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Matt Gillard
RE/MAX Venture · Owatonna, MN
Updated July 2026
Editorial evaluation
8.2/ 10
Very good
Strong public evidence, with limitations still worth reviewing
Evidence confidence
Low20/100
Documentation completeness and reliability—not agent quality.
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
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
- Owatonna, Kasson, Northfield +2 more
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published specialty signal
- Investment, Commercial
- 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
- $213K–$475K
- 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 Owatonna and the $213K–$475K 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 Owatonna 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
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.
Editorial score: 8.2 / 10 · Very good · Evidence confidence: low (20/100)
Ranking disclosure
Why this ranking appears in this order
This profile evaluates Matt Gillard 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
- License #40496473 recorded; current status should be rechecked with Commerce.
- Public review aggregate
- No review aggregate is recorded; missing data is not treated as zero.
- Professional first-party source
- mgillard.remax.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
KassonNorthfieldFaribaultMadison Lake
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.