Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in St. Cloud, MN

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    Skip Halverson profile picture
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    (135)

    Skip Halverson

    RE/MAX Results

    23 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.1%

    in St. Cloud, MN

    $198.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $950K

    Price Range

    9%

    Negotiated Off List

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    (27)

    Melissa Welsh

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    13 Years of experience

    21+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.65%

    in St. Cloud, MN

    $127.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $170K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Tracy Hadler

    Central MN Realty

    22 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.86%

    in St. Cloud, MN

    $47.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $520K

    Price Range

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    Jamie Gerdes

    Frontier Real Estate Group

    10 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.23%

    in St. Cloud, MN

    $29.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $800K

    Price Range

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    (56)

    Angie Petersen

    Central MN Realty

    20 Years of experience

    107+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.96%

    in St. Cloud, MN

    $169.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $150K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    7%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Chuck Carstensen

    RE/MAX Results

    25 Years of experience

    172+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.25%

    in St. Cloud, MN

    $553.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Steve Bruggeman

    Oak Realty LLP

    40 Years of experience

    130+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.99%

    in St. Cloud, MN

    $463.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    6%

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    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 7.72%

    in St. Cloud, MN

    $4.35B

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $26M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Mandy Kruse

    Keller Williams Realty Integrity NW

    26 Years of experience

    71+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.82%

    in St. Cloud, MN

    $263.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Lynn Frantzen

    Keller Williams Integrity Realty

    29 Years of experience

    145+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 12.68%

    in St. Cloud, MN

    $261.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Dustin Van Camp

    eXp Realty

    16 Years of experience

    117+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 13.24%

    in St. Cloud, MN

    $261.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    5%

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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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    Lance P Berwald

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    28 Years of experience

    11+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 19.67%

    in St. Cloud, MN

    $203.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Stacy Gerrety

    Servion Realty

    22 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $122.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $210K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Shelly Stoner

    Keller Williams

    21 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $52.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $120K - $400K

    Price Range

    5%

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    Justyna Johnson

    eXp Realty

    24 Years of experience

    139+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $589.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $1.6M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Joshua Leonhardt

    Coldwell Banker Burnet

    21 Years of experience

    269+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $571.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Mark Pietig

    REMAX Advantage Plus

    13 Years of experience

    139+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $390.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $240K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    9%

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    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%

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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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    Beth Ulrich

    Ulrich Real Estate Group

    34 Years of experience

    88+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $667.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $690K - $12.7M

    Price Range

    8%

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    Michael Severin

    RE/MAX

    19 Years of experience

    42+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $127.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $220K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    4

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    Jason Jernell

    Jernell Realty

    20 Years of experience

    29+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $108.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $840K

    Price Range

    4

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    Ron Jensrud

    The Home Buyers, Inc.

    32 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $98.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $190K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Jacob Milton

    Keller Williams Premier Realty Lake Minnetonka

    11 Years of experience

    120+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $114M

    All-Time Sales

    $230K - $930K

    Price Range

    2

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    Do Top St. Cloud Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in St. Cloud sell in a median of 23 days, compared with the St. Cloud market median of 28 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents23 days
    St. Cloud market28 days

    About 5 days faster (18% quicker than the St. Cloud market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked St. Cloud agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the St. Cloud market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in St. Cloud?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in St. Cloud 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)

    45Jan43Feb41Mar29Apr24May26Jun29Jul29Aug32Sep30Oct36Nov38Dec

    May

    Best month to sell

    24 days

    Typical time on market

    99.8%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of St. Cloud, 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.

    Home Values by Neighborhood in St. Cloud

    Median home values across St. Cloud, MN neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

    Northside-Hester Park

    +54% over 5 years

    $181K

    Colonial Gardens

    +55% over 5 years

    $171K

    Southside-University

    +32% over 5 years

    $171K

    Pantown

    +57% over 5 years

    $171K

    Lake George

    +47% over 5 years

    $149K

    Saint John Cantius

    +45% over 5 years

    $142K

    Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.

