Upon retirement, my wife and I decided we wanted to move closer to our kids. This led us to seek a home on Lake Minnetonka. We're from Green Bay and had no relationship with any realtors in MN. I contacted several realtors who seemed appropriate for the Lake Minnetonka area. Nick was the first to respond. After that first call with Nick...none of the others measured even close. In fact, even before we officially signed Nick on...he went to work on our behalf, seeking properties that fit our very tight spec. In addition to the properties that were listed, Nick conducted a networking blitz and found dozens of opportunities that were not on the market. We flew to MN and set up a day to view 14 properties. Nick hired a driver, so we could focus on the search and discuss each property as we drove to the next. Incredibly convenient! We were not even halfway through our day and Nick added 4 more to the list...just from other realtors reaching out to him that day. The second day Nick arranged a boat tour of the 5 "finalist" properties. This was invaluable!! The boat captain, who was a friend of Nick, provided us vital lake information that we would never have known...until it was too late. For example, one of the homes had a group of 20 boats and 50 people "floating" directly in front of the property, which was common in that area of the lake. Seeing that helped us eliminate that home! After the boat tour we made our choice. Despite the competition and complexity associated with multiple offers on the property, Nick was able to help us land it. And trust me...it was not easy! Dozens of calls back and forth to us and to the seller's agent. But he saw it through. Fast forward to today. My daughter is relocating from IL to MN. No mystery who we chose to guide us through the process for her new home search. Thank you, Nick! More people need to become aware of you, your commitment, and your expertise. FIVE STARS for Nick and Leyendecker Realty. read more

Start to finish, the Leyendecker Realty team was fantastic. We had reached out to Nick a few years earlier to explore a move and changed our minds after looking at several places. He was very helpful, applied no pressure, and allowed us to make our decision to walk away not feeling bad for changing our minds. Which is exactly why when knew we finally had to make the move, we contacted him again. Nick, Tony and team were super. Their knowledge of the real-estate inventory to help zero in on what we were looking for saved us hours. With very fast-moving offers, they provided perfect advice, recommendations, and helped us understand options when navigating the offer to purchase. With our existing home sale in the mix, the time Nick spent educating us to current market prices and strategy was invaluable. Their photography team provided beautiful images to highlight our current home which also then required their expertise negotiating a field of multiple offers. The result? We achieved both a fantastic sale price, as well as a great price in the purchase of our new home. We cannot recommend the Leyendecker team enough! Give them a call. read more

We couldn't have asked for a better experience in selling our first home with Nick & Sage @ Leyendecker Realty. From our first meeting, Nick was extremely knowledgeable and prepared to educate us on overall market trends and specifics in our neighborhood for our home. He did an excellent job of helping us understand all of our options as we went through the process of selling our home. Both Sage and Nick were extremely prompt and timely in ALL communication, and really helped put our minds at ease as we always were made aware of what to expect and next steps throughout the entire process. And, the marketing the team put together was hands-down amazing! Nick's expertise, attention to detail, and responsiveness gave us the competitive edge we were looking for to successfully sell our home (and be able to net a full price offer!). Would definitely recommend Leyendecker Realty for anyone looking to sell their home. Thank you Nick & Sage!! read more

Nick Leyendecker (and his team) are second to none. We looked for over 2.5 years to find the perfect location and home; within that time Nick and his team always remained patient and positive with us even as we grew tired of looking. There are plenty of logistics and legalities involved in the buying/selling process of a home which is another reason we went with Leyendecker Reality. Nick's years of experience in the field have provided him with the knowledge and expertise to ensure that, as a customer, you receive the highest quality of customer service. Nick listed our home, dealt with multiple offers and talked through any questions we had. Our home was listed, received multiple offers and an accepted offer within 72 hours. He also assisted in finding and negotiation terms on what is now our forever home - we couldn't be more grateful to Nick and his team! Thank you Leyendecker Reality!! read more

We can't say enough good things about Leyendecker Realty. Nick and Sage exceeded our expectations. We put our house on the market just a couple of days after the Covid-19 shut-down. It was a unique house with a very large native garden on a busy street. We didn't know how long it would take to sell - hoping for a quick sale but resigned to longer given the uniqueness of the property and the unknown impact of CV-19 on the residential market. Nick put together an excellent marketing plan. The best idea? Last summer he did a drone-cam virtual tour of the garden that gave people an idea in March what the garden would look like in August. He was exceptionally helpful in guiding us through the negotiation process, and Sage was equally helpful in getting us through the closing process. Net result... the house sold in 17 days and we negotiated a full offer. read more

We had a wonderful experience working with Nick and his team at Leyendecker Realty, and I cannot recommend them highly enough! We started looking at homes about 3 years before we bought, and Tony and Nick sent us MLS listings and checked in periodically until we were drawn out-of-state for work. Then, when we decided to relocate back to the Twin Cities, we worked with Nick long-distance, eventually purchasing a home before even seeing it in person. This was only possible because of Nick's exceptional knowledge of the local market, negotiating skills, and responsiveness. Throughout the entire process, Sage handled all the details seamlessly and was a pleasure to work with. If you're looking for a realtor who looks out for their clients' best interests, I wholeheartedly recommend Leyendecker Realty! read more

