In a few short words - I love Uptown Realty. I had the pleasure of working with Scott Graham who…read morehelped me purchase my first home. To say that I was completely ignorant of everything that went into searching for a house is an understatement. I think it'd be understandable for anyone to lose patience with someone who couldn't make up her mind about what she wanted in a home or what she could afford. Scott never made me feel like a burden or like I was uneducated about the housing market. Because he knew that I was a first-time home buyer, he took extra time during our showings to point out important things to take note of that I may not have otherwise paid attention to. He also went into detail about purchase agreements and other contracts to make sure I understood what I was signing. He was always prompt in his email and text responses and made me feel totally valued as a client. I tried working with other realtors from larger firms - mostly because I got a cash incentive from my insurance company to do so - but they very much had a sales mentality or weren't willing to compromise with my expectations or timeline. I ended up foregoing a $600 cash bonus to work with Scott because the impression he left was so much better than the other realtors I tried. He was the only one who I felt I could trust completely. Not only was Scott an excellent realtor, but also he became a great friend of mine. Although I'm so excited to have bought a home, I miss talking to Scott every day and driving around like mad men to showings. I couldn't be happier with my new home and with the person who helped me get it. Thank you, Scott, for everything you have done for me!

Just called and spoke with Jeff. They are no longer accepting new clients. I hope this saves…read morelandlords a couple of minutes. You're welcome

We had an exceptional experience working with Caitlin Madzo to sell our home in a few days! Caitlin…read moreunderstood the rapidly changing market. She was trustworthy, responsive to all questions and concerns, kind, professional, friendly, and went above and beyond. When we encountered potential problems--funky wall texture, older appliances--Caitlin had suggestions and workable solutions. Her eye for detail was exceptionally appreciated, down to updating light switch plates (replacing ones that were 50+ years old!) The marketing was great; fabulous photos, 3D and virtual tours, an engaging write up of house. From the beginning, Caitlin made the process as stress-free as possible. She gave us tips to make the house more marketable and continued to outdo herself. We had a topnotch experience from start to finish. With Caitlin's guidance, we sold the house within days.

I have worked with both Bobby and Brie -- Bobby in the past when I was dabbling in house hunting,…read moreand Brie while making a purchase this summer. Both have been attentive, knowledgeable, and responsive. I'm closing in a week, and very happy so far with Brie's work. She has an upbeat attitude and also a lot of patience with my millions of questions -- As a first time homebuyer, the whole process can be overwhelming, and Brie knows the market well and I've been in good hands. She has also been very fast on the ball when we had to work against competing offers on a tight timeline. Thanks to both for all their work, I'm glad to have found Brix for my realtor needs.

Rod Teitz with True life reality is very knowledgeable in the real estate market. He made some…read morerecommendations on things we should do prior to selling our home in Jordan. He helped to put us together with people that could make some repairs. By following his recommendations we were able to quickly sale our home and got the price we were looking for.

Rod is amazing! Very knowledgeable and takes a personal interest in making sure you have what you…read moreneed. Super friendly and easy to work with as well. Highly recommend to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home!

This is my 500th Yelp review (what.), and I saved it intentionally for a business that made a big…read moredifference for us this year. We used Bjorklund Realty when we purchased our first home this year and were very pleased with our experience. More specifically, we worked with Doug Olson, who may also double as a saint because he was so patient with us. As first-time home buyers, we had tons of questions, which Doug answered patiently. He answered them in person, on the phone and by email, at all hours of the day and seven days a week. He also worked with us to find the right house, even though we can be picky bastards. We looked at almost three dozen houses with Doug before we found the right one, but he never seemed impatient with us, nor did we feel pressure to make an offer on a home we didn't love. Like most first-time homeowners, I think our ideas about what the perfect house looked like changed as we shopped, but we never once felt like our waffling was unusual or unwelcomed. Doug gave us tons of his time driving all over the metro and also helped advise us, pointing out things he saw and things that seemed important to draw to our attention based on his years of experience looking at homes. He did this without complaint, even though we were looking in January and February and it was cold as balls out. He listened to our feedback and used it to narrow the homes he showed us going forward. He got better and picking homes we'd like over time. Once we thought we were ready to make an offer, he was there to guide us through the process, advise us on what we might want to do and to of course act as the liaison for us with the sellers. I can't stress that enough. Since we'd never done it before, we really needed someone to hold our hand and tell us things like what was normal for earnest money, how long was reasonable to receive a response, etc. We really appreciated Doug especially during this part of the process. Doug also had been working in the business long enough to be able to make good recommendations for other related services like the inspector, radon tester, etc. The closing went about as smoothly as closings go (from what I'm told), and Doug even presented us with a thoughtful gift as we parted ways after the closing. I will admit -- we were nervous going with a realty company we didn't know. They're not Edina Realty or one of the big guys in the market. But I actually think this is a case where that worked to our benefit. We got more one-on-one attention, and I think our business meant more than it would have to one of the big guys. We were really pleased and would recommend without reservation.

