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Best First-Time Buyers Real-Estate Agents in Rochester, MN (2026)
Rankings updated July 2026
These 4 agents serving Rochester 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 Rochester
| # | Agent | Score | Focus | Brokerage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beth Nordaune | 9.0 | First-Time Buyers | Real Brokerage |
| 2 | Denel Ihde-Sparks | 8.9 | First-Time Buyers | RE/MAX Results |
| 3 | Alex Mayer | 8.8 | First-Time Buyers | eXp Realty |
| 4 | Aaron Jones | 8.5 | First-Time Buyers | Edina Realty |
1. Beth Nordaune
9.0/10$200K–$900K · 1134 reviews
Beth Nordaune has led Rochester's Enclave Team, formerly the Nordaune Team, for roughly two decades, and recently moved the operation's brokerage affiliation from RE/MAX Results to Real Brokerage. Aggregator data citing Zillow attributes about 1,134 reviews at a 5.0 average to her and the team combined, the largest reviewed footprint found for any Rochester-based real estate operation in this research. The team now runs close to two dozen people out of offices in Rochester and Eagan, so a client who calls Beth Nordaune may end up working mainly with a teammate rather than her personally. That tradeoff between scale and personal attention is the central thing to weigh here.
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2. Denel Ihde-Sparks
8.9/10$230K–$2.1M · 100 reviews
Rochester's highest-review-volume team leader, nationally recognized, with 25+ years and a genuine relocation specialty.
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3. Alex Mayer
8.8/10$116K–$693K · 44 reviews
eXp Realty's #1 Rochester producer in 2025, working solo with a sharply defined focus on first-time buyers and Mayo Clinic relocations.
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4. Aaron Jones
8.5/10$133K–$620K · 67 reviews
A 20-year Rochester veteran who works solo across the full price spectrum, backed by a clean five-star review record.
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Read review→What to look for in a Rochester 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 Rochester — FAQ
Who is the best first-time buyers real-estate agent in Rochester, MN?
Beth Nordaune (9.0/10) is our top-rated first-time buyers agent serving Rochester, scored on local knowledge, client reviews and market expertise — with zero paid placements.
How many first-time buyers agents serve Rochester?
We currently rank 4 first-time buyers real-estate agents serving Rochester, each independently scored on the same five dimensions.
How are these Rochester 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.