Nikki and Phil were absolutely amazing to work for. They were always smiling and brightened my day…read morewhen we got together. My wife and I weren't exactly on the same page when looking for houses but they found us the perfect house that met both of our needs and wants. Both Nikki and Phil exceeded our expectations throughout the entire process. Definitely will be using them again.

This company is one of the worst I have ever worked with. They will only cause you lots of stress…read moreand money in the end. I rented a house from them and this is the shirt story of it. Moved in nothing was fixed from the walk through I did with them. They wanted 2.5 weeks to fix up the house and nothing was fixed. They didn't even have keys for us made. I had to go make my own and took 2 months to get that money back. Washer was broken and took 3 months to get a new one in. Then the installation was crappy and it leaked. I sent in numerous requests for the house to get fixed. And to the day many of them never got fixed. We had bugs in the house and they never fixed it. Outlets with no power, broken doors and windows, lights never working, they never provided us with the furnace filters or other items they said they would provide. In the end my deposit plus my pet deposit was 2300. I got 400 back. They charged me 700 for the previous tenants bad paint job. 300 for the lawn not being mowed, 300 for items left by all tenants before us. They charged us for broken items that were broken when we moved in and when I demanded a little money back they would not give me a cent. Honestly I would never rent from them again. They don't communicate nor get things done for you. And then they steal your money. They are a dishonest company. No one short have to put up with that.

We're not the kind of people who write gushy reviews. But when it comes to the Schatz Real Estate…read moreGroup, gush we must! Ted Schatz didn't just talk the talk about representing our interests. He consistently practiced what other agents only preach. He learned what matters most to us, and he went beyond published listings to help us rule out properties that wouldn't meet our needs. While Ted never substituted his own preferences, aversions, and priorities for ours, he was always delightfully candid in sharing his impressions and wisdom. When we finally decided to build a home, Ted helped us find and work with the right builder. He not only advocated effectively on our behalf, he offered valuable insights and suggestions that saved us thousands of dollars and got us more of what we wanted and less of what we didn't. One of the best things about Ted is that he's kept on keeping on! Although our new home is already under construction, much to our surprise and delight, Ted has stayed involved. At his initiative, he attends planning meetings and reviews, makes periodic onsite visits to the construction site, and seems eager to do whatever he can to make sure that the finished product will satisfy our needs and exceed our expectations. As a businessman, Ted obviously takes the long view. He seems to focus more on the journey than on the destination. Although it took us forever to find what we wanted, Ted never ever made us feel like we were wasting his time. We finished our long journey happy, grateful, and eager to sing Ted's praises. --Steve & Teresa Levinson

My boyfriend bought a house with Schatz Real Estate this past year. The people were really kind and…read moregood at what they do! However, when my boyfriend closed on a house (they were also the sellers agent) the old owners were still packing up there things after closing! When we arrived to move his stuff in, the house was still full of the seller items, even a fridge full of food. Also, the house had not been cleaned AT ALL, like cat food in the bathroom and dog hair filling the kitchen! It was a really unfortunate situation for someone moving into their first home. What was expected to be such an exciting time moving in turned out to be 12+ hours of cleaning before even getting his stuff in. Like I said, the people were very kind and well educated on the area, but I expected more from them to make the moving process exciting and eas

Wish I could give more than 5 stars!!! This is our second time using Aaron Rosell, and this time we…read moredoubled up by selling our old house and buying our new house at the same time. This is a daunting process to say the least, but Doro managed to make it not only survivable, but fun! Mike and Aaron provide the perfect combination of light heartedness and comradery to keep you sane and professionalism to govern you a flawless buying and/or selling experience. They seriously know their stuff and they work fast!!! We found a house we loved and Aaron managed to get us a same day tour, somehow had all the comps and info to us within an hour, and then helped us write up an ultimately winning offer before dinner that night. When it came time to sell our old house, they provided much needed guidance on list price and then helped us negotiate the 7 offers we got (because of their killer marketing) to ensure we got the best deal possible. If you want someone who knows their stuff, are killer negotiators, and will work their butts off for you, Doro is it!!

Aaron Rosell and the team at Doro are truly the best in the industry. They were always responsive…read moreand going above and beyond in every situation to get us our perfect home. Through all of our showing requests and offers on various properties it always felt like we were the top priority. We are so grateful that we had Aaron recommended to us and got to work with him through this process.

I have purchased and sold 12 homes in my day. After interviewing all of the most seasoned…read moreneighborhood realtors, I met Sara at on of her open houses. She was starting in the industry and the only realtor to work diligently to be my listing agent. Perhaps it is because she is still so excited about her industry, but she really cared and worked harder than most to understand our wants and needs and get our home sold for its maximum value!! She is a very smart and stealth negotiator too!!!