I rented from Bruce Bjorklund for a short time. It was short because of his lack of responsibility…read moreto his landlord duties. He failed to acknowledge the many repairs from the previous owners. Failed to remove the bug infestation. Failed to fix the plumbing when the pipes broke and flooded the place. All in all it was a pain dealing with his realty business. 26 years of business and there is still no professionalism.

Working with Eric Eickhof was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! Selling our home in…read moreMinneapolis could have been stressful, but he made the entire process seamless and even enjoyable. From the very first consultation, Eric provided expert guidance on pricing, staging, and marketing our property. Our home was beautifully showcased online and in person, attracting multiple offers in just a few days! Eric's knowledge of the Minneapolis market, attention to detail, and responsive communication made us feel supported every step of the way. What truly sets Eric apart is his dedication to clients. He went above and beyond to ensure that everything, from showings to negotiations, went smoothly, always keeping our best interests in mind. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and would recommend Eric Eickhof to anyone looking to sell their home in Minneapolis. If you want a real estate agent who is professional, approachable, and results-driven, look no further!

Fulton Realty is an untrustworthy company from the top down. They will take advantage of you as a…read morebuyer if given the opportunity. I worked with Nicole Battle as my realtor. She showed me one house that she highly recommended as her coworker was the person who renovated it and was selling it. It turns out it was a flip, and Shelbie Walsh did the renovations herself with the help of a handyman. It must have been Shelbie Walsh's first flip because nothing was done correctly. Throughout the buying process, Nicole Battle strongly encouraged me not to get an inspection because she was confident Shelbie Walsh did a great job rehabbing the house. I trusted Nicole Battle and Fulton Realty and felt that since they all worked together, they had my best interest in mind and understood that I was looking for an investment property to grow my portfolio. Nicole Battle and I never had a meeting to review the paperwork; I had to do this myself as an inexperienced buyer. After I closed, I noticed countless things wrong with the house. Shelbie Walsh did not install lighting fixtures and appliances correctly. Electrical hazards were apparent throughout the house and basement. The first-floor bathroom flooded within the first week. Floorboards were missing; there were defects in the ceiling and drywall. They lied about the number of bedrooms as one area was a passthrough and should not be counted as a bedroom. I could go on ... After living in the house for the first week, I realized I needed to get a post-sale inspection. The post-sale inspection raised additional issues that I was unaware of. The inspector raised 12 urgent issues I needed to resolve ASAP. Shelbie Walsh lied on the documents and stated things like an air conditioner would be left in the house, but it never was. All appliances were expected to be in working order, but the drying machine never worked. I raised these concerns to Fulton Realty and its owner Eric Eickhof (I believe he and Shelbie Walsh worked together on the seller's end as he was listed as representing the seller on Zillow). Eric Eickhof and Nicole Battle came by the house to have a look, and Eric Eickhof berated me after the meeting and told me they would not help resolve any of the issues raised. I called an appliance repair specialist. When they took apart the dryer, they were shocked to see that all of the wires were burnt and recommended that I purchase a new machine. This is just one example; I had to repair multiple appliances throughout the house. As a buyer, I expected to receive representation, but the team at Fulton worked together to put me in the worst possible position by not disclosing important information and encouraging me not to seek an inspection. I would not have purchased the house if I had the information provided in the inspection in advance of closing. Simply put, I overpaid for the house and had to spend tens of thousands of dollars resolving defects and buying new appliances. Besides the financial impact, my mental health plummeted while living in the house. My quality of life and outlook was bleak. Fortunately, I was able to sell the house 11 months later. I'm not sure if it's a lack of experience, negligence, or incompetence, but Fulton Realty is not a company I recommend trusting with one of the most important decisions you'll make.

