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Updated October 20, 2025
If you’re buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent can make a big difference in your experience and outcome. Top real estate agents in Mankato, Minnesota close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 47 real estate agents in Mankato, MN to identify the best of the best. These are the top-rated agents in Mankato based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.
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Our team spends hundreds of hours each month analyzing real estate agents across the country so you don’t have to. We focus on the most important data for typical buyers and sellers in Mankato — people looking for a knowledgeable, well-rounded agent who can deliver strong results.
To identify the best agents for most people, we apply a consistent set of filters to narrow the field to agents with relevant experience, strong performance in the local market, and a balanced track record. We then sort those agents based on key metrics like sales volume, speed, pricing accuracy, and client mix.
We regularly update our rankings as new data becomes available and continue refining our approach to surface the most useful recommendations. See our full methodology.
Mankato, MN top real estate agents (November 2025 rankings)
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Top 5% localFast sales
Offer strategy
Listing specialist
12+ years experience
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Sonja Zoet is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. Sonja Zoet has worked in real estate for over 12 years. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 5 transactions over the past 12 months — 29 in the past two years. Sonja Zoet's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.
Top 1% local
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Luxury homes
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Vacant land
Candee Deichman is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 9 transactions over the past 12 months — 52 in the past two years. Candee Deichman's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.
Pricing strategyFast sales
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Vacant land
Erik Jensen is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 4 transactions over the past 12 months — 24 in the past two years. Erik Jensen's experience includes first-time homebuyers and VA loans and military buyers.
Zachary Murra is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 20 in the past two years. Zachary Murra's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.
Pricing strategy
Neighborhood expert
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Rebecca Thate is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 6 transactions over the past 12 months — 29 in the past two years. Rebecca Thate's experience includes luxury homes, sales involving HOAs, and first-time homebuyers.
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Samantha Kaul is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 7 transactions over the past 12 months — 26 in the past two years. Samantha Kaul's experience includes first-time homebuyers, sales involving HOAs, and VA loans and military buyers.
Top 10% local
Pricing strategy
Negotiation expert
Repeat clients
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Michelle Starkey is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 23 in the past two years. Michelle Starkey's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and sales involving HOAs.
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Manufactured homes
Amber Bruender is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 2 transactions over the past 12 months — 10 in the past two years. Amber Bruender is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
HOA experience
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
George L Massad is a real estate agent who is active in Minneapolis, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 11 transactions over the past 12 months — 22 in the past two years. George L Massad's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.
Fast sales
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Jeffrey L Kaul is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 14 in the past two years. Jeffrey L Kaul's experience includes luxury homes and first-time homebuyers.
Pricing strategyFast sales
Listing specialist
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Dar Vosburg is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 14 in the past two years. Dar Vosburg's experience includes VA loans and military buyers and first-time homebuyers.
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Manufactured homes
Jay D Sallstrom is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 10 in the past two years. Jay D Sallstrom is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
Buyer specialist
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Amanda Rodning is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 10 in the past two years. Amanda Rodning is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
Angela Elliott is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 11 in the past two years. Angela Elliott is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
Top 10% local
Listing specialist
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Richard E Draheim is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 8 transactions over the past 12 months — 30 in the past two years. Richard E Draheim's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and sales involving HOAs.
Karen Toft is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 11 in the past two years. Karen Toft's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and sales involving HOAs.
Pricing strategyFast sales
Listing specialist
Neighborhood expert
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Karla C Van Eman is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. and have closed at least 2 transactions over the past 12 months — 20 in the past two years.
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Manufactured homes
Townhouses
Jennifer Wettergren is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 5 transactions in the past two years. Jennifer Wettergren is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
Repeat clients
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Martha Croyle is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 13 in the past two years. Martha Croyle's experience includes first-time homebuyers and VA loans and military buyers.
Tara Garbes is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 12 transactions in the past two years. Tara Garbes is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
Listing specialist
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Aubrey Leasure is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 15 in the past two years. Aubrey Leasure's experience includes first-time homebuyers, sales involving HOAs, and VA loans and military buyers.
Maddi Olson is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 8 transactions in the past two years. Maddi Olson's experience includes VA loans and military buyers and first-time homebuyers.
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Condos
Tana O Stoufer is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 5 transactions over the past 12 months — 17 in the past two years. Tana O Stoufer's experience includes sales involving HOAs and first-time homebuyers.
Bridget Yokiel is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 8 transactions in the past two years. Bridget Yokiel's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Amber Seaver is a real estate agent who is active in Minneapolis, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 12 transactions over the past 12 months — 27 in the past two years. Amber Seaver's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and sales involving HOAs.
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
Single-family homes
Jennifer L True is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 22 in the past two years. Jennifer L True's experience includes luxury homes, sales involving HOAs, and first-time homebuyers.
Mackenzie Kearney is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 9 in the past two years. Mackenzie Kearney's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.
Listing specialist
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Deborah Ogren The Integrity Real Estate Group is a real estate team who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 16 transactions in the past two years. Deborah Ogren The Integrity Real Estate Group is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
Buyer specialist
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Sara Stilson is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 5 transactions over the past 12 months — 15 in the past two years. Sara Stilson's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and sales involving HOAs.
Listing specialist
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Reanne Meyer is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 10 in the past two years. Reanne Meyer is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
Cheryl Lustig is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 6 in the past two years. Cheryl Lustig's experience includes sales involving HOAs and first-time homebuyers.
