Heather Johnson-Realtor-Bridge Realty Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Minneapolis, Minnesota

6:36 PM in Minneapolis Directions

Here is what working with Heather Johnson-Realtor-Bridge Realty in Minneapolis typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Minneapolis and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Showings in Minneapolis

Scheduling private tours, previewing listings and flagging issues worth a closer look.

Writing and negotiating offers

Pricing an offer from recent nearby sales and negotiating repairs, credits and timelines.

Getting to the closing table

Coordinating with the lender, title or escrow office and the other agent so nothing slips.

For home sellers

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Minnesota rules.

Typical costs on a Minneapolis home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $328,529. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $329K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$8,213–$9,856
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,571–$9,856
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,571–$16,426
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Minneapolis

Roseville, MN5.5 mi · $377K Edina, MN7.5 mi · $626K Saint Paul, MN8.7 mi · $294K Bloomington, MN9.8 mi · $362K Maple Grove, MN11 mi · $424K Wayzata, MN12 mi · $945K North Oaks, MN12 mi · $959K Blaine, MN13 mi · $381K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Minnesota?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Heather Johnson-Realtor-Bridge Realty work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Heather Johnson-Realtor-Bridge Realty handles dual agency or designated agency under Minnesota law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.