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Thinking of Buying?

Giving buyers a competitive edge in the Minnesotan real estate market and helping make their real estate dreams a reality.

As an expert in the Twin Cities and greater metro areas, I provide my clients with unmatched opportunities in this wild real estate market. I can help you explore your real estate dreams and potential, defining your home ownership goals. 

Whether you are interested in purchasing your first home or are ready to expand with changing life circumstances, I would be honored to work with you during your journey. You need a skilled negotiator and networking powerhouse on your side to battle for your best interests. I live and breathe real estate and can guarantee a fun, positive, and memorable homebuying experience.  

My Services For Buyers

Customized Search Portal

When you work with me, you will have access to a customized search portal that updates in REAL time, showing you homes that active and available.

Agents with 24/7 access

I partner with a skilled team of local agents and eXp Realty, which allows me to provide top-rated service to you at any given moment that you need. 

proven negotiation strategies

Years of experience and practice in the Twin Cities real estate market, gives me an upper edge when battling for my clients’ best interests.

off-market networking

With over 70,000 eXp realtors nation-wide, I provide ample opportunities for you to match with your dream home before it even hits the open-market.

Vendor Partnerships

Trustworthy vendor relationships in every aspect of homeownership allows me to help you even BEYOND purchasing a home. 

Direct & Honest Communication

Purchasing a home is a financial investment where things often don’t go according to plan. I promise to be honest, even if it isn’t what you want to hear. 

No Obligation
property Search

Complete this form with a few quick details on what you are looking for in a home. I will be happy to begin a search for you in a customized personal portal to view properties based on your wants and needs. 

This is a complimentary service that I offer my clients to help with the house-hunt. There are no strings attached.


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Download My FREE Home Buyer's Guide

This free guide shares details about the seasonality of buying, the differences between a buyer and seller’s market, steps to buying a home, and more!  

Have Questions About Buying?

Check out these FAQs for buying real estate in Minnesota or ask a new question below.

In the state of Minnesota, a buyer does not pay for the commission of their real estate agent. The seller of the home pays a full commission that is split between the seller’s agent and the agent that brings in a buyer. However, you may have a “brokers administration” fee that will you will pay at closing to cover your agent’s paperwork and processing fees. This fee can range anywhere from $200-$800, depending on the agent’s brokerage.

A brokerage is a company that manages real estate transactions and provides real estate services. In really simplified terms, a brokerage is the “boss” of an independent realtor. The brokerage holds a realtor’s license and makes sure they stay compliant with the state of Minnesota. A few examples of brokerages in Minnesota are: eXp Realty, Edina Realty, ReMax Results, Keller Williams, etc. 

On average, the buying process from start to finish takes about 3-4 months. 

The first step of buying a home is connecting with a realtor. This will typically take 3-7 days depending on the number of agents you plan to interview. Next is the pre-approval process with a mortgage lender. This can take anywhere from 3-5 days. Then you start the home search. Some buyers find their dream home in the first showing/tour, others it may take a few weeks or even a couple of months.

After your offer is accepted on a home, it will take between 30-45 days to get to closing. This time is needed to complete a home inspection, complete the necessary steps for the loan, clear out title work, etc. 

The major costs that are tied to the process of buying a home are your 1) down payment and 2) closing costs.

It’s a common misconception that you need 20% down to buy a home. In fact, you can purchase with as little as 3% down for a conventional loan! I would advise that you play around with an online mortgage calculator to see how the numbers change with a variation in percentage down and what impact it makes on a monthly payment. 

You will also have to pay closing costs. This is typically 3-5% of the purchase price of the home.

Real estate is an investment and physical asset that does have the ability to lose value over time. There are several factors that contribute to the severity of depreciation and a handful of them are controllable. 