We recently worked with Leyendecker Realty to sell our home on Lake Minnetonka, and the experience was flawless from start to finish. Lake properties come with a unique set of challenges, but their team demonstrated a deep understanding of the local market and the specific nuances of lakeshore real estate. Their marketing was truly top-tier; they captured the lake lifestyle perfectly, which generated immediate interest and high-quality showings. Beyond the aesthetics, their data-driven advice on pricing and staging clearly paid off. They are sharp negotiators who effectively vetted buyers and protected our interests throughout the process. If you want a professional team that knows the 'Tonka' market and consistently delivers top-dollar results, we highly recommend Leyendecker Realty. read more

Nick was amazing to work with throughout our home buying process. His knowledge of the local market and negotiation skills were invaluable in helping us to find and purchase our dream home, particularly as we were moving from out of state. He was attentive, took time to understand our preferences, and was patient in locating the right house. He was always eager to advocate on our behalf. Nick's experience really shone through as he helped us to navigate several complications between our offer and successful closing. Even after we closed on our house at the end of May, Nick checked in to make sure our move from Madison had gone smoothly and that our family was settling in. It's truly been a pleasure to work with Nick and his team at Leyendecker Realty. Highly recommended! read more

Nick, Sage and Tony helped us through the process of both selling our previous home as well as purchasing our new home. They turned what we had anticipated to be a very stressful endeavor painless! The Leyendecker team helped to craft a timeline and plan to sell our home that resulted in a sale well over and above our asking price! We were then able to purchase a home that we love and hope to be in for years to come....a dream come true! From start to finish, all of our hopes and expectations were exceeded...the Leyendecker team is knowledgeable, attentive, responsive and quite simply, the BEST! If you are looking for solid real estate representation, look no further! read more

Nick and his team absolutely knocked it out of the park with both our purchase and sale! Nick provided great insight into the market, as well as different strategies to deal with the difficult market, not to mention very strong referrals for other professionals to help bring our purchase together. On the sales side, Nick and his team analyzed our home and made specific and insightful recommendations to maximize the closing sale price. I cannot understate how strong Nick's negotiating skills are, and it showed in both our purchase and sale transactions. This team has what it takes to get your real estate deal done. read more

Thanks to Leyendecker Realty, we are now making new memories in our dream home! We worked with them to both sell a home and purchase a new one. The entire process went smoothly and we are so thankful for the knowledge and expertise that both Nick and Sage brought to the experience. They calmed our nerves and easily guided us through what could have been a very stressful time. They were prompt in answering every one of our many questions and happily led us through each step from start to finish. Even though Nick is really busy, we felt like his only client and knew he was completely invested in helping us. read more

Nick is fantastic. I recently bought and sold my 2nd home with him, but it was my first home that that I sold with him that really made me appreciate his dedication. We were strangers. I was in a tough situation. My wife and I have actually agree to try and sell our house to those "we pay cash for home" business. Long story short, Nick came along gave us a solution and sold it for a profit. Which help us buy our next home. I will forever appreciate what he did. I highly recommend Nick. Just have a conversation with him and you'll see. read more

Nick and Sage from Leyendecker Realty were great to work with. We built a new house and sold our existing house with them. They were extreamly helpful through the whole process giving us advice and tips on marketing our existing house, as well as helping us through any issues that came with our new build. With their help we now live in our dream home. I highly recommend Leyendecker Realty to anyone looking to buy or sell their house. I guarantee you will not regret it. Thanks Nick and Sage! read more

Working with the Leyendecker team was a smooth and rewarding process. Leveraging Nick's knowledge of the market we set a price I was please to list at. Ultimately the home sold quickly and above my asking. Their team staged the home while allowing it to be very livable. Their professionalism and level of care was incredible. Selling a home can be stressful, especially with this being my first, and they made the process stress free. I will be using them next summer when I purchase. read more

Nick and Sage were absolutely wonderful to work with. Expert knowledge, professionalism and responsiveness. We had a few challenges come up through our home selling process and Nick was right there with us working through it all. We were impressed by the photography and marketing which were exceptional; this really set our home apart from others on the market. I would HIGHLY recommend Nick Leyendecker and his team to anyone considering selling or buying a home! read more

We worked with Nick for several years in preparation for selling our house. He was very patient with us, and stuck it out until we were finally ready. Once we listed the house - his advice and experience got us way more for our home than we ever thought! And after the sale, Sage was a pleasure to work with on all the other details!! We haven't popped to the top on the bottle of Champagne yet - but we will some day! Thanks so much! read more

It was an amazing experience to work with Nick, Sage and Tony! They were all so well knowledgeable of every step, so patient and willing to provide their thoughts, yet always willing to do what we were comfortable with, with NO hesitations! I can't say enough about them, and how quickly and thorough they were. We were able to buy a new place, and then quickly turn around and sell our home, BOTH within two months flat! read more

Nick Leyendecker has represented me on numerous investment properties over the last 15 years. A few things I like about Nick: the information he gives you is researched, always available to answer questions, And his follow through is extremely strong. I look forward to working with Nick and his team on upcoming transactions. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions I'd love to tell you more about Nick! read more

Nick is amazing! He is very knowledgeable, extremely helpful and thorough, and is 100% dedicated to helping us get the edge that we deserve. Nick made me feel as if I was his only client and it's like he never sleeps! My sister and I came across the design of our home during the 2016 Parade of Homes and couldn't stop thinking about it since...Nick and his team helped turned our dream into a reality. Thank you!!! read more