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8.7/ 10
Very good
Recommended without reservation
Nearly two decades in the Duluth market with genuine rural/lake-home expertise and a strong, independently verified review record.
Pros
- ✓5.0-star average across 31 independently verified reviews (Experience.com)
- ✓Unusually deep credential stack for a market this size: ABR, CRS, GRI, CPRES, EcoBroker
- ✓Specific stated expertise in rural, lake, and land deals beyond standard in-town residential
- ✓18+ years serving the same region — reviewers cite deep knowledge of local resources and contacts
- ✓CPRES probate certification is a genuine niche few competitors in the area carry
Cons
- ✗Smaller brokerage (Messina & Associates) means less of the referral network and marketing scale of the big regional franchises
- ✗Reviews are strong but lower in volume than the highest-volume Duluth teams
- ✗Rural/land specialization may be less relevant if you're focused strictly on in-city Duluth neighborhoods
Agent overview
Licensed since 2007, Beverly Van Alstine has built her Messina & Associates practice around Duluth-area rural, lake, and land transactions alongside standard residential sales. Her ABR, CRS, GRI, CPRES, and EcoBroker designations back up an unusually broad skill set, from first-time buyers to probate sales.
Core specialties
Lake & Rural Property
Explicitly lists lake homes, rural homes, and land among her specialties — a different lane than most in-town Duluth agents.
Probate & Relocation Sales
Holds the CPRES (Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist) designation and identifies as a relocation specialist.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
Buyers or sellers of lake homes, land, or rural property
Her specialty list and reviews concentrate specifically outside standard in-town residential.
Probate or estate sales needing specialized handling
Her CPRES certification is a checkable, uncommon credential for this market.
Not for
Buyers who want a large team with round-the-clock coverage rather than one primary point of contact.
Verdict
A credential-heavy, highly-reviewed choice for anyone buying or selling outside the standard in-town box — lake, land, rural, or probate.
Score: 8.7 / 10 · Very good
Areas served
Common questions about Beverly J. Van Alstine
Is Beverly a good fit for a lake cabin or rural land purchase?
Yes — lake homes, rural property, and land are explicitly listed among her specialties, distinct from most in-town-only Duluth agents.
Does she handle estate or probate sales?
Her CPRES (Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist) designation is a genuine, checkable credential few other Duluth agents carry.
How long has she worked the Duluth market?
She's been a licensed Realtor since 2007 and has worked the area since moving to Duluth in 2005 — about 18 years of local tenure.