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9.5/ 10
Exceptional
The best choice in their niche
Ben Ganje leads one of Minnesota's top-producing teams — the Ben Ganje Group at Lakes Sotheby's International Realty in Edina — with more than $1.5B in career sales, 1,500-plus homes closed, and 181 reviews at a perfect 5.0. Across roughly 24 years he's ranked among the top three agents in the state by volume. He's the choice for luxury and new-construction buyers and sellers who want a proven, high-powered team.
Pros
- ✓$1.5B+ in career sales and 1,500+ homes closed — top-3 in Minnesota by volume
- ✓181 reviews at a 5.0 average across a two-decade-plus career
- ✓Lakes Sotheby's International Realty luxury network and a full team behind every listing
Cons
- ✗A high-producing team means you may work with team members, not always Ben directly
- ✗Concentrated in luxury and new construction — less focused on entry-level buyers
- ✗Edina/west-metro base rather than a single-lake specialty
Agent overview
Ben Ganje has spent roughly 24 years building the Ben Ganje Group at Lakes Sotheby's International Realty in Edina into one of Minnesota's top-producing real-estate teams — more than $1.5B in career sales, 1,500-plus homes closed, and a consistent top-three ranking in the state by volume.
The team's focus is luxury and new construction across Edina, Minneapolis and the west metro, with the marketing reach of the Sotheby's International network. The pitch is scale and results: a proven, high-powered operation with a deep 5.0 review record behind it.
Core specialties
Luxury & New Construction
The Ben Ganje Group concentrates on luxury resale and new construction across Edina, Minneapolis and the west metro, backed by the Sotheby's International marketing network.
Top-of-Market Volume
With $1.5B+ in career sales and a top-three Minnesota ranking by volume, the team brings the reach and negotiating experience the high end rewards.
Commission & fees
Lakes Sotheby's International Realty luxury commission structure; rates negotiated per transaction.
Who this agent is for
The Luxury Buyer or Seller
Buying or selling at the top of the Edina / west-metro market and wanting a top-producing team with Sotheby's reach and a deep review record.
The New-Construction Client
Building or buying new construction and wanting a team that runs high volume in that segment.
Not for
Entry-level and first-time buyers, or anyone who wants a single solo agent handling every step personally.
Verdict
Recommended for luxury and new-construction buyers and sellers who value a proven, top-producing team with statewide-leading volume and a 5.0 review record.
Score: 9.5 / 10 · Exceptional
Areas served
Common questions about Ben Ganje
How much has Ben Ganje sold?
More than $1.5B in career sales and over 1,500 homes closed, ranking among the top three agents in Minnesota by volume.
Is Ben Ganje a solo agent or a team?
He leads the Ben Ganje Group, a team at Lakes Sotheby's International Realty based in Edina.
How do I contact Ben Ganje?
Via yoururbanlife.com, by phone at 651-442-6161, or by email at ben.ganje@sothebysrealty.com.
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