Best Real Estate Agents in Cook County, MN• Updated

Explore the top-ranked real estate agents across Cook County, MN. Our 2026 rankings are built from closed transaction data, helping you compare agents by real performance — not just marketing.

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The Cook County, MN real estate market is currently a Buyer's Market. Homes are retaining 96% of their value (Sale Price to List Price Ratio). With 56 active listings and 11 closed sales this month, inventory remains at 11.7 months of supply. Trends over the last half-year show median values moving up by 74%, while Average Days on Market has increased by 20%. Transaction speed in Cook is currently 17 days slower than the broader Minnesota benchmark.

Top Listing & Buyer's Agents in Cook County, MN

Detached Homes

12.54FebMarAprMayJunJul
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 62% over the last 6 months, showing a positive trend with currently 4 transactions.
Entry Level Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$229K$368K$507KFebMarAprMayJunJulKali Blomberg (Buyer): Median Price $365KKBMelissa Gregg (Buyer): Median Price $400KMGJessica Smith (Buyer): Median Price $410KJSChris Goettl (Buyer): Median Price $261KCGJohn Oberholtzer (Seller): Median Price $410KJOJessica Smith (Seller): Median Price $385KJSVirginia Detrick Palmer (Seller): Median Price $365KVP
The average price in the Entry Level Detached Home segment has softened by 18% over the last 5 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
28d79d129dFebMarAprMayJunJulKali Blomberg (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 40dKBMelissa Gregg (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 117dMGJessica Smith (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 105dJSChris Goettl (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 80dCGJohn Oberholtzer (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 105dJOJessica Smith (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 51dJSVirginia Detrick Palmer (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 40dVP
Lower is better
Days on market for Entry Level Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 40 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
90%98%106%FebMarAprMayJunJulKali Blomberg (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 104%KBMelissa Gregg (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 92%MGJessica Smith (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%JSChris Goettl (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 92%CGJohn Oberholtzer (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 101%JOJessica Smith (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%JSVirginia Detrick Palmer (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 104%VP
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Entry Level Detached Home market is strengthening, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 104%.
Entry Level Detached Home Segment
DEALS
18
AVG. DOM
72d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
JP
Jacob Patten
Top Seller
1-3
15-30 days
99%
JO
3-5
> 60 days
99%
JC
Julie J Carlson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
101%
JS
Jessica Smith
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
3-5
30-60 days
97%
KB
Kali Blomberg
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
96%
MG
Melissa Gregg
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
95%
LG
Linda Garrity
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
97%
JS
Jessica Smith
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
101%
CG
Chris Goettl
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
92%
Mid-Market Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$449K$669K$889KFebMarAprMayJunJulSilviya Duclos (Buyer): Median Price $600KSDSilviya Duclos (Buyer): Median Price $545KSDJohn Oberholtzer (Buyer): Median Price $627KJOKali Blomberg (Buyer): Median Price $631KKBJulie J Carlson (Seller): Median Price $600KJCJulie J Carlson (Seller): Median Price $500KJCKali Blomberg (Seller): Median Price $530KKBLinda Garrity (Seller): Median Price $650KLGTerry Backlund (Seller): Median Price $670KTB
The average price in the Mid-Market Detached Home segment has softened by 9% over the last 5 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
47d98d149dFebMarAprMayJunJulSilviya Duclos (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 82dSDSilviya Duclos (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 90dSDJohn Oberholtzer (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 137dJOKali Blomberg (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 78dKBJulie J Carlson (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 82dJCJulie J Carlson (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 77dJCKali Blomberg (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 63dKBLinda Garrity (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 114dLGTerry Backlund (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 59dTB
Lower is better
Days on market for Mid-Market Detached Home is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 74 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
93%97%101%FebMarAprMayJunJulSilviya Duclos (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 95%SDSilviya Duclos (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%SDJohn Oberholtzer (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 97%JOKali Blomberg (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%KBJulie J Carlson (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 95%JCJulie J Carlson (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%JCKali Blomberg (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%KBLinda Garrity (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%LGTerry Backlund (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%TB
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the Mid-Market Detached Home market is shifting towards buyers, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 97%.
Mid-Market Detached Home Segment
DEALS
23
AVG. DOM
87d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
96%
JC
Julie J Carlson
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
98%
KB
Kali Blomberg
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
LG
Linda Garrity
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
MG
Melissa Gregg
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
TB
Terry Backlund
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
97%
SD
5-8
> 60 days
96%
JO
3-5
> 60 days
98%
JP
Jacob Patten
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
90%
LM
1-3
> 60 days
93%
KB
Kali Blomberg
Top Buyer
1-3
> 60 days
94%
High-End Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$949K$949K$949KFebMarAprMayJunJulTerry Backlund (Buyer): Median Price $949KTBTerry Backlund (Seller): Median Price $949KTB
The High-End Detached Home tier commands a price of $949K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
55d55d55dFebMarAprMayJunJulTerry Backlund (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 55dTBTerry Backlund (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 55dTB
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the High-End range average 55 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
100%100%100%FebMarAprMayJunJulTerry Backlund (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%TBTerry Backlund (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%TB
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of High-End Detached Home assets receive 100% of list price.
High-End Detached Home Segment
DEALS
4
AVG. DOM
62d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
97%
TB
Terry Backlund
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
100%
SN
Susan Nichols
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
100%
LG
Linda Garrity
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
97%
IA
Inger Andress
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
93%
KB
Kali Blomberg
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
95%
LM
1-3
> 60 days
100%
TB
1-3
30-60 days
100%
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$950K$950K$950KFebMarAprMayJunJulMike Larson (Buyer): Median Price $950KMLLinda Garrity (Seller): Median Price $950KLG
The Ultra-Luxury Detached Home tier commands a price of $950K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
31d31d31dFebMarAprMayJunJulMike Larson (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 31dMLLinda Garrity (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 31dLG
Lower is better
Detached Home homes in the Ultra-Luxury range average 31 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
103%103%103%FebMarAprMayJunJulMike Larson (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 103%MLLinda Garrity (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 103%LG
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Ultra-Luxury Detached Home assets receive 103% of list price.
Ultra-Luxury Detached Home Segment
DEALS
4
AVG. DOM
59d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
JO
1-3
15-30 days
109%
LG
Linda Garrity
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
103%
ML
Mike Larson
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
103%
1-3
15-30 days
109%

