Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Monticello, MN

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    Steve Comstock profile picture
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    Steve Comstock

    SC Realty

    25 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $262.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Mandy Kruse

    Keller Williams Realty Integrity NW

    26 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.62%

    in Monticello, MN

    $262.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Steve Bruggeman

    Oak Realty LLP

    40 Years of experience

    136+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.09%

    in Monticello, MN

    $461.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Vicki Greene

    Keller Williams Classic Realty NW

    24 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $164.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    (2068)

    Ryan O'Neill

    The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    23 Years of experience

    1,768+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.55%

    in Monticello, MN

    $4.35B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $26M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Chuck Carstensen

    RE/MAX Results

    25 Years of experience

    164+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.48%

    in Monticello, MN

    $499.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    6%

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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

    22

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    John Schuster

    Coldwell Banker Burnet

    22 Years of experience

    386+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.18%

    in Monticello, MN

    $1.99B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $6.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Dustin Van Camp

    eXp Realty

    16 Years of experience

    117+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.57%

    in Monticello, MN

    $233.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Skip Halverson

    RE/MAX Results

    23 Years of experience

    61+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $197.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $950K

    Price Range

    9%

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    Kevin Butcher

    Edina Realty

    25 Years of experience

    188+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.89%

    in Monticello, MN

    $626.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Tiffany Larson

    Keller Williams Classic Realty

    20 Years of experience

    97+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $365.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Colleen Johnson

    RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    32 Years of experience

    28+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $512.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    18%

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    Erica Carlson

    BRIX Real Estate

    9 Years of experience

    38+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $57.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $260K - $770K

    Price Range

    4

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    Jackie Barthel

    Realty One Group Choice

    12 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $113.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Justin Hertzog

    Property People Realty

    13 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $53.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $570K

    Price Range

    3

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    Michael Severin

    RE/MAX

    19 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $126.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3

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    Lorie Irwin

    Edina Realty

    29 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $55.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    3

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    Greg Winegarden

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    18 Years of experience

    82+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 11.14%

    in Monticello, MN

    $297.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $3.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Jason Jernell

    Jernell Realty

    20 Years of experience

    31+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $89.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $840K

    Price Range

    3

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    Gerhardt Mahling

    eXp Realty

    10 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $86.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Michelle Lundeen

    RE/MAX Results

    25 Years of experience

    138+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.06%

    in Monticello, MN

    $402.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Stacy Gerrety

    Servion Realty

    22 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.06%

    in Monticello, MN

    $121.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Lindsay Bacigalupo

    Engel & Völkers

    21 Years of experience

    85+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $548.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $3.2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Alexander Boylan

    eXp Realty

    23 Years of experience

    75+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.53%

    in Monticello, MN

    $477M

    All-Time Sales

    $250K - $2M

    Price Range

    4%

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

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Monticello 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)

    58Jan52Feb26Mar21Apr23May22Jun23Jul27Aug34Sep39Oct37Nov44Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    22 days

    Typical time on market

    100.4%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Monticello market where negotiating leverage is roughly balanced, with a slight edge to sellers. The median sale price sits at $344,772, moving -0.8% year over year, while homes are measured at a 20 median days on market. With 1.7 months of supply and 43 active listings against 26 homes sold monthly, inventory remains tight enough to keep well-priced homes moving quickly. That reading is reinforced by 56.5% of homes leaving the market within two weeks and an average sale-to-list ratio of 100.42%.

    The picture is not one-sided, however. 38.0% of listings recorded a price reduction, and only 34.7% of homes closed above asking. For a buyer, that combination means the properties sitting past the two-week window are where concessions and price flexibility live, while fresh, competitively priced listings still draw fast, at-or-above-list offers. Reading which category a home falls into is the core of a smart offer strategy here.

    For a seller, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. Homes that price to the $185.66 per square foot benchmark tend to capture the early-window demand, whereas aspirational pricing frequently leads to the reductions reflected in the price-drop share. Across 381 licensed agents working this market, execution varies widely, and the right pricing and negotiation approach materially affects the outcome. The analysis below is designed to help buyers and sellers act on these signals rather than react to headline numbers alone.

    What Monticello Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Monticello 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 Monticello
    $104,200
    Median home price$344,772
    Down payment (20%)$68,954
    Loan amount$275,818
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,431

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.95% mortgage rate (as of September 17, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Monticello Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 20 days
    Sale-to-List Price 100.42%
    Price Trend (YoY) -0.8%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,431
    Principal & Interest
    $1,826
    Property Taxes
    $330
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $344,772 median home price with 20% down at 6.95% (as of September 17, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Monticello Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $347,517
    Today $344,772
    -0.8%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 25 days
    Today 20 days
    -5 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 100.0%
    Today 100.42%
    +0.41%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved -0.8%, the median time on market shifted by a -5 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio changed +0.41%. For buyers, the longer market time signals more room to evaluate and negotiate on homes that linger past the initial rush. For sellers, the still-firm sale-to-list ratio confirms that accurately priced homes continue to close near asking, even as the overall pace differs from last year.

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

    What to Look for in a Monticello Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: transaction volume, negotiation track record, and consistency across price points. EffectiveAgents ranks 67 agents in Monticello out of 381 licensed locally, filtering on verified performance rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Steve Comstock at SC Realty, has closed 865 transactions and $261.5M in all-time sales volume, a depth of experience that matters when structuring offers in a market where 34.7% of homes sell above list and 38.0% see reductions. That range of conditions rewards an agent who knows when to press and when to wait. Whether a client is buying or selling near the 55362 core or the surrounding 55365 and 55561 areas, negotiation skill directly shapes the final number against the 100.42% market ratio. One note on review patterns: look for consistency and recency rather than raw counts alone, since a smaller set of detailed, recent reviews often tells you more about how an agent performs in today's market than a large but dated total.

    How We Rank Monticello 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 Monticello 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.

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    agents analyzed

    15+

    performance signals

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

    Data last updated: August 2026

    Monticello Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    Based on EffectiveAgents' analysis, Steve Comstock at SC Realty ranks as the top agent in Monticello, MN, with 865 career transactions and $261.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents evaluates 381 local licensed agents using verified transaction data, closing performance, and client reviews, then ranks 67 of them. Rather than relying on advertising, the methodology measures actual outcomes against local benchmarks like the 100.42% sale-to-list ratio, helping buyers and sellers match with an agent whose record fits their specific goals.

    How were these Monticello 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 Monticello?

    Our data covers 381 real estate agents serving the Monticello area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Monticello market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Monticello's median sale price is $344,772 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 Monticello?

    In Monticello, the median home sells in about 20, though that figure reflects a -5 days change from a year ago. With 56.5% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, well-priced and well-presented listings move fastest. Timeline depends on several factors: pricing relative to the $185.66 per square foot benchmark, condition, location among the local zip codes, and seasonality. Homes that require price reductions, reflected in the 38.0% of listings with drops, typically take longer, which makes accurate initial pricing the single biggest lever on speed.

    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 Monticello 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 Monticello 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 Monticello 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 Monticello realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Monticello 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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