Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in New Brighton, MN
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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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 0.46%
in New Brighton, MN
$4.35B
All-Time Sales
$230K - $26M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.68%
in New Brighton, MN
$2B
All-Time Sales
$230K - $6.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$557.6M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $6.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.51%
in New Brighton, MN
$513.5M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.51%
in New Brighton, MN
$69.2M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top Agent(138)
Shawn Korby
Keller Williams Integrity Realty
22 Years of experience
44+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.97%
in New Brighton, MN
$441.8M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.42%
in New Brighton, MN
$205.8M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(3)
Amy Westerlund
Keller Williams Premier Realty
20 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
$153.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.2M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$122.1M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.8M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$193.9M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $11.3M
Price Range
8
Sold in New Brighton, MN
Top Agent$127.3M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.3M
Price Range
7
Sold in New Brighton, MN
Top AgentTop 5.48%
in New Brighton, MN
$182.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.4M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$226.3M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $2M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(33)
Lance P Berwald
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
28 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
$203.7M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.5M
Price Range
6
Sold in New Brighton, MN
Top Agent$466.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
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
$364M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.3M
Price Range
5
Sold in New Brighton, MN
Top Agent(78)
Tiffany Larson
Keller Williams Classic Realty
20 Years of experience
98+ Sales in the last 12 months
$367.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $2.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$148.9M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $15.9M
Price Range
4
Sold in New Brighton, MN
Top AgentTop 7.08%
in New Brighton, MN
$571.8M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$113.5M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $1.7M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.53%
in New Brighton, MN
$466.3M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $6.5M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(55)
Michael Kootsikas
Northstar Real Estate Associates
10 Years of experience
35+ Sales in the last 12 months
$85.3M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(48)
Jamie Borden
TCI Realty of Minnesota, Inc. - Borden Realty
23 Years of experience
14+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.99%
in New Brighton, MN
$93.9M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1M
Price Range
Top Agent$86.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 9.59%
in New Brighton, MN
$68M
All-Time Sales
$340K - $1.1M
Price Range
New brighton Housing Market Trends
Homes in New brighton take a median 20 days to sell, go for 100.18% of asking, prices are up 1.2% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Seller's market
2.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$404,732
median sale price
How fast they sell
20 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
2.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for New Brighton.
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When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in New Brighton?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in New Brighton sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
18 days
Typical time on market
101.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of New Brighton, 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 New Brighton Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames New Brighton as a market where sellers still hold measurable leverage, though that leverage has softened over the past year. The median sale price sits at $404,732, moving +1.2% year over year, and the sale-to-list ratio of 100.18% indicates homes are still closing very close to (and often above) asking. With 36.5% of homes selling above list and 42.9% going off the market within two weeks, well-priced and well-presented listings continue to move quickly.
At the same time, the counter-signals matter. Months of supply stands at 2.4, still favoring sellers but no longer tight, and 33.9% of listings have recorded a price cut, showing that ambitious initial pricing gets corrected. Median days on market is now 20, a -1 day change in market time, so buyers have modestly more room to evaluate before committing. For a buyer, this means the smartest offers are decisive on genuinely fresh listings but disciplined on anything that has already sat or been reduced. For a seller, it argues for pricing at market rather than testing a premium, since the reward for accuracy is a fast, at-or-above-list sale while overpricing now leads to a reduction.
With 388 licensed agents active in the area, outcomes vary widely by who is representing you. Understanding where negotiating leverage actually sits, listing by listing, is where an experienced local agent changes the result rather than simply processing the transaction.
What New Brighton Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in New Brighton 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 | $404,732 |
| Down payment (20%) | $80,946 |
| Loan amount | $323,786 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,905 |
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 $404,732 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 New Brighton MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a New Brighton Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: verified transaction history, negotiation outcomes, and consistent client feedback. In a market where 36.5% of homes still close above list yet 33.9% require a price cut, the gap between an agent who prices and negotiates well and one who does not shows up directly in your net proceeds. Among the 388 licensed agents in New Brighton, only 61 meet the EffectiveAgents ranking threshold based on measured performance. The top-ranked agent, Ryan O'Neill of The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus, has recorded more than 14,000 transactions and over $4.3B in all-time sales volume, backed by more than 2,000 client reviews. That volume matters most when it translates into pricing precision on a sale-to-list ratio of 100.18% and speed against a median of 20 days. When you evaluate agents, read the pattern across reviews rather than any single testimonial. Consistency across many transactions is the signal that predicts how your own sale or purchase is likely to go.
How We Rank New Brighton 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 New Brighton 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.
388
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
New Brighton Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in New Brighton, MN?
The top-ranked agent in New Brighton, MN is Ryan O'Neill of The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus, with more than 14,000 career transactions, over 2,000 reviews, and above $4.3B in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing verified transaction data, closing outcomes, and review patterns rather than advertising spend. Of 388 licensed agents locally, only 61 clear our performance ranking. The best fit still depends on your price point, timeline, and property type, so compare several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these New Brighton 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 New Brighton?
Our data covers 388 real estate agents serving the New Brighton area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our New Brighton market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in New Brighton mean for sellers?
New Brighton's median sale price is $404,732 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 New Brighton?
The median home in New Brighton currently takes about 20 days to go from listing to accepted offer, reflecting a -1 day change versus last year. Your actual timeline depends heavily on pricing accuracy, condition, and location: with 42.9% of homes leaving the market within two weeks, sharply priced listings move fast, while 33.9% of listings need a reduction after starting too high. Add roughly 30 to 45 days after acceptance for financing and closing. Pricing to current data from the outset is the single biggest factor in a quicker sale.
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 New Brighton 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 New Brighton 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 New Brighton 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 New Brighton realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in New Brighton 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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