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8.2/ 10
Very good
Recommended without reservation
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
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.
Score: 8.2 / 10 · Very good
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.