We bought our home with Billy virtually across the country. At first we were sure that we wanted to…read morestart looking at houses after we moved to Minnesota. Buying something as expensive and important as a house virtually seemed nuts. But as the new year began we started getting the urge to just take a look. Who knew that within just a few weeks we would have an accepted offer? There is no one else we would have felt comfortable buying remotely with. And the only reason we changed from just looking to seriously buying was because we came to trust and rely on Billy's opinions. He is not just a savvy and knowledgeable realtor, he is truly a sincere and nice guy. He would warn us that even if we lose out on a house, in the end it always works out (and SPOILER ALERT he's right). But he still commiserated with us when we were outbid and he really went above and beyond when we were searching for the right home. And he really does want to find you the right home. He will be honest with you about any negatives he sees and he will steer you away from any bad decisions. Sometimes we were so keen to just get a house that we were willing to settle or make hasty decisions. But Billy makes sure that whatever house you get is a great house and whatever you do is sound and smart. And I'm so glad that he was there with us helping make all our decisions. He would give us daily updates of his endeavors going door to door and networking with other agents. In the end it was a note of his he left on the door of a house that was off the market that did the trick. We were able to buy a house that was miles better than any of the other houses we put offers on with basically no other competition. In the crazy housing market right now you need someone like Billy who is willing to go the extra mile. He was always trying innovative techniques to help us stand out amongst other buyers and that's exactly what it takes these days. He's continued to be invaluable after closing. He was great to bounce ideas around with about updating the house after moving in and he and Heather have been great with recommendations. He is always super responsive and I'm so glad I can still rely on him even after we've closed.

We worked with Billy and the Pauling Homes Team to buy and sell a house in Eden Prairie. Everything…read moreabout the experience was superb! Billy took the time to listen to our needs, ask us about our future plans, and answer every one of our questions. They were in constant communication and made sure that we felt informed and confident in making the best decisions for our family. The combination of integrity, grace, and real estate intelligence in this team is unparalleled. This paired with Billy's deep knowledge and network in the Minnesota real estate community made for the dream team! We felt cared for (and about) at every turn. The entire experience was a joy!

After another local agency failed miserably to sell our condo, Stieg was a breath of fresh air. He…read moreis really warm, personable, and fun in an authentic way. He helped us navigate the challenges of selling our property at a decent price. He is calm and responsive to questions and concerns and helped us through the stressful inspection process. For example, he helped us understand reasonable vs. unreasonable items to address. He also communicated the status of the all important final walk through and closing in a timely manner so that we knew all was successful. Not only did my wife and I get an exceptional agent when we hired Stieg, we got a great new friend.

I needed a realtor to help me buy a home from 2000 miles away, and I'm glad I went with Stieg! I…read morewas looking for a single family house in the Dakota or Scott county area, and from our first call, it was very apparent that Stieg is extremely knowledgeable about the area. One thing I really appreciate about Stieg is his honesty. We looked at one house (via FaceTime) that had a very weird floor plan and unthoughtful addition. After the tour, Stieg told me he didn't want to sell me that house since the odd layout would always detract from the value. He is also very responsive, and he has a great list of contacts for inspections, repairs etc. I am definitely very happy with everything Stieg did to help me!

My husband and I had the worst experience using David Olson as our realtor. We highly advise all,…read moreespecially first time home-buyers, from using him. We were impressed with his knowledge when we first met him, but he's a salesman! He took forever to respond to emails and text messages. He hardly had time for showings and sent his team to the majority of our showings. He was not compassionate or understanding, he really just wanted the commission. We were going through a lot and ended up finding our home on our own. He wasn't available for our closing and didn't even bother to follow up. Even the seller's agent and our mortgage banker followed up with us to ensure everything was going well. We'll never use Remax again due to this horrible experience.

The best service requested ever The best value ever and the…read morebest requested service ever They did a good job on the service requested

Recommendation for Zac Bidelman/Keller Williams Preferred Realtor/Huerkamp Home Group…read more I first met Zac Bildelman after inquiring about a property that I was interested in. He made an appointment and showed me the property that same day. My first impression was that he was knowledgeable and able to answer my questions readily. I realized over time that because of all his additional attributes (Professional, always responsive, and very patient), he was the perfect realtor. It had been over 30 years since my husband, and I had previously scoured the cities in search of that one perfect realtor to help us find the house that was perfect for us at that time. Zac Bidelman patiently spent at least two years showing me various properties. He quickly fine-tuned the amenities that I was in search of until it basically came down to 3 or 4 properties. Once the perfect location came on the market, he helped me create an offer that he presented immediately. His quick action was the sole reason that I was able to buy the property that was perfectly suited to me. The second phase of my quest was to subsequently sell my house. During that process Zac assisted me with the preparations of getting the house we built 33 years prior ready for sale. His company hired an inspector and then advised me how to prioritize what to repair from the inspector's list. Zac had a "Stager" available to me who helped me get the house aesthetically ready to be viewed. The professional photographer that he used took exceptional photographs that helped present my house in the best possible light. This also included drone shots which helped highlight the fabulous view from and around my home. Regarding setting the sales price of my house, he listened to my input of what I felt the price should be set at - given that I knew my property and adjacent locations so well after living in the house for over three decades. Because of his skills as a realtor, my home sold in one day. For any and all of the above-stated reasons, I wholeheartedly recommend Zac Bidelman and his very accomplished assistants and team. Zac's contact info is as follows: (612) 712-9936 zac@hhgus.com

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!!

