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    Ryan O'Neill profile picture
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    (2071)

    Ryan O'Neill

    The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    23 Years of experience

    1,780+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.94%

    in Owatonna, MN

    $4.35B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $26M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jim Barta

    RE/MAX Experts

    29 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.37%

    in Owatonna, MN

    $96.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Jake Piller

    Weichert

    17 Years of experience

    0+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $50.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    10

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    Sonja Zoet

    Real Broker, LLC

    12 Years of experience

    63+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $229.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Jason Barkley

    Edina Realty

    25 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.19%

    in Owatonna, MN

    $241.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Kim Waletich

    RE/MAX Excalibur and RE/MAX Results

    24 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $134.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    11%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Todd Priebe

    ReMax Advantage Plus

    20 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $107.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    2%

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    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%

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    Justyna Johnson

    eXp Realty

    24 Years of experience

    141+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.11%

    in Owatonna, MN

    $590.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Jacob Smith

    eXp Realty

    15 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $52.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $510K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Renee Bailey

    Dwell Realty Group

    22 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $30.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $130K - $420K

    Price Range

    2

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    Michael Jordan

    RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    27 Years of experience

    26+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $156.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $910K

    Price Range

    2

    Sold in Owatonna, MN

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    Michelle Lundeen

    RE/MAX Results

    25 Years of experience

    138+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 15.05%

    in Owatonna, MN

    $466.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Aaron Jones

    Edina Realty

    22 Years of experience

    74+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 16.02%

    in Owatonna, MN

    $279.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $4.2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Lisa Stevens

    Vibrant Realty

    23 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $300M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $22.7M

    Price Range

    6%

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    John Schuster

    Coldwell Banker Burnet

    22 Years of experience

    378+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 16.99%

    in Owatonna, MN

    $2B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $6.6M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Matt Pulkrabek

    Hometown Realty

    22 Years of experience

    97+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 16.99%

    in Owatonna, MN

    $171.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Misty May

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    27 Years of experience

    18+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 16.99%

    in Owatonna, MN

    $71.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $870K

    Price Range

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    Zoe Browender

    True Real Estate

    8 Years of experience

    61+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $59.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Joanne Thomas

    RE/MAX Advantage Plus

    4 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $28.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $770K

    Price Range

    76

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

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

    47Jan59Feb42Mar23Apr20May17Jun21Jul24Aug27Sep23Oct34Nov42Dec

    June

    Best month to sell

    17 days

    Typical time on market

    99.9%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above measures a median sale price of $279,867 in Owatonna, with homes moving at a median of 23 days on market and a sale-to-list ratio of 99.61%. Read together, these figures describe a market where sellers still capture close to their asking price, yet the competitive indicators point to leverage shifting toward buyers in specific situations. With 45.1% of listings recording a price reduction and 3.4 months of supply against 104 active homes, a buyer has room to negotiate on properties that have lingered past the median timeline.

    At the same time, 32.6% of homes sold above list and 40.8% went off the market within two weeks, so well-priced and well-prepared listings in zip code 55060 still draw quick, competitive offers. The practical takeaway for a buyer is to separate fresh inventory from aged inventory: offer firmly on new listings but use the price-drop data as leverage on anything sitting longer than 23 days. For a seller, the 99.61% ratio shows that accurate initial pricing matters more than chasing a high number, since nearly half of listings eventually cut their price.

    With 98 pending sales and 31 homes sold monthly against 124 new listings, demand and supply remain roughly balanced. Owatonna has 206 licensed agents, and understanding which of them consistently price and negotiate well is where measured performance data becomes valuable.

    What Owatonna Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Owatonna 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 Owatonna
    $89,700
    Median home price$279,867
    Down payment (20%)$55,973
    Loan amount$223,894
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,093

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 15, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Owatonna Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 23 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.61%
    Price Trend (YoY) -4.0%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,093
    Principal & Interest
    $1,550
    Property Taxes
    $268
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $279,867 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 15, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Owatonna Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $291,437
    Today $279,867
    -4.0%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 24 days
    Today 23 days
    -1 day days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.9%
    Today 99.61%
    -0.29%
    What this shift means: Year over year, the median sale price moved -4.0% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted -0.29%, leaving pricing close to where it stood a year ago. For buyers, this stability plus a 23 day median pace means less urgency than a rapidly appreciating market, but the 32.6% share selling over list shows competition persists on desirable homes. For sellers, the combined trends argue for disciplined pricing rather than aspirational numbers.

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

    What to Look for in a Owatonna Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks the measured track record that actually predicts outcomes. EffectiveAgents analyzed 356 annual transactions across Owatonna and ranked 32 agents out of 206 licensed locally. The top-ranked agent, Ryan O'Neill at The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus, has recorded more than 15,000 career transactions and over 2,000 client reviews, with all-time sales volume above $4.4 billion. Negotiation skill shows up clearly in the numbers: in a market where 45.1% of listings cut their price and the sale-to-list ratio holds at 99.61%, an agent who prices accurately from the start protects both timeline and final proceeds. Across zip code 55060, experienced agents help buyers distinguish homes worth a full-price offer from those open to negotiation after sitting past 23 days. When reviewing agents, look past a single testimonial and study the pattern: consistency across dozens or hundreds of reviews is a more reliable signal than any one five-star comment.

    How We Rank Owatonna 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 Owatonna 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.

    206

    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: September 2026

    Owatonna Real Estate Agent FAQs

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

    The top-ranked agent in Owatonna, MN is Ryan O'Neill at The Minnesota Real Estate Team of RE/MAX Advantage Plus, with more than 15,000 career transactions and over 2,000 verified reviews. EffectiveAgents identifies this ranking by analyzing 356 local transactions and measuring 32 ranked agents against performance data rather than advertising spend. The methodology weighs sale-to-list ratios, days on market, and review consistency, so the result reflects measured outcomes. Buyers and sellers can compare several matched agents before deciding.

    How were these Owatonna 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 Owatonna?

    Our data covers 206 real estate agents serving the Owatonna area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Owatonna market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

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

    Owatonna's median sale price is $279,867 as of September 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 Owatonna?

    In Owatonna, the median home sells in about 23 days, though that figure reflects well-priced listings. With 40.8% of homes going off the market within two weeks and 32.6% selling above list, accurately priced properties move quickly, while homes needing a price adjustment account for much of the 45.1% that eventually reduce. Pricing, condition, staging, and current inventory of 104 active homes all influence your timeline. An agent who studies comparable sales in zip code 55060 can set expectations realistically from day one.

    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 Owatonna 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 Owatonna 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 Owatonna 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 Owatonna realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Owatonna 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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