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Editorial evaluation
8.1/ 10
Very good
Strong public evidence, with limitations still worth reviewing
Evidence confidence
Low20/100
Documentation completeness and reliability—not agent quality.
Katie Fears is an active Edina Realty agent in Eden Prairie (part of the Leicht Fears Group) with a fast-growing practice — 61 homes sold and 21 in the last year, at a perfect 5.0 across her reviews. She's a strong, responsive choice for mid-market buyers and sellers across Eden Prairie and the west metro, from first purchases up to about $1.2M.
Pros
- ✓Active and growing — 61 homes sold, 21 in the last 12 months
- ✓5.0 rating across her reviews
- ✓Mid-market range ($180K–$1.2M) across Eden Prairie and the west metro
Cons
- ✗Fewer years and a smaller public review count than the market's veterans
- ✗Not a luxury or lakefront specialist
- ✗Part of a group rather than a large-team machine
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
- Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka +4 more
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published specialty signal
- First-Time Buyers, Relocation
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published working model
- Team agent profile
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published price context
- $180K–$1.2M
- 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 Eden Prairie and the $180K–$1.2M 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 Eden Prairie 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
Katie Fears works under Edina Realty in Eden Prairie as part of the Leicht Fears Group, with an active, fast-growing practice — 61 homes sold to date and 21 in the last 12 months, at a 5.0 review average.
Her market is the west-metro mid-range, roughly $180K to $1.2M, across Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, Chaska, Wayzata, Plymouth and Minneapolis. The pitch is responsiveness and momentum: an active agent putting up real recent numbers.
Core specialties
West-Metro Mid-Market
An active Eden Prairie practice across the $180K–$1.2M range, from first purchases to move-up buyers throughout the west metro.
Responsive, Current Representation
With 21 closings in the last year at a 5.0 average, Katie brings momentum and responsiveness rather than a decades-long back catalog.
Commission & fees
Edina Realty commission structure; rates negotiated per transaction.
Who this agent is for
The Mid-Market Buyer or Seller
Buying or selling in the $180K–$1.2M range across Eden Prairie and the west metro, and wanting a responsive, actively-closing agent.
The First-Time or Move-Up Buyer
Making a first or second purchase in the west metro and wanting an agent with strong recent momentum.
Not for
Luxury and lakefront clients, and anyone who prioritizes a decades-long track record over current activity.
Verdict
Recommended for mid-market buyers and sellers across Eden Prairie and the west metro who value a responsive, actively-closing agent.
Editorial score: 8.1 / 10 · Very good · Evidence confidence: low (20/100)
Ranking disclosure
Why this ranking appears in this order
This profile evaluates Katie Fears 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
- 6 reviews at 5.0/5 when the profile evidence was reviewed.
- Professional first-party source
- edinarealty.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.
Areas served
Common questions about Katie Fears
How active is Katie Fears?
61 homes sold to date, with 21 closings in the last 12 months, at a 5.0 review average.
How do I contact Katie Fears?
Via her Edina Realty profile, by phone at 612-702-6063, or by email at KatieFears@edinarealty.com.
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