Lakeville MN Real Estate Agent, Buy or Sell Homes

Lakeville MN Real Estate, Buy or Sell with Tom Sommers

If you are buying or selling a home in Lakeville MN, you need a clear plan. Lakeville has a wide range of homes, from new construction to established neighborhoods. Knowing how to price, prepare, and compete in this market is what determines success. I help buyers and sellers in Lakeville make smart decisions that lead to better outcomes. Text me if you want to talk through your situation.

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Lakeville Real Estate Agent
Who Makes Selling Simple-

I’m Tom Sommers—Lakeville-based with 23+ years of experience helping buyers and sellers move fast and confidently.
If you want clear communication, strong negotiation, and a plan that works, you’re in the right place.

  • #1 Lakeville ranking on Google
  • 23+ years helping South Metro families buy & sell
  • 200+ five-star reviews 
  • Local expertise in pricing, staging, and marketing

For Sellers:

A pricing + marketing plan designed to create urgency and strong offers.

  • Pricing strategy built from local comps
  • Prep guidance: photos, staging, timing
  • Intense social media marketing campaign with over 60,000 followers
  • Negotiation to protect your net

For Buyers:

Win the home you want with smart terms, tight strategy, and calm guidance.

  • Offer strategy for today’s market (including creative contingencies)
  • Plan to minimize risk 
  • Inspection & appraisal game plan
  • Local insights on neighborhoods & value

What Clients Say-

“Tom is one of the most hardworking, flexible, easy-going and trustworthy realtors in the Midwest (THE best in our experience.) In a difficult Twin Cities market at a competitive price point, Tom made our first home buying experience in Lakeville fun, explained everything thoroughly and was with us every step of the way until we found the one. If you’re looking for a realtor to make the process as easy and fun as possible, go with Tom!”
Autumn V.
“I  highly recommend Tom Sommers as a real estate agent. His dedication, expertise, professionalism, attention to detail and his easy communication made a very stressful out-of-state purchase more peaceful than you can imagine. Tom, understood how integral the sale of my existing home and the purchase of a new home were contingent on each other so, he took the time to review and interview the agents I was considering locally and helped me find a great selling agent while he looked for my new home in the Twin Cities. Tom has many skills that far exceed the average agent. His video tours are superb and he is extremely knowledgeable of the market. Last spring, the market was tough, inventory small and buyers, like me, were making multiple offers on the same home. Tom took the time to truly understand what I was looking for. He listened to my needs and priorities. Since I was unable to travel to look at properties, he was my eyes. His attention to detail is everything you could wish for in a realtor. From research, negotiations, and paperwork, and a phenomenal support team, Tom guided me through every step with clear explanations and constant communication, making me feel confident and peaceful throughout the process. My homestead, in the Austin metro, sold in seven days and was closing in twenty. Tom’s dedication to finding me the perfect home was beyond the call of duty and working with my TX realtor, was able to create the ultimate outcome. 
I was miraculously able to close on one home and purchase my new home on the same day. If you’re looking for a realtor who is a true professional with real integrity, more than twenty years of experience and has an exceptional work ethic, a great sense of humor, and someone you can truly trust, then look no further, You’ve found it in Tom Sommers.”
Leslie V.
“I had an amazing experience working with Tommy Sommers! From the very beginning, he made the entire process of selling my home seamless and stress-free. I was letting go of my very first home. Tommy was incredibly understanding of the emotions that come along with that and gave me empathy, patience, and laughs! He took the time to understand my needs and provided expert advice on pricing, staging, and marketing. He’s very honest which helped build that trust from the very beginning. He’s also is very passionate about educating you along the way and I learned so much from him. My house sold faster than I expected and for more than I anticipated. Tommy’s communication is everything you would want. He kept me updated every step of the way and he was always available to answer questions. I can’t say enough good things about Tommy or my experience. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner and highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell a home. He will be my realtor for future and the one I refer to others!”
Melissa C.

Lakeville Real Estate FAQ

LAKEVILLE MN HOME SELLER FAQ

What makes a Lakeville home sell fast or sit on the market?

It comes down to three things.

Condition
Presentation
First impression

When a buyer walks in, they decide fast.

  • Does the home feel bright and open
  • Do the colors work together
  • Does it feel clean and move in ready

If it misses here, it sits.

Thinking about selling your Lakeville home
Text me and I will walk your home with you and show you exactly what to fix before you list

What is the biggest pricing mistake Lakeville sellers make?

Overpricing.

Most sellers do not study the last 90 days of sold homes.
They price based on hope instead of data.

Here is what actually works

  • Price at or slightly below market
  • Create demand
  • Bring more buyers through the door

Overpricing leads to sitting.
Sitting leads to price drops.
Price drops lead to selling for less.

