
Linda Gates
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Seller of 926 Byron Ave N, Byron
Linda has amazing knowledge about the market and helps to make sure you feel comfortable through the process. She helps with negotiation to ensure the process of purchasing or buying runs smoothly. We have done many transactions with Linda and she makes you feel very comfortable. While still maintaining a very professional relationship. She communicates very quickly so that nothing delays the sale of the home.
Seller of 126 4th Avenue Northeast, Byron
Linda is extremely thorough and knowledgeable in every aspect of selling our home and buying our new one. Her communication, dedication and transparency is hard to come by. She is trustworthy and realistic! Made the entire process stress free. Absolutely loved working with her. We couldnt have been in better hands with Linda! Best experience!
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Olmsted County2026City Winner
Byron2026

Alex Mayer
Associate Broker
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Seller of 1426 1st Street Northwest, Rochester
Alex made our buying and selling experience easy! From the very beginning he offered helpful advice, located potential properties to view and, when we decided to go with new construction, he set up those initial discussions. As it came time to close on our new home, he was in regular contact with the contractor, banker, and title company so that closing went off without any problems. He proved just as helpful when selling our previous house. He arranged for beautiful pictures, recommended vendors to make some sale-ready improvements and, when a last minute furnace problem developed, he was onsite supervising the work so as not to delay the next-day closing. He is the best!
Buyer of 707 11th Avenue Southeast, Rochester
As a first time home buyer, I was very nervous going into the process. Alex really helped me feel at ease by explaining the whole process throughly and in an "easy to understand" kind of way. He was even willing to travel to a restaurant in Chatfield to meet with me! After Alex taught me the ins and outs of home buying, he was exceptionally responsive to any questions I had and quick to set up viewings. He always made sure to keep me updated about the houses I was interested in. I never had to guess what was suppose to happen next- Alex was already on it! He even provided connections with home inspectors and lenders which was very helpful. Overall, Alex made the once daunting experience of purchasing a home an absolute breeze. I truly do not think I'd be a homeowner had I not worked with him. He is definitely the best real estate agent out there!
Seller of 2510 23rd Avenue Northwest, Rochester
We recently worked with Alex on selling our home in Rochester, Minnesota, and I can honestly say he’s the best real estate agent we’ve ever met. From the very beginning, he explained things so clearly and made sure we understood every step of the process. He gave us great advice on what was actually worth doing before listing, and he set the right pricing strategy based on the market trends so we felt confident moving forward. As a mom with a baby and a dog, I was really stressed out and had a lot of anxiety about the whole process. Alex was incredibly patient and responsive whenever I had a question or concern, he got back to me right away and always made me feel taken care of. He never made me feel like I was bothering him, and I felt comfortable talking to him about everything. One thing that really stood out is that even after we moved out, Alex would stop by the house to check on things, sometimes even bringing his dogs along 🐾. That extra level of care and thoughtfulness meant the world to us. If you’re thinking about buying a home or selling a home in Rochester, Minnesota, I can’t recommend Alex enough. He truly embodies his core values of education, communication, and responsiveness. He made the entire process feel so much less overwhelming, and we’re so grateful for all he did.
County Top 5
Olmsted County2026

Debra Anderson
Buyer's Agent | Licensed Real Estate Agent
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Buyer of 306 3rd St NE, Byron
My wife and I moved to the area from out of town earlier this year, and Deb was absolutely fantastic to work with throughout the whole home buying process. She drove around town to many different listings and showed them to us on FaceTime, and she quickly picked up on features we liked and adapted the search accordingly. She had great advice for putting in offers, and after losing a few properties to cash buyers, she maintained a positive attitude and helped us find the perfect place. Deb handled our unexpected circumstances wonderfully when our lender threw a wrench in at the last minute (literally less that one week before closing) and communicated extremely well with the sellers to help us make the sale work for both parties. I would absolutely work with Deb again to either sell or buy a property, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an agent.

Denel Ihde Sparks
REALTOR®
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Seller of 1546 5th Ave SW, Rochester
Denel and her team went above and beyond to help us find exactly what we wanted on very short notice. Denel helped us with much more than just finding a house. She assisted us in getting quotes for housing projects, business recommendations once we moved, and much more. We are so grateful!