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Michael Hunstad
Counselor Realty, Inc. · Coon Rapids, MN
Updated July 2026
Editorial evaluation
8.1/ 10
Very good
Strong public evidence, with limitations still worth reviewing
Evidence confidence
Low10/100
Documentation completeness and reliability—not agent quality.
The Managing Broker of Counselor Realty's Coon Rapids office, pairing brokerage-leadership credentials with a stated low-pressure, relationship-first sales style.
Pros
- ✓Managing Broker title means he oversees the office's agents in addition to his own transactions, a strong signal of local standing
- ✓Four professional designations (ABR, e-Pro, SFR, CRS) beyond base broker licensure
- ✓Explicitly Coon Rapids-based, at Counselor Realty's Main Street office
- ✓Featured listings show activity spanning close-in Coon Rapids and outer-ring suburbs
Cons
- ✗No independently verifiable review count found on Zillow, Google, or major aggregator sites
- ✗Public bio is short on specifics like transaction volume or years licensed
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
- Coon Rapids, Ramsey, Andover
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published specialty signal
- No specialty category assigned
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published working model
- Solo agent profile
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published price context
- $220K–$650K
- 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 Coon Rapids and the $220K–$650K 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 Coon Rapids 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
If you are unavailable, who covers showings, negotiations and urgent contract deadlines?
Clarifies backup coverage without assuming a solo practice means one-person service at all times.
- 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
Michael Hunstad serves as Managing Broker at Counselor Realty's Coon Rapids office, holding REALTOR®, ABR, e-Pro, SFR, and CRS credentials. His public bio emphasizes a no-high-pressure, relationship-driven approach, and featured listings on his site point to activity in Coon Rapids, Ramsey, Andover, and as far out as Hamel.
Core specialties
Brokerage Leadership
As Managing Broker of the Coon Rapids office, he supervises the office's agents in addition to running his own client business, which typically comes with deep familiarity with local contracts and deal problems.
Relationship-First Sales
His own bio explicitly rejects high-pressure tactics in favor of building long-term client relationships, useful for buyers or sellers who dislike a hard sell.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
Sellers who want a low-pressure listing agent
His stated philosophy centers on honesty and relationship-building over aggressive sales tactics.
Clients who value brokerage-level experience
Managing Broker status means oversight responsibilities across the office, on top of his personal transactions.
Not for
Buyers or sellers who want to see a large, verifiable public review history before committing.
Verdict
A legitimate, locally rooted choice for Coon Rapids given his Managing Broker role, though ask him directly for recent sales figures since they aren't published anywhere we could verify.
Editorial score: 8.1 / 10 · Very good · Evidence confidence: low (10/100)
Ranking disclosure
Why this ranking appears in this order
This profile evaluates Michael Hunstad 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
- No review aggregate is recorded; missing data is not treated as zero.
- Professional first-party source
- homesbyhunstad.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
RamseyAndover
Common questions about Michael Hunstad
Is Michael Hunstad based in Coon Rapids?
Yes — he's the Managing Broker at Counselor Realty's Coon Rapids office at 3200 NW Main Street, Suite 110.
What areas does he cover beyond Coon Rapids?
His featured listings and site indicate activity in Ramsey, Andover, and Hamel in addition to Coon Rapids proper.
What credentials back up his experience?
He holds REALTOR®, ABR, e-Pro, SFR, and CRS designations along with his Managing Broker license.