Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Big Lake, MN

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    Cain Murray profile picture
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    (16)

    Cain Murray

    Keller Williams

    26 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.03%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $75.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $740K

    Price Range

    Mandy Kruse profile picture
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    Mandy Kruse

    Keller Williams Realty Integrity NW

    26 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.8%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $262.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

    Ryan O'Neill profile picture
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    (2055)

    Ryan O'Neill

    The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    23 Years of experience

    1,699+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.06%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $4.32B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $26M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Dustin Van Camp profile picture
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    Dustin Van Camp

    eXp Realty

    16 Years of experience

    116+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.32%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $233.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Chuck Carstensen profile picture
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    Chuck Carstensen

    RE/MAX Results

    25 Years of experience

    165+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.58%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $498.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Steve Comstock profile picture
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    Steve Comstock

    SC Realty

    25 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.35%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $262.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    John Schuster profile picture
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    John Schuster

    Coldwell Banker Burnet

    22 Years of experience

    390+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.12%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $1.99B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $6.6M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Tiffany Larson profile picture
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    Tiffany Larson

    Keller Williams Classic Realty

    20 Years of experience

    96+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.67%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $364M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Andrew Prasky profile picture
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    Andrew Prasky

    RE/MAX Advantage Plus - Preferred Home Team

    26 Years of experience

    65+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.93%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $363.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    Lynn Frantzen profile picture
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    Lynn Frantzen

    Keller Williams Integrity Realty

    29 Years of experience

    144+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.99%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $257.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Kevin Butcher profile picture
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    Kevin Butcher

    Edina Realty

    25 Years of experience

    181+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.51%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $623.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Steve Bruggeman profile picture
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    Steve Bruggeman

    Oak Realty LLP

    40 Years of experience

    140+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.76%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $460.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Vicki Greene profile picture
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    Vicki Greene

    Keller Williams Classic Realty NW

    24 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.28%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $164.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Skip Halverson profile picture
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    Skip Halverson

    RE/MAX Results

    23 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.54%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $197.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $950K

    Price Range

    9%

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    John Squier profile picture
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    John Squier

    eXp Realty

    20 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.54%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $128.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    Jamie Borden profile picture
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    Jamie Borden

    TCI Realty of Minnesota, Inc. - Borden Realty

    23 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.54%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $93.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1M

    Price Range

    Jackie Barthel profile picture
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    Jackie Barthel

    Realty One Group Choice

    12 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.54%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $113.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Stephanie Cook - MN profile picture
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    Stephanie Cook - MN

    The MLS Online

    24 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.79%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $145.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Lindsay Bacigalupo profile picture
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    Lindsay Bacigalupo

    Engel & Völkers

    21 Years of experience

    85+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.31%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $548.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Gerhardt Mahling profile picture
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    Gerhardt Mahling

    eXp Realty

    10 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.31%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $85.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Michael Severin profile picture
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    Michael Severin

    RE/MAX

    19 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.57%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $126M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

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    Jason Jernell

    Jernell Realty

    20 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.34%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $89.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $840K

    Price Range

    Ann Smothers profile picture
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    Ann Smothers

    RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    26 Years of experience

    72+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.6%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $305.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Nick Welu profile picture
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    Nick Welu

    Compass

    21 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.6%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $204.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Allison Deal

    Keller Williams Classic Realty NW

    12 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.6%

    in Big Lake, MN

    $78.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $980K

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Big Lake?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Big Lake sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in July. To hit that window, plan to list around June.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    42Jan47Feb31Mar20Apr20May20Jun17Jul17Aug19Sep22Oct27Nov39Dec

    July

    Best month to sell

    17 days

    Typical time on market

    101.6%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Big Lake, 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 Big Lake Buyers and Sellers

    Big Lake presents as a fast-moving, tightly supplied market, and the Housing Market Trends module above frames the core tension: only 27 active listings against 19 homes sold monthly and 58 pending sales. With just 1.4 months of supply, the balance sits well below the six months that typically signals equilibrium, which keeps structural leverage on the seller side. The median sale price of $345,177 moved +6.2% year over year, and homes are trading at a 99.96% sale-to-list ratio, meaning sellers are generally capturing close to their asking figure.