Buyer specialist
Military buyers
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Manufactured homes
Townhouses
Zoe E Gissal is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 15 transactions in the past two years. Zoe E Gissal's experience includes first-time homebuyers and VA loans and military buyers.
Repeat clients
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Clark W Diel is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 11 transactions in the past two years. Clark W Diel is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
Elizabeth Greiner is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 6 in the past two years. Elizabeth Greiner is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
Listing specialist
Repeat clients
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Ellen M Gruhot is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 3 transactions over the past 12 months — 15 in the past two years. Ellen M Gruhot is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
Bruce Tanhoff is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 9 transactions in the past two years. Bruce Tanhoff's experience includes first-time homebuyers and luxury homes.
Listing specialist
Neighborhood expert
Repeat clients
HOA experience
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Vacant land
Cara Bishop is a real estate agent who is active in Minneapolis, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 20 transactions over the past 12 months — 57 in the past two years. Cara Bishop's experience includes first-time homebuyers, sales involving HOAs, and luxury homes.
Daniel Wingert is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 6 in the past two years.
Sean Oconnell is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 2 transactions over the past 12 months — 11 in the past two years. Sean Oconnell's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and sales involving HOAs.
Buyer specialist
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Townhouses
Manufactured homes
Jonathan Cramer is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 2 transactions over the past 12 months — 9 in the past two years. Jonathan Cramer is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
Jennifer A Johnson is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 6 in the past two years. Jennifer A Johnson's experience includes luxury homes, sales involving HOAs, and first-time homebuyers.
Vonda Herding is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 1 transaction over the past 12 months — 8 in the past two years. Vonda Herding's experience includes luxury homes and sales involving HOAs.
Amy Klammer is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 2 transactions over the past 12 months — 10 in the past two years. Amy Klammer is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
Repeat clients
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Pamela A Davey is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 2 transactions over the past 12 months — 10 in the past two years. Pamela A Davey is experienced with first-time homebuyers.
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Manufactured homes
Timothy Woolery is a real estate agent who is active in Minneapolis, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 4 transactions over the past 12 months — 12 in the past two years. Timothy Woolery's experience includes first-time homebuyers and VA loans and military buyers.
Buyer specialist
First-time buyers
Single-family homes
Beth Leonard is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They primarily work with buyers and have closed at least 2 transactions over the past 12 months — 10 in the past two years. Beth Leonard's experience includes first-time homebuyers and VA loans and military buyers.
Scott Borgmeier is a real estate agent who is active in Mankato, MN. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 2 transactions over the past 12 months — 11 in the past two years. Scott Borgmeier's experience includes luxury homes and sales involving HOAs.
Works with: 45% sellers, 55% buyers
Total recent sales: 11
Local ranking by total sales: #42
State ranking by total sales: #5,143
Median days on market: 120 days
Median sale-to-list ratio: 94%
What to know about top real estate agents in Mankato, MN
Top Mankato real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Mankato.
General
High transaction volume: Does more than 12 sales per year (local median)
Well established: At least 3–5+ years of experience in the local market
Good reputation: High total review count and average ratings
Sellers
Pricing expertise: Few-to-no price drops
High sale-to-list ratios: Typically sells near or above list price (median sale-to-list in Mankato is 99%)
Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Mankato is 36 days)
Buyers
Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Mankato often save 5-10% off list price
Local expertise: Know neighborhoods, schools, amenities, regulations
Responsive and accessible: Reviews consistently call out these specific traits
Most likely, yes. The vast majority of home sellers in Mankato will get the best outcome and most money selling with a top local real estate agent. That said, it really depends on your goals.
Consider listing with a Mankato realtor if:
You're aiming for top dollar or need help navigating pricing and offers
You want someone to handle the full process—marketing, showings, negotiation, paperwork
Your property is typical for the area and priced at or above $200,000
You’re cost-conscious and want to save on commission with a discount real estate broker
You want to avoid realtor commission altogether and are comfortable trying FSBO (for sale by owner), knowing that FSBO sales usually net less and require a lot of work.
No agent involvement, no commission—but you’ll do everything yourself.
FSBO homes typically sell for less, so weigh potential savings vs. final sale price.
Pro tip: Even if you go non-traditional, consider services like Clever or local offer platforms — they help you compare your options and connect with agents or investors offering discounts, fast offers, or both.
How we research and evaluate top real estate agents in Mankato
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 74,400 data points for 47 real estate agents across Mankato, Minnesota.
We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but no dataset is perfect. Some activity may not be captured if information isn’t available or accurate from our sources. We update and refine our data regularly to improve coverage and reliability.
Methodology
There’s no single “best” real estate agent — the right fit depends on your goals and situation. Our approach is designed to highlight agents with strong, well-rounded performance in Mankato, Minnesota and make it easier to compare your options.
We look at factors that matter most to typical buyers and sellers, such as:
Transaction volume and recent activity
Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
Pricing accuracy and negotiation outcomes
Speed of sales relative to the local market
Years of experience and proven track record
Specialized expertise with certain property types or client needs
We use these key indicators to surface agents who are likely to be a good fit for most people, while giving you the data you need to decide which qualities matter most for your own situation.
Ongoing updates
Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available. Our goal is to provide a clear, objective view of agent performance to help you make an informed choice when hiring a real estate professional.
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