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8.6/ 10
Very good
Recommended without reservation
A 26-year Burnsville broker who partners with fellow agent Lisa Rieken, and the one agent on this list with an independently-verified 5-star review record.
Pros
- ✓26 years of licensed experience, among the longest tenures of any Burnsville-based agent reviewed here
- ✓5.0-star rating across 18 Google reviews on the team's public business page — the strongest independently-verified review record on this list
- ✓Reviewers specifically cite responsiveness, calling her/the team 'thorough, responsive, and very attentive'
- ✓Deal history spans starter condos to a $3 million closed sale and a $1.8 million active listing
- ✓Two-agent partnership offers more coverage for showings and calls than a true solo agent
Cons
- ✗The 18 reviews are attributed to the joint Rieken/Johnson business listing rather than to Melissa individually
- ✗As a two-person team, evening/weekend work may be handled primarily by Lisa Rieken rather than Melissa
Agent overview
Melissa Johnson has been licensed in Minnesota since 2000 and works out of Keller Williams Preferred Realty's Burnsville office, partnering with agent Lisa Rieken as a two-person team. Homes.com tracks 52 closed sales worth roughly $24.9 million over the past five years, spanning $95,000 to $3 million, and their joint business listing carries a 5.0-star rating across 18 Google reviews.
Core specialties
New Construction
Their team bio describes years of work as 'Builder's Agents' representing new-construction developments.
Luxury
Recent activity includes a $3 million closed sale in Prior Lake and a $1.8 million active listing, putting luxury sales within her demonstrated range.
First-Time Buyers
Their team bio specifically mentions guiding first-time buyers and navigating inherited-home and foreclosure sales.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
Sellers who value a proven review record
The 5.0-star, 18-review Google record is the most substantial independently-verified reputation signal among the Burnsville agents in this guide.
Move-up and luxury sellers
Recent closed and active listings up to $3 million show comfort well above the area's median price point.
Not for
Buyers or sellers who want a single named agent, rather than a two-person partnership, handling their file.
Verdict
Among the strongest review track records we could independently verify for a Burnsville-based agent, backed by over two decades of experience — a well-documented, lower-risk choice.
Score: 8.6 / 10 · Very good
Areas served
Common questions about Melissa Johnson
Is Melissa Johnson's review record verified?
Her team's business page shows a 5.0-star rating from 18 Google reviews, confirmed directly on that page at time of review — all 18 fall in the 5-star bucket.
Does she work solo or with a partner?
She partners with fellow Keller Williams agent Lisa Rieken; the two operate as a team out of the same Burnsville office.
What's the highest price point she's closed?
Homes.com shows a $3 million closed sale in Prior Lake, alongside a currently active $1.8 million listing.