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Alextsarnas
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIEDSteve was incredibly attentive and responsive. He knows the MSP area very well and provided terrific insights into many neighborhoods. I highly recommend Steve.
Brian W.
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve was respectful, informed, and highly competent at his job. As a first-time home buyer who had read up a fair amount, I had both a number of in-depth questions as well as numerous incorrect preconceived notions, and Steve was fantastic at explaining different situations and telling me when he thought I was right and when he thought I might be off base on something and why. Moreover, I greatly appreciated his immediate honesty on what a house did and didn't offer and why.Important to me, personally, was that Steve was fairly familiar with the general costs and processes of improving and updating a home, and was conversant in both standard (e.g., new countertops) and non-standard (e.g., replacing a concrete slab in a garage) upgrades, including which of them I could and/or would want to do myself and which I would want to hire out.On a somewhat secondary note, I had gone on many showings with many realtors before connecting with Steve, and Steve was easily the most pleasant to view a house with in my opinion. In seems like many realtors tend to be over-talkers as they try to impress you with their thoughts and opinions, and Steve only jumped in when there was something interesting and non-obvious to point out. His quiet confidence served him well, and it made me more comfortable as we went to showings.
KATHLEEN E.
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve was extremely knowledgable about the real estate industry, as well as homes in our area. I enjoyed working with him and would recommend him to others.
Sarakstrauss
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve was knowledgeable about the homes he showed us, about the neighborhoods and was very laid back! When it came to the negotiation part of the process he was very prompt. He was also always able to work within our schedule for showings! It was a pleasure working with him!
Zuser20141206111934969
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED I met Steve while we were both walking our dogs, and I couldn't be more thankful that our dogs introduced us to one another. Steve was a fantastic realtor and I can't recommend him enough. Steve was never pushy and encouraged us to take our time to find the house that was right for us. He was refreshingly honest-- if he didn't like a house, he would tell us and explain why. As a first time buyer, I found this incredibly helpful -- he's an expert, and provides expert advice, even if it means that it may prolong the home buying process. He really cares about his clients getting the most out of their money.Steve is great at staying on top of the latest and greatest houses on the market. He was consistently sending us emails or texts, and was always available to see a house within a day or less of when we expressed interest. We were the first to visit the house we ended up buying, and there was at least one other offer a day or so later. Had Steve not been so quick to get us into the house and put together a competitive offer, we would have lost our amazing home. Given Steve's honesty throughout the search process having his approval of the house really meant a lot. Steve has so many "bonuses" as a realtor that shouldn't be taken for granted. He has a fantastic list of resources for once you've bought a home: contractors, painters, electricians, etc. Anything you could possibly need, he knows someone who can get it done. He knows the area really well, so he can tell you the advantages and disadvantages of each neighborhood. Additionally, Steve is an attorney-- so you are truly getting much more than just a realtor! Finally, Steve is easy to talk to and has a great sense of humor. He made what could have been a stressful experience a lot of fun!
Gbrandel
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped us in the purchase of our current home in Inver Grove Heights. We were very impressed with his service and decided to use him to list our Apple Valley house. The photography he used for the listing was very well done and really made the property look beautiful. The house sold very quickly.
Mandydjm
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped us sell our parents home when we had to move them into a senior living facility. Selling the property for the price we wanted was going to be difficult as the house had fallen into disrepair, and the road in front of the house was closed for construction during the entire time the property was being listed. Even with those impediments, Steve was able to sell the property for the full list price. He was also able to handled a number of difficult issues that arose leading up to, and after, the sale. We were happy with the service and guidance he provided during the process.
Jodilindskog
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Steve makes home selling a breeze. His knowledge and expertise in the area will assure you that you're making the best decisions regarding your property. His presence is calming in a process that can be quite a storm. Throughout it all Steve provides the skill and support to get the job done in an efficient and reassuring manner.
