Sandy and team were great to work with. Communications were well managed. Our realtor was great to work with. Always positive, asked questions to clarify our needs, and flexible with our schedule. We looked across a large part of the metro area finally settling on the perfect home for us.
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Sandy and her team are very professional and very attentive to any needs, concerns, or questions. Their knowledge of the local area is great and they aren’t afraid to search out into other areas while providing the same great service.
by steinsales99"The one thing that was better than expected Gary's value estimate on the house. It was spot on when the appraisal came back $5,000 above the purchase price! I haven't bought a house in 30 years and he's held my hand through the entire process keeping me informed about everything. He worked very late nights over both Saturday and Sunday waiting up for the seller's reply to our offer and negotiations. He also helped my daughter buy a house recently. Gary's just been really great!"
by Shannon H.The communications throughout the process was outstanding! We never were at a loss as to how things were proceeding. Sandy and her team are exceptional and totally professional, which means a lot to us. They are also extremely personal through it all, so that we always felt they had our best interest in mind.
by dlb2africaThe one thing that made our experience better than expected was Sandy. We had approx. 60 buyer showings in the first 3 days, which was far more than we expected. Sandy helped us consider all our options, from the pre-listing preparation to offer negotiations. The communication throughout the process was really good. We were always kept up to date with each step and everything going on. Thanks for your hard work!
by DennisJeziorskiAs first time home buyers my husband and I were new to a lot of the process. Gary walked us through each step while maintaining open communication. He was patient as we searched for the right now to fit our needs. The appraisal came in well over purchase price which made us feel better. Gary was great to work with, and I would recommend him to others.
by Alexis CummingsI met Sandy at an open house a dozen years ago and saved her card so that I could call her when ready to purchase a home. Since then, Sandy and her team have helped me buy two different homes and sell one. In selling my last house, Sandy was fabulous - always prepared, always responsive and full of sound advice. She visited our home and made suggestions for getting it ready to sell. Those suggestions really paid off. Our house sold within days for over our asking price. Working with Sandy and her staff made the stress of selling a home much easier than I imagined. And in terms of purchasing, she and her team (Luke and Gary) gave sound advice both times in making a competitive offer. If/when the time comes to make another move, I know I'll call Sandy and her team.
by Shannon LoehrkeThe communication we received from Sandy, Brittany, and Linda was just great! We really appreciated the constant communication throughout the entire process. We've been in the same house for over 34 years so it felt like we were novices. Everyone on the team was so willing to help, which really helped us. We found Sandy after she listed and sold our neighbors home. Our neighbors gave her a good recommendation, and the rest is history now. :) Overall, we had a very, very good experience and it was all made very easy for us!
by Linda BorgestadAll the details you guys did that I didn't even know had to be done, was unbelievable. I had no idea everything that needed to be done, and all of the communication advising me it was time to do each step, was very much needed and appreciated! I wasn't sure at the beginning that I even wanted to sell my house. Sandy helped me with this process and she told me that she's never had a seller who regretted selling when at the closing table... she was right, I definitely don't regret selling! Gary held my hand so patiently throughout every single hiccup and question I had when we began looking to purchase our new house. We had never been through selling and buying before and I had no idea what to do. I am so thankful for him, I never could've done it without him. Overall, your entire team's customer service was over the top. We always felt that we were important and that we mattered. In the world of big business today, that isn't' something you see often and I'm incredibly thankful.
by J MGary Raeker provided us with the best realtor experience we have ever had thus far. Coming from Arizona we were unable to physically view any homes in person. Gary conducted virtual walkthroughs for every home we were interested in and gave us honest opinions about its condition. Gary has been very accommodating to our needs and concerns and educated us through the entire process. We have purchased a few homes and Gary has set the standard for what we expect from realtors. We will definitely use him in the future when we sell our home.