I had a pleasure dealing with Homestead Road. Great experience and highly professional team!read more

I have had nothing but bad experiences with Homestead Road on both sides of working with them…read more On the seller side they give lowball cash offers, and try to leverage a sellers minimal understanding of the housing market to get houses cheap so they can resell. I know numerous people they have taken advantage of in this way. On the buyer side, the agents are slow to communicate and follow sketchy listing practices. (One house I saw listed by them was put on $100k above market value then re-listed every few days with $10k mark downs) the houses are often listed improperly (ex. 3B, 3BA homes with only 1 legally compliant bedroom that isn't disclosed in the listing) I've even seen agents who don't want to present their clients counter offers (which they are legally obliged to do) because it's a "waste of time". If you looking to buy or sell, I would stay away from here.

I was recommended Teum Birgani at Lakes Sotheby's as a realtor. After meeting with a few other…read morerealtors it was clear that her professionalism and experience were of high caliber. She helped us throughout the whole process and answered our many, many questions about all aspects of homeownership. She made the home buying process less terrifying. It was a pleasure to work with her!

Ordinarily a buyer would not write a review about a seller's agent, but I feel compelled to warn…read moreothers about Darren Spencer and Lakes Sotheby's Realty. Darren was a terrible agent to deal with as a buyer, so much so that we reached out to another agent to act on our behalf. Darren was extremely difficult to work with over the course of the purchase, he did not respond to many of our contact attempts for days, gave us incomplete answers, and was fairly unprofessional throughout the process. Things were so bad that our lender called me one day and asked if there was anyone else that they could work with to get necessary info, stating that "in their 20+ years as a mortgage broker, Darren was the rudest and most unprofessional real estate agent they have ever dealt with, by far." The only positive to having Darren represent the buyer was that the price of the condo we bought had to be lowered multiple times throughout the selling process, likely because he was so difficult to work with. Do not, not, not use this agency or agent for your real estate transaction!

BEWARE. ISAAC KUEHN, realtor for DRG used his professional realtor license to open an unauthorized…read morelock box without notifying the other agent or homeowner & he used the keys in that lock box to grant himself access to THE BOOKMEN STACKS CONDO bldg in North Loop Minneapolis. He entered the bldg & used the facilities in the bldg without a resident. I reported him to the Minnesota Real Estate Board in summer 2024 & sent them the bldg security footage of him propping the lobby doors open & he was found guilty & was fined in the Fall of 2024. He requested an in-person Appeal board meeting which I was present & since he continued to be dishonest throughout the entire process, the real estate board severely increased his fine he had to pay to the board & required he complete other disciplinary measures & is on his public record for few years. He is the most dishonest Realtor in Real Estate & he is very unprofessional.

My husband and I are people of color, and I am a disabled woman. I share that because it feels…read morerelevant to how we were treated by DRG--specifically by their employee Patrick Cason, who communicated with us in an aggressive and condescending manner. It felt like he assumed we didn't know our rights and could be intimidated into accepting whatever they decided. We moved out on the 8th of the month, but DRG required us to pay rent for the entire month. Then they withheld a large portion of that overpaid rent along with our entire security deposit. The reasoning they gave was inconsistent and unsupported. They claimed smoke damage but provided no real evidence--just a dirty air filter, which we fully admit we should have replaced before moving out. But a dirty air filter doesn't prove smoke damage, and their own move-out report never mentioned any smoke odor or related concerns. In fact, the report--completed by someone hired by DRG--only noted a few dirty carpet spots, not that the carpet needed to be cleaned or replaced. Yet, we were charged for full carpet replacement. When we asked for documentation, Patrick responded with hostile and accusatory emails. At one point, he even told us the owner wanted to sue us and that he was "talking them out of it." That kind of language felt less like professionalism and more like an attempt to scare us into submission. We've filed a conciliation court claim to hold them accountable and will update this review after the hearing. Until then, I strongly urge anyone considering a DRG property to document everything, ask questions, and know your rights. The way we were treated felt exploitative and dismissive--and we don't want others to go through the same experience.