Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Hopkins, MN

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    Ryan O'Neill profile picture
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    (2041)

    Ryan O'Neill

    The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    23 Years of experience

    1,576+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.09%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $4.24B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $26M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    John Schuster profile picture
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    John Schuster

    Coldwell Banker Burnet

    22 Years of experience

    389+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.18%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $1.98B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $6.6M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Jason & Brooke Huerkamp profile picture
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    Jason & Brooke Huerkamp

    Keller Williams Preferred Realty

    26 Years of experience

    702+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.18%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $1.18B

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $3M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    Colleen Johnson profile picture
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    Colleen Johnson

    RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    32 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.36%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $510.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    18%

    Negotiated Off List

    Alexander Boylan profile picture
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    Alexander Boylan

    eXp Realty

    23 Years of experience

    78+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.18%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $475.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

    Cheryl Eastbourne profile picture
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    Cheryl Eastbourne

    Edina Realty

    32 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.36%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $193.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $11.3M

    Price Range

    Ron Jensrud profile picture
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    (49)

    Ron Jensrud

    The Home Buyers, Inc.

    32 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.63%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $92.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    Chuck Carstensen profile picture
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    Chuck Carstensen

    RE/MAX Results

    25 Years of experience

    167+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.82%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $495.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

    Anthony Giglio profile picture
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    (41)

    Anthony Giglio

    eXp Realty

    17 Years of experience

    67+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.91%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $110.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

    John Mazzara profile picture
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    John Mazzara

    RE/MAX Results

    40 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $171.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    Bryan Sletten profile picture
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    Bryan Sletten

    RE/MAX Results - The MN House Whisperer

    17 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.18%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $80.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    Beth Ulrich profile picture
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    Beth Ulrich

    Ulrich Real Estate Group

    34 Years of experience

    94+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.27%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $648.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $12.7M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Amy Jurek profile picture
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    Amy Jurek

    REMAX Advantage Plus

    21 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.36%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $228.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    Greg Winegarden profile picture
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    Greg Winegarden

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    18 Years of experience

    70+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.63%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $284.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Steve Westmark profile picture
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    Steve Westmark

    RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    53 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.63%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $86.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    Jon Lopez profile picture
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    Jon Lopez

    RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    14 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.63%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $61.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $930K

    Price Range

    2%

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    Stieg Strand profile picture
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    Stieg Strand

    RE/MAX Results

    30 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.72%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $87.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    Karen Stiles profile picture
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    Karen Stiles

    RE/MAX

    49 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.91%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $521.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Lisa Stevens profile picture
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    Lisa Stevens

    Vibrant Realty

    23 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.91%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $298.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $22.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Jeff Schulz profile picture
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    Jeff Schulz

    RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    26 Years of experience

    83+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.18%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $436.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $2.7M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Sally Scrimgeour profile picture
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    Sally Scrimgeour

    eXp Realty

    27 Years of experience

    93+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.18%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $742M

    All-Time Sales

    $270K - $3.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Matt Engen profile picture
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    Matt Engen

    RE/MAX Results

    30 Years of experience

    74+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.18%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $415.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Gerhardt Mahling profile picture
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    Gerhardt Mahling

    eXp Realty

    10 Years of experience

    33+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.18%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $84.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Chris Broz profile picture
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    Chris Broz

    RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    23 Years of experience

    72+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.63%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $231.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Michael Kootsikas profile picture
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    Michael Kootsikas

    Northstar Real Estate Associates

    10 Years of experience

    34+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.81%

    in Hopkins, MN

    $84.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Hopkins?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    48Jan60Feb31Mar19Apr16May22Jun21Jul26Aug19Sep18Oct14Nov74Dec

    May

    Best month to sell

    16 days

    Typical time on market

    100.6%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Hopkins market where the median sale price sits at $412,250 and prices have moved +9.2% year over year. To locate negotiating leverage, look past the headline price and read the competitive indicators together. With 43.8% of homes selling above list, 55.0% going off the market within two weeks, and only 2.7 months of supply against 43 active listings, demand for well-prepared homes remains measurable. At the same time, 32.6% of listings have recorded a price drop, a signal that overpricing is being corrected rather than absorbed.

