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8.0/ 10
Very good
Recommended without reservation
A genuine Chanhassen resident since 2005 who has built his practice specifically around the city and its ISD 112 school district.
Pros
- ✓An actual Chanhassen resident of nearly two decades, not just an agent claiming the territory
- ✓Former banking background brings real financing and lending fluency to negotiations
- ✓Has received Coldwell Banker's International Diamond Society recognition and multiple years of International Sterling Society recognition, both production-based awards
- ✓Explicitly offers a free buyer consultation and a free comparative market analysis (CMA)
- ✓States availability for evening and weekend appointments
Cons
- ✗His brokerage office is technically in Excelsior, not Chanhassen itself, though he lives and specializes locally
- ✗No independently published review count or star rating turned up in public searches
- ✗Solo practitioner — no team to lean on for coverage during vacations or high-volume periods
Agent overview
Kent Stoa is a Coldwell Banker Realty agent working out of the Excelsior office who has lived in Chanhassen with his family since 2005. A former 12-year banking professional, he specializes in Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, Chaska, Victoria, and Minnetonka, with particular attention to the Eastern Carver County (ISD 112) school district.
Core specialties
Chanhassen & Eastern Carver County schools (ISD 112)
Explicitly markets deep familiarity with the Chanhassen/Chaska/Victoria school district boundaries, useful for family buyers prioritizing schools.
Banking-informed negotiation
12 years as a lender before becoming a full-time agent gives him direct insight into financing contingencies and underwriting hurdles that can derail a deal.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; his site notes buyers don't pay him directly (commission is paid by the seller), which is standard industry practice rather than a unique discount
Who this agent is for
Families prioritizing ISD 112 schools
His stated specialty in the Eastern Carver County school district boundaries is a genuine, narrow advantage for school-focused buyers.
Buyers who value hands-on availability
He personally offers evenings, weekends, and free consultations rather than routing clients through a team.
Not for
Buyers wanting a large team's bandwidth, or who want a documented public review history before hiring, should weigh that gap first.
Verdict
One of the few agents on this list who genuinely lives in Chanhassen — a strong pick for hyper-local, school-district-driven buyers, though ask for references since public review data is sparse.
Score: 8.0 / 10 · Very good
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Common questions about Kent Stoa
Does Kent Stoa actually live in Chanhassen?
Yes — per his own bio, he and his family have lived in Chanhassen since 2005.
What did he do before real estate?
12 years in banking as a lender, which he says helps clients navigate financing during a purchase.
Does he charge buyers a commission?
His site states buyers don't pay him directly — commission comes from the seller's side, which is standard practice in residential real estate rather than a special discount.