Living in St Paul for sometime, I was familiar with the Odd Couple Team and appreciated all of the community 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! read more

The Odd Couple Team - Keller Williams - Real Estate Services Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

SOLD! That was the most 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.. read more

The Odd Couple Team - Keller Williams - Real Estate Services Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We hired Corbyn from the Odd Couple team to help us buy our home in Eagan. (We moved from out of state, which made the whole thing that much more stressful) He was amazing and made our buying process proceed with the least amount of stress possible. He listened to what we wanted in a home and didn't try to push is into a sale we didn't feel comfortable with. This was super important, especially after talking to an agent that tried to push us into a house in Burnsville after we specifically said we wanted to stay in Eagan. I cannot recommend Corbyn or the Odd Couple team enough! read more

The Odd Couple Team - Keller Williams - Closing on our forever home! Thanks to Corbyn from the Odd Couple team! - Real Estate Services Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Austen and The Odd Couple Team did a great job helping my wife and I buy a home in the Twin Cities area. We decided to relocate from out of state and could not have asked for a better realtor. Austen was very knowledgeable of the area and helped us navigate a very competitive real estate market with ease. We got everything we wanted in a house and more and would recommend Austen to anyone in the area. read more

My husband and I worked with Austen in 2019 when we purchased our current home. We were very happy with the service that he provided and how he was always looking out for us. The process was very smooth and we were able to get a home in our desired area even with the market being so hot. If/when we move in the future we will definitely try and work with Austen again. read more

Working with Austen was a fantastic experience! It ended up being a very long process for us, and he stuck with us through it all. He gave us good advice when needed, and is very knowledgeable about important aspects of a home search and sell. We felt like Austen genuinely cared about us as people and wanted to help us get our dream home. That was really important to us. If we ever move again we'll definitely be calling him! read more

Beware. Poor buyer's representation and bad advice. Now that the sale is done, they don't care one bit.

My husband and I were first time home buyers who, despite taking all the online classes, were still in over our heads. We met Jane Kahnke at an Open House, and the next day we were in her office ready to sign with her. Jane walked us through every step of the process, but we never felt pressured or like we were bothering her with our many questions. Because of Jane's guidance, we got the very first house we put in an offer on. Jane wrote an air-tight bid that worked for the buyers while making sure to protect us as sellers. I'd highly recommend Jane to anyone! read more

CALLING ALL FIRST TIME BUYERS! JOHN AHNEMANN IS YOUR GUY! Last fall I wandered into an open house for a condo somewhat clueless and not really knowing what to expect--fortunately John was there and as we talked he made so many things more clear. I never felt pressured, swayed or dismissed as I've felt by previous realtors and if anything John was eager to answer all of my questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. I agreed to get coffee with him the following weekend and we talked about everything from loan types, closing, inspections and showings. We nearly talked until close--the poor barista had to wait for us! Once I agreed to sign on with John (after a thorough explanation of the contract, of course!) the ball began immediately rolling. I gave him a detailed list of my wants and deal breakers and he clued in right away to the size, style and neighborhood I would be interested in (a cute craftsman style with character, mainly focused in Hamline Midway or Como of St. Paul). From there we began showing and John was patient as I started to learn the flow of a showing and figuring out my own priorities--remember, your wants and deal breakers are going to evolve over time, and a good realtor should accommodate that. He eventually knew what houses would pique my interest and began sifting out the ones that wouldn't (wrong neighborhood, weird dimensions, etc). Over the last three months, the sellers market continued aggressively into spring for the Hamline Midway and Como areas, where I wrote an offer on a house in each neighborhood, respectively. The first offer I was nervous for, but John was informative, patient and understanding and really went out of his way to give me all of the best options in writing an offer. I ended up being outbid by nearly $15,000 on the first house--an indicator to how aggressive these markets were this last year! Fortunately we pivoted and I was able to develop a strategy for the next house--our offer and John's professionalism was so competitive that the selling agent had offered us a counter from a $21,000 bid difference simply because he enjoyed working with John! Ultimately, as a matter of my finances, I couldn't counter so we ended up walking away but John was a skilled sailor on rough seas and wasn't discouraged. At the beginning of March, John took a chance and sent me a link for a house outside of my preferred neighborhoods and, since I trusted his judgement, we decided to go look. I was hesitant about the neighborhood being so close to 94, but once we arrived I realized it was a quiet little oasis with a ton of character, walking trails and a park two blocks down. Going into the house I was shocked to see that it had checked all of my boxes while remaining completely in my budget. Once I snapped out of my shock, we wrote a competitive offer and John was able to shave a couple grand off the closing costs to help with some future maintenance costs on the garage. The offer was accepted! As I began the process, John had an infantry of highly recommended and professional partners, from mortgage loan officers (Paul Krawczyk, AMEC Home Loans, wonderful guy), inspectors (Guardian Inspection Services, Troy Forbes was great) and other contractors that were all as helpful and professional as John was. To his entire team's credit, we had officially entered the coronavirus pandemic around this time and John was adaptable, strategic and helpful in keeping me up to date with changes while continuing to keep the closing running smoothly. To anyone nervous about navigating the housing market around this time, Spring of 2020, I can't recommend John enough for both his professionalism in an already tough market and his adaptability to overcome the adversity of a new pandemic IN THE SAME DAMN MARKET. Thanks to him (and Paul), I was able to secure a great rate on my mortgage and begin moving into my first home (!!!!) at a time of financial instability and uncertainty and I can't thank him enough for it. Thanks for your help "LongJohn"!!! (Sorry, had to get one last tall joke in there...) read more

