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9.0/ 10
Exceptional
The best choice in their niche
Beth Nordaune has led Rochester's Enclave Team, formerly the Nordaune Team, for roughly two decades, and recently moved the operation's brokerage affiliation from RE/MAX Results to Real Brokerage. Aggregator data citing Zillow attributes about 1,134 reviews at a 5.0 average to her and the team combined, the largest reviewed footprint found for any Rochester-based real estate operation in this research. The team now runs close to two dozen people out of offices in Rochester and Eagan, so a client who calls Beth Nordaune may end up working mainly with a teammate rather than her personally. That tradeoff between scale and personal attention is the central thing to weigh here.
Pros
- ✓About 1,134 Zillow reviews at a 5.0 average, attributed to Beth Nordaune and the Enclave Team combined, a larger reviewed footprint than any solo Rochester agent identified in this research.
- ✓Continuous operation under her leadership since her mid-20s, through a 2019 rebrand from the Nordaune Team to the Enclave Team, giving two decades of traceable local history rather than an unproven new outfit.
- ✓Dedicated marketing, listing, and transaction-coordinator staff, per a 2019 local business-press feature on the team, roles a solo agent normally absorbs personally.
Cons
- ✗She is the founder and CEO of a roughly 19-to-24-person team, not a solo practitioner; a listing signed with her name does not guarantee she personally handles showings or negotiations.
- ✗The team's brokerage affiliation recently changed from RE/MAX Results to Real Brokerage, and several third-party directories, including RE/MAX's own site, still show the older RE/MAX listing, so current brokerage is worth confirming directly.
- ✗The team splits its attention between Rochester and a second office in Eagan in the Twin Cities, rather than focusing solely on southeast Minnesota.
Agent overview
Beth Nordaune founded a real estate team in Rochester, Minnesota in her mid-20s, initially operating as the Nordaune Team under RE/MAX Results before a 2019 rebrand to the Enclave Team. Over roughly two decades the team grew into one of RE/MAX's higher-ranked teams nationally, reporting annual volume growth from about $50 million toward a projected $100 million, before more recently moving its brokerage affiliation to Real Brokerage. The team currently maintains offices in Rochester and in Eagan, in the Twin Cities, and describes itself as covering Minnesota's two largest metro areas.
Aggregator data citing Zillow lists roughly 1,134 reviews at a 5.0 average for Beth Nordaune and the Enclave Team. A 2019 feature in the local outlet MedCityBeat described the team's approach as prioritizing "relationships over transactions" and a hiring bar built around integrity and service rather than sales pedigree alone. Nordaune also runs a separate coaching and consulting practice, The Enclave Way, teaching other real estate teams the operating systems she credits for scaling her own business.
Core specialties
Team-scale transaction capacity
Enclave has reported growing from about $50 million to a projected $100 million in annual sales volume, with rankings inside RE/MAX's top national teams during its RE/MAX-affiliated years. That scale gives the team more simultaneous listing and buyer capacity than a solo agent typically runs, at the cost of a single point of contact.
New construction, relocation, and first-time buyers
A directory profile lists the team's focus areas as first-time buyers, new construction, 1031 tax exchanges, and relocation, a broad generalist range consistent with a large team built to route clients to whichever agent fits their transaction rather than a narrow luxury or investment niche.
Commission & fees
Real Brokerage does not publish a fixed commission schedule; rate is negotiated per listing, consistent with Minnesota's statewide average near 6% split roughly evenly between the buyer's and seller's agents.
Who this agent is for
Rochester sellers prioritizing exposure and staffing
The team's review volume and dedicated marketing and transaction-coordinator roles suit sellers who want maximum exposure and administrative support behind a listing, and who are comfortable with a team-based process rather than one person handling every step.
Buyers and sellers comfortable working with a team
Because Enclave runs close to two dozen people across two offices, clients who value responsiveness and backend infrastructure over a single dedicated agent are the better fit than those who want the founder personally present at every showing.
Not for
Buyers or sellers who specifically want the team's founder handling every showing and negotiation in person, or who prefer a small independent practice over a large multi-office team.
Verdict
A defensible pick for Rochester-area sellers who want the highest-reviewed, highest-volume team operation identified in this market; a weaker fit for anyone who wants one named agent personally managing the entire transaction.
Score: 9.0 / 10 · Exceptional
Areas served
Common questions about Beth Nordaune
Is Beth Nordaune a solo agent?
No. She is the founder and CEO of Enclave Team, formerly the Nordaune Team, a roughly 19-to-24-person operation with offices in Rochester and Eagan, MN.
How many reviews does Beth Nordaune have?
Aggregator data citing Zillow lists about 1,134 reviews at a 5.0 average attributed to Beth Nordaune and the Enclave Team combined; Yelp separately shows a small number of reviews at 5.0.
What brokerage is Beth Nordaune with?
Her team's own site and a Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce listing show Real Brokerage as of 2026. Some third-party directories, including RE/MAX's own site, still list the team's earlier RE/MAX Results affiliation.
Does Beth Nordaune only serve Rochester?
No. Enclave also operates an office in Eagan, MN, and describes itself as covering both the Rochester area and the Twin Cities.
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