Condo/Co-op

11.52FebAprJul
Sales Volume
Sales volume has grown by 120% over the last 3 months, showing a positive trend with currently 2 transactions.
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$540K$540K$540KFebMarAprMayJunJulEric Frost (Buyer): Median Price $540KEFEric Frost (Seller): Median Price $540KEF
The Mid-Market Condo/Co-op tier commands a price of $540K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
42d42d42dFebMarAprMayJunJulEric Frost (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 42dEFEric Frost (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 42dEF
Lower is better
Condo/Co-op homes in the Mid-Market range average 42 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
94%94%94%FebMarAprMayJunJulEric Frost (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%EFEric Frost (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 94%EF
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Mid-Market Condo/Co-op assets receive 94% of list price.
Mid-Market Condo/Co-op Segment
DEALS
5
AVG. DOM
44d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
99%
EF
Eric Frost
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
99%
EF
Eric Frost
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%
High-End Condo/Co-op Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$331K$424K$516KFebMarAprMayJunJulJulie J Carlson (Buyer): Median Price $495KJCDarrin Young (Buyer): Median Price $375KDYEric Frost (Seller): Median Price $375KEFEric Frost (Seller): Median Price $352KEFEric Frost (Seller): Median Price $495KEF
The average price in the High-End Condo/Co-op segment has softened by 26% over the last 3 months.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
26d36d46dFebMarAprMayJunJulJulie J Carlson (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 44dJCDarrin Young (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 28dDYEric Frost (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 28dEFEric Frost (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 43dEFEric Frost (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 44dEF
Lower is better
Days on market for High-End Condo/Co-op is decreasing, with homes now staying on market for 28 days on average.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
94%102%110%FebMarAprMayJunJulJulie J Carlson (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%JCDarrin Young (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%DYEric Frost (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 100%EFEric Frost (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 109%EFEric Frost (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 96%EF
Higher is better
Lower is better
Seller leverage in the High-End Condo/Co-op market is strengthening, with the Sale Price to List Price Ratio now at 100%.
High-End Condo/Co-op Segment
DEALS
5
AVG. DOM
35d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
100%
EF
Eric Frost
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
LG
Linda Garrity
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
JC
1-3
30-60 days
96%
AC
Alex Chapek
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
98%
LG
Linda Garrity
Top Buyer
1-3
30-60 days
99%
DY
Darrin Young
Top Buyer
1-3
15-30 days
100%

Townhomes

111Jul
Sales Volume
Townhomes recorded 1 transactions recently.
Entry Level Townhome Market Trends
Median Price
Market Trend
$160K$160K$160KFebMarAprMayJunJulRebecca McAllister (Buyer): Median Price $160KRMJacob Patten (Seller): Median Price $160KJP
The Entry Level Townhome tier commands a price of $160K.
Days On Market Avg.
Market Trend
36d36d36dFebMarAprMayJunJulRebecca McAllister (Buyer): Days On Market Avg. 36dRMJacob Patten (Seller): Days On Market Avg. 36dJP
Lower is better
Townhome homes in the Entry Level range average 36 days on market.
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
Market Trend
97%98%98%FebMarAprMayJunJulRebecca McAllister (Buyer): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%RMJacob Patten (Seller): Sale-to-List Ratio 98%JP
Higher is better
Lower is better
Sellers of Entry Level Townhome assets receive 98% of list price.
Entry Level Townhome Segment
DEALS
3
AVG. DOM
61d
Sale Price to List Price Ratio
93%
JP
Jacob Patten
Top Seller
1-3
30-60 days
98%
MO
Molly ONeill
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
95%
TB
Terry Backlund
Top Seller
1-3
> 60 days
87%
TB
1-3
> 60 days
87%
LM
1-3
> 60 days
95%
1-3
30-60 days
98%

Cook Real Estate Market Trends August 2026

Total Active Listings
56
Recently Listed (7d)
0
market entries
Average List Price
$717K
current avg.

