Customer Reviews

"I had never met Joel, personally, but knew he was very experienced in the Lake Minnetonka area. I interviewed other agents before selecting him to represent me. I'm so glad I chose him. His extensive knowledge and experience was so helpful in many ways in selling my home. " B Crist 4315 Woods Way Minnetonka, MN 55345

We have known and worked with Joel for many years. He is great resource and realtor to work with. Wilshire Blvd, Mound

Joel is very experienced; his knowledge and professionalism of the market made the sale of our home easy. Highly recommend. Leroy Street, Minnetonka

Hi Joel - I appreciate your help in getting my house Sold. I am glad I hired you. Sumach Lane, Mound Rose

Joel has sold 2 houses for us and both transactions were simple and flawless. He made the process quick and seamless from listing until the closing. His decades of experience and knowledge of the market made him exceptional in the field. We highly recommend Joel Hentges !! Bill & Betsy Brady - Centerview Lane, Mound

Joel Hentges is the best realtor around! He knows the Lake Minnetonka area like no one else. We have used him many times and he has always come thru for us with a quick sale and a great price. When my mom had her house on the market for 3 years with little to no interest, we stepped in and hired Joel. He had her place sold within a few weeks! It was incredible and we were so grateful to have Joel’s expertise! He will guide you through all the steps and does many of the little extras that other realtors don’t take the time to do. For Joel, it’s not just a sale, he develops lasting friendships with his clients! You cannot go wrong with Joel as your realtor! -- Division St, Excelsior

Joel was very knowledgeable and experienced. He helped both with the purchase of the house and recommendations for various services in the area after we moved in. We were very pleased with him as our realtor. Aster Trail, Excelsior

Joel is a long-time resident and Real Estate agent in the Lake Minnetonka and surrounding West Metro areas. He was recommended by my brother, who has worked with Joel many times over the years. I needed a Realtor to get my townhome on the market quickly, and Joel did a fantastic job with all aspects beginning to end - it was a first time sale for me, and the market has recently taken a turn for various reasons, and Joel got me asking price after a very short time on the market. I highly recommended Joel for managing sales/purchases for all types of properties, from entry-level to extremely high end."

Joel's no-nonsense approach to selling my home made it extremely easy and stress free. His deep roots and years of experience as a Realtor in the Lake Minnetonka area ensured the best pricing and marketing strategies. He stayed on top of every detail, vetted the buyers and made sure I had a smooth and on-time closing. Thanks, Joel!

Joel is a stellar local realtor with decades of experience and an intimate knowledge of the housing market of the western suburbs. He made quick work of the sale of my home. He is very detail oriented and stays in front of the glitches and issues to make sure the transaction closes smoothly, as mine did. He would be my first call for any future real estate transactions

"Joel came recommended to me. He was patient, knowledgable, working behind the scenes on Septic systems, inspections and getting dumpsters to assist us. I highly recommend. He goes the extra mile for you." 6240 Main St W. Independence

"We dreaded selling our Excelsior family home of 60 years but in Joel’s hands the experience was very smooth and satisfactory. Joel had checked in on my parents over the years, and I had known his character ever since he volunteered! to play goalie on the West Jr High hockey team way back in the day. But with four siblings of course we did due diligence to choose a realtor. It quickly became obvious that Joel was the choice, given his history selling houses around Lake Minnetonka including many in Excelsior. We were very comfortable working with Joel through this potentially stressful time. Joel was proactive in ordering surveys and potential footprints and floorplans to address buyers’ concerns about Excelsior’s challenging zoning restrictions, and his extensive relationships and knowledge of the market helped us position the house and sell it quickly at a good price. I highly recommend Joel, whether buying or selling in the Lake Minnetonka area." 162 West Lake Street, Excelsior

"Joel was exceptional and a pleasure to work with. He knows the market and area very well. He was the perfect match for us and extremely knowledgeable in the details about selling our family home. He took the time to listen and hear what we needed and followed up as promised. Highly recommended and a terrific person." 197 Oak Street, Excelsior

"From moment one Joel Hentges was everything you could want in a realtor. Knowledgeable, easy to communicate with and handled every step of the process of selling my property. Joel did everything he said he would do and kept me informed constantly. I never had to wonder what was happening and never had to track him down. This kind of service, professionalism, integrity and kindness is uncommon nowadays. I am incredibly grateful and please contact Joel if you want the best ." 197 Oak Street, Excelsior

I also wanted to thank you again for all of your help with the sale of my cousin, Mary McDermott’s, house on Smithtown Road. Your extensive knowledge and experience made the whole process run smoothly and led to a quick sale for us.We wish you nothing but good health and luck in 2021. 25675 Smithtown Road, Shorewood

"Joel knows the local market better than anyone. Has sold more homes in my market than anyone. Especially encouraging that he was able to sell my home in the current COVID environment. I highly recommend him" 101 Center St, Excelsior MN

