We loved working with Wendy! Wendy is not just a realtor; she is a true partner in the home-buying process. She listened attentively to our preferences, understood our budget, and never once pressured us into making a decision. Her knowledge of the Twin Cities real estate market was evident as she guided us to neighborhoods and properties that matched our criteria. Moving from out of state is tricky no matter what, and doing so when trying to buy your first home is doubly so. Wendy was so flexible and responsive at every step. She was always happy to do a virtual walk-through on properties for us. When we planned a trip to come house-hunt, she cleared her schedule for a few days to help us marathon the house search in a tight spring market. While that trip was ultimately unsuccessful, she was undeterred, encouraging us to wait and keep looking. She never once made it seem like we were wasting her time, even though the process took several months. Throughout this process, she helped us understand what it takes to be competitive in this terrible market, but she never once made us feel like we had to do anything outside our comfort zone. Ultimately, she helped us find a great house that meets all of our needs and was right on budget (even in this terrible market!). Moreover, when we discovered some plumbing issues during our final walk through before closing, she was a forceful advocate in our corner who pushed back against the sellers' lackluster response to ensure our interests were protected. As property newbies (and Midwesterners at heart), we probably wouldn't have received any help from the sellers to fix those issues without her strong advocacy. In short, we would highly recommend Wendy to anyone looking to buy or sell. She's truly looking out for your best interests. Unlike all the other realtors we interviewed, she really cared about helping us find our new *home*, not just a house. read more

My wife and I met Wendy at a first time home buyers seminar she was hosting. We could see then how knowledgeable she was in all aspects of real estate and we knew that when the time came to purchase our first home, we would be contacting her. Once we began looking at homes with Wendy, she was always objective and professional while still showing empathy for our situation. She would point out the positives as well as the potential negative aspects of every home we looked at. She was always punctual and made sure that her assistant was available to show us homes, if she was unavailable. Time was of the essence for us and my wife had very limited availability to look at homes, so we really appreciated that. Wendy also returned all of our emails in 24 hours or less. Once we found our perfect home, Wendy went to battle for us. The sellers were unfortunately very uncooperative and somewhat dishonest. We were very impressed with how Wendy handled that situation, and while she can't control other people, she did whatever was necessary to make us happy and comfortable with our purchase. Wendy by far exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond with her level of service. She was the one person throughout the whole transaction that we had complete faith and confidence in. Buying our first home was a bumpy and stressful journey, but we were glad Wendy was there with us every step of the way. Thank you Wendy! read more

Our family has worked with Wendy over the past 10 years, most recently for both selling our home and purchasing a new one. That kind of long-term relationship says a lot--but this latest experience reinforced exactly why we keep coming back. Wendy has a sharp understanding of home values and pricing strategy. She helped us list at the right price to stay competitive while still maximizing value, and she was upfront in setting expectations about a slower, more competitive market. Instead of taking a passive approach, she stayed persistent--adjusting marketing strategies and exploring new ways to attract buyers until we got results. Throughout the process, Wendy was in constant communication. We never had to wonder what was happening--she kept us informed about showings, feedback, and potential buyers every step of the way. On the buying side, her calm and steady presence made a huge difference. Negotiations can get stressful, but Wendy guided us through with confidence and clarity, helping us make smart decisions without feeling overwhelmed. What stands out most is her honesty and reliability. We trust her advice completely, and she consistently follows through on everything she says. We've recommended Wendy to our family and friends, and we'll absolutely continue to do so. If you're looking for someone experienced, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to your success, Wendy is an excellent choice. read more

ONLY FIVE STARS??? She deserves TEN! What a blessing to have been referred to Wendy!! She is - no doubt about it - THE best realtor I've ever worked with! Wendy impressed me with her vast knowledge of each part in the process, and her knack for seeing potential downfalls, possible future problems as well as the stellar points in each property we went to see. Equally impressive were her instincts which landed us on the doorstep of our new home...the BETTER home within our choices. She was always punctual and prepared and had a perfect blend of empathy, objectivity and professionalism. I am indebted to her for helping us purchase a home from another state, making the process much easier than our experiences with realtors in person! Even though we are waiting until the end of the school year to move in and we closed two months ago, she is still checking in with us to let us know how the weather has been and make sure we are having the home checked in on periodically while we are away. You just don't see all of this in a realtor very often. They are few and far between from what I've seen. Should we ever have to move again, she will be the one I'll call. And she will be the one I refer anyone I find who needs a realtor! Christine (&Corey), Farmington, MN read more