Jennifersaunders27
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve was a fantastic agent for both the sale of our old house and purchase of our new house. He gave excellent, realistic and practical advice that led us to a wonderful new home. He helped us sort through a vast number of choices and in the negotiation process his instincts were right on. We did not get lost in the mountain of details that can bog down the process because Steve helped us focus on the big issues and he took care of the rest. He was extremely responsive and patient and I felt as if we had a strong advocate on our side through the whole process. He also has been extremely helpful after the process is over in giving advice and recommendations as we move forward with house projects and upkeep. I have and will continue to enthusiastically recommend Steve.
Nem781
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Could not have asked for better representation on both the buying our new home and selling our old house. His knowledge on market trends was outstanding and helped on both sides.
Lars2992
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve assisted us in the sale of our previous home and purchase of our new home. We had multiple offers on our home, with multiple people backing out at the last minute and long strings of negotiation. Steve walked us through the entire process, offering his professional advice and making us feel comfortable with each step. He also helped us walk through our new home, looking for anything we should flag to the builder and negotiate in the deal. I recommend Steve to all my friends!
Tim O.
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Mr. Norton helped us close on a purchase in record time. He worked day and night, and was thinking 10 steps ahead along the way. He also understands the personal needs in a home purchase. He took every possible step to ensure my family was fully represented in the home purchase process. Steve is a family man and because of this he recognizes the importance of home. I have purchased 4 homes in my life, and Steve will now be my agent every time.
AHendrickson5
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped us buy our very first home. We did not have a huge budget, but he treated us like any other client. From our first meeting to closing, it was a really short period of time. He was always sending us links to properties that might work, staying within our budget, quickly setting up showings, etc. If he couldn't personally make it to a showing, he had one of his associates take us and they always did a great job. When we finally found the property we wanted, he helped us move quickly and negotiated a really great price that left us with plenty of money to do the renovations we wanted. Because we paid cash, he helped us accomplish a two week closing, quickly linked us with a competent inspector, and coordinated the closing at a location that was convenient for us. We plan to stay in this home for several years, but when it's time to move on, Steve will be the first person we call!
Jsdahlman
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve was awesome to work with. He had a good handle of the market, had a plan to market our property and got us a great deal in under a week on the market. I would recommend Steve without any reservations. He is professional, yet very personable. He is very easy to work with.
User85726066
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve is an excellent realtor. When we got to homes he knew the kinds of things to look for to determine pricing and quality. He pointed out details that I would not have ever thought to look at on my own. He was prompt in response in setting up showings and was always able to make it work with our schedule to see the houses we wanted. He also was very practical in his advice and thoughtful when we asked questions. When we found the house we ended up buying it had been on the market for only one day and things were going fast. We did a second showing the next day and made an offer. While we were one of four offers he was able to present our case to the other realtor to make us the ones who got the house. I have already recommended Steve to other friends and family. I would work with him again with no hesitations. If you are looking for a wonderful realtor, contact Steve!
Kairichter2002
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped us purchase our dream home in our dream location in a very tight time window. He even helped close the transaction for us while we were out of town. He negotiated a very good deal for us, without a lot of back and forth, which was significantly below list price and also provided a seller's credit toward closing costs. He is a true gentleman -- always courteous, and quick to respond to questions or issues as they arise. As someone with a law degree in addition to a real estate license, Steve knows what he is talking about, and seems to have a lot of credit with people on the other side of the bargaining table. I would definitely hire him again.
Blvander
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped my fiancee and I buy our first home. Although our search criteria and price range changed over the course of time, Steve was always patient with us and more than willing to send over new listings that fit our search criteria. Steve also consulted with us and lent us the benefit of his considerable real estate expertise, pointing out both positive and negative aspects of each showing that my fiancee and I hadn't thought of. Most importantly, Steve's creative negotiating tactics helped us win a bidding war for our dream home. We can't recommend Steve highly enough.
Pcb4
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve Norton is a full-service provider from the moment you list your home all the way through closing. His market research is spot-on. He is up-to-date on all the online services available for selling your home, including scheduling showings and online signing of documents, greatly streamlining the process. If you prefer a more traditional approach, Steve's perfectly willing to go the paper route as well. He is very responsive, often replying on the same day or within 24 hours. Though quick to reply, his answers are thoughtful. Selling your home can be an emotional time. Steve's savvy about how to handle situations specific to the sale of your home, and his calm demeanor (and sense of humor) make the overall experience positive. Steve thrives on the fact that each home is unique, with its own challenges and advantages. That perspective comes through in his genuine interest in marketing and selling your particular home. I highly recommend him.
