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Best New Construction Real-Estate Agents in Minneapolis, MN (2026)
Rankings updated September 2026
These 9 agents serving Minneapolis have demonstrated new construction 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 Minneapolis and the new constructionspecialty 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 new construction agents in Minneapolis
| # | Agent | Score | Focus | Brokerage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Dropps | 9.1 | First-Time Buyers | Northeast Real Estate Group |
| 2 | Fritz Kroll | 8.9 | New Construction | Edina Realty |
| 3 | Josh Pomerleau | 8.6 | Relocation | JPW Realty |
| 4 | Jon Perkins | 8.5 | New Construction | RE/MAX Results |
| 5 | Tasha Soundara | 8.4 | New Construction | Real Broker, LLC |
| 6 | Ben Ganje | 8.2 | Luxury | Ben Ganje + Partners · Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty |
| 7 | Ryan Haagenson | 8.2 | Investment | RE/MAX Results |
| 8 | Jaclyn Gavzy | 8.1 | New Construction | Compass |
| 9 | David Bichanga | 8.0 | New Construction | RE/MAX Results |
1. Jim Dropps
9.1/10$60K–$1M · 33 reviews
Jim Dropps is the broker-owner of the two-agent Northeast Real Estate Group roster. Zillow displayed 33 reviews at a 5.0 average, 16 sales in the trailing 12 months and 378 total recorded sales when checked September 20, 2026. His Zillow biography separately claims 350-plus homes sold and 12 built; those are first-party claims, not audited production totals, and this review did not capture a current Minnesota Commerce result.
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2. Fritz Kroll
8.9/10$70K–$2.9M · 159 reviews
A well-documented downtown Minneapolis specialist: Zillow displayed 159 reviews at 5.0 and 25 trailing-year sales, while Homes.com displayed 175 five-year closings with the largest neighborhood concentration in North Loop.
New Construction+2 more
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3. Josh Pomerleau
8.6/10$18K–$1.7M · 321 reviews
Josh Pomerleau co-founded the Pomerleau Team and JPW Realty. Zillow displayed 321 team reviews at 4.9, 338 team sales in the trailing 12 months and 4,892 total team sales when reviewed. Coon Rapids is a named service area, but the operation is based in Maple Grove and its figures cover all team members.
Relocation+1 more
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4. Jon Perkins
8.5/10$195K–$820K
A 40-year RE/MAX Results veteran whose team posts more closed Brooklyn Park sales than any other agent found in this research.
New Construction+2 more
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5. Tasha Soundara
8.4/10$300K–$1.2M
A 25-year Twin Cities veteran who recently rebuilt her practice as the boutique, new-construction-focused Sound Home Group under Real Broker.
New Construction+1 more
Read review→6. Ben Ganje
8.2/10Ben Ganje leads Ben Ganje + Partners at Lakes Sotheby's International Realty in Edina. Minnesota Commerce showed salesperson license 20513492 Active through June 30, 2028 when checked August 25, 2026. Zillow displayed 320 reviews at 5.0 and 82 sales in the trailing 12 months for the team, not for Ben individually.
Luxury+1 more
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7. Ryan Haagenson
8.2/10$244K–$1.6M
A RE/MAX Hall-of-Famer with 16-plus years and a broad Twin Cities book of business, best for clients who want an experienced generalist rather than one narrow specialty.
Investment+2 more
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8. Jaclyn Gavzy
8.1/10$450K–$1.8M
A marketing-background Compass agent posting real $10M-plus annual volume across Minneapolis and the West Metro, verified by RealTrends rather than just self-reported.
New Construction+2 more
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9. David Bichanga
8.0/10$286K–$865K
A high-volume RE/MAX veteran whose military background and GRI credential make him a strong fit for veteran and investor clients around Brooklyn Park.
New Construction+1 more
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Why this ranking appears in this order
This page compares 9 researched new construction agents serving Minneapolis. 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 September 2026.
- Ranking formula
- Local knowledge 25% + client reviews 25% + market expertise 20% + communication 15% + specialization fit 15%.
- Time period
- Evidence reviewed through September 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 Minneapolis new construction agent
- ✓Experience negotiating builder contracts and upgrade allowances
- ✓Knowledge of local permitting and inspection timelines
- ✓For lakefront: watershed-district and shoreland-setback fluency
- ✓Independent representation, not just the builder's sales office
New Construction agents in Minneapolis — FAQ
Who is the best new construction real-estate agent in Minneapolis, MN?
Jim Dropps (9.1/10) is our top-rated new construction agent serving Minneapolis, scored on local knowledge, client reviews and market expertise — with no pay-to-rank.
How many new construction agents serve Minneapolis?
We currently rank 9 new construction real-estate agents serving Minneapolis, each independently scored on the same five dimensions.
How are these Minneapolis 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.