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8.7/ 10
Very good
Recommended without reservation
Duluth's most explicit waterfront/lake specialist, backed by a two-decade track record and a former career as a licensed appraiser.
Pros
- ✓Explicit waterfront/lake specialist — a rarer, more defined positioning in the Duluth market
- ✓Prior career as a licensed appraiser is a specific, checkable edge on pricing accuracy
- ✓236 total logged sales spanning a wide price band ($58K–$1.1M)
- ✓Recognized by her brokerage as a top 1.5% agent nationally
- ✓Multi-state license (MN/WI/FL) suits buyers relocating in or out of the region
Cons
- ✗Independently verified third-party review count (4 on Experience.com) is thinner than her volume claims would suggest
- ✗"Top 1.5%" and "50+ homes/year" figures come from her brokerage, not an independently audited source
- ✗Team-based — some clients may work with Everett Gamst rather than Corrine directly
Agent overview
A licensed appraiser before becoming a full-time Edina Realty agent in 2006, Corrine Hobbs built her practice specifically around Lake Superior and inland-lake waterfront property across Minnesota and Wisconsin. She now leads a small team with Everett Gamst and reports closing 50-plus homes a year.
Core specialties
Lake Superior & Inland Waterfront
Waterfront specialist across Minnesota and Wisconsin, including confirmed sales on Lake Superior itself.
Appraisal-Backed Pricing
Her background as a licensed appraiser directly informs her pricing and negotiation strategy.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
Buyers or sellers of waterfront or lake property
Her stated specialty and confirmed transaction history center on Lake Superior and inland lakes.
Sellers who want appraisal-grade pricing strategy
A former licensed appraiser, which is uncommon among Duluth-area agents.
Not for
Buyers searching purely in-town with no interest in lake or waterfront property — her specialization is a mismatch there.
Verdict
The clearest waterfront specialist on this list, backed by real appraisal credentials and two decades in the market — best fit if water is part of the search criteria.
Score: 8.7 / 10 · Very good
Areas served
Common questions about Corrine Hobbs
Is Corrine only for high-end waterfront listings?
No — her own sales data spans $58,000 to $1.1 million, though waterfront and lake property are her stated specialty.
Will I work with Corrine directly or a team member?
She leads a small team with Everett Gamst — ask upfront whether Corrine or Everett will be your primary contact.
What makes her pricing advice different?
She worked as a licensed appraiser before becoming a full-time agent, a specific and verifiable edge on pricing accuracy.