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!

Yep. I live here. And no, this review will not give me a discount on my rent. Baker, however,…read morewill probably give YOU a discount for moving in! Okay, enough with the advertisements.. or else you will have to pay me, Baker Management! On my hunt for the perfect boyfriend, uh, I mean, brownstone with built-in cabinets, wooden floors, octogan-tiled bathroom, and a sink NOT from the 1920s (those are the one-tub, hanging sinks with no counter space), I finally came across my apartment building. But this love story was no easy battle.... I scoured on-line dating sites (ala Craigslist) for hours and decided to get all of my apartment dates done in two days. Yes, that's right. Two days. And twenty-two, three, six apartments later, I had an older, uber nice gentleman by the name of Paul showing me a Baker property apartment. I was completely in L-O-V-E. I mean, I had been through A LOT the last couple of days: 1) I met a lot of men, uh, apartments, that were incredibly small. I literally had to shimmy in between the sink and the stove. So, yes, size dooooes matter. 2) Some of the places had odd layouts. The fridge in the foyer, the stove in the closet, and "oh? you want to put a queen-sized bed here? Yeah, only if you angle it at 83.5 degrees and lean it against the wall." Please, don't be weird. 3) I understand you're only a block from Hennepin, but hrello?! I still have to park eight blocks away, so why don't I just find an apartment eight blocks away? So, yeah, you may look good on the outside and may be popular, but I still gotta work my tush off to get to you - not gonna happen. 4) I walked in to a half-naked girl with head phones on who forgot her apartment was up for show! Okay, whenever there's another girl... and she's half naked, that's an auto "it's over." 5) When I saw the Baker apartment, my heart started fluttering. I saw pictures of our future together. I saw myself building a life with this apartment. I just knew... it was "the one." The next day, I dropped off my application and payment forms. Two days later, I was ready to move in! Everything was just happening so fast. Everything with Baker has been incredible. And ever since my first day as a resident, they have helped me with countless, ditzy things: 1) I couldn't get my stove to fire up. Yes, Nadine, plug it in. 2) My faucet kept leaking under the sink. Yes, Nadine, tighten it up. 3) My door key went missing. Yes, Nadine, changed locks coming right up (and this was at 730 in the morning). They have a five or six properties around the Uptown area with tons of residents. But everytime I've called, they've known exactly which apartment I live in. Creepy? Nah, just nice to know that they actually know their residents. Bottom line, I am in love. Love. Love. Love. Yeah, it's a block up Lake Street. But heck, at least I know there are cops around my hood... like all. the. time.

I rented from Baker for almost two years and they were awesome to work with - by far the best…read moreproperty management company I have ever dealt with in the Twin Cities area. Super friendly and responsive management. They were always so respectful of my pets as well. I particularly enjoyed interacting with Troy and his son and they always stopped to chat with me and catch up - really the nicest people I've ever dealt with through an apartment rental. I no longer rent from them only because I moved out of state. You can trust these folks will treat you with respect and transparency and address any issues you have ASAP!

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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Brent was great to work with. He was always available to answer questions no matter how big or…read moresmall they were. He was willing to drive from the cities to St. Cloud to show me houses that I was interested in without any questions. He was polite and professional on all interactions. I would highly recommend him to friends and family.

When my parents passed and I was responsible for selling their home in Tennessee I felt completely…read morelost. Brent was able to help me find a great realtor in the area who helped me sell it and he stayed with me through the entire process, answering any questions I had, making me feel comfortable with what was going on and just being there as shoulder to lean on when needed. So not only is Brent a great realtor in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area he also has great connections throughout the entire United States for anyone needing a referral or relocating. I appreciate Brent as a great realtor and a great friend.

I had a wonderful experience working with Dave on purchasing my first home in Minneapolis! As a…read morefirst time home buyer he did a great job of explaining to me up front what was going to happen when putting in offers and what to expect after the offer was put in. When touring homes, I always felt like he was looking at the big picture as to how I would fit in the home while pointing out things I'd never even thought of. After my offer was accepted Dave did a great job of making sure I was completing what I needed to when I needed to. I would recommend him to anyone I know looking for a real estate agent.