"Absolutely amazing experience! Joel helped us every step of the way and responded very quickly to any questions or concerns; and when I say every step of the way, I mean it. Even in the pandemic, he was there at our closing to answer questions and explain what each section was. His knowledge and experience is invaluable. We would not have found our forever home without his help!" Durum Court, Eden Prairie

Joel you did a good job navigating me through the sale of my house. I will recommend you to anyone I know who is buying or selling. 40 Crabapple Ln, Tonka Bay

"When my husband and I decided to sell our home, we reached out to Joel Hentges. We knew he had in-depth knowledge and years of experience in the area. Joel provided advice and guidance each step of the way. He communicated regularly and promptly responded to any inquiries. Despite the challenging uncertainties and restrictions of the time (spring 2020) our house sold at the price we were seeking within about a month after listing. We know it made a difference to work with Joel."

Joel is knowledgeable, professional, reasonable and great to work with. We’ve bought and sold numerous homes with Joel’s guidance. He’s the best there is in the Lake Minnetonka region. 5240 Shady Ln, Shorewood

Joel went above and beyond as a realtor for my fiancé and I. We were new to the area and didn’t have much knowledge and background on how/what to negotiate due to the location and similar sold homes in the area. If I were to recommend a realtor, it would be Joel with his extensive experience and incredible responsiveness. We will be a repeat client! Thanks Joel...4731 North Shore Dr, Orono

Joel, I wanted to drop you this message to say I truly appreciate you getting the Home Warranty set up, and appreciate the add-ons for the cottage as well. I know you were the seller's agent throughout the transaction, but in all of our interactions I felt like you were always fair and respectful, even though you were dealing with an unrepresented buyer with probably way too many questions. Many thanks for your role in making the entire transaction run as smoothly as possible despite its many complexities. I am sure we'll see you around town at some point, but until then wishing you all the best! 217 1st Street, Excelsior

We would like to thank you for all your help in the sale of our Easton Rd. home. You were most professional and made everything quite easy. Our only regret is we won't be able to make referrals for you from Wisconsin. 19150 Easton Road, Deephaven Thanks again...

We listed our home with Joel Hentges. He was very knowledgeable about our town and what we could expect when selling our home. The house sold very quickly at a price we were pleased with. Joel always kept us up to date with information regarding the sale. Anytime we had questions he would immediately respond. I would highly recommend Joel to anyone making the decision to sell your home. 101 Maple Street, Excelsior

I sold my home in Minnesota this January and Joel found a buyer for me in just a few days. Everything went very smooth at the closing, no surprises there. I would recommend Joel to any prospective buyer or seller! 20 Bay Street, Tonka Bay

Very knowledgeable about the area and how to sell your home. We really enjoyed working with Joel. Joel’s 40 plus years of real estate in the West Metro is the reassurance that you will understand what is happening in your market today. Brentridge Drive, Shorewood

Dear Joel, Just a note to thank you for all you did with the sale of our house. Also for the happy surprise of the beautiful painting of our old house - it is now proudly hanging in our new house in Florida. We will always treasure your gift and thoughtfulness - thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Willow Wood Drive, Tonka Bay

We would like to thank you and we appreciate all your efforts in securing the sale of the cottages in Excelsior. We just can't see how the whole process could have turned out any better. 1st Street, Excelsior

We first met Joel a couple years ago at an open house and were impressed with his knowledge of the local market. When we decided to sell our home of 40 years we went immediately to Joel to represent us. He guided us through the process of getting it ready for sale and it Sold in just 2 days after we listed it with him. We were very happy with the outcome and highly recommend Joel. Club Valley Road, Shorewood

Thank you for your help and support you gave me in the sale of my house. I will let anyone I know or hear about buying or selling a place in the Lake Minnetonka area that you are a good person to contact. Interlachen Court, Tonka Bay

We just wanted to formally thank you for all the great work you did to find the perfect rambler for us. You were always available on short notice to show us a house and your overwhelming knowledge of the area served us so well. Broken Arrow Road, Chanhassen

Joel Hentges always does a fantastic job! We’ve used him to sell two houses and buy two. The transitions are extremely smooth and stress free. Not only is he knowledgeable about the business but he is also kind and thoughtful. We highly recommend Joel! Muirfield Lane, Eden Prairie

We listed our property with Joel based on his extensive experience and knowledge of the Real Estate market. He delivered within a few days of the listing by getting more than the asking price. I would recommend him to anyone who wants experience, knowledge, and quick results with their? Real Estate transaction.

Joel is very knowledgeable and professional. He is a wealth of information of all things concerning real estate! We appreciated his great communication skills and his timely responses to e-mails, texts and phone calls. He is THE agent to use for any transaction especially in Excelsior or on or near Lake Minnetonka. Would highly recommend Joel Hentges.

