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Stu Wood
Edina Realty · Alexandria, MN
Updated July 2026
Editorial evaluation
8.3/ 10
Very good
Strong public evidence, with limitations still worth reviewing
Evidence confidence
Low10/100
Documentation completeness and reliability—not agent quality.
An Alexandria native and Edina Realty's top local producer, with the largest tracked sales volume of any agent we reviewed in this market.
Pros
- ✓Highest tracked sales volume of any agent reviewed here ($157M / 314 closed deals in 5 years)
- ✓RSPS-certified for lake and resort property transactions
- ✓Lifelong local -- grew up in Alexandria rather than relocating in for the job
- ✓Backed by Edina Realty's brand and regional referral network
- ✓Multiple independent client reviews describe fast turnarounds, including lake homes sold within days of listing
Cons
- ✗High volume likely means less individually-tailored attention than a boutique solo agent might offer
- ✗Works under a large regional brokerage, so marketing follows Edina Realty's standard approach rather than a bespoke one
- ✗We could not independently verify an aggregate review star rating -- the quotes we found were strong but anecdotal
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
- Alexandria, Osakis, Carlos +3 more
- No exact citation covers this evidence area yet; verify it directly.
- Published specialty signal
- Waterfront, Luxury
- 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
- $185K–$2.3M
- 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 Alexandria and the $185K–$2.3M 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 Alexandria 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
Stu Wood grew up in Alexandria and has worked full-time in real estate for 13 years, by his own account leading local production for the last 8. Homes.com tracks 314 closed sales worth $157M over a 5-year window, spanning roughly $184K starter homes to $2.3M lakefront estates, and he holds the Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) designation.
Core specialties
Lake & Resort Property (RSPS)
Certified Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist, active across Alexandria's chain of lakes.
High-Volume Residential
314 closed transactions tracked over 5 years, from entry-level homes to $2M+ lakefront estates.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
Sellers who want maximum market exposure
Backed by Edina Realty's referral network and a record of fast sales.
Lakefront buyers and sellers
RSPS designation and deep experience across Alexandria's chain of lakes.
Not for
Buyers or sellers who specifically want a boutique, low-volume agent with maximum one-on-one time.
Verdict
One of the highest-volume, most tenured individual agents in the Alexandria market -- a strong default choice, especially for lakefront deals, if a busier practice doesn't bother you.
Editorial score: 8.3 / 10 · Very good · Evidence confidence: low (10/100)
Ranking disclosure
Why this ranking appears in this order
This profile evaluates Stu Wood 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
- edinarealty.com/stu-wood-realtor 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
OsakisCarlosGlenwoodGarfieldBrandon
Common questions about Stu Wood
Does Stu Wood specialize in lake property?
Yes -- he holds the Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) designation and has closed multiple lakefront sales in the $700K-$2.3M range.
Is he a good fit for a first home under $250K?
His tracked sales start around $184K, so yes, though his practice skews toward the middle and upper end of the market.