Dave is a joy to work with. He is so knowledgeable about the market and supportive in the crazy…read moreprocess of buying a house! He is extremely accessible, quickly responding to emails/calls/texts and readily available to show you properties and offer an informed opinion. Can't recommend working with him enough!

My roommate and I had high hopes about the Whittier Apartments due to the pictures and spruced up…read morerenovations shown online. As winter started hitting the mice infestation grew worse and worse. It was to the point where we couldn't enjoy our apartment because the mice were so comfortable in out until. We kept up with cleaning due to the fact that I had a 9 month old baby at the time. While he was learning to walk it was hard to allow him to learn because of all of the mouse traps and mice on the floor. We rarely cooked due to not wanting to attract them with the smell and the heat. We removed all of our pots and pans and everything in the cabinets because we saw them crawling in and out of the cabinets.My father came to seal some major holes under the since and in the bathroom because maintenance did literally nothing. Maintenance was so useless that we called the Minneapolis Department of Health to come and inspect our until. Where we learned that it wasn't just our until that was infested with mice- mind you, we lived on the 2nd floor. We also learned that the mice were running throughout the whole building and was just stopping through different units. On my move out day a man asked me how it was living in the Whitter Apartments and I told him we had mice. He then proceeded to tell me his daughter lived there the year before and ALSO had mice. This is an ongoing issue and it's gross and ruins experiences and is very disappointing due to the way it is portrayed. As aide from that, management is not helpful under any circumstances and is very untimely. It is confusing who is the actual manager. Really reconsider if you were planning to live here.

As first generation homeowners and first time homebuyers we walked into this process with little to…read moreno experience. Having Tre as our realtor put us at such an ease. Any time we had questions, no matter the hour of the day, he was always available, as well as willing to educate us about the process. Tre is extremely knowledgeable! He handled and counteracted so many things without bringing any worries, panic, or stress to us. He sat us down at his home and went over the home buying process, what was required, all that we needed, and educated us about ways to be successful with our purchase choice. Her made us feel safe, comfortable, and valued. The whole signature group and loan officers work as a team, so it leaves you at ease when you're walking into something you have less knowledge about. Everything went so quickly and smoothly. There were no delays or issues, instead it was peaceful and such an easy transition. We look forward to working with Tre much more. If we could recommend a realtor to work with, it would definitely be him; trust me, you won't go wrong! We have a beautiful, brand new built home, thanks to Tre Adams and The Signature Group!

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Best. Realtor. EVER! Mike has helped me navigate the purchase of two condos (so far) and I can't…read morethink of any other person to orchestrate these major purchases. From "Hello!" to "Congratulations on your new home!", Mike helped me with the paperwork, forms, financing, and even helping with the moves. Not a single misstep or missed phone call or text, Mike's professionalism, in-depth knowledge of this real-estate market, and positivity made these milestone purchases as smooth as one could hope for. Whether you are selling or buying, look no further. He makes dreams come true.

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Jason helped us find our first duplex, and then we bought six more…read more We have made a great income from the properties, and he sold three as well. Everything went well in the sales. He goes the extra mile for people, and he was extremely patient with us.

My daughter was buying her first house and I had her back. It was a very difficult process. The…read moremarket was strengthening and prices were rising rapidly during the negotiations. This was a modest deal--not a mansion. Michael helped her see several dozen properties, negotiated with four even as three deals fell through. He stayed with her and she has closed the deal. I have lived in Mpls area my whole life--he covered the options in the city, inner ring burbs and east and west metro equally well.

From the owner: I've always said that I should have been a butler, because I love helping people so much. Maybe I…read morewas one in a different life. Working as a Realtor with Keller Williams gives me the opportunity to sit down and listen to my friends talk about the kind of community they want to live in, the kind of homes they want to raise their families in, and then, to help make that happen by connecting them with the perfect home. I can't imagine a better job. If you're looking to sell, my marketing strategy and negotiating skills will ensure you get the highest price for your home. You'll see that I maintain constant communication with my clients throughout the entire process, making sure that they are up to date with any changes in the market and the feedback on showings. I treat every sale as if it were my own, and treat every client the way that I would want to be treated. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or rent, please drop me an email or give me a call.