Joel's knowledge of the area and market were the main reason we had him list our home. His insight into pricing and working through various offers was instrumental in us getting our asking prices plus a bit more." North Manor Rd, Chanhassen

I have known Joel for many years and have a great respect for his knowledge of the area and experience as a Realtor. When it came time to sell my mother's home, I talked to Joel. He laid out a marketing plan and explained the process. Once the home was ready to be marketed, he put it on MLS and contacted many other Realtors in the area. The home was sold and closed within 30 days at a price above the listing price. He did a great job.

Joel Sold my dad's house even before it hit MLS. His knowledge and experience in Excelsior would be hard to beat. Joel was thorough in every aspect of the transaction and kept us informed along the way. We appreciated working with him and would highly recommend him. Pleasant Street, Excelsior

Joel is the best realtor hands down in the Twin City area. My wife and I have used Joel twice and he does an absolute outstanding job. He's made the home buying/selling really easy for us. We recently sold our home and he was able to secure a contract with buyers in 7 days. He has over 30 years experience and it shows. His knowledge is great for developing selling stragegies and negotiating with other parties. If we ever needed to get a hold of Joel he always picked up the phone. He'll be there for you every single day to navigate through the steps and processes. It's been a real pleasure working with Joel and give him my highest recommendation.

Joel is the consummate professional. He always does his homework and comes extremely well prepared for any meetings with clients. He's prompt, responsive and has a wonderful sense of humor. We were amazed at the amount of work he put into prepping, marketing and selling our home - but it paid off! It sold in 11 days. You won't find a more knowledgeable or professional real estate agent in the Lake Minnetonka area.

We highly recommend Joel for your real estate needs. Joel worked very hard to sell a property that had not been recently updated, like within the last 50 years and was located on a busy road. He is a very hard worker and easy to work with and kept in good contact with us. He provided some services most real estate agents would not have. When you are ready to sell, Joel will get it sold!

Joel Hentges is a true professional. Joel & his team helped get the house ready to list. Follow up was spectacular. Everything went according to plan. The house was sold in 21 days at the price we expected. We would highly recommend Joel to anyone selling or buying a house! Woodland Road, Mound

From our first meeting to discuss listing our old home, through the final signature at closing for our new home, Joel was outstanding! He is a true expert in the Lake Minnetonka/SW Suburban area, which made list pricing, showing, and finding our new home as smooth and efficient as we could have hoped. Joel has our highest recommendation for sellers and buyers in our area.

We all want to express a big thank you for all the hard work that you did in making 5339 Manitou Road sell! It was a solid house but needed a major update and was on a busy, busy road so it was more challenging to sell! But like you said, "all houses eventually sell" so again thank you for all the work you did to make that happen!

I would highly recommend Joel to anyone looking to buy/sell a home. From our first meeting with him to our closing day, Joel was always available to answer our questions and guide us through the selling process. His knowledge of the area and the real estate market was superb. Our house sold in four days with multiple offers, and that sums up our experience with Joel!

Joel was GREAT. Listed and sold our home in about 10 days. This was great as we had purchased another property. At our ages its not likely that we will be selling or buying another property, but if we did there would be no other agent we would contact except Joel Hentges, GREAT job Joel!

This was the smoothest real estate transaction I have been through and I have had a couple corporate moves. Joel is clearly seasoned in his field and location. His advice on prepping and pricing the home was spot on. He takes extra steps out of his own pocket such as purchasing a home warranty and pre-listing inspections to ensure satisfaction for all parties involved. I couldn't recommend him more highly if you are looking to buy or sell real estate in the Lake Minnetonka area.

Joel Hentges worked hard for us. He knows the area around Lake Minnetonka and was familiar with all the local ordinances that affected our property. He gave sound advice on necessary improvements. We wanted to sell our property at a slow time of the year and he went to bat for us and made sure other realtors and developers were informed. As a result, we were able to sell our property very quickly. We are extremely pleased with the results. If you are looking for a real estate agent that is experienced and will work tirelessly for the results you want, then you need to use Joel. His motto: “Profit From My Experience” is the truth!!

I just wanted to let you know that I appreciated your time and effort in selling my mother's property in Excelsior. I know you did not sign up for some of the craziness that went along with it, but you went above and beyond making the process work out in spite of the difficulties.

Joel was 100% of what I needed to sell my house. He understood my situation, offered advice on market timing, on improvements which would benefit the sale. He never once put any pressure on me...in fact he did everything to relieve pressure. He hired and paid for help in getting my house to market. He is a class act, and is without a doubt the best agent I have ever worked with in real estate. He Sold my house in 2 weeks and was solid from start to finish.

Just a note to say thank you-it's such a coincidence we were talking the other day on how we needed to drop a line to say thank you-then the next day we drove by another of your sold signs in Excelsior. Thanks so much for all your help in with buying the townhouse-we have mentioned your name to a couple of people and will definetly keep doing so.