We bought our home with Billy virtually across the country. At first we were sure that we wanted to…read morestart looking at houses after we moved to Minnesota. Buying something as expensive and important as a house virtually seemed nuts. But as the new year began we started getting the urge to just take a look. Who knew that within just a few weeks we would have an accepted offer? There is no one else we would have felt comfortable buying remotely with. And the only reason we changed from just looking to seriously buying was because we came to trust and rely on Billy's opinions. He is not just a savvy and knowledgeable realtor, he is truly a sincere and nice guy. He would warn us that even if we lose out on a house, in the end it always works out (and SPOILER ALERT he's right). But he still commiserated with us when we were outbid and he really went above and beyond when we were searching for the right home. And he really does want to find you the right home. He will be honest with you about any negatives he sees and he will steer you away from any bad decisions. Sometimes we were so keen to just get a house that we were willing to settle or make hasty decisions. But Billy makes sure that whatever house you get is a great house and whatever you do is sound and smart. And I'm so glad that he was there with us helping make all our decisions. He would give us daily updates of his endeavors going door to door and networking with other agents. In the end it was a note of his he left on the door of a house that was off the market that did the trick. We were able to buy a house that was miles better than any of the other houses we put offers on with basically no other competition. In the crazy housing market right now you need someone like Billy who is willing to go the extra mile. He was always trying innovative techniques to help us stand out amongst other buyers and that's exactly what it takes these days. He's continued to be invaluable after closing. He was great to bounce ideas around with about updating the house after moving in and he and Heather have been great with recommendations. He is always super responsive and I'm so glad I can still rely on him even after we've closed.

We worked with Billy and the Pauling Homes Team to buy and sell a house in Eden Prairie. Everything…read moreabout the experience was superb! Billy took the time to listen to our needs, ask us about our future plans, and answer every one of our questions. They were in constant communication and made sure that we felt informed and confident in making the best decisions for our family. The combination of integrity, grace, and real estate intelligence in this team is unparalleled. This paired with Billy's deep knowledge and network in the Minnesota real estate community made for the dream team! We felt cared for (and about) at every turn. The entire experience was a joy!

This is the first time in my life that I am writing a review for a realtor; never before have I've…read morebeen so happy with any realtor and I own numerous properties, I've owned different homes in different states and countries and not once would I give any realtor 5 stars... far from it. Except Ben. If you are looking for an incredibly hard working person who will answer the phone pretty much any time of the day look no further; Ben has been incredibly responsive and on top of every issue we've encountered during the buying/building process of our home. He is very good at solving disputes and helping his client as much as he possibly can. I am not the one to give 5 stars easily but I just could not recommend Ben enough! A big thanks to Ben for helping us buy and build our brand new home!

Ben Gange served as our exceptional purchasing realtor in Minneapolis. A very positive and…read moreknowledgeable person, he demonstrated an extremely thorough knowledge of the Minneapolis downtown condo market. His advice, in particular with regards to strengths & relative weaknesses of condo buildings, including various available units in the buildings, was highly useful in assisting us in making our decision. We highly recommend Ben and are thankful for his expertise and manner.

Working with Tim and Thang was such a smooth experience. We purchased our first home virtually and…read morethey were extremely knowledgable about the whole process and answered all our questions and concerns. Even helping us with our fireplace after move in! 10/10 will recommend

I am an out of town owner and really needed to find a realtor that I could trust to oversee pretty…read moremuch everything with my best interest at heart. After interviewing several agents, I met with Thang. We clicked immediately, talking to Thang was like talking to an old friend. Thang is not pushy, he listens to your thoughts and concerns. Every realtor has a different approach and I felt the most compatible with Thang. Thang's hardworking team, Ben, Stephanie and Angella were also a pleasure to work with. My condo had been a rental for many years so Thang and Ben coordinated some needed updating and had it professionally staged. His team put together a beautiful marketing flyer and had open houses every weekend until it sold. Thang is very optimistic, he finds the positive in every situation. Even when the first offer fell through, he managed to put me at ease. Selling a home can be stressful but I was always confident Thang and his team were doing everything possible to sell my property. I am most grateful for their dedication and hard work. It was great to work with genuinely a nice group of people.

