Steve Norton

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Steve was respectful, informed, and highly competent at his job. As a first-time home buyer who had read up a fair amount, I had both a number of in-depth questions as well as numerous incorrect preconceived notions, and Steve was fantastic at explaining different situations and telling me when he thought I was right and when he thought I might be off base on something and why. Moreover, I greatly appreciated his immediate honesty on what a house did and didn't offer and why.Important to me, personally, was that Steve was fairly familiar with the general costs and processes of improving and updating a home, and was conversant in both standard (e.g., new countertops) and non-standard (e.g., replacing a concrete slab in a garage) upgrades, including which of them I could and/or would want to do myself and which I would want to hire out.On a somewhat secondary note, I had gone on many showings with many realtors before connecting with Steve, and Steve was easily the most pleasant to view a house with in my opinion. In seems like many realtors tend to be over-talkers as they try to impress you with their thoughts and opinions, and Steve only jumped in when there was something interesting and non-obvious to point out. His quiet confidence served him well, and it made me more comfortable as we went to showings.

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Steve was extremely knowledgable about the real estate industry, as well as homes in our area. I enjoyed working with him and would recommend him to others.

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Steve was knowledgeable about the homes he showed us, about the neighborhoods and was very laid back! When it came to the negotiation part of the process he was very prompt. He was also always able to work within our schedule for showings! It was a pleasure working with him!

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I met Steve while we were both walking our dogs, and I couldn't be more thankful that our dogs introduced us to one another. Steve was a fantastic realtor and I can't recommend him enough. Steve was never pushy and encouraged us to take our time to find the house that was right for us. He was refreshingly honest-- if he didn't like a house, he would tell us and explain why. As a first time buyer, I found this incredibly helpful -- he's an expert, and provides expert advice, even if it means that it may prolong the home buying process. He really cares about his clients getting the most out of their money.Steve is great at staying on top of the latest and greatest houses on the market. He was consistently sending us emails or texts, and was always available to see a house within a day or less of when we expressed interest. We were the first to visit the house we ended up buying, and there was at least one other offer a day or so later. Had Steve not been so quick to get us into the house and put together a competitive offer, we would have lost our amazing home. Given Steve's honesty throughout the search process having his approval of the house really meant a lot. Steve has so many "bonuses" as a realtor that shouldn't be taken for granted. He has a fantastic list of resources for once you've bought a home: contractors, painters, electricians, etc. Anything you could possibly need, he knows someone who can get it done. He knows the area really well, so he can tell you the advantages and disadvantages of each neighborhood. Additionally, Steve is an attorney-- so you are truly getting much more than just a realtor! Finally, Steve is easy to talk to and has a great sense of humor. He made what could have been a stressful experience a lot of fun!

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Steve helped us in the purchase of our current home in Inver Grove Heights. We were very impressed with his service and decided to use him to list our Apple Valley house. The photography he used for the listing was very well done and really made the property look beautiful. The house sold very quickly.

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Steve helped us sell our parents home when we had to move them into a senior living facility. Selling the property for the price we wanted was going to be difficult as the house had fallen into disrepair, and the road in front of the house was closed for construction during the entire time the property was being listed. Even with those impediments, Steve was able to sell the property for the full list price. He was also able to handled a number of difficult issues that arose leading up to, and after, the sale. We were happy with the service and guidance he provided during the process.

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Working with Steve makes home selling a breeze. His knowledge and expertise in the area will assure you that you're making the best decisions regarding your property. His presence is calming in a process that can be quite a storm. Throughout it all Steve provides the skill and support to get the job done in an efficient and reassuring manner.

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Steve was a fantastic agent for both the sale of our old house and purchase of our new house. He gave excellent, realistic and practical advice that led us to a wonderful new home. He helped us sort through a vast number of choices and in the negotiation process his instincts were right on. We did not get lost in the mountain of details that can bog down the process because Steve helped us focus on the big issues and he took care of the rest. He was extremely responsive and patient and I felt as if we had a strong advocate on our side through the whole process. He also has been extremely helpful after the process is over in giving advice and recommendations as we move forward with house projects and upkeep. I have and will continue to enthusiastically recommend Steve.

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Could not have asked for better representation on both the buying our new home and selling our old house. His knowledge on market trends was outstanding and helped on both sides.

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Steve assisted us in the sale of our previous home and purchase of our new home. We had multiple offers on our home, with multiple people backing out at the last minute and long strings of negotiation. Steve walked us through the entire process, offering his professional advice and making us feel comfortable with each step. He also helped us walk through our new home, looking for anything we should flag to the builder and negotiate in the deal. I recommend Steve to all my friends!