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8.2/ 10
Very good
Recommended without reservation
Co-owner of RE/MAX Venture with over two decades in the business, a broker-level pick whose strength is deep local standing and a bench of agents behind him rather than a large personal review trail.
Pros
- ✓20+ years of experience and a broker/owner-level view of the Steele County market
- ✓Built and mentors a full team of agents (Gillard Realty Group), useful if you need backup coverage
- ✓Civic involvement (United Way award, MN Real Estate Professional Standards Board) suggests deep local roots
- ✓Client quotes describe him as consistently available and responsive during financing questions
Cons
- ✗As broker/owner, his time is split managing and recruiting agents, not solely on personal transactions
- ✗No independently verified personal review count or star rating found (a 27-review, 5.0-star Zillow figure exists for RE/MAX Venture as an office, not confirmed as his individual record)
- ✗Broad specialty mix (residential, investment, commercial) means less of a narrow niche focus
Agent overview
Matt Gillard and his wife Deb founded RE/MAX Venture in Owatonna in 2016 after more than 20 years in Minnesota real estate; the brokerage has since grown into a team styled the Gillard Realty Group and won a 2022 United Way Small Business of the Year award. Matt sits on the Minnesota Real Estate Professional Standards Board and personally represents both buyers and sellers, with the firm also handling investment and commercial deals.
Core specialties
Investment & Commercial Crossover
Handles residential alongside investment and commercial deals, useful for buyers eyeing small acreage or mixed-use property.
Broker-Level Market Standing
Sits on the Minnesota Real Estate Professional Standards Board, signaling deep familiarity with contract and conduct standards statewide.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
Sellers wanting an established local firm
RE/MAX Venture is a known Owatonna name since 2016 with a sizeable local agent roster behind it.
Buyers of investment or small commercial property
His stated range covers standard residential deals but the firm's specialty list explicitly includes investment and commercial.
Not for
Buyers who want their broker's undivided personal attention rather than a team environment, or anyone who needs a large, independently verified personal review count before hiring.
Verdict
A credible, well-established choice by virtue of tenure and civic standing, though prospective clients should ask directly whether Matt or one of his Gillard Realty Group agents will personally handle their transaction.
Score: 8.2 / 10 · Very good
Areas served
Common questions about Matt Gillard
Will Matt Gillard personally handle my sale, or one of his agents?
As broker/owner he represents buyers and sellers directly but also manages a team (Gillard Realty Group) of several agents, worth confirming upfront who your day-to-day contact will be.
What areas does Matt Gillard cover beyond Owatonna?
Reported service areas include Kasson, Northfield, Faribault, and Madison Lake in addition to Owatonna and the broader Steele County area.