Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Afton, MN
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(114)
Jay Fletch
Edina Realty, Inc. - Fletch Real Estate Group
30 Years of experience
167+ Sales in the last 12 months
$781.8M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.98%
in Afton, MN
$858.7M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $3.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$2B
All-Time Sales
$230K - $6.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$440.8M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.7M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$589.9M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.6M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$473.1M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $3.3M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(3)
Amy Westerlund
Keller Williams Premier Realty
20 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
$153.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2071)
Ryan O'Neill
The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus
23 Years of experience
1,776+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.97%
in Afton, MN
$4.35B
All-Time Sales
$230K - $26M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$192.5M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $1.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$173.9M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.6M
Price Range
4
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Top Agent(5)
Erin Thorvaldson
Generations Real Estate Group
25 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
$64.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $900K
Price Range
4
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Top Agent(64)
Lynn Frantzen
Keller Williams Integrity Realty
29 Years of experience
143+ Sales in the last 12 months
$261.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$153.4M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$149.8M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$380.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $5.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$572M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$226.3M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $2M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$300M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $22.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$262.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $23.9M
Price Range
10%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$182.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$136.5M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.5M
Price Range
380
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$86.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(55)
Michael Kootsikas
Northstar Real Estate Associates
10 Years of experience
35+ Sales in the last 12 months
$85.3M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Afton Housing Market Trends
Homes in Afton take a median 60 days to sell, go for 96.7% of asking, prices are up 2.5% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.2 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$794,474
median sale price
How fast they sell
60 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.2 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Afton.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Afton agents whose results fit it.
Afton agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 23 days, the Afton market in 60
median sale price in Afton
Do Top Afton Agents Sell Faster?
The 22 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Afton sell in a median of 23 days, compared with the Afton market median of 60 days on market.
About 37 days faster (62% quicker than the Afton market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Afton agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Afton market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Afton?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Afton sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around July.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
29 days
Typical time on market
100.3%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Afton, MN sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
What These Numbers Mean for Afton Buyers and Sellers
Afton is a low-volume, higher-priced market where the current median sale price sits at $794,474, a +2.5% move year over year. The Housing Market Trends module above shows just 3 homes closing in a typical month against 9 active listings and 3.2 months of supply, which puts the market close to the balanced range where neither side holds a decisive advantage. At $242.59 per square foot and a median of 60 days on market, homes here are taking measurably longer to sell than a year ago, reflected in a +32 days change in market time.
For buyers, the leverage indicators are meaningful. With 42.4% of listings recording a price drop and only 33.0% of homes going off the market within two weeks, most sellers are not fielding fast competing offers. That combination, paired with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.70%, tells a buyer there is room to negotiate below asking on properties that have lingered, especially those already carrying reductions.
For sellers, the same data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. Homes that start too high are the ones absorbing the 42.4% price-cut rate and the longer timelines. With 11 new listings and 12 pending sales monthly, demand exists but is selective. Afton has 252 licensed agents, and choosing one who can price and position accurately in a thin market matters more than in a high-turnover suburb.
What Afton Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Afton goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $794,474 |
| Down payment (20%) | $158,895 |
| Loan amount | $635,579 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $5,437 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $794,474 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Afton MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Afton Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone can be a mistake in a market as thin as Afton, where a handful of closings set the tone each month. It is worth looking at verified transaction records and review patterns instead. EffectiveAgents analyzed 27 local transactions and ranked 34 agents out of 252 licensed in the area. The top-ranked agent, Jay Fletch of Edina Realty, Inc. (Fletch Real Estate Group), has closed 2,046 transactions with $645.7M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters when negotiation leverage is nuanced, as it is here with a 96.70% sale-to-list ratio and 42.4% of listings taking price cuts. Across Afton and the surrounding 55001 area, an agent who understands how long homes are realistically taking to sell at a 60-day median can price and time a listing to avoid the reductions that many sellers are absorbing. Look beyond a single headline number and read the review history: consistent, detailed feedback across many closings is a stronger signal of reliability than a small handful of glowing reviews.
How We Rank Afton Real Estate Agents
Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Afton market today.
Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.
252
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Afton Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Afton, MN?
The top-ranked agent in Afton, MN by verified performance is Jay Fletch of Edina Realty, Inc. (Fletch Real Estate Group), with 2,046 career transactions, 114 reviews, and $645.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing 27 local transactions and measuring closed results, review depth, and consistency rather than advertising spend. Of 252 licensed agents in the area, 34 met the ranking criteria. The best fit depends on your price point and timeline, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Afton real estate agents ranked?
Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.
How many real estate agents are in Afton?
Our data covers 252 real estate agents serving the Afton area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Afton market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Afton mean for sellers?
Afton's median sale price is $794,474 as of August 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.
How long does it take to sell a house in Afton?
The median home in Afton takes about 60 days to sell, and market time reflects a +32 days change year over year, so plan for a longer window than in faster markets. Actual timelines vary with pricing accuracy, condition, and season. With 42.4% of listings recording a price cut and a sale-to-list ratio of 96.70%, homes priced correctly at launch tend to move faster, while overpriced listings often sit and require reductions. In a low-inventory market with 3.2 months of supply, strategic pricing is the strongest lever on speed.
Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?
No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.
Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?
No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.
What commission do Afton realtors charge?
Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.
Should I use a local Afton agent or a national brand?
The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Afton neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.
What questions should I ask a Afton realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Afton in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.
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