We are absolutely over the moon for our new home and it simply wouldn't have been possible without our realtor, Austen Kordosky. We're first time home buyers and had a LOT of questions, worries, and concerns and Austen made sure we felt comfortable and confident every step of the way. He has a special knack for figuring out exactly what you need, hunting it down, and making it happen. Thank you, Austen and KW! read more

Having been a resident of Minnesota and interacted with so many genuinely kind and helpful people for about a year and a half now, it truly means something profound when I say that I have worked with very few folks as compassionate, accessible, knowledgeable, and committed to going above and beyond as Corbyn Tao of the Odd Couple Team. I was referred to Corbyn's office by our realtor in California as we prepared to relocate here for my job, and the first thing he helped us with was simply finding a great apartment that our small family could be comfortable and enjoy our transition in over the next year or so, until we were ready to commit to putting down roots here (not a 100% guarantee at the time). Since that initial kindness, Corbyn checked in periodically to see how we were adjusting -- never pushy or awkward, and never even mentioning a home search. We were so happy to finally reach out to HIM this past March to say were ready to get to work on settling down in the Twin Cities area. Our outlook was unclear (originally we were plotting a move in the fall or winter), but we knew the market was getting competitive. Corbyn was such a blessing to have as he collected our interests and desires, set up and accompanied us on visits at all times of the week, and (most importantly) provided so much invaluable guidance and advice on purchasing and owning a home in Minnesota -- things we never would have thought of on our own. During a search that in this market especially could prove stressful, disheartening, and nerve-wracking, Corbyn helped us feel positive, confident, empowered, and supported. And finally, after a whirlwind journey through 20 or 30-some homes, 5 offers, and our own sale in California that became tenuous as it approached close, we have just settled into the house that was exactly right for us. And even during a final walkthrough with the sellers' agent ahead of move-in, she made it very clear to us how confident they were in our offer and the fact that we'd be great buyers to work with specifically because of who our agent was and how he conducted himself. Thank you so much, Corbyn and the Odd Couple Team, for helping our ownership dream come true as we begin life as adoptive Minnesotans in earnest!!! read more

Working with Jason and his team to sell the home that his team helped me buy could not have been a smoother experience. Even though I lived out of state Jason was great at coordinating things when workers needed to go to the house to get the house ready to sell. The whole team was excellent communicating what I needed to do and the steps needed to take to get to the closing especially during a pandemic. read more

Our agent was very personable when we first met with him. Unfortunately, we were handed off to "the team" after we signed the agreement with him. He never came back to look at the property after the initial walk through. We had made a number of changes to the property but he never came back. After many showings, we learned we had received an offer on our property and were given a 45 minute window to return his call so we could find out what it was. We returned his call within his stated time frame only to get his voice mail. No one else on the "team" could tell us what the offer was. We learned he was at his birthday party and didn't want to be bothered even though we had met HIS return call time frame. As a result of this experience, I cannot recommend him. read more

Recently my husband and I relocated to Minneapolis . We found Odd Couple reality and were fortunate to work with Austen . Austen was more than flexible with the fact we had to do the move long distance in terms or scheduling house tours and so forth . He quickly was able to gauge what we wanted and didn't want and therefore made good use of our time . We ended up working with a dishonest seller's realitor and Austen was an absolute champ at making sure we as buyers were protected . Thanks Odd Couple for pairing us with Austen and thank you for all your hard work in helping us find a wonderful place to live ! read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about The Odd Couple team. We enlisted realtor Paul Olson to sell our home and wow, we are just blown away by the results! We received a dozen offers on our house the first opening weekend along with several offers over asking price. We just closed on our home, and we were so impressed with Paul and the entire Odd Couple team along the way. Thank you x a million! read more

I love this team so much!! Shane gave us absolutely spot on advice for updating our house to get it in shape to sell. His observations and ideas were game changing for us. In the selling process, he knew exactly how to work with someone (me) who has pretty high maintenance needs and was always open to answer questions, give advice and offer help. He went out of his way to make us happy. I am forever grateful to have found this team. They made selling our house easy. I'm a customer and fan for life! read more

Echoing everything that Amy said below. These guys really are the real deal. Joe was a rockstar at helping me buy my first house and let me text him all my stupid questions. I felt like I was working with really smart friends, not just a company trying to cash in on me. Also, I got fresh baked cookies at my closing, how sweet is that? I'm super appreciative of all the work they put in to making my process as seamless as possible. When the time comes to do it again, I will definitely be giving them a call. read more

