Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Elk River, MN

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    Steve Comstock profile picture
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    Steve Comstock

    SC Realty

    25 Years of experience

    44+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.78%

    in Elk River, MN

    $274.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Chuck Carstensen

    RE/MAX Results

    25 Years of experience

    173+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.97%

    in Elk River, MN

    $555M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Ryan O'Neill

    The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    23 Years of experience

    2,004+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.36%

    in Elk River, MN

    $4.75B

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $26M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Mandy Kruse

    Keller Williams Realty Integrity NW

    26 Years of experience

    69+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.75%

    in Elk River, MN

    $300.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7%

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    John Schuster

    Coldwell Banker Burnet

    22 Years of experience

    367+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.14%

    in Elk River, MN

    $2.16B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $6.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Tiffany Larson

    Keller Williams Classic Realty

    20 Years of experience

    95+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.34%

    in Elk River, MN

    $393.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Dustin Van Camp

    eXp Realty

    16 Years of experience

    117+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.73%

    in Elk River, MN

    $264M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Jason Jernell

    Jernell Realty

    20 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.07%

    in Elk River, MN

    $109.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $840K

    Price Range

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    Cain Murray

    Keller Williams

    26 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $85.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $740K

    Price Range

    19

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    John Squier

    eXp Realty

    20 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $180.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    18

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    Andrew Prasky

    RE/MAX Advantage Plus - Preferred Home Team

    26 Years of experience

    58+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $402.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    17

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    Jamie Borden

    TCI Realty of Minnesota, Inc. - Borden Realty

    23 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $108.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1M

    Price Range

    17

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    Jackie Barthel

    Realty One Group Choice

    12 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.63%

    in Elk River, MN

    $128.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Lorie Irwin

    Edina Realty

    29 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $70.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    15

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    Lynn Frantzen

    Keller Williams Integrity Realty

    29 Years of experience

    144+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $286.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Leah Studaker

    Bridge Realty

    7 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $26.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $720K

    Price Range

    15

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    Lindsay Bacigalupo

    Engel & Völkers

    21 Years of experience

    80+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $601.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $6.5M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Michael Hunstad

    Counselor Realty

    9 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $74.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $670K

    Price Range

    11

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    Alexander Boylan

    eXp Realty

    23 Years of experience

    69+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $509.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $2M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Kevin Butcher

    Edina Realty

    25 Years of experience

    181+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $741M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Skip Halverson

    RE/MAX Results

    23 Years of experience

    64+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $205.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $950K

    Price Range

    9%

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    Michelle Lundeen

    RE/MAX Results

    25 Years of experience

    137+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $469.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Shawn Hartmann

    RE/MAX Results

    21 Years of experience

    124+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $514.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Joshua Leonhardt

    Coldwell Banker Burnet

    21 Years of experience

    260+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $618.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Shawn Korby

    Keller Williams Integrity Realty

    22 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $442.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Do Top Elk River Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Elk River sell in a median of 24 days, compared with the Elk River market median of 26 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents24 days
    Elk River market26 days

    About 2 days faster (8% quicker than the Elk River market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Elk River agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Elk River market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Elk River?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    60Jan56Feb42Mar26Apr23May23Jun25Jul30Aug36Sep40Oct50Nov58Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    23 days

    Typical time on market

    100.2%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Elk River, 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 Elk River Buyers and Sellers

    Elk River's housing market shows a tension between competing signals that shapes where negotiating leverage sits. The median sale price sits at $404,733, moving -2.8% year over year, while the average sale-to-list ratio holds at 100.79%. As the Housing Market Trends module above shows, homes are closing at a median of 26 days, a -8 days change in market time. With only 2.7 months of supply and 96 active listings against 37 monthly sales, inventory remains constrained enough to keep well-priced homes competitive.

    The competitive indicators paint a split picture. Roughly 34.3% of homes sold above list and 41.2% went off market within two weeks, signaling that accurately priced, move-in-ready listings still draw fast, firm offers. Yet 44.5% of listings recorded a price cut, which tells buyers that overpriced or slower-moving properties carry real room to negotiate. For a buyer, the strategy is to compete near list on fresh, sharply priced homes but push harder on anything sitting past the 26-day median. For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one, since the market rewards precision and penalizes reaching too high with the price reductions many sellers are absorbing.

    Elk River has 513 licensed agents, but performance varies widely across them. Understanding which agents consistently price correctly and negotiate effectively in the 55330 area matters more than raw agent volume when leverage is this evenly divided between buyers and sellers.

    What Elk River Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Elk River 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 Elk River
    $122,400
    Median home price$404,733
    Down payment (20%)$80,947
    Loan amount$323,786
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,856

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.18% mortgage rate (as of November 5, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Elk River Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 26 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.79%
    Price Trend (YoY) -2.8%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,856
    Principal & Interest
    $2,193
    Property Taxes
    $388
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $404,733 median home price with 20% down at 7.18% (as of November 5, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Elk River Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $416,521
    Today $404,733
    -2.8%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 34 days
    Today 26 days
    -8 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.8%
    Today 100.79%
    +1.02%
    What this shift means: Compared with last year, prices moved -2.8% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +1.02% and homes now take a -8 days change in market time to sell. For buyers, longer market times paired with a softer price trend create more room to evaluate options and negotiate on stale listings. For sellers, the still-firm sale-to-list ratio confirms that correctly priced homes continue to close near asking despite the slower pace.

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

    What to Look for in a Elk River Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: pricing accuracy, negotiation discipline, and a track record measured across real transactions. EffectiveAgents analyzed 412 annual transactions in Elk River to rank 99 agents out of 513 licensed locally. Steve Comstock at SC Realty ranks at the top, with 865 verified transactions and $261.5M in all-time sales volume. That volume matters in a market where 34.3% of homes sell above list and 44.5% carry price reductions, because an experienced negotiator knows when to hold firm and when to concede. Across the 55330 area, agents who understand hyperlocal pricing help sellers avoid the price drops that erode final proceeds and help buyers identify which listings offer genuine leverage. When reviewing an agent, look beyond a single glowing testimonial and study review patterns over time, since consistency across many closings is a stronger signal than a handful of standout comments.

    How We Rank Elk River 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 Elk River 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.

    513

    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: September 2026

    Elk River Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Elk River, MN?

    Steve Comstock at SC Realty is the top ranked agent in Elk River, MN, according to EffectiveAgents, with 865 verified transactions and $261.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using a data-driven methodology that analyzes 412 annual transactions and evaluates 99 qualifying agents on measured performance rather than advertising. The best agent for you depends on your price point, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several ranked professionals before deciding.

    How were these Elk River 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 Elk River?

    Our data covers 513 real estate agents serving the Elk River area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Elk River market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Elk River mean for sellers?

    Elk River's median sale price is $404,733 as of September 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 Elk River?

    Homes in Elk River currently take a median of 26 days to sell, reflecting a -8 days change in market time compared with last year. Your actual timeline depends on pricing, condition, and location within the 55330 area. With 41.2% of homes going off market within two weeks, sharply priced, move-in-ready listings still move quickly, while homes priced above market often join the 44.5% that require a reduction. Accurate pricing and strong presentation remain the most reliable ways to shorten time on 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 Elk River 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 Elk River 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 Elk River 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 Elk River realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Elk River 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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