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Best First-Time Buyers Real-Estate Agents in Chaska, MN (2026)
Rankings updated July 2026
These 3 agents serving Chaska have demonstrated first-time buyers expertise, independently scored on local knowledge, client reviews and market expertise — never who paid to be here.
Inclusion requires both a directory area match for Chaska and the first-time buyersspecialty tag. Those fields are editorial classifications, not proof of a recent local closing; review each profile's evidence and ask for comparable recent work.
Top first-time buyers agents in Chaska
| # | Agent | Score | Focus | Brokerage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Scott | 8.8 | First-Time Buyers | RE/MAX Advantage Plus |
| 2 | Katie Fears | 8.1 | First-Time Buyers | Leicht Fears Group · Edina Realty |
| 3 | Nate Thompson | 7.9 | First-Time Buyers | Edina Realty |
1. Tom Scott
8.8/10$139K–$1.7M · 106 reviews
A deeply established Shakopee RE/MAX agent with 106 Zillow reviews at 5.0, 55 trailing-year platform sales and independently verified 2024 production of 35 sides and $17.98M.
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2. Katie Fears
8.1/10$180K–$1.2M · 6 reviews
Katie Fears is an active Edina Realty agent in Eden Prairie (part of the Leicht Fears Group) with a fast-growing practice — 61 homes sold and 21 in the last year, at a perfect 5.0 across her reviews. She's a strong, responsive choice for mid-market buyers and sellers across Eden Prairie and the west metro, from first purchases up to about $1.2M.
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3. Nate Thompson
7.9/10$223K–$1.4M · 22 reviews
Nate Thompson is an Edina Realty agent whose brokerage profile focuses on Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, the southwest metro and first-time or move-up buyers. Zillow displayed 22 reviews at a 4.9 average, two sales in the trailing 12 months and 258 total recorded sales when reviewed. The earlier 1993 start-date claim was removed because the attached current sources did not establish it.
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Why this ranking appears in this order
This page compares 3 researched first-time buyers agents serving Chaska. 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.
What to look for in a Chaska first-time buyers agent
- ✓Patience and a genuine education-first approach
- ✓Fast, clear communication throughout inspection and financing
- ✓Knowledge of first-time-buyer programs and down-payment assistance
- ✓Realistic budget guidance for entry-level inventory
First-Time Buyers agents in Chaska — FAQ
Who is the best first-time buyers real-estate agent in Chaska, MN?
Tom Scott (8.8/10) is our top-rated first-time buyers agent serving Chaska, scored on local knowledge, client reviews and market expertise — with no pay-to-rank.
How many first-time buyers agents serve Chaska?
We currently rank 3 first-time buyers real-estate agents serving Chaska, each independently scored on the same five dimensions.
How are these Chaska agents ranked?
Every agent gets a 0–10 editorial score — a weighted average of local knowledge, client reviews, market expertise, communication and specialization fit. No agent can pay to rank higher. See our methodology for the full method.