I've known Wendy for a long time but we didn't get the chance to work together until now. I have been renting for the past three years and hadn't gone through the home purchasing process in almost 20 years. When the opportunity arose for me to look for a home, I could only think of one person..Wendy. Due to me not having been in this position for quite some time but also because of COVID-19, I needed someone that could navigate through my inexperience but also find the house I was looking for during a pandemic. We looked at the home on a Thursday and my offer was accepted on the following Saturday. During this time, Wendy held my hand and advised me and kept me informed, from the offer to the acceptance. All this while obviously working with other clients, she made me feel helping me find my home was her priority just as much as it was mine. They say that you always want to do business with those that treat you as if they were providing the same service for you as they would for a family member. I'm home now, not just because Wendy is a great realtor, but because she treated me like family. And family looks out for one another and that's exactly what Wendy did for me. Thank you Wendy!!! You are truly the best!! read more

I've used Wendy Carson many times over the years. In 2000, she sold our Hastings home. It sold in very little time and we got top dollar. Her flyers were professional, she gave us one-on-one attention, she marketed to the nines, and walked us through closing as well as worked w/ our corporate movers. Then, six years later, we moved back to the Twin Cities from Denver. Of course, we called on Wendy to help us find our next home. This process took longer than usual, b/c our home in Denver was NOT selling (partially due to an initial poor realtor). Wendy was patient as we looked, waited, and then were finally able to buy. She helped us find a lender who would help with a tricky financing situation. Once again, she stuck by our side all the way thru closing and beyond. Most recently, we wanted to refinance, so our lender asked if we had an idea on an appraisal before moving forward and asked if we knew a realtor who might run comps. I called on Wendy and she got on it right away, gratis. Better yet, Wendy's comps got us within $2,000 of what the appraiser valued the home! That's impressive! When we move again, we will most definitely call Wendy Carson. read more

Sandy and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful job you did in helping to find our home. This was the fourth home that we've purchased over the last 15 years and working with you was by far the best experience we've had. You were very thorough in understanding our needs and we found you to be a great listener. The homes you previewed for us and then took us to see were all excellent matches. You were very easy to work with and we always felt that you cared about our feedback and were patient with us. You guided us through the entire process smoothly, including helping find a lender and the pre-qualification process, negotiating our offer, finding a great inspector, and working with the seller to resolve all issues the inspector found. You were very supportive and really know the real estate industry inside and out. We've been living in our home over a year now and couldn't be more pleased! You are our 'Realtor for life' and we wouldn't think of doing another realty transaction without you. Thanks so much for doing such a great job and we'll be sure to refer all our family, friends, and neighbors to you in the future. read more

Words are inadequate to describe our gratitude to Wendy for her professionalism, knowledge, integrity, and commitment to doing right by us even in the face of adverse circumstances. From the time of our initial purchase in 2009 to the time of our sale in 2020, Wendy was always there for us. This was especially true as we sought to sell our home during the initial stages of lockdown during COVID-19 and at the end of a lease with an uncooperative tenant. We still marvel at how Wendy was able to successfully navigate these incredibly trying circumstances. Of all the realtors we've known over the years, we can think of no one but Wendy who could have managed showings, inspections, and the myriad intricacies of closing and tenant negotiations during a pandemic. Our only regret is that Wendy will be unable to represent us when we search for a new home in a distant state. Having bought and sold numerous houses over the years, Wendy was unequivocally the best agent we ever worked with. Choose Wendy. read more

Wendy did amazing work selling our Duluth condo. She led a team that supported our effort and ultimately had our property under contract within a week at 99 percent of asking price. Her sales strategy included Twin Cities as well as Duluth buyers, with marketing materials that spoke to both groups as well as specific interests of each group. Wendy thoughtfully and thoroughly prepped our property--and us--for the sales process. We had strong buyer interest from the start, resulting from her advice to put our property on the market at the right time at a solid, fair price. Her early efforts paid off with the quick offer and sales agreement. After we reached a deal, she and the team supported us in responding to the needs of the buyers and their team to bring us to closing. Communication is Wendy's specialty. She made the process transparent and clear to us and the buyers' team throughout. I highly recommend Wendy to anyone seeking a professional to help achieve real estate goals. read more

If you want the best, go with Wendy Carson. She has worked with us even going back three years to plan our move and the best improvements to make to market our home. They all paid off handsomely as a result of her extensive knowledge of working both with buyers and sellers. She also represented our son extremely well on the buying side and was a tough negotiator on his behalf. For us, her extensive research of our market paid off with a well-priced home that moved quickly and exceeded our expectations. She worked hard to get comparables that were outside our area when they were tough to find within our city, and the appraisal came through at 100%. She is thoughtful, communicative, and ethical, resulting in a win-win for us as sellers and also for the buyer. And with her masters degree in business communications, she communicates effectively with other agents. We couldn't recommend Wendy more highly. read more

Wendy helped us sell my father's house and my in-laws house.  The houses were priced well and we were able to get the asking price within a few days and got the money to keep ahead of our parents financial and care needs.  I do repair/remodel and maintenance on houses, Wendy's perspective on what repairs and what renovations would help us have the most competitive listing was great.  She had her research done and had the information either on hand or found shortly after to be able to answer all our questions, and was able to very clearly show why her professional opinions were based on solid reasoning and market data.  Probably the thing that stood out the most would be that, as someone in a somewhat adjacent field especially, she didn't tell me what I wanted to hear, she told me what I needed to know to make the best informed decisions even if it ran contrary to my first impressions. read more

