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Best First-Time Buyers Real-Estate Agents in Minnetonka, MN (2026)
Rankings updated July 2026
These 3 agents serving Minnetonka have demonstrated first-time buyers expertise, independently scored on local knowledge, client reviews and market expertise — never who paid to be here.
Top first-time buyers agents in Minnetonka
| # | Agent | Score | Focus | Brokerage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graham Smith | 9.1 | First-Time Buyers | The Graham Smith Team · Keller Williams Integrity Lakes |
| 2 | Brian Scates | 9.0 | Relocation | Scates Real Estate |
| 3 | Katie Fears | 8.1 | First-Time Buyers | Leicht Fears Group · Edina Realty |
1. Graham Smith
9.1/10$150K–$2.8M · 100 reviews
Graham Smith has run The Graham Smith Team at Keller Williams Integrity Lakes since 2002, building $125M+ in career volume and 100 Zillow reviews at 5.0 (172 across platforms). He's the deeply-reviewed choice for Minneapolis city neighborhoods — from first-time buyers to investment — backed by a full team and two decades in the market.
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2. Brian Scates
9.0/10$300K–$1.2M · 155 reviews
Brian Scates runs his own brokerage, Scates Real Estate, out of the Plymouth / northwest-metro area — a GRI-designated broker with 20-plus years, 800-plus career transactions, and 155 Redfin reviews at 4.9. He's the high-volume, independent-brokerage choice across the west and northwest metro, comfortable from first-time buyers to the upper-mid market.
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3. 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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Read review→What to look for in a Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka — FAQ
Who is the best first-time buyers real-estate agent in Minnetonka, MN?
Graham Smith (9.1/10) is our top-rated first-time buyers agent serving Minnetonka, scored on local knowledge, client reviews and market expertise — with zero paid placements.
How many first-time buyers agents serve Minnetonka?
We currently rank 3 first-time buyers real-estate agents serving Minnetonka, each independently scored on the same five dimensions.
How are these Minnetonka agents ranked?
Every agent gets a 0–10 editorial score — a weighted average of local knowledge, client reviews, market expertise, response time and specialization fit. No agent can pay to rank higher. See our methodology for the full method.