by Paul EdwardsWe had such a great experience with the Sandy Erickson team in both selling our home and finding us the perfect new home! We had the pleasure of working with Luke. We fell in love with a property and Luke helped us make an offer that was fair and walked us through everything. Since we moved so fast on buying a place, Luke had to list our current home extremely fast! He was very responsive, never pressured us, answered all of our questions thoroughly, and provided us with a great recommendation for mortgage lender. Everything went smoothly, we sold our house at 100% of our listing price and got us into a new place on the timeline we wanted. I couldn’t say enough great things about Luke and the entire Sandy Erickson team!
by Mitchell McGrathBrant Sacker was excellent and worked hard helping us find our forever home. I highly recommend Sandy Erickson Real Estate Team. After our first house fell through due to the house and the seller having problems, Brant and the Sandy Erickson Real Estate Team worked hard finding us a home that made us appreciate the first one didn't work out. We now have a beautiful forever home in a nice quiet neighborhood and in a better location.
by Todd GarberI just finalized my second closing with the Sandy Erickson real estate team. The first one was on the buying side of things and now I experienced the selling side. Both experiences were fantastic and the team was very responsive and professional. Would highly recommend them.
by Jordan MeierhoferGary Raeker was AMAZING to work with. He was available to discuss and to show homes whenever needed. He was honest and made sure we got what was contacted.
by dnsutton95I highly recommend Sandy Erickson. She represented us in the sale of our home. Her knowledge, experience, connections, and staff made our home selling process very smooth. We followed all of her advice and were glad we did. She recommended what we needed to do (and what we did not need to do) to prepare our home for sale and gave us spot on advice on list price. She was able to expedite our listing preparations, and the photographer she engaged did an amazing job. Communications were always returned quickly. Working with Sandy was a great experience!
by dkwhouse2Working with Sandy went very well. It was nice to have her walk us through what needed to be done in preparation to sell. Sandy explained what we could expect from working with her and her team, and she kept her promise.
by scott abercrombieSandy Erickson's team was great to work with. The team handled all the aspects of our buy/sell transaction smoothly, and we sold our home for more than the asking price. Definitely recommend! :)
by Justin AndringaI would personally rate my experience with the Sandy Erickson team higher than a five star rating. We were very fortunate and blessed to have had Jim Smrekar as our agent. He worked with my daughter who was purchasing her first home in Minnesota and keeping her parents in the loop who live in Washington. Jim communicated with all parties constantly via email, Face-Time and phone. I trust Jim explicitly and will give him my business in the future. In all honesty I feel like Jim is part of the family and he wasn't going to steer us wrong in the process and he didn't. He wanted Hanna to get into a good home not just anything.
by Marcy WilliamsThe entire team from selling and buying were awesome to work with. Brant helped immensely with buying and Sandy helped with selling (she was great with anxiety controlling too). Highly recommend Sandy and her whole team!!
by Stacey GiemzaNothing but positive experiences with the Sandy Erickson Real Estate Team. Gary was an exceptional realtor. He was very helpful through my process as a first time homebuyer. The service from the whole team felt very personal and as if I was their only client. Would highly recommend!
by B SkutaI needed to sell my house and it was sold within a week. I got over the asking price and had six offers. This realtor knows her market and she looks after her client. This is one of the best experiences I've had with a realtor.
by Penny JohnsonSandy Erickson and her team are exceptional! We had an overwhelmingly positive experience from start to finish [from our initial meet with Sandy about a year before we planned to sell our home, to the time leading up to the listing going on the market, through the negotiating process of multiple offers, until the end of closing on our home]. Sandy and her team are warm and personable, organized, reliable, and prompt. Our communications (whether text, call, or email) were always responded to with impressive speed. The professional photos taken for our home listing were striking and flattering, and the marketing and advertising resulted in 65 showings of our home and double digit offers received. We are very thankful for the Sandy Erickson team!