    What These Numbers Mean for St. Cloud Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above establishes St. Cloud as a market where negotiating leverage is close to balanced but tilting toward buyers. Months of supply sits at 2.8, which stays within the range typically read as balanced, and the sale-to-list ratio of 99.57% indicates sellers still capture nearly their full asking price. However, the share of homes selling above list has cooled to 30.9%, and 36.0% of active listings have recorded a price cut. That combination tells a specific story: sellers who price ambitiously are increasingly forced to adjust, while patient buyers can find room to negotiate on any home that lingers.

    Timing reinforces this. With median days on market at 28 and a -2 days change in market time, homes are moving more deliberately than a year ago, yet 36.1% of listings still leave the market within two weeks. That split means correctly priced, move-in-ready homes still draw quick interest, but anything overpriced sits. For a buyer, the practical read is to offer at or slightly below list on homes past their first two weeks, and to move decisively on fresh listings. For a seller, pricing at the market rather than above it is what protects against the 36.0% price-drop pattern.

    Median sale price moved +1.3% year over year to $255,831, and price per square foot measures $143.67. With 80 homes sold monthly against 219 active listings, both sides need agents who read these signals accurately. St. Cloud has 544 licensed agents, and the gap between average and measured performance is exactly what the rankings below help clarify.

    What St. Cloud Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud
    $83,000
    Median home price$255,831
    Down payment (20%)$51,166
    Loan amount$204,665
    Monthly payment (PITI)$1,937

    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.

    St. Cloud Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Seller's Market
    Days on Market 28 days
    Sale-to-List Price 99.57%
    Price Trend (YoY) +1.3%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $1,937
    Principal & Interest
    $1,417
    Property Taxes
    $245
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $255,831 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.

    St. Cloud Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $252,448
    Today $255,831
    +1.3%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 30 days
    Today 28 days
    -2 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.5%
    Today 99.57%
    +0.08%
    What this shift means: Prices held nearly flat at +1.3% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.08% and market time recorded a -2 days change. Taken together, the numbers describe a market that has normalized from its most competitive phase: sellers no longer count on rapid bidding, and buyers have regained time to inspect and negotiate. Both sides benefit from pricing to current comparables rather than to last year's momentum.

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

    What to Look for in a St. Cloud Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks the data that actually predicts outcomes: closed transaction volume, review depth, and consistency across price points. Among the 544 licensed agents working St. Cloud, EffectiveAgents has ranked 55 using verified performance records. Skip Halverson at RE/MAX Results leads that group with 923 career transactions, 132 client reviews, and $196.1M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters most in negotiation, where a market showing 30.9% of homes selling above list and 36.0% recording price cuts rewards agents who know when to hold firm and when to counter. Proven agents work across St. Cloud's varied neighborhoods, from established Pantown and Southside-University to the lake-adjacent homes near Lake George, and each area carries its own pricing rhythm. Look closely at review patterns rather than star averages alone: a long, consistent history of detailed feedback signals reliability far better than a handful of recent five-star ratings. The right agent turns the market's current data into a concrete pricing and offer strategy.

    How We Rank St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud 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.

    544

    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

    St. Cloud Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in St. Cloud, MN?

    EffectiveAgents ranks St. Cloud agents using verified transaction records, review history, and sales volume rather than advertising spend. By that methodology, Skip Halverson at RE/MAX Results ranks at the top, with 923 closed transactions, 132 client reviews, and $196.1M in all-time sales volume. He is one of 55 ranked agents drawn from 544 licensed professionals in the area. The most useful choice depends on your price point and neighborhood, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents against your specific goals before deciding.

    How were these St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?

    Our data covers 544 real estate agents serving the St. Cloud area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our St. Cloud market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in St. Cloud mean for sellers?

    St. Cloud's median sale price is $255,831 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 St. Cloud?

    The median home in St. Cloud goes under contract in about 28, though that reflects a -2 days change from a year earlier. Actual timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location: 36.1% of listings leave the market within two weeks, while overpriced homes contribute to the 36.0% that record price cuts. Homes priced to current comparables and prepared for showings tend to sell fastest. Adding time to close after acceptance, most sellers should plan for several weeks beyond the initial listing date.

    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 St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in St. Cloud 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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