If you want your real number in Lakeville
Text me and I will show you exactly where your home should be priced

What price range sells the fastest in Lakeville MN?

Homes under 500K move the fastest.
The sweet spot is around 400K.

Why

  • Newer layouts
  • Open floor plans
  • Features buyers want today

This is where the most demand is right now.

If your home falls in this range
You need a strategy before you list

Text me and I will show you how to position it to win

What upgrades do NOT add value when selling in Lakeville?

New carpet.

Buyers today prefer hard surfaces like wood or LVP.
They want to choose their own finishes.

You can spend money and still miss the mark.

Do not guess.

Text me before you update anything and I will tell you exactly what is worth it and what is not

What is the cheapest way to increase home value before selling?

Paint.

A fresh coat of the right neutral color changes everything.
It makes the home feel clean, bright, and updated.

Avoid

  • Dark colors
  • Pastels

Stick with clean neutrals.

This is one of the highest ROI moves you can make.

Want the exact colors I recommend in Lakeville homes
Text me and I will send them to you

Are homes in Lakeville still selling over asking price?

Yes. But only the right homes.

The homes that win

  • Move in ready
  • Priced correctly
  • Show well

The homes that sit

  • Dated
  • Overpriced
  • Poor presentation

Buyers chase what is new.
But many older listings just have bad pricing or bad marketing.

If your home is not getting attention
There is always a reason

Text me and I will tell you exactly what is holding it back

What types of homes are sitting in Lakeville right now?

Homes that need work.

  • Outdated interiors
  • Deferred maintenance
  • Poor condition

Even buyers who like older homes still want clean and well cared for.

If your home needs updates
You need a strategy before listing

Text me and I will help you decide what matters and what does not

What should I do 6 months before selling my Lakeville home?

Start with data.

  • Review sold homes
  • Study active listings
  • Understand pending sales

This shows you absorption rate.
It tells you how fast homes are selling and where you fit.

This is how you set expectations and pricing correctly.

Most sellers skip this step and pay for it later.

If you are thinking about selling in the next 6 months
Text me and I will map this out for you

What is the biggest mistake Lakeville home sellers make?

Choosing the wrong agent.

Not all agents are the same.

You need

  • A clear plan
  • A pricing strategy
  • A marketing system
  • Strong negotiation

Also
Do not expect dollar for dollar return on every upgrade.

Kitchens and bathrooms matter.
Landscaping rarely pays back fully.

If you want to understand what actually drives your value
Text me and I will break it down for your home

What makes a home get multiple offers in Lakeville?

Price and condition.

You get one chance at first impression.

The homes that win

  • Clean
  • Updated
  • Properly priced
  • Fully prepared before listing

The homes that fail

  • Hit the market half ready
  • Try to fix things later

You must launch strong.

If you want a full pre listing checklist
Text me and I will send it to you

REAL LAKEVILLE RESULTS

Example of how marketing and presentation change everything

This home sat on the market for 4 months.

No offers. No traction.

The issues

  • Weak photos
  • No video
  • No real description
  • Poor presentation

The home itself was not the problem.

Here is what I changed

  • Professional photos that clearly showed each space
  • Detailed descriptions under every photo
  • 10 short videos highlighting features of the home
  • Cleaned up clutter
  • Replaced small items like light fixtures and bulbs
  • Painted dated fireplace trim

We relisted at the SAME price.

Result

  • Sold in less than 2 weeks

Same house. Same price.

Different strategy.

With over 50,000 followers and 5,000 average views per video, that is real exposure your home is getting that most agents cannot provide.

If your home is sitting or you are thinking about selling
Text me and I will show you exactly how to position it to sell

Example of pricing strategy that drives more money

Sellers often believe their home is worth more based on hearsay.

They compare to homes that are not truly comparable

  • Extra garage stall
  • More square footage
  • Additional bedrooms or bathrooms

That leads to overpricing.

Here is what actually works

  • Use true comparable sales within 2 miles
  • Focus on homes sold in the last 90 days
  • Match what an appraiser will use

Then apply strategy.

Example

Listing at 399,900 instead of 405,000

Why

  • More buyers search under 400K
  • More visibility
  • More showings
  • More competition

Buyers will pay over your range
But they will not always search over it

That is how you create demand and push price up.

If you want to know the exact price that will attract buyers and maximize your value
Text me and I will break it down for your home

Do you work in Burnsville, Bloomington as well as other cities in the metro area too?

Yes—Lakeville, Burnsville, and Bloomington are my focus markets. If you want, I can send you a market snapshot for any of those areas. But I represent the entire Minneapolis St. Paul metro area.

Also searching in nearby areas like Bloomington or across the Twin Cities, just click on the cities.

Talk With Tom

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Call: (952) 994-7204
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