Buy a Home in the West Metro — On Your Timeline
Looking for a home in Plymouth, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, or Minnetonka? I’ll help you find it, negotiate it, and close it — with 30 years of local market experience behind you.
Get New Listings Before Everyone Else
Set up a private West Metro listing alert — homes matching your criteria the day they hit the market.
No spam, ever. Just helpful guidance.
Buying a Home Starts With Knowing What You Want
Whether it’s your first home, your next one, or a move to be closer to family, I start by listening — then I build a search around your life, not a generic criteria sheet. As an investor with over a dozen properties myself, I also know what’s actually worth paying for in a home.
First-Time Buyers
Down payment programs, closing costs, and the whole process explained in plain English — at your pace.
Move-Up Buyers
Selling your current home and buying the next one on the same timeline — I’ll coordinate both sides.
Downsizing & Senior Buyers
Rightsizing into something easier to maintain? See senior downsizing or try the free Downsizing Planner.
Investment Buyers
Buying a rental or a fixer-upper? I’m an active investor — I’ll help you underwrite the deal, not just tour the house.
What Working With Me Looks Like
What You’re Looking For
We talk through your must-haves, nice-to-haves, budget, and timeline. You get a clear picture of what’s realistic in your target area.
Targeted Search & Showings
I pull new listings daily, pre-screen them against your criteria, and get you in the door fast — often before the open house crowd.
Offer & Negotiation
I price the comps, structure your offer, and negotiate terms that protect you — inspection contingencies included.
Inspection to Closing
I’m with you through the inspection, appraisal, and closing table — flagging issues and keeping the deal on track.
West Metro Communities I Know Best
I live and invest in the West Metro. If you’re looking in any of these areas, I can tell you what the schools, commute, and resale story really look like:
Plymouth
Great schools, easy freeway access, and a wide range of price points.
Wayzata & Orono
Lakeshore lifestyle, top-tier schools, and strong long-term values.
Minnetonka
Established neighborhoods, excellent schools, and quiet streets minutes from everything.
Eden Prairie
Corporate jobs, great parks, and consistent resale demand.
Hopkins, SLP & Golden Valley
Walkable, close-in, and full of character — increasingly popular with buyers of all ages.
What Does a Buyer’s Agent Cost?
In Minnesota, the seller typically pays the buyer’s agent commission out of the sale proceeds — so for most buyers, working with a buyer’s agent costs you nothing out of pocket. You get representation, negotiation, and market knowledge at no direct cost.
- If you already know the exact house and just need someone to write an offer — any agent can do that.
- If you want an agent who pushes you into a price range you’re not comfortable with — that’s not how I work.
- If you’re shopping for a rebate above everything else — there are agents who compete on that; I compete on getting the right home and protecting you in the process.
What Buyers Say
We were first-time buyers and completely lost. Craig walked us through every step — he even talked us out of one house when he spotted foundation issues the inspector would have caught too late. We closed on a beautiful home in Plymouth and never felt pressured once.
More Ways I Can Help
Probate & Inherited Homes
Selling an inherited house in Minnesota — court process, cleanouts, heirs, and everything in between.
Sell Your House Fast
Need a cash offer in 24 hours? No repairs, no staging, no waiting.
Investment Properties
Rentals, fixer-uppers, and 1031 exchanges — I’m an investor myself, not just an agent.
Senior Downsizing
Rightsizing for the next chapter — with a free planning guide and interactive planner.
Property Management
Rentals handled start to finish — tenants, maintenance, and reporting, the way I run my own doors.
General Contractor
Renovations, fix-and-flips, and rental rehabs — an investor who GCs his own work.
Ready to Find Your Next Home?
Tell me what you’re looking for and I’ll start the search — no obligation, no pressure.
952-994-4451
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