Cari Ann, Pamala and her team were fantastic with the sale of our house in the MacGrove…read moreneighborhood. They obviously knew the market very well and the staging was INCREDIBLE and instrumental in the quick sale of our house. Happy with the counsel/advice we received and the fantastic service. While Cari Ann Carter Group is at a slightly higher % for realtor fees, worth it just for the staging and high touch service. UPDATE (approximately 1.5 years later): We recently used Cari Ann Carter again for the purchase of a lot. This was a bit spontaneous and Cari Ann is a pit bull when it comes to advocating for you. We were able to put in an offer Sunday, get a counteroffer Monday and secure the property on Tuesday. She was INSTRUMENTAL in making this happen quickly and is the best negotiator ever! She set reasonable expectations for us, which we really appreciated, and was very open in feedback along the entire way. More importantly, she is a DO-er! She had 2 contractors out within 12 hours of walking the property to help us with the logistics of design, finding a contractor, etc. You want her and her amazing team on your side when you're buying or selling!

Beware of fast talk and non-listener, nothing but pushy and arrogant. Two of the worst qualities we…read morewanted in a realtor. Cai Ann didn't listen. Also had a horrible experience with their partner, The Closing Phase, yet they wouldn't help us out with the negative experience we had after they received their commission for the sale of one home and purchase of new one, it's like we were no one to them after all was said and done. Will never use or recommend Cari Ann Carter again! WORST experience ever!!

I was most impressed with the number of walkthroughs during the open houses and even more so by the…read morewise negotiating carried out by Taylor Doolittle to increase the final offer we received. Additionally, the logistics assistance from Patrick Quinn in the Re/Max office allowed us to hire housecleaning services who did a stellar job. Patrick also expertly handled tasks around shipping household goods from the home prior to sale. Since we live in California, this help made all the difference to our peace of mind.

In short, You won't find a kinder more genuine human and absolutely stellar Realtor to put your…read moretrust into than Taylor. To get into the longer end of what that really means...In working with Taylor you won't just get someone to help you find or sell real estate. In him you'll find a coach, a hype man, a voice of reason, a teacher, an endless font of patience and a ray of sunshine. He is a masterful guide who will help line you up with what's best for you and your situation. He will see you through all the highs and lows of the process, all with an infectious level of honesty and passion for what he does in tow. You could certainly choose to not work with Taylor, we are all entitled to making truly terrible decisions. That choice is yours. BUT if you want to put your best foot forward as a buyer or seller - Tay is your man.

The best service requested ever The best value ever and the…read morebest requested service ever They did a good job on the service requested

Recommendation for Zac Bidelman/Keller Williams Preferred Realtor/Huerkamp Home Group…read more I first met Zac Bildelman after inquiring about a property that I was interested in. He made an appointment and showed me the property that same day. My first impression was that he was knowledgeable and able to answer my questions readily. I realized over time that because of all his additional attributes (Professional, always responsive, and very patient), he was the perfect realtor. It had been over 30 years since my husband, and I had previously scoured the cities in search of that one perfect realtor to help us find the house that was perfect for us at that time. Zac Bidelman patiently spent at least two years showing me various properties. He quickly fine-tuned the amenities that I was in search of until it basically came down to 3 or 4 properties. Once the perfect location came on the market, he helped me create an offer that he presented immediately. His quick action was the sole reason that I was able to buy the property that was perfectly suited to me. The second phase of my quest was to subsequently sell my house. During that process Zac assisted me with the preparations of getting the house we built 33 years prior ready for sale. His company hired an inspector and then advised me how to prioritize what to repair from the inspector's list. Zac had a "Stager" available to me who helped me get the house aesthetically ready to be viewed. The professional photographer that he used took exceptional photographs that helped present my house in the best possible light. This also included drone shots which helped highlight the fabulous view from and around my home. Regarding setting the sales price of my house, he listened to my input of what I felt the price should be set at - given that I knew my property and adjacent locations so well after living in the house for over three decades. Because of his skills as a realtor, my home sold in one day. For any and all of the above-stated reasons, I wholeheartedly recommend Zac Bidelman and his very accomplished assistants and team. Zac's contact info is as follows: (612) 712-9936 zac@hhgus.com

