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8.2/ 10
Very good
Recommended without reservation
A solo, 20-year RE/MAX Results agent who genuinely works the full spectrum from first-time buyers to rural acreage, though his review record is inconsistent across platforms.
Pros
- ✓20 years of full-time experience, licensed in both Minnesota and Wisconsin
- ✓Genuinely broad specialty range: first-time buyers, new construction, condos, investment property and rural acreage/equestrian
- ✓$43.3M in tracked sales volume over five years across 98 transactions -- a solid pace for a solo agent
- ✓Explicit, named service footprint beyond Stillwater: Grant, White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Hugo and Somerset, WI
- ✓Reviewers describe him as patient and responsive; his profile reports typical response times of just minutes
Cons
- ✗No single, verifiable review count or star rating could be confirmed on Zillow or Google at publish time -- ask him directly for recent references
- ✗Solo practice means less built-in coverage during peak season than a team offers
- ✗Broad generalist focus rather than a narrow luxury/waterfront specialization
Agent overview
Ryan Bretzel has sold real estate in the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin since 2006, operating solo out of RE/MAX Results' Stillwater office. Homes.com tracks 98 closed sales over the past five years worth $43.3 million, averaging about $442K -- spanning everything from condos and new construction to residential acreage and equestrian property.
Core specialties
First-time buyers & new construction
Explicitly listed specialties include first-time buyers, new-construction sales, condos and investment property -- a broad, buyer-friendly practice rather than a narrow luxury niche.
Rural acreage & equestrian
His RE/MAX profile lists residential acreage and equestrian-lifestyle property among his specialties, reflecting his own rural home base in Grant, MN.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
First-time buyers
An explicitly listed specialty, with reviewers specifically citing his patience with buyers new to the process.
Rural and acreage buyers or sellers
His own rural home base and listed equestrian/acreage specialty make him a sensible call for non-standard rural property around Stillwater.
Not for
Sellers of high-end luxury waterfront estates wanting a dedicated luxury-marketing program may want to compare him against a specialist team in that niche.
Verdict
Bretzel is a reasonable, broadly competent solo choice for Stillwater-area buyers and sellers across price points, especially first-time buyers or rural/acreage purchases, though we could not independently verify a review rating on Zillow or Google at publish time -- worth asking him directly for recent references.
Score: 8.2 / 10 · Very good
Areas served
Common questions about Ryan Bretzel
Is Ryan Bretzel a good fit for a first-time homebuyer in Stillwater?
Yes -- first-time buyers are an explicitly listed specialty, and reviewers describe him as patient with buyers new to the process.
Does Ryan Bretzel only work in Stillwater proper?
No -- his stated service area spans Somerset (WI), Grant, White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi and Hugo, in addition to Stillwater, reflecting a broader Twin Cities/Western Wisconsin practice.
Does Ryan Bretzel handle rural or acreage property?
Yes -- residential acreage and equestrian-lifestyle properties are both listed among his specialties, alongside more conventional condos and new construction.