    For a buyer, this split matters. The homes drawing multiple offers tend to move fast, so a competitive, clean offer works on fresh, correctly priced inventory. On listings that have aged past the 16 day median or already taken a price cut, there is room to negotiate on price, contingencies, and closing terms. The average sale-to-list ratio of 100.47% confirms most closings land close to asking, so leverage is situational rather than market-wide.

    For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. With market time reflecting a +1 day change year over year, the reward for capturing the early-listing surge is significant, while an aspirational price risks joining the 32.6% that later reduce. Hopkins currently has 1,101 licensed agents across zip codes 55305 and 55343, a wide field that makes objective performance data essential when deciding who prices and negotiates on your behalf.

    What Hopkins Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Hopkins 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 Hopkins
    $118,800
    Median home price$412,250
    Down payment (20%)$82,450
    Loan amount$329,800
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,772

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.58% mortgage rate (as of July 23, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Hopkins Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 16 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.47%
    Price Trend (YoY) +9.2%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,772
    Principal & Interest
    $2,102
    Property Taxes
    $395
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $412,250 median home price with 20% down at 6.58% (as of July 23, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Hopkins Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $377,500
    Today $412,250
    +9.2%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 15 days
    Today 16 days
    +1 day days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 100.8%
    Today 100.47%
    -0.28%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices have moved +9.2% while homes now take a +1 day change to reach contract and the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.28%. For sellers, the combination points to real price support paired with a slower pace that rewards accurate pricing over waiting for a bidding war. For buyers, added time on market and fewer homes clearing above list create more room to negotiate than the raw price trend alone suggests.

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

    What to Look for in a Hopkins Realtor

    Name recognition and a large advertising budget do not measure how well an agent prices a listing or protects your position at the negotiating table. The better test is verified transaction history and how consistently an agent's closings track the local sale-to-list ratio of 100.47%. Across Hopkins, EffectiveAgents has analyzed 163 transactions and ranked 44 agents from the broader pool of 1,101 licensees. The top-ranked agent, Ryan O'Neill at The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus, has recorded more than 14,792 career transactions and over $4.2 billion in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market split between homes that clear quickly in zip codes 55305 and 55343 and listings that sit past the 16 day median and require repositioning. Negotiation skill shows up in whether an agent captures full value on the 43.8% of homes selling above list, or negotiates concessions on aged inventory where 32.6% of sellers have already cut. When reviewing candidates, read review patterns for consistency over time rather than a single glowing testimonial, and weigh how recent the feedback is.

    How We Rank Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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: May 2026

    Hopkins Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Hopkins, MN?

    The top-ranked agent in Hopkins, MN by verified performance is Ryan O'Neill at The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus, with more than 14,792 career transactions and over $4.2 billion in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising spend. We analyze closed transaction data, sale-to-list outcomes, and review history across the 1,101 licensed agents serving the area, then surface the 44 who consistently perform. The right match still depends on your price point, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling.

    How were these Hopkins 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 Hopkins?

    Our data covers 1,101 real estate agents serving the Hopkins area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Hopkins market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Hopkins mean for sellers?

    Hopkins's median sale price is $412,250 as of May 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 Hopkins?

    In Hopkins, the median home takes 16 days to reach a signed contract, though that figure reflects a +1 day change year over year. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes often move faster, with 55.0% of listings going under contract within two weeks. Homes priced ahead of the market tend to linger and join the 32.6% that later reduce. Pricing accuracy, condition, staging, and seasonal timing all shape your timeline, as does the current 2.7 months of supply, which measures how quickly available inventory is absorbed.

    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 Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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 Hopkins realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Hopkins 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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