by Laura V.Sandy Erickson has been in the [realty] industry for years and is very knowledgeable about the home buying and selling process. She wants to make sure you are comfortable through every step. Sandy and her team were a pleasure to work with from start to finish when we recently sold our home. They are responsive and listen to your needs and want the home buying and selling process to go as smoothly as possible. I would highly recommend Sandy and her team!
by Christa N.It was a pleasure working with the Sandy Erickson Real Estate Team to sell our home and we can't recommend them enough! Their professionalism, strong communication, and trustworthiness were so appreciated during a time that can be somewhat stressful. We will definitely be using this team again in the future!
by Megan D.Sandy and her team go above and beyond to make sure your home gets listed and sold quick, as well as helping to find a new home to buy. One of our favorite parts of working with this team is their open communication and quick responses. If you are looking to buy or sell, look no further!
by Heather P.Sandy and her team have been amazing! Very knowledgeable in every aspect. Communication is always quick and complete. Selling my home after living there for 24 years I had a lot of questions and they were always handled with compassion. Huge thank you to Sandy and her team!
by Amanda N.I had a great experience with the Sandy Erickson Team, Sequoia is an awesome person and she made everything easy from day one until we purchased our house. Even though the listing agent made me kind of angry at the end, Sequoia did her best to help with anything she could. I will definitely work with them again, If I have to buy another house or sell my current house. Thank you again Sequoia.
by Jamal N.I am moving from MI to MN and needed a lot of local support. The Sandy Erickson Team was great to work with. Sequoia was super flexible and their flexibility and speed helped me secure my perfect condo in a really tight market. I highly recommend this group!
by Melinda W.Had a great experience with this team! Made the process of purchasing my first home so easy and stress free even in this difficult market! I knew nothing about the process when I first reached out to them and they provided such great guidance as well as helping me learn a lot along the way!
by Julianna G.We just recently bought a house using Sandy Erickson Realty Group. Our realtor Sequoia was always answering our questions in a timely matter and if she didn’t know the answer she would find it for us. We never felt pressured to buy or look at a house that didn’t check all of our boxes. We are grateful to have the Sandy Erickson Team recommend to us when we started our home searching process.
by Janessa U.Gary and Sequoia went above and beyond supporting us to find the right place for us! The knowledge they had on houses, markets, and all the like was so helpful and calming to my worried brain as a first time home buyer. I never felt worried in their hands! Gary knew what to look for in a house that I didn’t want to worry about right away, and Sequoia was readily available for the million houses I sent that I wanted to see! Dream team! 10/10 recommendation!! We absolutely love our home and we’re thriving 1 month in!
by Ravin B.I’ve purchased and sold several homes in various states outside of the Midwest and this was my first opportunity to have a home selling experience in Minnesota. Every real estate professional and their team when applicable has a different approach and without a doubt Sandy Erickson and her team are the most efficient, professional, and communicative group I have ever worked with. Her market insight and consultation made the selling process so much better for every party involved and I admire their high level of integrity. It’s especially difficult to manage a real estate transaction from across several states but Sandy Erickson Realty had a solution at the ready for every stage in the process. I would recommend this amazing team to anyone considering buying or selling a home or contemplating a future occasion to do so. For best results and experience, I would work with them for any of my real estate needs or projects. I can’t thank them enough for their extra care!
by Cheri A.Gary Raeker was our Realtor and I couldn’t recommend him more. He was extremely professional and had great communication. Always very quick to respond and keep us in the loop with every hugging when purchasing a property. The whole time my wife and I felt it went so smoothly, which I am sure Gary navigated all the obstacles for us so we weren’t stressed through the process. Hope to work with him again in the future.
by Adam Z.Gary did an awesome job walking us through the whole process of buying a house as first time homebuyers! He gave us a whole presentation walking us through how it all works at the beginning and pointed out both the good things and the bad at each house we went to and explained why. We never felt like he was being pushy or trying to sway our opinions. The rest of the Sandy Erickson team was also super helpful throughout the process. We would recommend Gary and them to anyone!