I don't know about other realtors at Lakes Area Realty, but Lance F. and his MIA partner Chris…read morequalify as the WORST REALTORS IN THE WORLD! From start to finish! We listed with them because they were actually recommended by our Wells Fargo banker. First, they did a complete dog and pony show, with their i-pad etc. Then Lance told us to take EVERYTHING out of the house- which we foolishly did. He said it showed the "expansiveness" of the rooms. What it really did was focus prospective buyers attention on every flaw in the plaster and every smudge on the wall. What he failed to mention is that he has another business; high end antiques. He basically didn't like our furniture. In six months he had 1 open house. We had a friend go to it. Lance stood on the porch on his cell phone, and subsequently told our friend " we are just looking for an offer". Which was true, but our friend who has purchased many homes noted that he failed to mention one thing in an effort to "sell" the house. Like the "expansive" rooms, the beautiful woodwork, the new kitchen with gorgeous cabinets and granite counters etc. Our friend came back to us very, very concerned. As for Chris, he disappeared. Never saw or heard from him. He never returned any phone call and when we complained towards the end of the listing, his response was to blame us for not responding to their request to lower the price. Which by the way was totally untrue. Every price reduction Lance requested we agreed to. Chris never requested anything and Lance himself told us(when we asked what happened to Chris) he just "disappeared" leaving all the work to Lance. What work? 1 open house? The only time Lance ever called us was to get a price reduction. If you are looking for a whining drama queen who deals in high end antiques and his MIA partner, these are your guys. If you want a great realtor in a tough market, keep looking.

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!

We are always HIGHLY recommending Sarah to everyone we know! I am surprised I have not written a…read moreYelp review for Sarah yet. This was our 5th house sale with her over the past 12 years, and it all went completely smoothly again. I'm always so impressed with how Sarah is so on top of EVERYTHING. She never loses her cool, and is always just a text away when we need her. From getting us in to see the house of our dreams at the drop of a hat before it hit the market, to writing the strongest Purchase Agreement possible for us in this extremely competitive market, to getting all the inspections scheduled and completed for us while we were on a long road trip, to every little question we had along the way, to the closing itself, which was a breeze and only took 20 minutes. On top of it all, she is honestly so kind and genuine, traits you truly don't often see in the Real Estate business. She is very careful not to steer you in a direction you don't want to go, and she actually LISTENS to what you want and need. Look no further for the agent of your dreams!

If you are looking to buy or sell a house in the Twin Cities, I'd definitely recommend Sarah. She's…read more honest, thoughtful and insightful. You can feel confident with her knowledge of the market and the process. Incredibly patient and committed to helping us find the right place.

After another local agency failed miserably to sell our condo, Stieg was a breath of fresh air. He…read moreis really warm, personable, and fun in an authentic way. He helped us navigate the challenges of selling our property at a decent price. He is calm and responsive to questions and concerns and helped us through the stressful inspection process. For example, he helped us understand reasonable vs. unreasonable items to address. He also communicated the status of the all important final walk through and closing in a timely manner so that we knew all was successful. Not only did my wife and I get an exceptional agent when we hired Stieg, we got a great new friend.

I needed a realtor to help me buy a home from 2000 miles away, and I'm glad I went with Stieg! I…read morewas looking for a single family house in the Dakota or Scott county area, and from our first call, it was very apparent that Stieg is extremely knowledgeable about the area. One thing I really appreciate about Stieg is his honesty. We looked at one house (via FaceTime) that had a very weird floor plan and unthoughtful addition. After the tour, Stieg told me he didn't want to sell me that house since the odd layout would always detract from the value. He is also very responsive, and he has a great list of contacts for inspections, repairs etc. I am definitely very happy with everything Stieg did to help me!