Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Elk River, MN
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Top Agent
Top 0.78%
in Elk River, MN
$262.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.97%
in Elk River, MN
$553.4M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.4M
Price Range
6%
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 1.56%
in Elk River, MN
$4.35B
All-Time Sales
$230K - $26M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(39)
Mandy Kruse
Keller Williams Realty Integrity NW
26 Years of experience
71+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.95%
in Elk River, MN
$263.4M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.14%
in Elk River, MN
$2B
All-Time Sales
$230K - $6.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(78)
Tiffany Larson
Keller Williams Classic Realty
20 Years of experience
98+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.34%
in Elk River, MN
$367.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.92%
in Elk River, MN
$262M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.87%
in Elk River, MN
$108.8M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $840K
Price Range
Top Agent(48)
Jamie Borden
TCI Realty of Minnesota, Inc. - Borden Realty
23 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
$93.9M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1M
Price Range
16
Sold in Elk River, MN
Top Agent$85.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $740K
Price Range
16
Sold in Elk River, MN
Top Agent$70.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.2M
Price Range
15
Sold in Elk River, MN
Top Agent(64)
Lynn Frantzen
Keller Williams Integrity Realty
29 Years of experience
144+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.04%
in Elk River, MN
$261.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(64)
Andrew Prasky
RE/MAX Advantage Plus - Preferred Home Team
26 Years of experience
62+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.24%
in Elk River, MN
$364M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top Agent$26.6M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $720K
Price Range
15
Sold in Elk River, MN
Top AgentTop 7.02%
in Elk River, MN
$129.2M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $2.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.41%
in Elk River, MN
$114.6M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.3M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$557.6M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $6.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$509.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.38%
in Elk River, MN
$737.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Michael Hunstad
Counselor Realty
9 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 8.97%
in Elk River, MN
$74.5M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $670K
Price Range
Top Agent$198.4M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $950K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$466.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$572M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.14%
in Elk River, MN
$122.1M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 10.92%
in Elk River, MN
$145.8M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.1M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Elk river Housing Market Trends
Homes in Elk river take a median 23 days to sell, go for 100.64% of asking, prices are down 3.0% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.1 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$407,157
median sale price
How fast they sell
23 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Elk River.
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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)
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 $407,157, moving -3.0% year over year, while the average sale-to-list ratio holds at 100.64%. As the Housing Market Trends module above shows, homes are closing at a median of 23 days, a -4 days change in market time. With only 2.1 months of supply and 88 active listings against 43 monthly sales, inventory remains constrained enough to keep well-priced homes competitive.
The competitive indicators paint a split picture. Roughly 36.5% of homes sold above list and 45.7% went off market within two weeks, signaling that accurately priced, move-in-ready listings still draw fast, firm offers. Yet 36.6% 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 23-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.
| Median home price | $407,157 |
| Down payment (20%) | $81,431 |
| Loan amount | $325,726 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,920 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $407,157 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
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 420 annual transactions in Elk River to rank 92 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 36.5% of homes sell above list and 36.6% 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: August 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 420 annual transactions and evaluates 92 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 $407,157 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 Elk River?
Homes in Elk River currently take a median of 23 days to sell, reflecting a -4 days change in market time compared with last year. Your actual timeline depends on pricing, condition, and location within the 55330 area. With 45.7% 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 36.6% 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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