One factor that can lead to home depreciation is economic market conditions. Typically these types of changes in the market are uncontrollable but short lived. For example, the housing market crash that occurred in 2008-2012 made a significant impact on what homes where able to sell for. However, home prices did bounce back up over time. Since the crash, mortgage lending and real estate practices have more guidelines and restrictions in place making it more difficult to qualify for a home, but also reduces the chances of a people defaulting on their payments. On average, homes APPRECIATE at 3-4% annually, making real estate a strong method of investment. 

Other factors that contribute to the depreciation of a home are care and maintenance. If you let a physical asset deteriorate, it will lose its value. Single family homes may need a roof replacement or a new furnace or new windows during your time ownership. It is best to plan for these types of repairs and maintenance by setting aside a small savings account. There are also more frequent maintenance items that will increase the life span of your homes, such as replacing air filters in the furnace monthly. 

Taking care of your home is a controllable factor and can help you protect your investment long term. 

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What My Buyer Clients Have to Say

Bailey was an absolute gem to work with! She helped our family buy a fantastic new home, while also expertly assisting us in selling our first home. She walked us through each step of what we initially thought would be a very intimidating and daunting process and she really made it much easier and more enjoyable than we ever anticipated! She was extremely knowledgeable and dedicated, professional yet personable, genuinely listened to and cared about our housing goals, and was great in all communication aspects. We are absolutely thrilled with our new home AND with how our initial home sold, and we couldn't have done it without her. We look forward to working with her again in the future!
by Scott & Amanda
Buyer & Seller
Bailey is phenomenal at what she does and not only is she professional, but she's personable and comfortable to be around. At no point in time did I feel awkward in being honest of what I was looking for or in giving feedback. Would absolutely work with her again.
by Bianca
Buyer
Bailey was fantastic to work with! She was helpful with looking for potential problems that we may not notice or could potentially overlook. I would highly recommend Bailey if you are searching for a house!
by Brendon & Ellie
Buyer
Bailey was the absolute BEST to work with! We actually met through a networking event. It can be intimidating to work with someone you have no background experience with but Bailey will make you feel so comfortable through the entire process, and I would advise anyone- no matter what walk of life you meet her at- to work with her. She is on top of things, very responsive, and has a wealth of industry knowledge. The whole process went seamlessly, and I wouldn't change anything about it. I would recommend her to anyone and I'm sad the process is already over because of how great she was!
by Eveline
Buyer
Bailey Beckman and her team handled the sale of our home with tremendous skill and a personal touch. Her responsiveness and availability made the process stress free. Always easy to communicate with, she was there from start to finish.
by Jay
Seller
Bailey is a fantastic Realtor, we LOVED working with her. Bailey helped us find our dream home and sell our home with in 72 hours of listing it! If you are looking to buy and or sell, Bailey is the right choice. I will recommend her to anyone that needs a Realtor.
by Josh & Jill
Buyer & Seller
My husband and I worked with Bailey to find a home in northern Minnesota. We have a young infant and wanted to downsize for us to adapt to having one of us be a stay at home parent. We had high expectations of what we were and were not looking for, and Bailey did not disappoint. The market was not easy to work with, but I don’t think there could have been a better realtor out there to do so. We finally found the home that worked for us with her help. It took many hours of driving, late evening trips and determination but we found the one thanks to her. Bailey has been an absolute pleasure to work with. If you are ready to buy a home or sell, Bailey is the way to go.
by Keesha & Greydon
Buyer
Bailey's passion for helping others truly shines through with her clients. She has so much pride in her work which will ensure she finds the right home for you, and puts you as a priority. She is one of the best in the business!
by Megan& Dan
Seller
Bailey was great to work with! She responds quickly and was available to plan home tours around my busy work schedule. As first time home buyers, she helped explain each step of the process in a simple and understandable way. She was able to find us the perfect house after just a few tours, with very little (and probably pretty confusing) direction from us. Bailey prioritizes her clients and was willing at all hours of the day to get us into the perfect home. While we hope to be in our new home for a long time yet, I look forward to working with her again in the future.
by Sydney & Paul
Buyer

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