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8.4/ 10
Very good
Recommended without reservation
A husband-and-wife team with combined licenses dating to 1999 and 2001 — Michele is the Shakopee RE/MAX office's broker of record — with a genuine new-construction angle through John's separate homebuilding company.
Pros
- ✓Combined licensed experience dating back to 1999 (Michele) and 2001 (John), with Michele holding the GRI designation and John a Certified Buyer Representative (CBR)
- ✓Michele is the Shakopee office's licensed Broker of record — meaningfully more oversight experience than a typical associate
- ✓John's ownership of Silver Rock Custom Homes LLC gives the team a genuine, non-marketing edge with new-construction and renovation-potential properties
- ✓Explicit experience with first-time-buyer assistance programs (grants, down-payment assistance) and relocation buyers
Cons
- ✗No independently verified aggregate review count or rating was found (their marketing quotes individual testimonials rather than a platform-verified score)
- ✗As a two-person team split between broker/admin duties (Michele) and a separate construction business (John), availability may vary by season
Agent overview
John and Michele Anselmo have worked together as the 'JMA Home Team' out of RE/MAX Advantage Plus's Shakopee office since the early 2000s. Michele (MN license #40152708), licensed since 1999, has served as the office's acting broker for over a decade; John, licensed since 2001, also owns a residential construction company, giving the pair a practical edge on new-construction and renovation-potential deals.
Core specialties
New Construction & Renovation Potential
John's ownership of a residential construction/remodeling company (Silver Rock Custom Homes LLC) is a concrete, non-marketing differentiator for buyers eyeing a fixer-upper or new build.
First-Time Buyers & Relocation
Their own bio specifically cites guiding first-time buyers through grant and down-payment-assistance programs, plus relocation-buyer orientation.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
Buyers considering new construction or a renovation project
John's parallel construction business gives practical, contractor-level insight most agents don't have.
First-time buyers who need help navigating assistance programs
Explicitly described as part of their regular practice, not a one-off.
Not for
Clients who want a single dedicated point of contact at all times, given this is a two-person team balancing brokerage-management and construction-business responsibilities alongside sales.
Verdict
A strong fit for buyers who want new-construction or first-time-buyer expertise from a team with genuine brokerage and building-industry credentials, though it's a two-person operation rather than a large support staff.
Score: 8.4 / 10 · Very good
Areas served
Common questions about John & Michele Anselmo
What makes the Anselmo team different from a typical RE/MAX agent?
Michele is the Shakopee office's licensed Broker of record with over 10 years in that role, and John separately owns a residential construction company — giving the team both brokerage-oversight experience and hands-on building knowledge.
Do they help first-time buyers with down payment assistance?
Yes — their own bio specifically describes identifying grant and down-payment-assistance programs for first-time buyers.
Are they a good fit for a new-construction purchase?
John's ownership of Silver Rock Custom Homes LLC gives the team practical construction-side insight beyond typical listing-agent knowledge.