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Aaron Jones
Edina Realty · Rochester, MN
Updated July 2026
Editorial evaluation
8.5/ 10
Very good
Strong public evidence, with limitations still worth reviewing
Evidence confidence
Low20/100
Documentation completeness and reliability—not agent quality.
A 20-year Rochester veteran who works solo across the full price spectrum, backed by a clean five-star review record.
Pros
- ✓Two decades in the Rochester market (active since 2004), with a consistent top-producer track record at Edina Realty
- ✓Perfect 5.0 rating across 67 public Zillow reviews — a meaningful sample size, not just a handful of testimonials
- ✓Works the full price spectrum, from first-time buyers to upper-end properties, rather than steering clients to one segment
- ✓Solo practitioner — you deal with Aaron directly, not a rotating junior team member
- ✓Public sales data shows a 100% sale-to-list ratio and faster-than-median days on market
Cons
- ✗Solo model: no team to absorb overflow if he's already juggling multiple closings
- ✗Broad generalist positioning rather than one defined niche (no luxury or new-construction specialty called out)
- ✗Average sale price sits in the high $200Ks-low $300Ks; thin public track record above roughly $620K
Profile evidence audit
0 of 5 evidence areas have exact citations
This measures what Minnesota Top Agents can trace to a dated URL. It does not measure the agent's quality, and an uncited area is a documentation gap—not proof that the underlying fact is false.
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exact sources
Identity & credentials
GapProfessional identity, brokerage, office, license or team roster.
0 supporting sources
Public reviews
GapA dated public rating, review count or review-platform snapshot.
0 supporting sources
Transaction activity
GapSales, listings, transactions, volume, price range or closing activity.
0 supporting sources
Market & specialty focus
GapService areas, local markets, property types or client specialties.
0 supporting sources
Experience & recognition
GapExperience, tenure, designations, awards or professional recognition.
0 supporting sources
- Official records
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- Independent platforms
- 0
- First-party sources
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Consumer decision guide
Turn this profile into a better interview
These are profile signals and verification prompts—not performance guarantees. Use them to compare the same facts across two or three candidates before signing an agreement.
Published fit signals
0/5 evidence areas cited
- Published service-area signal
- Rochester, Stewartville, Dover +2 more
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published specialty signal
- First-Time Buyers
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published working model
- Solo agent profile
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published price context
- $133K–$620K
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
A citation supports only the claims named in the source register. It does not validate every signal shown in the same evidence area.
Ask in the first interview
- 1
What is your current Minnesota license number and employing brokerage, and where can I verify both?
Confirms current identity and affiliation using the state record rather than a directory claim.
Targets an uncited evidence area
- 2
Which public review profiles best represent your recent work, and how many reviews were added in the last 12 months?
Separates current, attributable feedback from an undated lifetime aggregate.
Targets an uncited evidence area
- 3
How many transactions did you personally close in Rochester and the $133K–$620K range during the last 12 months?
Requests recent, comparable production and keeps personal results separate from team totals.
Targets an uncited evidence area
- 4
Which neighborhoods in Rochester have you worked in most recently, and what local issue materially affected a deal?
Tests current, specific market knowledge instead of relying on a broad service-area label.
Targets an uncited evidence area
- 5
If you are unavailable, who covers showings, negotiations and urgent contract deadlines?
Clarifies backup coverage without assuming a solo practice means one-person service at all times.
- 6
Will you provide a written, itemized explanation of compensation, services, cancellation terms and any additional costs before I sign?
Commission and services are negotiable; a written proposal makes candidates easier to compare.
Agent overview
Aaron Jones has been a top-producing Edina Realty agent in Rochester since 2004, working solo across a wide range of price points from first-time-buyer starter homes to upper-end properties. His public Zillow record shows 67 reviews at a perfect 5.0, with recent sales concentrated in Rochester, Stewartville, Dover, and nearby communities.
Core specialties
Full price-spectrum experience
Comfortable guiding both first-time buyers and upper-end/exceptional-property clients, with two decades of Rochester-specific transactions.
Fast-moving listings
Public track record shows a 100% sale-to-list ratio and faster-than-average days on market versus the local median.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
One agent, start to finish
You want a single point of contact — not a rotating team — across the whole transaction, whether you're buying your first home or something in the upper price tiers.
Broad price-range buyers/sellers
You're shopping or listing anywhere from roughly $130K to $600K+ and want an agent with two decades of Rochester-specific closings across that range.
Not for
Buyers seeking a dedicated luxury specialist or a large team able to cover multiple showings at once.
Verdict
A steady, tenured solo choice for Rochester buyers and sellers who want one dedicated contact across a wide price range, backed by two decades of local closings and a clean review record.
Editorial score: 8.5 / 10 · Very good · Evidence confidence: low (20/100)
Ranking disclosure
Why this ranking appears in this order
This profile evaluates Aaron Jones against other researched agents using the same scoring model; it is not a statewide MLS production ranking. The displayed order follows the published five-factor score. The math is fixed; the five input scores are editorial evaluations of the public evidence available through July 2026.
- Ranking formula
- Local knowledge 25% + client reviews 25% + market expertise 20% + communication 15% + specialization fit 15%.
- Time period
- Evidence reviewed through July 2026. Review totals are snapshots; career claims may cover longer periods and must state that context.
- Objective vs. editorial
- The weighted calculation is deterministic after the inputs are assigned. Selecting evidence and assigning each dimension score require editorial judgment.
- Commercial independence
- Agents cannot purchase inclusion, a score, numbered position, or favorable verdict. Any sponsorship must appear outside the editorial ranking.
- Transaction-data boundary
- This edition does not use a private MLS feed or a standardized file of verified 2025 closings. Sales volume, homes sold, sale-to-list ratio, and days on market are not assumed when attributable evidence is unavailable.
- Independent corroboration
- Government records control licensing facts. Brokerage, agent, review-platform, award, and production claims are kept distinct; agreement across sources raises confidence but does not erase source limitations.
Evidence captured for this profile
- Minnesota license record
- No license number is stored in this profile; use the state lookup for current status.
- Public review aggregate
- 67 reviews at 5.0/5 when the profile evidence was reviewed.
- Professional first-party source
- Rochester Area Houses is linked for direct review of the agent's current public claims.
Exact field-level source URLs are not yet available for every narrative claim. Until they are, production and award statements should be treated as attributed public claims—not as independently audited MLS facts.
Areas served
StewartvilleDoverRacineGrand Meadow
Common questions about Aaron Jones
How long has Aaron Jones worked as a Realtor in Rochester?
He's been active in the Rochester market since 2004, making him one of the more tenured solo agents in the area.
What price range does Aaron Jones typically work in?
His recent sales span roughly $130K to $620K, with a typical closing near $300K, covering everything from starter homes to upper-tier properties.
Is Aaron Jones part of a team?
No — he operates as a solo agent through Edina Realty, so clients work directly with him rather than being routed to a team member.