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

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.58%

    in Elk River, MN

    $262.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    3%

    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 0.78%

    in Elk River, MN

    $498.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Ryan O'Neill profile picture
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    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 0.97%

    in Elk River, MN

    $4.32B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $26M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Mandy Kruse

    Keller Williams Realty Integrity NW

    26 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.36%

    in Elk River, MN

    $262.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    John Schuster

    Coldwell Banker Burnet

    22 Years of experience

    390+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.56%

    in Elk River, MN

    $1.99B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $6.6M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Tiffany Larson

    Keller Williams Classic Realty

    20 Years of experience

    96+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.75%

    in Elk River, MN

    $364M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    5%

    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 2.14%

    in Elk River, MN

    $233.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jason Jernell

    Jernell Realty

    20 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.29%

    in Elk River, MN

    $89.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $840K

    Price Range

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    Jamie Borden

    TCI Realty of Minnesota, Inc. - Borden Realty

    23 Years of experience

    13+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $93.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1M

    Price Range

    16

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    Cain Murray

    Keller Williams

    26 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $75.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $740K

    Price Range

    16

    Sold in Elk River, MN

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    Lynn Frantzen

    Keller Williams Integrity Realty

    29 Years of experience

    144+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.07%

    in Elk River, MN

    $257.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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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 5.26%

    in Elk River, MN

    $363.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.3M

    Price Range

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    Leah Studaker

    Bridge Realty

    7 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $26.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $720K

    Price Range

    15

    Sold in Elk River, MN

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    John Squier

    eXp Realty

    20 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.04%

    in Elk River, MN

    $128.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2.1M

    Price Range

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    Jackie Barthel

    Realty One Group Choice

    12 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.43%

    in Elk River, MN

    $113.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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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

    $548.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Alexander Boylan

    eXp Realty

    23 Years of experience

    74+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $476.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Kevin Butcher

    Edina Realty

    25 Years of experience

    183+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.21%

    in Elk River, MN

    $624.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Michael Hunstad

    Counselor Realty

    9 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.99%

    in Elk River, MN

    $50.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $670K

    Price Range

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    Skip Halverson

    RE/MAX Results

    23 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $197.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $950K

    Price Range

    9%

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    Joshua Leonhardt

    Coldwell Banker Burnet

    21 Years of experience

    262+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $566M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Stacy Gerrety

    Servion Realty

    22 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.36%

    in Elk River, MN

    $121.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Michelle Lundeen

    RE/MAX Results

    25 Years of experience

    139+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $402.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Mitchell Brumbaugh

    RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    13 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.14%

    in Elk River, MN

    $132.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Collin Chladil

    eXp Realty | THE DVC TEAM

    5 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.33%

    in Elk River, MN

    $15.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $290K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    Do Top Elk River Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Elk River sell in a median of 23 days, compared with the Elk River market median of 25 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents23 days
    Elk River market25 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)

    60Jan56Feb42Mar26Apr23May23Jun26Jul29Aug36Sep40Oct50Nov58Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    23 days

    Typical time on market

    100.3%

    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 $384,757, moving -4.3% year over year, while the average sale-to-list ratio holds at 100.30%. As the Housing Market Trends module above shows, homes are closing at a median of 25 days, a +5 days change in market time. With only 1.8 months of supply and 83 active listings against 47 monthly sales, inventory remains constrained enough to keep well-priced homes competitive.

    The competitive indicators paint a split picture. Roughly 39.2% of homes sold above list and 49.5% went off market within two weeks, signaling that accurately priced, move-in-ready listings still draw fast, firm offers. Yet 35.5% 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 25-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
    $113,200
    Median home price$384,757
    Down payment (20%)$76,951
    Loan amount$307,806
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,642

    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.

    Elk River Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 25 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.30%
    Price Trend (YoY) -4.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,642
    Principal & Interest
    $1,998
    Property Taxes
    $369
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $384,757 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.

    Elk River Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $402,255
    Today $384,757
    -4.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 20 days
    Today 25 days
    +5 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 100.2%
    Today 100.30%
    +0.09%
    What this shift means: Compared with last year, prices moved -4.3% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.09% and homes now take a +5 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 436 annual transactions in Elk River to rank 91 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 39.2% of homes sell above list and 35.5% 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.

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

    Data last updated: July 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 436 annual transactions and evaluates 91 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 $384,757 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 Elk River?

    Homes in Elk River currently take a median of 25 days to sell, reflecting a +5 days change in market time compared with last year. Your actual timeline depends on pricing, condition, and location within the 55330 area. With 49.5% 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 35.5% 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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