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Updated September 30, 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 North Dakota close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.

We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 731 real estate agents in North Dakota to identify the best of the best. These are the current top-rated agents across the state based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.

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  • Prioritize agents with high customer review counts and strong ratings
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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 North Dakota — 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.

Top 10 real estate agents in North Dakota by total recent sales (November 2025 rankings)

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  • Aruna G Hagen

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage One
    Fargo, ND
    Total sales*
    126
    Price range*
    $165K - $995K
    Typical price*
    $339,000
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    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos

    Aruna G Hagen is a real estate agent who is active in Fargo, ND. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 50 transactions over the past 12 months — 145 in the past two years. Aruna G Hagen's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 53% sellers, 47% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 145
    • State ranking by total sales: #1
    • Median days on market: 71 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Nate Anderson

    Thomsen Homes
    Fargo, ND
    Total sales*
    114
    Price range*
    $43K - $627K
    Typical price*
    $350,407
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    About
    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Vacant land

    Nate Anderson is a real estate agent who is active in Fargo, ND. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 46 transactions over the past 12 months — 119 in the past two years. Nate Anderson's experience includes sales involving HOAs, first-time homebuyers, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 98% sellers, 2% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 119
    • State ranking by total sales: #2
    • Median days on market: 129 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Mike Gillund

    Beyond Realty
    Fargo, ND
    Total sales*
    108
    Price range*
    $43K - $1M
    Typical price*
    $426,325
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    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Vacant land Manufactured homes Townhouses Condos

    Mike Gillund is a real estate agent who is active in Fargo, ND. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 72 transactions over the past 12 months — 132 in the past two years. Mike Gillund's experience includes first-time homebuyers, luxury homes, and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 67% sellers, 33% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 132
    • State ranking by total sales: #3
    • Median days on market: 105 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%
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  • Derek Brandenburg

    eXp Realty (3788 FGO)
    Fargo, ND
    Total sales*
    98
    Price range*
    $140K - $2M
    Typical price*
    $304,600
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    Listing specialist Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes

    Derek Brandenburg is a real estate agent who is active in Fargo, ND. They primarily work with sellers and have closed at least 65 transactions over the past 12 months — 128 in the past two years. Derek Brandenburg's experience includes sales involving HOAs, luxury homes, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 98% sellers, 2% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 128
    • State ranking by total sales: #4
    • Median days on market: 65 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Rachel Rogen

    eXp Realty (3240 WF)
    Fargo, ND
    Total sales*
    78
    Price range*
    $162K - $2M
    Typical price*
    $362,500
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    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    Rachel Rogen is a real estate agent who is active in Fargo, ND. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 34 transactions over the past 12 months — 86 in the past two years. Rachel Rogen's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 48% sellers, 52% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 86
    • State ranking by total sales: #5
    • Median days on market: 72 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Katherine E Kiernan

    Aspire Realty
    Fargo, ND
    Total sales*
    76
    Price range*
    $82K - $1.5M
    Typical price*
    $360,000
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    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Condos Townhouses

    Katherine E Kiernan is a real estate agent who is active in Fargo, ND. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 56 transactions over the past 12 months — 89 in the past two years. Katherine E Kiernan's experience includes luxury homes, first-time homebuyers, and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 52% sellers, 48% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 89
    • State ranking by total sales: #6
    • Median days on market: 86 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%

  • Tyler Lindell

    REAL (405 FGO)
    Fargo, ND
    Total sales*
    75
    Price range*
    $80K - $941K
    Typical price*
    $305,970
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    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Multi-family homes Condos

    Tyler Lindell is a real estate agent who is active in Fargo, ND. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 45 transactions over the past 12 months — 87 in the past two years. Tyler Lindell's experience includes first-time homebuyers, sales involving HOAs, and luxury homes.

    • Works with: 43% sellers, 57% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 87
    • State ranking by total sales: #7
    • Median days on market: 50 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Dane A Fuglestad

    REALTY XPERTS
    Fargo, ND
    Total sales*
    68
    Price range*
    $115K - $1M
    Typical price*
    $288,750
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    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos Multi-family homes

    Dane A Fuglestad is a real estate agent who is active in Fargo, ND. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 36 transactions over the past 12 months — 78 in the past two years. Dane A Fuglestad's experience includes first-time homebuyers, VA loans and military buyers, and sales involving HOAs.

    • Works with: 45% sellers, 55% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 78
    • State ranking by total sales: #9
    • Median days on market: 55 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Jenny Schuster

    Park Co., REALTORS®
    Fargo, ND
    Total sales*
    66
    Price range*
    $79K - $952K
    Typical price*
    $378,500
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    Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience Military buyers First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Condos

    Jenny Schuster is a real estate agent who is active in Fargo, ND. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 44 transactions over the past 12 months — 80 in the past two years. Jenny Schuster's experience includes luxury homes, sales involving HOAs, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 49% sellers, 51% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 80
    • State ranking by total sales: #10
    • Median days on market: 56 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 100%

  • Scott Breidenbach

    Beyond Realty
    Fargo, ND
    Total sales*
    65
    Price range*
    $139K - $1.8M
    Typical price*
    $352,450
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    Offer strategy Neighborhood expert Repeat clients Luxury homes HOA experience First-time buyers Single-family homes Townhouses Multi-family homes Condos

    Scott Breidenbach is a real estate agent who is active in Fargo, ND. They work with sellers and buyers and have closed at least 50 transactions over the past 12 months — 80 in the past two years. Scott Breidenbach's experience includes luxury homes, sales involving HOAs, and first-time homebuyers.

    • Works with: 68% sellers, 33% buyers
    • Total recent sales: 80
    • State ranking by total sales: #11
    • Median days on market: 64 days
    • Median sale-to-list ratio: 99%

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What to know about top real estate agents in North Dakota

Top North Dakota real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in North Dakota. 

General 

  • High transaction volume: Does more than 8 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 North Dakota is 100%)
  • Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
  • Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in North Dakota is 61 days)

Buyers

  • Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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

Consider alternatives if:

  • You want a faster sale and are open to a cash offer from a cash home buyer or iBuyer
  • 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.

In North Dakota, the average real estate commission is about 5.7%, while the national average is (5.57%).

  • Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.9% and 2.8%, respectively).
  • Rates are negotiable and may be lower for higher-priced homes or repeat clients.
  • Following the NAR settlement, buyers may need to negotiate their agent's fee directly.

Sell with a top agent and save

With Clever, sellers can list with a top local agent for just 1.5% (or $3,000 flat) — up to 50% less than the typical rate in North Dakota.

If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some North Dakota alternatives:

Cash buyer services

  • Get fast, no-obligation offers from investors, iBuyers, and bridge loan providers.
  • Ideal for distressed homes, tight timelines, or sellers prioritizing speed over top price.

Discount brokerages

  • Offer lower commissions (often 1–2%) while still providing MLS access and support.
  • Good option if you want to save but still prefer professional help.

Flat-Fee MLS (FFMLS)

  • Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
  • You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.

For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

  • 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.

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How we research and evaluate top real estate agents in North Dakota

Data sources

Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 1,155,900 data points for 731 real estate agents across North Dakota.

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 North Dakota 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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