We bought our house at the peak of the housing bubble, and when it came time to sell, the whole…read moreprocess was even more stressful then one might normally expect because 1) the bubble had burst, and 2) we found out we had a "mold house" which was typical of the style, time, and location where it was built. Between the market loss on the value of our house and the $82,000 cost (!) to get the mold remediation and reconstruction done, I was really freaking out about how much we were going to lose on the sale of the house. We started off using my stepdaughter's then-fiancé as our realtor, and it was a disaster. He was uncomfortable with how I stressed I was and was afraid to tell me anything he thought I might get more upset about, so he didn't do his job -- which was to tell us the truth about what he had to do to get our house sold. At one point we suddenly started getting solicitation letters from realtors, which I assumed had to be unethical because we already had one... Or so we thought. We found out we had fallen through the cracks and he had orgotten to renew our agreement, so we found out from other realtors that we were no longer represented and the house was no longer listed. When we signed on with the Barkleys we found out that some things our former realtor was doing or trying to do were unethical or illegal, and we knew that we could trust them to do it right. They weren't daunted by my extremely high stress level, they told us the truth about what had to be done to sell our house, and they got the job done in a relatively painless and quick time frame. Not only were they honest, they clearly knew what they were doing, and they were all absolutely lovely to work with. If we hadn't moved across the country I wouldn't hesitate to have them help sell our current house when the time comes for us to move into a senior facility.

When my husband and I decided to buy our first home, we set our standards high and sought out…read morerealtors that are viewed as true experts in the Twin Cities metro. Genuine professionals that could really understand the home we wanted and the type of community we wanted to establish our family in. We were your typical first-time home buyers: we were in search of our dream home and didn't want to settle for anything less. Finding knowledgeable and trustworthy realtors that were really going to listen to our needs and wants was a priority to us, and we didn't have to look far to hear about the Barkleys and their stellar reputation. Our experience working with the Barkleys was superb. Not only were they extremely professional and informative, but they made the home search process fun for us. They met all of our scheduling needs and were very timely with following up and addressing any questions or concerns that we had. We came to not only value their input, but trust them as realtors and even friends. I am happy to say that we did find our dream home with the Barkleys, and we couldn't be happier!

We have used Colleen to buy and sell homes in the past amd will definitely use her again in the…read morefuture. She is easy to work with, and gets the job done with staging, photography, the works!!! Our last house was sold as soon as it hit the market!! I would definitely recommend her to my friends and family.

Colleen Larson is the ultimate real estate professional. I don't know what I would have done…read morewithout her. She's excellent with negotiating contracts and that makes a huge difference in the price you pay or the price you get, as well as the ease with which your contract comes together and the closing happens. As someone who was trying to buy a home from out-of-town when the market was hot and everything was selling as soon as it hit the MLS, her patience, diligence and competence made a big difference. I now live in a home I love! I would highly encourage anyone who appreciates professionalism and competence to hire Colleen. It will make all the difference!

I am a real estate agent who has worked with Cheryl on the sale of one of her listings (where she…read morerepresented the seller, and I represented the buyers). It is a rarity in this business to work with a fellow realtor that selflessly works not only in her client's best interest, but also with high regard and respect for all others in a transaction. Her positive attitude and resourcefulness were very appreciated by MY buyers...so I can only imagine how happy her own seller client was in this particular transaction. Job well done, Cheryl. I look forward to working with you again soon!

From the owner: Cheryl is a proactive, passionate Realtor who will guide you through each step of Buying or Selling…read morea Home. With 24 years of experience, Cheryl has become a top real estate agent due to her knowledge of the Twin Cities housing market, her excellent negotiation skills and her commitment to her clients. She will go the 'extra mile' for you while delivering an exceptional real estate experience. In recognizing that each client has different wants and needs, while buying or selling a home, and listening to each client's objectives, Cheryl will develop a strategic plan for successful results. In 2018, on average, her listings sold for 100% of list price with 22 DOM. Some of her best strategies include developing a selling plan that prepares your home for maximum results with professional photography, staging, utilizing the best technology (print media, social media, professional networks), top notch negotiation skills, and great communication every step of the way. Cheryl brings experience, passion, high energy, hard work, integrity, reliability, and continuous communication to every client, while utilizing these skills for a successful outcome for each of her clients. After the transaction, I welcome the opportunity to be a knowledgeable resource for you. I am never too busy to lend an ear, hand or referral. Specialties: Relocation Buyers, First Time Buyers, Sellers representation, Buyers representation and New Construction.