Top Realtors

Champions of connecting buyers and sellers

By Tim Krohn | Photos by Pat Christman

There are a lot of different measurements for what makes a top Realtor.

But those real estate agents who have a trackrecord of success have many things in common.

This month, Minnesota Valley Business features 10 of the best Realtors in the region.

“My opinion is that our business is built on relationships and not just transactions,” said another top Realtor.

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There is no way to make a definitive list of the “best,” but those featured here all have the respect of other agents in the business, as well as from past clients who have seen them at work.

The agents featured all have decades of experience, with some approaching 50 years of longevity in the business.

And all cite similar qualities they believe have made them good Realtors.

“Enjoying what I do and enjoying helping customers with buying and selling real estate,” said one.

“As a Broker/Realtor, I connect and relate to many people from all walks of life and where they are in their journey,” another said.

Realtors have seen many changes in their industry, but all say the wave of new technologies is the biggest.

While they once had to wait weeks to get a printed list of homes newly listed, the information is now available instantly. And buyers and sellers have access to huge amounts of information they can use when listing their home or looking at homes for sale.

But all also agree one element is required to be a long-term success in real estate:

“I think you do what you love,” one Realtor said in summing up the passion the agents have for their job. MV