Inventory Breakdown by Segment

Property TypeEntry LevelHigh-EndMid-MarketUltra-LuxuryTotal
Condo/Co-op
1
1
2
Detached Home
16
6
22
6
50
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
1
1
2
Townhome
1
1
2

Market Insights & FAQ

How is the real estate market in Cook County, MN performing right now?

The data indicates a stable environment in Cook County, MN. Inventory is at 11.7 months, meaning a balanced environment with steady turnover. Inventory levels provide a healthy range of options for prospective buyers.

What are the current pricing trends for Cook County, MN real estate?

Currently, $616,000 represents the median entry point in Cook County, MN. Over the past half-year, home values in Cook have moved upward by approximately 74% based on regional transaction data.

Are sellers in Cook County, MN getting their full asking price?

Buyers have room for negotiation in Cook County, MN, with a Sale Price to List Price Ratio of 96.4%. On average, properties in Cook are transitioning from active to sold status in 80 days.

Who is the best agent to sell my home in Cook?

Based on closed transaction data, Jacob Patten ranks at the top of our Cook leaderboard — with 2 completed transactions on record earning an algorithm performance score of 5. Agent Algo's rankings are built entirely from real deal outcomes — not reviews or paid placements — so this reflects actual results in the local market.

How does the Cook County, MN market compare to Minnesota trends?

Cook County, MN maintains a distinct profile within the broader Minnesota region. Median home values are currently 118% higher than the regional average, reflecting the unique demand and inventory dynamics of Cook.

Which agent is best for buying a Mid-Market Detached Home in Cook County, MN?

Buyers targeting Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Cook County, MN may want to work with Silviya Duclos. Their buyer transactions in this segment close faster than the local norm and at sale-to-list ratios that are more favorable than typical — meaning they move quickly and negotiate effectively for the buyers they represent.

Which agent is best for buying a Entry Level Detached Home in Cook County, MN?

Our data flags Kali Blomberg as a top buyer's advocate for Entry Level Detached Home properties in Cook County, MN. The data shows a consistent pattern across their deals here: shorter time to close than the segment average, and acquisition terms that tend to land below-average relative to list price. Two things buyers care about most.

Which agent is best for buying a Mid-Market Condo/Co-op in Cook County, MN?

If you're hunting for a Mid-Market Condo/Co-op in Cook County, MN, Eric Frost's track record speaks for itself. For buyers competing in the Mid-Market Condo/Co-op market in Cook County, MN, their track record indicates speed and negotiating strength that outperforms the segment baseline on both counts.

Which agent is best for buying a High-End Detached Home in Cook County, MN?

Among agents actively helping buyers in the High-End Detached Home space, Kali Blomberg stands out in Cook County, MN. Their buyer transactions in this segment close faster than the local norm and at sale-to-list ratios that are more favorable than typical — meaning they move quickly and negotiate effectively for the buyers they represent.

Who is a top listing agent for Entry Level Detached Home homes in Cook County, MN?

When looking specifically at Entry Level Detached Home transactions, Jacob Patten consistently surfaces as a top performer in Cook County, MN. The data points to a dual edge here: shorter time on market than is typical for this segment, and sale prices that hold closer to — or above — the asking price compared to local norms.

Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Condo/Co-op homes in Cook County, MN?

Sellers of Mid-Market Condo/Co-op homes in Cook County, MN have found a reliable partner in Eric Frost, based on closed deal data. For sellers who want to move efficiently without overpricing, their track record in the Mid-Market Condo/Co-op niche shows they deliver timely closes — consistently faster than the segment norm.

Who is a top listing agent for High-End Condo/Co-op homes in Cook County, MN?

In the High-End Condo/Co-op category, few agents in Cook County, MN can match the track record of Eric Frost. Their listings in this segment consistently close faster than the local pace — a meaningful edge when carrying costs and market timing matter to sellers.

Who is a top listing agent for Mid-Market Detached Home homes in Cook County, MN?

Julie J Carlson specializes in Mid-Market Detached Home properties and has built a measurable edge in Cook's market. The data points to a dual edge here: shorter time on market than is typical for this segment, and sale prices that hold closer to — or above — the asking price compared to local norms.