Hewitt M.
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve was fantastic to work with! He made it really easy to navigate the process of selling my house. I also appreciated that he didn't want to play games, but instead sought to give me the most straightforward approach. I definitely will be working with him when I am ready to buy again!
Ginacavallaro1
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve was a wonderful realtor to work with - he was knowledgeable, professional and trustworthy. He quickly sold our house in less than a week and helped us purchase a new home that perfectly suits our needs. I would recommend him to anyone searching for a realtor!
Lee W.
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve has an extensive knowledge of the realestate market and helped us tremendously when we sold our house and purchased our new house. Steve's negotiating skills proved very helpfull in selling our house as we had multiple offers. Steve was able to talk with us regarding the various offers and go through the pros and cons of the offers in helping us make an informed decision.
Ericmarkhamjohnson
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve is a dedicated and enthusiastic agent. He has a natural passion for houses and as an agent this shines through. His communication is very responsive. He cares a lot about the needs of his clients and is creative in his approach to challenges and problem solving. I would highly recommend Steve Norton as a real estate agent.
Ahaug99
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve is easy to work with and flat out knows what he is doing. His knowledge of the market had him price our house to sell while still getting strong offers, not taking a wait and see approach that had us drop the price over and over. Although he is clearly experienced and knows how to handle people and sales, his demeanor made the process go smoothly and we always felt taken care of, even in the face of potentially difficult buyers and decisions that we had to make along the way.
Amnocht
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve was exceptionally professional and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He consistently responded to questions and requests timely and was consistently thinking ahead. Overall we had an excellent experience selling our house with Steve. I would recommend him to anyone with real estate needs.
Zuser20140727135108308
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with my wants and needs when looking within a VERY small area for available townhomes on the market. He is honest, straight forward and very patient, a necessity when working with me! Steve was always available and in contact with me on a regular basis. He alerted me to new listings immediately and made this process super easy. I could not have asked for a better experience.
Michaelcavallaro1
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Couldn't have asked for a better agent than Steve. He was always responsive, knowledgeable, and willing to answer questions. He always thought three steps ahead and was great to have running the sale. Looking forward to working with him again in the future.
Jena A.
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED We had a great experience working with Steve. Every home he showed us had elements that we were specifically looking for. The home that we purchased with Steve's help had everything we were looking for and is in a great area. We are very happy with our home and we wouldn't have found it with out Steve's help.
User9883033
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED I would highly recommend Steve assist you in the sale of your home, he is knowledgeable and was respectful to our needs. Thank you so much and we look forward to working with you in the future.
Zuser20140527141606764
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED I can't imagine having a better agent than Steve Norton. I have been involved in six home sales, both my own and my family's, and Steve has been by far the best agent with whom I have worked.My home sold 20 days after listing it, and I attribute this to Steve's knowledge of the market, his ability to hire the best photographers and home stagers, and his personal abilities and qualities in dealing with other people. First, Steve seemed to have at his fingertips knowledge of every other home for sale and those recently sold in Mendota Heights. His ability to price my home very fairly undoubtedly led to the quick sale. Secondly, he made sure that my home drew many people: it looked great on-line and for showings because he recommended an excellent home stager and hired a great photographer. Thirdly, he is a personable, laid back person who is easy to work with. Lastly he goes above and beyond what one expects from realtors and tries to make the traumatic sale of your home as easy as possible. For example, he kept in contact with me and potential buyers while he was in Europe on his honeymoon. He also did many of the jobs expected of homeowners, such as turning on the lights or emptying the dehumidifier, since I no longer lived in the house or in the city. Remarkably, he personally completed some of the items requested by the buyer after the inspection. Most amazingly, when I had a sump pump failure during a record-breaking rain-storm, he located and found an emergency plumber and got it repaired before any damage was done.I would not hesitate to hire Steve again and I recommend him as highly as I can.
