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Eric Bode
BoCo Real Estate, Inc. · New Ulm, MN
Updated July 2026
Editorial evaluation
8.2/ 10
Very good
Strong public evidence, with limitations still worth reviewing
Evidence confidence
Low10/100
Documentation completeness and reliability—not agent quality.
Broker/owner of a small, New Ulm-only firm, built on a hands-on background in renovating and redeveloping local property.
Pros
- ✓Broker/owner with direct authority over pricing and marketing decisions, not a franchise layer
- ✓Hands-on renovation and investment background gives him a practical read on condition and after-repair value
- ✓A Zillow client review describes him as quick to respond and treating clients like his "highest priority"
- ✓GRI-designated, with recorded deals spanning $43K-$591K across residential, commercial, and land
- ✓Active locally (Jaycees, New Ulm Area Foundation, hospital community board), which deepens his network
Cons
- ✗Small, owner-operated shop -- fewer agents on staff than the larger regional teams
- ✗Attention is split across residential, commercial, and land rather than one specialty
- ✗No large published review count on Zillow/Google to benchmark client feedback at scale
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
- 0
- Independent platforms
- 0
- First-party sources
- 0
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
- New Ulm
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published specialty signal
- Investment, Commercial
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- Published working model
- Team agent profile
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- Published price context
- $43K–$591K
- 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 New Ulm and the $43K–$591K 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 New Ulm 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
Who will handle showings, negotiations and updates day to day, and when will I work directly with the named agent?
Clarifies which team member is accountable for each stage of the transaction.
- 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
Eric Bode started buying, renovating, and reselling New Ulm homes in 2008 while still a finance student, then went full-time in real estate and eventually opened BoCo Real Estate as broker/owner. He and a four-agent team now handle residential, commercial, and investment property across the New Ulm area, and he's personally converted several older downtown buildings into mixed-use commercial space.
Core specialties
Residential resale
The core of BoCo's business since Eric's 2008 start buying, renovating, and reselling New Ulm houses.
Commercial & mixed-use redevelopment
Has personally converted several older New Ulm buildings into renovated mixed-use commercial space.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
Investors and renovators
His own history flipping and redeveloping property means he can speak credibly to scope of work and after-repair value.
Sellers who want the owner, not a hand-off
As broker/owner, Eric is a direct point of contact rather than a referral to a junior teammate.
Not for
Buyers who want a large team with round-the-clock, multi-agent showing coverage or a big national franchise brand.
Verdict
A genuinely local, owner-operated option for New Ulm residential and commercial deals, particularly useful where renovation or redevelopment is part of the picture.
Editorial score: 8.2 / 10 · Very good · Evidence confidence: low (10/100)
Ranking disclosure
Why this ranking appears in this order
This profile evaluates Eric Bode 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
- No review aggregate is recorded; missing data is not treated as zero.
- Professional first-party source
- boconewulm.com 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.
Common questions about Eric Bode
Is Eric Bode a broker or an agent?
He's the broker/owner of BoCo Real Estate, Inc., which he opened after starting his real estate career in 2008.
Does BoCo Real Estate handle commercial property in New Ulm?
Yes -- alongside residential sales, Eric has personally redeveloped several older New Ulm buildings into mixed-use commercial space.
How do I reach Eric Bode directly?
Call 507-276-2327 or email Eric@boconewulm.com; BoCo's office is at 219 N Broadway St, Suite B, New Ulm.