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Best First-Time Buyers Real-Estate Agents in Owatonna, MN (2026)
Rankings updated July 2026
These 3 agents serving Owatonna 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 Owatonna
| # | Agent | Score | Focus | Brokerage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clark Diel | 8.5 | First-Time Buyers | Action Realty of Mankato |
| 2 | Nancy Sletten | 8.5 | Relocation | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Advantage Real Estate |
| 3 | Jason Young | 8.1 | First-Time Buyers | eXp Realty |
1. Clark Diel
8.5/10$118K–$650K
A 24-year Mankato veteran with 157 closed sales in the last five years and a specialty list built for harder deals such as foreclosures, short sales, and investment property, not just straightforward retail sales.
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2. Nancy Sletten
8.5/10$174K–$587K
A 20+ year Owatonna-area veteran with the broadest specialty list in this set, from VA loans to farm/ranch to new construction, and a 4.9-star reputation on FastExpert.
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3. Jason Young
8.1/10$68K–$690K
A lifelong Owatonna local who left a 16-year sales career for real estate in 2016 and now closes a steady 25-30 deals a year, a community-rooted pick for buyers and sellers who want someone who already knows the town.
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Read review→What to look for in a Owatonna 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 Owatonna — FAQ
Who is the best first-time buyers real-estate agent in Owatonna, MN?
Clark Diel (8.5/10) is our top-rated first-time buyers agent serving Owatonna, scored on local knowledge, client reviews and market expertise — with zero paid placements.
How many first-time buyers agents serve Owatonna?
We currently rank 3 first-time buyers real-estate agents serving Owatonna, each independently scored on the same five dimensions.
How are these Owatonna 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.