Zuser20140617023336467
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Our family enlisted Steve's help in finding a house in the Mendota Heights area. Steve provided us with great service and had a lot of resources who were able to assist us in a complicated buying situation. We found Steve to be very professional, prompt and reliable. Steve is an honest person with genuine care for the people he works with. We were very pleased.
User36085598
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped us find our new home within a short period of time. His ability to understand our needs, what we were hoping to have, the right neighborhood for our family, all of that within our budget limit. The buying process was quick and smooth. His advices and knowledges about the cities, the quality of the houses we've visited and his creative ideas were always welcome and impressive. He helped us throughout the process and we didn't have to stress about all the details. Thank you very much Steve! Much appreciated. We recommend his service to all.
Basmth
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped my wife and I buy a home in St. Paul when we were moving to the area from out of town. He was very flexible in setting up showings that could work for us with our limited travel schedule. We were very happy with his service.
Luke N.
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped us buy our first home in May, 2014 in northeast Minneapolis and did a great job. Steve is very knowledgable, helpful and extremely responsive, answering all our questions promptly. I give him my highest recommendation.
Zuser20140612054829674
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Steve was a great experience. He was very flexible and accommodating to our requests, and offered honest and helpful opinions on the various properties we looked at. He responded quickly to our calls and emails, and made the closing process easy. I highly recommend working with Steve!
Dustinjadams
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED I engaged Steve for my first home purchase. Because I had no experience, I needed someone with patience and knowledge to answer my neophyte questions. I had many questions and sent them to Steve whenever they struck me. Steve took the time to respond to each of them quickly. I can't say enough about how helpful he was through the process, which I'll describe more fully below.When I started looking for a house, I was pretty sure I knew where and what kind of house I wanted. We viewed several houses matching my criteria, some of which I liked and many I didn't. At the end of each outing, though, I never felt committed to a particular house. Without pressuring me, Steve occasionally suggested I broaden my search a bit to see if other areas would be appealing. Though I ignored him for a while, I eventually followed his lead to a neighborhood not far from where I was looking and found the house I would eventually buy. By paying attention to what I was looking for, Steve was able to identify prospects I would not have considered.During the purchase agreement phase, Steve was a great negotiator. He worked hard to get the best deal possible, and told me frankly when he thought it was time to sign an agreement or walk away. After he prepared the purchase agreement, Steve was willing to walk me through each paragraph to ensure I understood the details.After the purchase agreement was in place, I constantly assumed the deal would fall through for any number of reasons. Steve regularly assured me things were progressing as normal, he helped me understand the mortgage process, and he prepared me for closing day. My stream-of-conscious questions continued until an hour before closing, and Steve never stopped answering. After closing, which Steve attended, he regularly checked in to see how things were going in my new house. Steve is a terrific real estate agent. He is polite and highly professional, and Steve makes you feel like you're his only client. As a first-time buyer, I can't think of anything Steve could have done to make the process easier. I have and will continue to recommend Steve to my friends and family in the Twin Cities. Whether it is your first or fifteenth purchase, I can't recommend Steve Norton enough.
Kgohl1987
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped me buy my first house on 2007 and he is currently helping me look for another. Always there to answer questions. Very nice person to be working with during this process.
Jennifer E.
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped us both buy and sell a house. He was able to negotiate a higher-than-expected sales price for our house. He arranged a last-minute plumber and assisted with staging. Our house sold in one day! He is a pleasure to work with and very trustworthy.
Jeneisenhuth
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped us both buy and sell a house. He was able to negotiate a higher-than-expected sales price for our house. He arranged a last-minute plumber and assisted with staging. Our house sold in one day! He is a pleasure to work with and very trustworthy.
User5631389
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve was amazing to work with, he made it obvious that he cared about us and finding us a home that would meet our needs. He was a very patient professional and willing to work around our schedules. Overall Steve is a consummate professional who is willing to teach us about the process so we would fully understand the entire process. Steve will be our go to for any real-estate needs going forward and we will be recommending him to both family and friends.