    The picture is more nuanced than a simple seller's market label, however. 42.9% of homes sold above list, and 58.0% went off the market within two weeks, so well-priced properties still move quickly. But the median days on market registered a +3 days change, indicating that overpriced listings are now sitting longer than buyers experienced a year ago. That gap between fast movers and lingering listings is where negotiating room opens up.

    For a buyer, the strategy is discipline: compete aggressively on freshly listed, correctly priced homes near the $185.07 per square foot benchmark, but ask for concessions on anything past its second week. For a seller, pricing at or slightly under recent comps matters more than it did last year, since the market no longer rewards ambitious list prices automatically. With 388 licensed agents active locally, choosing one who reads these signals correctly is the difference between a two-week sale and a stale listing.

    What Big Lake Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Big Lake goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Big Lake
    $102,800
    Median home price$345,177
    Down payment (20%)$69,035
    Loan amount$276,142
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,399

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.76% mortgage rate (as of September 10, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Big Lake Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 21 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.96%
    Price Trend (YoY) +6.2%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,399
    Principal & Interest
    $1,793
    Property Taxes
    $331
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $345,177 median home price with 20% down at 6.76% (as of September 10, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Big Lake Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $324,995
    Today $345,177
    +6.2%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 18 days
    Today 21 days
    +3 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 101.6%
    Today 99.96%
    -1.67%
    What this shift means: Compared with last year, the median price moved +6.2% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted -1.67% and market time registered a +3 days change. Together this tells sellers that values are holding but buyers now have more patience and slightly more room to negotiate than they did a year ago. Buyers should read the longer timelines as a chance to be selective without abandoning urgency on the best-priced homes.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Big Lake MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a Big Lake Realtor

    Name recognition and a familiar billboard tell you little about how an agent will actually price, market, and negotiate your home. Verified transaction records and review patterns are the better measure. Across Big Lake, EffectiveAgents analyzed 186 transactions to rank 85 agents out of 388 licensed locally. The top-ranked agent, Cain Murray at Keller Williams, has closed 342 transactions and $75.5M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters in a market like this, where the 99.96% sale-to-list ratio and 42.9% of homes selling above list mean the difference between a strong offer and an overreach comes down to precise, data-backed negotiation. In a compact market centered on the 55309 zip code, an agent who knows how quickly correctly priced homes move (with 58.0% going off the market within two weeks) can position a listing to capture competing offers rather than sit. When reviewing candidates, look past a single glowing testimonial and study the consistency of reviews across many closings, which is a more reliable signal than volume alone.

    How We Rank Big Lake 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 Big Lake 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.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: July 2026

    Big Lake Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Big Lake, MN?

    Based on verified transaction data, Cain Murray at Keller Williams ranks as a top agent in Big Lake, MN, with 342 closed transactions and $75.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents determines rankings by analyzing 186 local transactions and measuring actual outcomes rather than advertising presence, narrowing 388 licensed agents down to 85 ranked performers. The best fit depends on your property and goals, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents on their sale-to-list results and review consistency before deciding.

    How were these Big Lake 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 Big Lake?

    Our data covers 388 real estate agents serving the Big Lake area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Big Lake market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Big Lake mean for sellers?

    Big Lake's median sale price is $345,177 as of July 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 Big Lake?

    In Big Lake, the median home sells in about 21 days, though that figure reflects a +3 days change from a year ago. With 58.0% of homes going off the market within two weeks, correctly priced listings move quickly, while overpriced ones now linger longer than they used to. Your actual timeline depends on pricing relative to the $185.07 per square foot benchmark, home condition, seasonality, and marketing quality. Pricing at or near recent comparable sales is the single biggest factor in achieving a fast sale in the current market.

    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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Big Lake 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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