by Sarah B.Gary helped us (patiently) to find our new home and moved quickly when it was time to make an offer. Selling our home went quickly but turned into an arduous process that was handled expertly by Sandy and her team taking away the stress of closing on our old home as we were settling into our new home. A+++++ Rating! Highly recommended!
by Ken M.We worked with the Sandy Erickson Real Estate Team to sell our house this summer and I would give them more than 5 stars if it were available! We are now working with them on finding our next home and no matter who we work with, we love the responsiveness and professionalism that they represent. Would highly recommend this team!
by Janice W.Sandy and her team were FANTASTIC through all phases of our home sale! They impressed us in so many ways and made the process of selling our home immeasurably easier and MUCH less stressful. They are knowledgeable, efficient, and organized. Their professional stager really helped our house shine. Their photographer not only took amazing photos of the inside and outside of the house (including drone footage), he created maps of every floor, a 3D dollhouse plan, and virtual walkthrough. Sandy worked with us on the pricing strategy, and we felt we really found the "sweet spot" for our market without leaving anything on the table. We had multiple showings right away and a very nice offer within 24 hours. Even after this, Sandy and her team continued to be very helpful - with the appraisal process, the closing details, the final walkthrough with the new owners. We HIGHLY recommend the Sandy Erickson Real Estate Team!!
by Trudy O.With Mindy's help, my mom was able to purchase her first home! The process was very quick, fairly easy, and FUN! The team was so kind and patient with us. 10/10 recommend :-)
by Alyssa G.We had a special case pop up at the beginning of our home buying process, but the team took care of us and made sure we were in good hands. We greatly appreciated Gary's knowledge and willingness to help us with all of our questions - regardless of time. Thank you Sandy Erickson Real Estate Team for the great experience and process for buying our first home!
by Hunter K.Troy Garvey from the Sandy Erickson Real Estate Team was instrumental to finding the right home for myself as a first-time homebuyer. He was knowledgeable about market trends and offer strategies that helped me navigate a turbulent market. More importantly, he genuinely sought to find the right property. He asked the important questions and learned from each home tour we took. I'm grateful I found a good team to lead me through this stressful process.
by Sam O.Mindy was resourceful, flexible, compassionate, honest, patient, great communicator, and discreet concerning personal information. Got myself a great home. Thanks.
by Mai Y.I came to work with Sandy's team through a friend's referral. I was not disappointed! I was out to buy my first home and was incredibly overwhelmed, however, everyone on Sandy's team helped me through the entire process and eased all concerns I had as they came up and checked in just enough (not too much but enough so I knew they had my back) and have made it clear they have my back still, even though I've bought my house. I am so grateful - thank you to all of you!
by Katy B.Sandy and her team were absolutely amazing. Guided us through the de-cluttering and get it on the market phase wonderfully. They were with us all the way. Answered all our questions and helped us through the stressful parts. Our home sold on the 2nd day. We were so pleasantly surprised. This team went above and beyond for us. We would recommend her to all our family and friends. AWESOME....
by Sue B.Sandy and her team are fantastic. Sandy is a seasoned professional; not just a realtor for a seller's market. Everyone is knowledgeable and thorough. The process is transparent and recommendations are fact-based. In our instance, bi-directional expectations were clear and maintained. We were well informed throughout the process. I highly recommend. Given the opportunity, we will work with Sandy and her team in the future.
by Tara O.I’ve worked with the Sandy Erickson Real Estate Team twice – first time selling and now buying. The entire team, but especially Gary and Brittany, are absolutely wonderful to work with. They are professional, experienced, knowledgeable, thorough, responsive, and helpful every step of the way. During the whole process they were able to answer all my questions, making it easy to understand, and get any information that I needed. Their advice and support from offer through closing was invaluable and made the whole process smooth, quick and efficient. They are a pleasure to work with – I highly recommend the Sandy Erickson Real Estate Team!