Aschenbrener
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve was amazing to work with, he made it obvious that he cared about us and finding us a home that would meet our needs. He was a very patient professional and willing to work around our schedules. Overall Steve is a consummate professional who is willing to teach us about the process so we would fully understand the entire process. Steve will be our go to for any real-estate needs going forward and we will be recommending him to both family and friends.
User85051333
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Searching for a home was not new for us. We have worked with many realtors throughout our lives. Steve Norton will be our realtor from now on. He walked us through the process of buying a house and selling our house, allowing for many conversations concerning what exactly we wanted. He showed us a variety of homes to begin with, as we requested, to make sure we were absolutely comfortable and confident with our final decision. We put offers in on more than one home and had to make decisions about negotiating or letting the house go. He was so knowledgeable about options. He also had a very respectful and gentle way of making sure that we were well informed and making the decision that was right for us. It was and is a pleasure to work with someone that has respect for you and knows how to talk through things you might not understand. We looked to Steve to be the expert, which he was, but he made sure to educate us so that the decisions we made were decisions from a complete understanding of what was transpiring. Along with helping us purchase our home he helped us seek out companies to work on our new home. He has answered many questions for us since moving into the house. We believe he will be the person we use for all our real-estate needs.
Cloufek
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Searching for a home was not new for us. We have worked with many realtors throughout our lives. Steve Norton will be our realtor from now on. He walked us through the process of buying a house and selling our house, allowing for many conversations concerning what exactly we wanted. He showed us a variety of homes to begin with, as we requested, to make sure we were absolutely comfortable and confident with our final decision. We put offers in on more than one home and had to make decisions about negotiating or letting the house go. He was so knowledgeable about options. He also had a very respectful and gentle way of making sure that we were well informed and making the decision that was right for us. It was and is a pleasure to work with someone that has respect for you and knows how to talk through things you might not understand. We looked to Steve to be the expert, which he was, but he made sure to educate us so that the decisions we made were decisions from a complete understanding of what was transpiring.Along with helping us purchase our home he helped us seek out companies to work on our new home. He has answered many questions for us since moving into the house. We believe he will be the person we use for all our real-estate needs.
User7144799
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped my husband and I buy our first home. He helped us navigate through this overwhelming process without any problems. There was no pressure from him and he answered all our questions and responded back in a timely manner, it made the process that much easier. We love our new home!
Anne J.
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped my husband and I buy our first home. He helped us navigate through this overwhelming process without any problems. There was no pressure from him and he answered all our questions and responded back in a timely manner, it made the process that much easier. We love our new home!
Armstrong K.
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ZillowVERIFIED Steve helped sell my condo in 2012. Steve is very professional, responsive, respectful and personable. He cares about people and is knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Steve.
Lisaneedham8
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve has given me a great deal of help in assessing the market for my home and has been forthright when explaining to me it was likely a poor time to sell, even though it ultimately deprived him of the listing. In addition, I've recommended him to several friends, all of whom have been very pleased with the thoroughness of his work.
Bruce A.
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve, is a true professional, he understands the market. He listen to what I was looking for, researched many condos and we found the perfect place for me downtown. If you are looking to buy a home I would strongly recommended Steve.
Petehennen
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve was the best. He always gave me his honest opinion. Clearly, he wasn't just looking out for himself. He followed up on all my requests and questions and didn't hesitate to show me additional houses when I asked. He knew the metro area so well that he was quickly able to find the right neighborhood for me given my price range. And during negotiations, he was very supportive of my wishes and insightful as to the outcome. I was a first-time home buyer, and Steve not only helped me every step of the way but explained the process as we went along. He was such a good listener that he found the right house for me within just two months.
Ahoiland
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve as extraordinarily accessible, helpful, and knowledgeable in all aspects of the process. He made things very easy for us and we are now the happy owners of a beautiful home. His knowledge of housing markets in the Metro Area is second-to-none.
Jeffwjones
Review for Member: Steve Norton
ZillowVERIFIED Steve and his agent Adam Bury did a great job finding me a home in a limited-supply market. They didn't play games, and came with the upmost integrity. Steve's experience as a lawyer also gives him an edge over other broker's because he understands the intricacies of transaction at hand.
