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Karen Anderson
RE/MAX Realty 1 · Moorhead, MN
Updated July 2026
Editorial evaluation
7.5/ 10
Good
Solid choice, some limitations
Evidence confidence
Low10/100
Documentation completeness and reliability—not agent quality.
A Moorhead-based RE/MAX agent early in her career whose 2025 production already ranks among the city's busiest, though her track record is still short.
Pros
- ✓RealTrends Verified 2025 data shows 19 closed sides / $6.6M volume, ranking #4 in Moorhead by both volume and sides
- ✓Office is physically located in Moorhead (935 37th Ave S), not across the river in Fargo
- ✓Mortgage-banking background gives her a genuine edge explaining financing to first-time buyers
- ✓Licensed in both MN and ND for buyers cross-shopping the Fargo-Moorhead metro
Cons
- ✗Only about 2 years licensed — far less runway than the other agents in this guide
- ✗No independently verifiable review count or star rating turned up on Zillow, Google, or RateMyAgent as of this writing
- ✗Her RE/MAX profile doesn't list a specific specialty focus beyond general residential buyer/seller work
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
- Moorhead
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published specialty signal
- Relocation, First-Time Buyers
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published working model
- Solo agent profile
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published price context
- $150K–$500K
- 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 Moorhead and the $150K–$500K 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 Moorhead 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
If you are unavailable, who covers showings, negotiations and urgent contract deadlines?
Clarifies backup coverage without assuming a solo practice means one-person service at all times.
- 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
Karen Anderson works out of RE/MAX Realty 1's Moorhead office, serving Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Horace. She moved into real estate from mortgage banking after time at Concordia College and NDSU, and RealTrends' 2025 verified data credits her with 19 closed sides worth $6.6M — a #4 ranking by both volume and sides among Moorhead agents. She's licensed in both Minnesota and North Dakota.
Core specialties
First-Time & Relocating Buyers
Works with first-time buyers and people relocating into Fargo-Moorhead, drawing on a mortgage-banking background to translate financing details into plain language.
Moorhead-Based Local Knowledge
Raised between Grand Forks and Fargo with lake-country summers, and works out of a Moorhead office rather than commuting from across the river.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
First-time buyers who want financing explained clearly
Her mortgage-banking background means she can walk new buyers through loan-side questions many agents defer entirely to a lender.
Buyers relocating into Fargo-Moorhead
Grew up in the region and knows neighborhoods on both sides of the river.
Not for
Sellers or buyers who want an agent with a decade-plus track record or a documented luxury/niche specialty.
Verdict
Anderson's 2025 numbers are genuinely strong for someone two years in, and being Moorhead-based rather than Fargo-based is a real plus for hyper-local buyers. The absence of any verifiable review trail is the main open question, so ask for direct references.
Editorial score: 7.5 / 10 · Good · Evidence confidence: low (10/100)
Ranking disclosure
Why this ranking appears in this order
This profile evaluates Karen Anderson 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
- Facebook 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 Karen Anderson
How long has Karen Anderson been a Realtor?
About 2 years per her RE/MAX license record — she previously worked in mortgage banking.
Does she work in Moorhead itself or just Fargo?
Her RE/MAX Realty 1 office is physically located in Moorhead (935 37th Ave S), and her stated service area covers Moorhead, Fargo, West Fargo, and Horace.
What's her specialty?
No single documented niche — she handles general residential buyers and sellers, with particular strength in first-time-buyer financing questions given her mortgage background.