Wendy was amazing! We are from out-of-state and needed to sell my brother's house in Eagan, MN. I found Wendy from the excellent reviews online and she was all that everyone said. She quickly responded to my phone message and urged us to let her see the house before we arrived the next week. Our plan had been to spend that week doing some work on the house before putting it up for sale. Fortunately, we listened to Wendy and arranged for her to see the house. She called immediately and had one word for us, "Stop." Stop putting any more money and effort into this house. It needs to be a cash sale, "as is." She sent us her evaluation of the house with an explanation of all the reasons for the price and the cash sale recommendation. She had a clear marketing strategy from the beginning and we sold the house for over asking price within 24 hours. Thank you Wendy! read more

Wendy Carson helped us sell our 13 year old home in Eagan, MN. Wendy was very knowledgeable of property values for homes in the Twin Cities metro area and her expertise in determining the listing price was extremely valuable and accurate for what the market would support. Wendy provided advice on how to best show the house and recommendations for potential cost effective updates which would enhance the house appeal. Wendy helped in determining the best offer in a multiple offer situation. Throughout the entire listing and sale process, Wendy was very responsive, supportive, and sensitive to our needs. Wendy was quick to follow up on questions, whether by phone, email, or text message. We highly recommend using Wendy Carson's expertise and customer service skills to sell your home. read more

We interviewed a handful of realtors and chose Wendy for her professionalism and expertise! We were amazed by Wendy for many reasons such as: her quick follow-through on our questions and communicating with other realtors and potential buyers; her extensive marketing of our home; and her vast knowledge of real estate which she used to look out for our best interests! We were surmising that finding our perfect townhome and selling our home would take months or even years, but with Wendy, our house sold in one day, we found our new home with Wendy working on the offer while on a getaway through the night securing the house in one day! Wendy was a pleasure to work with as she was patient, flexible, and had a delightful personality! What more could we ask for in a realtor? read more

I attended a first-time homebuyers seminar thru community education in 2018 or 2019. Wendy presented the seminar and I remembered her for my first home search. At the end of 2022, I was ready. My preferences of location and style were narrow, but after years of stalking Zillow, I knew what was out there and what I wanted. I finally said "yes" to a townhouse. We checked it out and I made an offer on the first house we toured! The process was little bit more complicated due to a third party seller, but she guided me through every detail. I got great recommendations from her also. She advocated for me and we got money off the closing costs. I am very excited to move into my new place in a few short weeks. Wendy made my buying experience smooth and less scary. read more

Wendy helped us buy our home when we relocated to Minnesota from Iowa, and there was no doubt in our minds that we wanted her to be the one to help us sell when it came time to move back. Wendy consistently goes above and beyond to provide amazing customer service. There were some glitches with financing on our buyers' side, and Wendy did everything in her power to ensure as smooth a closing for us as possible. I firmly believe the sale might have simply fallen through due to inability to secure financing had she not been so diligent in following up. She is extremely knowledgeable, patient, kind, and above all, ethical. I have, and will continue to recommend Wendy Carson to friends and family looking to buy and/or sell real estate in the Twin Cities! read more

We used Wendy Carson to sell our house this spring (2019) and we had a deadline because we were moving overseas. She got it on the market quickly, had an open house within 10 days, and she helped us at every turn. Even when we had to leave for Switzerland, she attended the closing for us and held on to something we forgot at the house. I don't know how to say it any clearer - she knows the business upside down, kept in close contact with us through text and e-mail, and I actually felt like we were her only clients. If you want a realtor who has your back through every sticky situation, who knows what will sell your home, and will be on top of the entire transaction, she's who you want. Call or e-mail her - you won't be sorry! read more

We have had the pleasure of working with Wendy twice now- first when she helped us purchase our home 15 years ago and again this year when we returned to her to sell that same home and purchase a new one. The fact that she was our first and only call says everything! Wendy handled both transactions with exceptional professionalism. Her attention to detail ensured every aspect of the process was managed thoroughly, her industry knowledge proved invaluable in navigating today's market, and her unwavering advocacy on our behalf gave us complete peace of mind. Whether you're a first-time buyer or an experienced homeowner, Wendy brings the expertise and dedication that makes all the difference!! Highly recommend. read more

Wendy is truly amazing at what she does. She helped us find a great house and did not pressure us into making any quick decisions. She was incredibly attentive and responsive to our requests. She went above and beyond to show us houses as we were coming in from out of town and had a very limited schedule. When we found the house we loved, she negotiated firmly on our behalf and we are still loving the home we purchased. I should mention that I'm incredibly lazy and writing a review for ANYTHING is usually beyond my realm of palatable chores. I want everyone to know that we loved Wendy and her personal attention to our home buying experience really left an impression on us. A+++++ Highly recommended! read more