Talked with Jelou Quillan. He was very helpful and patient…read more He took the time to make sure I understood what he was telling me and was very polite and informed. Sincerely Phyllis Edwards

I had questions and they were answered genuinely! Great and friendly staff, they were able to…read moreexplained what I needed!

We have worked with many Real Estate and other service professionals during the past 13 years for…read morethe purchase and sale of several homes. We do not hesitate to rank Chris Dennis and his team at Lakes Area Realty at the top in terms of all aspects of our relationship. Chris has passion, dedication, and enthusiasm and went the extra mile for us; finding, contacting, and closing a challenging deal. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs we were shopping in as well as the properties we looked at.  He is an aggressive negotiator, constantly keeping our interests as the client at the forefront.  Not only was he able to surpass our expectations, but so did all the other people he recommended to assist us in the purchase, outfitting, and furnishing of our new home. Every request we made was immediately and fully satisfied. Never was buying a home made so easy, which is saying a lot, given that we were 800 miles away for the majority of the home search and purchase. We want to sincerely thank Chris Dennis, Paul Frye, and the entire Chris Dennis Group at Lakes Area Realty.

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Mr. Mark Gettinger helped me in finding a great deal in Minnesota (I am living in the West Coast)…read more He also explained me in detail about the required process and paper work and prepared an offer that helped in competing with other multiple buyers and getting a right price for my new condo purchase. In addition, he communicated with the condo association and provided all required documents for set up the HOA payments on time. Moreover, he suggested to do the Mobile closing ( the notary came to my home for signing the closing paper in the closing date) which saved my time and $$$ money because I did not need to fly to Minnesota just for the closing. Mr.Mark Gettinger has provided an outstanding customer service. He commutated with my Closing company and Lender directly when I needed the information's clarification ( especially, the specific legal terminology). Furthermore, all the paper work and earning money sending were done electronically-it was so easy and accurate as well as saving a lot of my time and energy in this busy life. In Sum, the closing was done on time, and my Lender told me that they were impressed how Mr. Mark Gettinger was able to manage very professionally the condo purchase ( which is required more knowledge and documentation than purchasing a single home) and also for a Buyer who is living in the different state. I am recommending Mr. Mark Gettinger as a trustful, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and professional Real Estate Agent.

Mark's outstanding expertise in Real Estate market, pricing, required documents preparation and…read moreregulations helped me in purchasing of a real great deal property. He is acting fast and confident. I am highly recommend Mark.

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.

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

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!

I worked with Joe Houghton to sell my house in Plymouth, Minnesota. I couldn't be more impressed by…read morehis professionalism and the way he communicated. I interviewed 3 real estate agents in Plymouth before I was referred to Joe. I am glad I found the best realtor for my situation. I needed every dollar out of my home sale and I feel that I received that.

Review for Joe Houghton - Minnesota Property Group…read more Joe Houghton helped me sell my home in Plymouth, MN, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From our first conversation, I could tell Joe was knowledgeable, honest, and truly passionate about what he does. He guided me through every step of the selling process with professionalism and care, and his advice on pricing, staging, and marketing made a huge difference. Thanks to Joe's expertise and local market knowledge, my house sold quickly and for a great price. He was always available to answer questions, kept me informed throughout the process, and made what could have been a stressful time feel smooth and manageable. If you're looking to sell your home and want someone you can trust to get the job done right, I highly recommend Joe Houghton and the Minnesota Property Group.