responded promptly to all calls, texts, and emails. We were especially impressed with the marketing of our home; the phenomenal photography and listing description that generated many compliments. We would be happy to work with David again and highly recommend Dave to others. Steve and Ann Felton

Dave Birka with Coldwell Banker is more than just a realtor- he goes above and beyond in absolutely…read moreevery way. For example, he found handymen to do small updating projects on the house, he personally assisted with small repairs, and he even helped with moving large items. It's a real friend that helps you move! He knows every neighborhood in Rochester and I always trusted that he had our best interests at heart. He helped us sell our house in the middle of the coronavirus quarantine and at every step of the way, we were so thankful we went with Dave. I will recommend him to everyone I know. -Ben Bedard and Marie Bedard

Adam was our agent selling our rural home we built 30 years ago as we downsized to the city. He…read morewas great to work with through the months of prep. His firm offered free staging and took great photos for online advertising. He got us through some MLS goofs (not his fault) and challenges/stressors some other agents/buyers put out. After not moving for 30 years going through it was quite stressful but Adam was on our side all the way. His office gave us some professional moving deals too. He helped us during the inspection and make some changes to our closing too. Always available professional agent to work with!

This review is of Adam Howell and the Coldwell Banker Burnet Firm…read more We have been working with Adam for nearly 10 months now as we search for the right home for us. We chose to work with Adam because he is not pushy, he is knowledgeable yet honestly lets you know when he is unsure. He has helped steer us away from bad investments and now are in a position to purchase the home of our dreams for a reasonable price. Adam has been available to us 24 / 7 since we began working with him and he is prompt with emails and phone calls. He is an exceptional resource for home buyers and I would recommend him to anyone without reservation. Hopefully we are never in a position to be buying another home but if we are, we will be certain to look for Adam to help us.

If you want a realtor that lies in order to get a…read morecommission- then this place is for you! They don't care about the seller or what the seller what's or requests. They go after the commission and lie, manipulate and deceive in order to get it!

Andrew was great to work with! He was very knowledgeable, efficient, and always helpful with any…read morequestions I had. You can't go wrong working with Andrew and his team!

Justin was a rock star real estate agent, in fact he was one of the only real estate agents that my…read morehusband and I ever liked! He always went above and beyond our expectations. I first contacted him when my husband received an interview at Mayo Clinic for residency. Mayo Clinic was high on his list and we were very seriously considering buying a house. When I contacted Justin, he was able to schedule me in for the exact day of my husband's interview. This worked out very well as I was able to get a tour of the whole Rochester area and potential houses/neighborhoods we would be interested in. I was very impressed that he spent almost the whole day showing me around when it wasn't even guaranteed that my husband would match here. Fast forward five months, match day came and we ended up matching here! Justin was one of the first calls I made to try and schedule a day we could come look at houses :-) He was very flexible and accommodating and worked with our very hectic schedules. He was very observant and pointed out flaws on houses that we didn't end up buying. I appreciated this as he wasn't trying to make a sale, he put our best interests first and wanted to make sure we bought a home that we would be happy in. He also did a video recording of the house we ended up buying as we quickly saw it and had to make a rushed decision (BTW - Rochester housing market is crazy! If you see a house you like make an offer because it won't last!). At our request, he was present for our home inspection. This really made us feel comfortable as I know he was always after our best interests and asked questions I didn't even think to ask. We also wanted to put a fence up shortly after moving and he contacted our future neighbor for us to coordinate latching onto their adjoining fence (since we were 1600 miles away). Furthermore, Justin didn't just walk away when our sale was final on our house. We had some follow-up questions and he was readily available by phone just as he always was to help answer any questions. His response time via phone is great for us millennials who hate waiting and want a response back asap :-) I would highly recommend Justin to all family and friends! We plan on keeping him not only as a real estate agent to use in the future but also as a friend!!!

Justin was just the best!! He helped me sell and buy. Justin was very much on my side, I would and…read morewill recommend him to anyone!!! He was there from the beginning to the end with explanations of all of my questions. I cannot begin to express how much I appreciated him with the whole process!

Nick is the epitome of what one would want in a mortgage lender! He is a down to earth, genuine guy…read morethat always goes the extra mile for his clients! Guaranteed Rate has amazing programs for home buyers! I wouldn't wanna go anywhere else! Nick is the man!

Right from the start, Nick Meeker was great to work with. He listened very well to my situation…read moreand took time to explain the process. At every crucial point he was available, sometimes even answering his cell phone after business hours, so I was never left with a question unanswered. Nick has compassion for the family and how important a home purchase is. I will continue to recommend Nick to everyone I know who is considering buying a home!

This review is specifically for Andy Huppert, our mortgage advisor that we had the pleasure of…read moreworking with at Think Mutual Bank. We were out of state and relocating because of a job (Mayo Clinic, big surprise!). We were looking for specific types of loans that would be good for our financial situation and family. We also had a home we were trying to sell and of course the loan would have to be contingent on the sale of our house. It was our first time selling a house and at the same time having the new home be contingent on the sale of the old house. We had to manage this very stressful endeavor all while being out of state which was very stressful and having to deal with very hectic schedules. Andy was amazing to work with from start to finish! He offered us very reasonable rates and spent the time talking us through ALL the paperwork. My husband is very thorough and loves to read every detail and while this frustrates me, Andy never seemed bothered :-) He was very patient with us and very understanding of our situation and our extremely tight deadlines. At the end he made everything happen on time and without any flaws. Everything that was stated happened and on time, no hidden anything! I can't say enough nice things about Andy and Think Mutual Bank. We plan on using Andy's services in the future and highly recommend him to all family and friends!!!

Andy is a true professional. From our first inquiry to closing our home he was present and…read moreefficient. He only asked for our documentation once and the pre-underwriting and underwriting process was extremely smooth. He came to our closing with a gift card and a thank you note in hand. I would recommend this lender without reservations.

My husband and I relocated from Maryland to Minnesota and decided to buy a house immediately…read more Melanie and Chris started helping us before we moved. We started in Aug and closed on an awesome house in November. We love our new house! It is just what we wanted. They were very helpful and knowledgable the whole time and went above and beyond. We highly recommend them!