by Pat K.Sandy’s whole team was very helpful! Gary helped my fiancé and me buy our first home. We had tons of questions (being first time home buyers and all) and Gary did a fantastic job of answering them. He did a great job coaching and supporting us through the process. We will definitely be using Sandy’s team in the future!
by Zac FritzNichole was my realtor and we worked together for about a month to find and close on a wonderful home. She was communicative, professional, and thoughtful. I was impressed with her attentiveness to my situation and felt that she supported my needs as a buyer. I'd definitely choose to work with her again, and can recommend without hesitation.
by Audrey W.Nichole was an absolute dream to work with. She was always there if we had any questions, though she was so thorough with explaining the process we didn't have many! She made the buying process so smooth and even went out of her way to find a place to do the closing that was closer to us up north. Nichole is such an amazing realtor and she makes you feel like you are her only client. That alone proves that she truly cares. I will be recommending her to everyone that is looking to buy their next home! Thank you, Nichole!
by Hannah A.Nichole was so nice to work with and made the entire process VERY smooth and easy!
by Jake L.Had to move again for a new job, this team was as great this time as they were the last. Gary our realtor was extremely knowledgeable and we were treated very kindly by the whole staff.
by Lance K.Sandy and Brittany were a pleasure to work with. Sandy provided excellent information and advice throughout our home selling process. We would highly recommend Sandy and her team!
by Lisa S.Sandy Erickson Real Estate Team was great to work with! Mindy Vang answered all of our questions, explained the whole process of buying a home and advocated for us. Mindy listened to our wants/needs in a home and delivered on all items we were looking for. Mindy and the team made the home buying process so easy! We would recommend Mindy Vang to anyone searching for a home.
by Krystal K.The entire team was very professional and patient, especially for first home buyers. The entire process was well laid out, and easy to stay on top of. I would recommend Sandy's team to anyone looking to buy. Mindy specifically was prompt, flexible, and understanding of our needs. She helped us find exactly what we wanted and we are very happy with her.
by Brodie H.I recently had a great experience working with Gary in the purchase of a home. Gary is a true professional—knowledgeable, committed, a great communicator and a personable and pleasant person to work with. He was an informative advisor throughout the process, which took several months given the current housing shortage. He was quick to respond to questions and inquiries providing valuable insight and information. When we found our home—he worked through a challenging process involving ‘foot-dragging’ and delays on the seller side. They were delinquent in clearing multiple liens on the property which resulted in delays in closing the loan. Gary went ‘over and above’ to move the process forward. He was very ‘hands-on,’ working directly with the seller side to escalate and push the transaction through as quickly as possible. We were dealing with some critical deadlines on our end, so his efforts and the efforts of his team made a critical difference, which is greatly appreciated. It was a pleasure working with such an outstanding person and Realtor.
by Kathleen S.Sandy’s team was extremely helpful as my family navigated a confusing market and difficulties with contractors to get the best return on the house. Thanks so much!!!
by Sam M.I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with this team, particularly Mindy my realtor! I had a very complicated, stressful situation but they were so on top of everything and always one step ahead. Mindy even connected me with equally incredible lenders. She also got me a pretty amazing deal, and really worked hard to save me money. Overall, I was highly impressed with her professionalism, knowledge of the market, flexibility with my situation, and integrity.
by Hazel J.I had a great experience working with Mindy and her team. She was very knowledgeable about the area that we were looking into and extremely helpful with finding us the perfect home for our family. Mindy & her team are quick to respond to any of our questions or concerns that we had during our search, as we are first time home buyers. I remembered sitting down with my husband and Mindy. My husband and I had mixed emotions/ feelings about buying a house due to our situation. But Mindy never gave up on us when we felt lost and discouraged. But instead she continued to work hard to find us our perfect home. With us closing in a week, they’ve been there for us each steps of the way to make sure that everything goes smoothly. I’m so happy that it is really happening for us! And now my kids will be able to get their own rooms and not be cluttered all in one room. I recommend Sandy Erickson’s Real Estate Team to anyone who’s interested in buying a house! You won’t regret it ;) Good luck to everyone! #greatpeeps #positiveenergy #successful #effectivecommunication #2023
by Yeng V.Realty Group provided us with excellent customer service. We were confident everything would be done as specified and it was! Great team who are kind, helpful and very easy to work with.