The Odd Couple Team cannot be matched in their level of personal service, knowledge, and ability to buy or sell quickly. They know the market, what it takes to buy or sell a home, are realistic about pricing, and get it done! We had our first offer accepted when buying and were able to sell our home pre-market immediately after purchasing! They go above and beyond - recommending home stagers, service providers, and lenders. They are extremely accessible, remain in constant contact, and make you feel like their first priority. If you are looking to buy or sell the Odd Couple is the only place to go! read more

I was thoroughly impressed by this agency, and by the agent who worked most closely with my wife and me, Austen Kordosky. He was perceptive, strategic, fully on-task but never pushy. I'd absolutely refer friends and colleagues to him and his team. read more

Austen and the Odd Couple Realty team we're outstanding to work with. After hearing positive reviews from others who had worked with them, we had very high expectations. They exceeded our expectations every step of the way. We were so thankful for their expertise and never ending patience as they walked us through both selling and buying. We were provided fantastic guidance to get our home show ready and sold quickly for our top dollar. As we searched for our house, Austen was very respectful of our budget and pointed out anything we missed as we did showings. Throughout a process that can be very stressful, we had consistent communication and prompt answers to every question. We highly recommend them to friends and family every chance we get. You won't regret picking the odd couple team! read more

Rachel was fantastic! She was highly invested in finding me the perfect house, and was a great realtor who walked me through the first time buying process. Highly recommended! read more

What a daunting experience it was to decide to buy a house. Enter Joe Garofalo of the Odd Couple Team and our experience became instantly more approachable and less stressful. Joe is knowledgeable, friendly, and ready to put in the extra mile to make sure you find the house that fits you and your needs. We feel like we won the lottery with the house that we can now call our own, thanks in almost every last aspect to Joe Garofalo. We cannot recommend Joe and the Odd Couple Team highly enough. read more

I found the Odd Couple on Yelp while looking for realty firms in Saint Paul. I live across the country and am still in the process of researching my next city, but Lara took time out to talk to me about the market, listen to what I was looking for and give suggestions for neighborhoods that might be a good fit for me. She is a great ambassador for her city and if and when I decide to move to Saint Paul, she and the Odd Couple team will be my go-to team. She even sent me a packet with information about the city -- first-class follow-through and service that's hard to find these days. That's how you build a business with staying power. read more

It has been such an insane pleasure to work with the odd couple Realty team specifically Rachel Schmidt. From the moment we reached out to our closing today, the guidance we received and the relationships we have built are, bar none, the most exceptional we've ever experienced. We cannot recommend this team enough! read more

We relocated from Chicago and used Austen Kordosky for our home purchase. He is a phenomenal agent! Patient, knowledgeable and very attentive. He always goes the extra mile without hesitation, exploring and video chatting homes when we couldn't be around so we wouldn't miss an opportunity in this fast market, and even meeting with the inspector and a potential contractor on my behalf so I wouldn't have to drag the kids out in the cold. read more

My experience with the Odd Couple/Keller William agency was excellent! I would highly recommend Paul Olson as a realtor. He is knowledgeable, experienced and, most important (to me anyway) took the time to listen to what was important to me. Paul was quick to respond to all texts, phone calls, and emails. He is well connected to other professionals, (ie.. mortgage broker, insurance agents, etc) so he kept everyone in the same page during all stages of my home purchase making my life easy (as possible). Thank you Paul, I love my new home! read more

I have purchased two properties and sold one with Jason from Odd Couple Team, and let me tell you that he is the best! The home buying/selling process can be daunting for those of us that aren't familiar with it, but Jason and his team are so good at taking care of their clients that I have always known I was in great hands. He and his team are constantly keeping you informed, and are great at letting you know where you are at in the process and what you can expect moving forward. And more importantly, they are all so nice! They actually care about you as an individual, which is so important because everyone has different expectations and needs when it comes to buying/selling a home. Couldn't recommend Jason and the Odd Couple Team enough! read more

The Odd Couple Team we worked with was great! Paul Olson was referred to us by a friend and from the first time we met Paul until the closing of our house it has been an amazing experience! Paul is very detail oriented, very knowledgeable and is a very good realtor! He is actually very good, his stats will prove that! What makes Paul an excellent realtor: he loves real estate, he knows so much about the market and he wants to serve his clients the best way he can! He works FOR YOU! Without pressuring you, he will give you great advice and will work very hard to negotiate on your behalf! We sold our house during the Covid-19 crisis, well, we wouldnt have done it without Paul! Our first meeting with him we went over our house, our needs, our projects and he came prepared but was mostly listening to US! Then we had a stager come to the house to help us stage it and make minor changes so that the house would show its best! He did 2 open houses and went around the neighborhood a few days before to let people know our house was coming on the market! We got great offers rapidly but one fell through right away and we went back on the market! He was able to put together another open house and thanks to that and his hard work we got another offer! During the Covid-19 crisis, a lot of deals fell through, but Paul did everything he could (including negotiating with the buyers to close 1 month earlier) to make sure our deal would go through! He went beyond what was expected, even going to our house regularly to check on it (we had moved out of state already)! There are a lot of realtors out there, but Paul and his team are real professionals! They are not doing it on the side like a lot of them! read more