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!

As first-time homebuyers, my wife and I knew very little about the home-buying process when we…read morestarted looking for a house in June. Working with Wendy made all the difference. From day one, Wendy was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to educate us throughout the entire process. She pointed out both the good and bad aspects of every home we viewed and was always completely honest and transparent. We never felt pressured or misled. In fact, her straightforward approach gave us so much confidence that there was never a moment when we questioned her advice or recommendations. Wendy was also a strong advocate for us during negotiations and always had our best interests in mind. She was responsive, professional, and available whenever we had questions, which was especially important as first-time buyers navigating unfamiliar territory. Buying a home can be overwhelming, but Wendy made the process feel manageable and stress-free. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home. Her experience, honesty, responsiveness, and dedication to her clients are second to none. Thank you, Wendy, for helping us find our home!

We couldn't have asked for a better realtor for our first home purchase! Wendy was absolutely…read morewonderful to work with throughout the entire process. As first-time homebuyers, we didn't know or understand many things, and she always took the time to explain everything clearly and make sure we felt comfortable with each step. Wendy was honest and upfront with us when looking at homes. She gave us her genuine opinions, pointed out things we should look for, and helped us identify potential concerns we might not have noticed on our own. We always felt that she had our best interests in mind and was looking out for us--not just trying to make a sale. Our home-buying process also came with some circumstances that Wendy had never encountered before, but she handled everything with professionalism, patience, and determination, and helped us navigate each situation along the way. We always felt supported and knew we had someone in our corner. We are so grateful to Wendy for helping us find and purchase our first home. She made what could have been an overwhelming process feel much more manageable, and we would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

We are always HIGHLY recommending Sarah to everyone we know! I am surprised I have not written a…read moreYelp review for Sarah yet. This was our 5th house sale with her over the past 12 years, and it all went completely smoothly again. I'm always so impressed with how Sarah is so on top of EVERYTHING. She never loses her cool, and is always just a text away when we need her. From getting us in to see the house of our dreams at the drop of a hat before it hit the market, to writing the strongest Purchase Agreement possible for us in this extremely competitive market, to getting all the inspections scheduled and completed for us while we were on a long road trip, to every little question we had along the way, to the closing itself, which was a breeze and only took 20 minutes. On top of it all, she is honestly so kind and genuine, traits you truly don't often see in the Real Estate business. She is very careful not to steer you in a direction you don't want to go, and she actually LISTENS to what you want and need. Look no further for the agent of your dreams!

If you are looking to buy or sell a house in the Twin Cities, I'd definitely recommend Sarah. She's…read more honest, thoughtful and insightful. You can feel confident with her knowledge of the market and the process. Incredibly patient and committed to helping us find the right place.

Tasha is fantastic to work with. She's informative, and a total detective. She'll make sure you…read morehave every bit of information she can find, so you're able to make an informed decision about your home. She's by your side from start to finish, always ready to jump in if an issue arises, and making sure you feel looked after from start to finish. I loved working with Tasha to purchase my home, and recommend her to anybody who's looking to buy or sell.

Tasha sold a property for me that hadn't sold the previous year with a different realtor. She made…read morethe property, which had been rental, more appealing by staging it for me and did it so efficiently that we were able to get it on the market quickly and without any hassle for me. I was reassured by her years of experience, her ability to sell properties, her attention to detail and her excellent interpersonal skills. She had lots of good ideas, but also listened to what I had to say. My favorite thing about Tasha is that she is a very positive. I was anxious about what would happen when I put the property on the market AGAIN, but Tasha always said we would get it sold, and we did! She really did go above and beyond what's expected of a realtor. Phyllis W. Minneapolis

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!!

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!

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!