by Sharon C.Sandy was great to work with! She provided us with excellent information and advice throughout our home selling process. She also did an excellent job representing us through some complex negotiations with the buyers. In addition to Sandy, Mindy was super in helping us find and purchase our new home. She was always available, gave good advice, and also did an excellent job representing us through some complex negotiations with the sellers. Both Sandy and Mindy are highly recommended!
by Dean C.Nichole Johnson did an amazing job helping me through the process of finding my home. 10/10 would recommend!
by Daniel P.Sandy and Brittany are total rockstars! Stood with us with utmost professionalism and supported us all through. I had quite a complicated case. Put a house for sale late last year. They managed pretty much everything from listing it, finding help to fix things and conducting showings etc. It was especially hard to put it up for sale in fall where sales decline. Added to that, the high inflation high interest rate economy made it even harder. But they finally found a buyer who wanted to get into a rent to buy arrangement. We agreed but one thing led to the other and almost a year went by. The house was finally sold just last week. Thanks to Sandy and her team who helped us with the right inputs so we can make informed decisions all along. I'd recommend her anytime to anybody.
by Chandra R.In order to adequately give thanks and praise to Sandy and her team, I feel it is important to start at the beginning. I was tasked with selling my mother's home in Minnesota, while she had moved to Indiana, and just to complicate it further, I live in Tennessee! I did not know any realtors in the area to ask so I turned to the Dave Ramsey group. They supplied several agents that had been vetted and recommended. Sandy was one of 6 that my wife and I narrowed the search down to. After speaking with her on the phone and her communication on email and text, I knew God had sent me the perfect realtor. She is professional, prompt, and had the experience that this listing desperately needed. Sandy and her office manager Brittany took the time to guide and educate me thru this difficult process. I found Sandy and her team to be very forthcoming on advice and suggestions but ultimately left the decisions to me. The home needed some TLC as it had been neglected for several years. Sandy suggested what items to focus on and what areas could be left for the new buyer. I found it difficult to put money into a house before you sell it, but Sandy's advice was spot on. I may have gotten the required work done cheaper, but definitely not faster! Sandy recommended a refresh contractor (ROC HOME PROS) to complete the work. They got in, got the job done and passed Sandy's final inspection with final colors. This is the point where I feel Sandy and her teams attention to detail really showcased. During the final home cleaning, the job was not up to her standards and Sandy jumped in and cleaned after the workers had left just to make everything right. When the time came to list, Sandy did a complete research project and gave me complete discretion on the listing price, she recommended a plan with a lower price than what I personally wanted but ultimately I trusted Sandy and her team. We listed and Sandy's advice paid off huge! In under a week we had 3 offers including 2 above the asking price. She knows her business and I would highly recommend her. She is extremely personable and actually returns phone calls and messages, which is rare these days. I would be remiss if I did not say how much her office manager, Brittany meant to us. She kept the process and tasks on point and did not miss a beat. They are both fantastic. Lastly from experience, I would wholeheartedly say Sandy is honest, trustworthy, and knows her business. Talk and listen to her, she makes the choice of a realtor easy.
by Robert B.Nichole Johnson made our families first home buying experience seamless. She was extremely prompt with any request we had, listened to all of our wants and must haves, and treated us like family. I would HIGHLY recommend Nichole for your home buying needs.
by Ernesto D.Sandy and he team helped me sell my home when I was living out of state. They made the process super easy and sold my home quickly. I would highly recommend her for buyers and sellers.
by Cynthia F.Gary and Brittany with Sandy Erickson Realtor group have been incredible throughout the home buying process. I highly recommend them to anybody looking to buy a home.
by Joseph L.