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8.8/ 10
Very good
Recommended without reservation
A 27-year Coldwell Banker veteran with a genuine specialty in probate, estate, and downsizing sales, backed by real 5.0-rated reviews.
Pros
- ✓27 years in the business with 20 client reviews averaging a 5.0 rating, per Agent Pronto's aggregation
- ✓Genuine niche in probate, estate, and downsizing sales (CPRES and SRES designations), not just a marketing label
- ✓Nextdoor-recognized as a neighborhood favorite in two specific Apple Valley neighborhoods
- ✓Also licensed in Wisconsin, useful for clients relocating across the border
- ✓Broad designation stack (ABR, BPOR, GRI) signals ongoing continuing education
Cons
- ✗Brokerage office is in Lakeville, not Apple Valley itself, and her Apple Valley sales volume (6 recent transactions) is smaller than her Burnsville or Shakopee activity
- ✗Covers 175+ cities across two states, a wide net that can mean less hyper-local depth in any single suburb
- ✗Operates without a large named team, which may affect capacity during peak season
Agent overview
Misty May has worked Twin Cities real estate since 1999 out of Coldwell Banker's Lakeville office, just next door to Apple Valley, and is a recognized Nextdoor "neighborhood favorite" in two specific Apple Valley neighborhoods (Wildwood and Palomino Woods). Her practice leans heavily into probate and estate sales, downsizing, and first-time buyers, backed by five professional designations (ABR, BPOR, CPRES, GRI, SRES).
Core specialties
Probate & Estate Sales
CPRES-certified; handles the added complexity of court timelines, heirs, and attorney coordination that general-practice agents rarely encounter.
Downsizing & Senior Moves
SRES-designated, with a vetted network of contractors and organizers for clients right-sizing out of a longtime family home.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
Families settling an estate
Her probate/CPRES background is a real differentiator most general-practice agents in the area don't have.
Downsizing sellers
SRES training plus a hands-on vetted network for prepping and clearing a longtime home.
Not for
Buyers or sellers who specifically want an agent whose entire book of business is concentrated in Apple Valley, since her practice spans a much wider two-state footprint.
Verdict
A legitimate, well-reviewed specialist for probate and downsizing transactions in the south metro, and a reasonable general-practice choice for Apple Valley buyers and sellers too.
Score: 8.8 / 10 · Very good
Areas served
Common questions about Misty May
Does Misty May actually work in Apple Valley, or just nearby Lakeville?
Both — her brokerage office is in Lakeville, but she's closed sales in Apple Valley and is a Nextdoor-recognized favorite in two Apple Valley neighborhoods specifically.
Is she a fit for a straightforward first-time-buyer purchase, not an estate sale?
Yes, first-time buyers are one of her listed specialties, though her most distinctive, best-documented track record is in probate and downsizing work.
What does her review record actually show?
20 reviews averaging 5.0 as aggregated by Agent Pronto, plus additional positive testimonials on her Coldwell Banker profile and Nextdoor page.