Sara is the absolute best realtor I have ever worked with. Her follow through and honesty are…read morevirtues that make me want to continue to work with her in the future and recommend her to others. Sara is smart and understands her clients needs. She provides the same excellent advice and service to her clients buying or selling in all price ranges. Thank you Sara!

I had a great experience working with Pauling Homes during my home-buying journey. From day one, I…read morefelt like they genuinely cared about helping me find the right home, not just closing a deal. The entire team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the process. A special shoutout goes to Tressie Bloomquist, who was incredible every step of the way. She took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and never rushed the process. Her diligence and attention to detail helped me find a beautiful home in a great neighborhood that exceeded my expectations while staying within my budget. Tressie was also a strong advocate on my behalf. She negotiated the purchase price, helped me navigate appraisal challenges, and worked tirelessly to keep everything on track for closing. She also helped me evaluate loan options from several banks and lenders, coordinating with everyone involved and making what could have been an overwhelming process much easier. Thanks to her guidance, I was able to secure a very competitive APR while still having the flexibility I wanted. What impressed me most was that the support didn't stop after closing. Tressie continued to help by connecting me with trusted vendors to clear trees and shrubs on my new property, which made settling into my new home much easier. Buying a home can be stressful, but Pauling Homes made the experience feel smooth and manageable. I always felt like I had a knowledgeable team looking out for my best interests, and Tressie consistently went above and beyond to make sure everything worked out. If you're looking for a real estate team that truly cares about its clients, I highly recommend Pauling Homes. And if you have the opportunity to work with Tressie Bloomquist, you'll be in great hands. They exceeded my expectations, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone buying or selling a home.

We can't say enough about Billy Pauling and Mike Taylor of Pauling Homes. They were able to sell…read moreour home in the dead of winter in two weeks. They also found our new home so that we could co-ordinate our closings. We were leaving our home of 45 years with all its memories so the transition was a little painful. But Billy and Mike made this experience so much better. We felt that they had our backs every step of the way. They were patient and understanding through the whole process. We highly recommend this amazing team

I've been moving around the country and have dealt with 20 landlord in the last 10 years. I…read morehonestly gave up on ever finding a quality landlord. They just all seem to lack compassion, pride, and service. All they ever really cared about was collecting money and avoiding repair and maintenance calls or emails till they couldn't dodge the issue. Last year when I was relocating from Los Angeles to Minneapolis I only had two days to find an apartment. I was being rejected from all of them because I didn't have a 730 credit score due to some student loans and medical bills. When I was about to give up and go back to Cali I got a call from Tom Stutsman wondering if I was still looking for an apartment? I told him "yes!I was", but I told him my credit is a work in progress and not high... He said let me guess "Student Loans and Medical Bills"?I said "Yes"! and he told me he didn't care about that stuff and as long as I'm a nice person that's all he looks for... next day I looked at the apartment. I ended up dropping the deposit the next day and had the lease signed before I Flew back to Los Angeles. It all happened so fast and easy. Tom even had the lights turned on for me in my name when I arrived. Any time I had a repair issue, even emailing him late at night they would be taking care of it first thing in the morning. Tom's work ethic is unprecedented and within minutes of talking to him you can tell he radiates a passion for what he does. If I'm ever back in Minneapolis the only person I will call is Tom Strutsman. Thanks Tom for all that you do!

Tom is such an amazing man, his attention to detail an his willingness to make things right. He…read more goes the extra step to preserve the history of his buildings. I would recommend his property's to those who care, and want to live in a place that looks like some cared.

We moved to Minnesota from California and were fortunate to rent a property in Plymouth owned and…read moremanaged by Alain. He explained to us that he was a real estate agent as well and that he'd be happy to help us find a property when we were ready to purchase as well as make the transition from the rental property to our new home as smooth as possible. Well, he just walks the talk. Not only he is a great landlord, he also spent endless hours on the phone and via text conversations explaining all the different steps purchasing a new home would entail, some times going over twice or three times specific and confusing aspects of it, showing great patience, knowledge, and willingness to educate us on everything and every step of the way. His timeliness, knowledge of the area we wanted to move into, and professionalism is unparalleled, and we soon felt we were in the right hands. He respected our journey and decisions and led us to our property always allowing us and ensuring we were making the right decision for ourselves. We never felt misled, forced, or rushed, and his advice would only have our best interest in mind. We were very specific about location due to school district but Alain made navigating a difficult and low-inventory market a very easy process, ultimately finding a home that will serve our family needs for the foreseeable future. Despite the fact we were ready to accept the fact that it could be quite tough to find a property we wanted, at the price we thought was fair, we were able to not only find, make an offer, and be accepted within 18 hours, but also close at a great rate thanks to both him and his network of resources and mortgage lenders. The entire process has been as smooth as one could want. Alain has proven to be a great professional, advocate for his clients, knowledgeable of his market and all real estate nuances, and will surely be our agent once we are ready to sell and move to a bigger home. I couldn't recommend him more.

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.