Sell, buy, or build your home with a clear plan and fewer surprises.

Work with one trusted guide who combines real estate expertise, construction knowledge, and risk awareness—so you know the next step and move forward with confidence.

3,127 homes sold20+ yearsHundreds of reviews

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David Olson, Realtor ®Plan your next move

What comes next for your home?

Buying, selling, building or remodeling starts with understanding how you want to live. Bring your real estate goals and your ideas for the property into the same conversation.

Sell with a plan

Get a clear roadmap to prepare, price, and sell your home so you move forward with confidence.

Find your next home

Share what matters most—location, features, and timing—and discover homes that fit the life you actually want.

Explore financing

Compare programs, get pre-approved, and know exactly what you can afford before you fall in love with a house.

Protect your home

Secure home, auto, boat, and life coverage with a simple quote that takes about two minutes.

Schedule an inspection

Know the true condition of the home before you buy or close, so you can negotiate with confidence and avoid costly surprises.

Client reviews

Real Stories. Real Results.

Hundreds of reviews from buyers and sellers.

$100,000 saved on a lake home
“He also saved us $100,000 off the list price with his negotiations! … We were able to buy our lake home in the location and at the price that we wanted.”
Ben & ZoieLake home buyersRead review →
Smooth out-of-state sale
“We were moving out of state… David did a great job of helping us get our home ready, marketing to look amazing, and answered all our questions. He is a local expert, with a lot of experience as a realtor and general contractor.”
Joey & KelseySold in downtown ChaskaRead review →
Sold, then built their next home
“He did a great job marketing our home, answering our questions, and helping us navigate the process of building.”
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Joey & Kelsey
“Joey and Kelsey were moving out of state and needed to sell their home in downtown Chaska. Here’s their experience in their own words. Here’s an honest look, whether you’re buying or…”
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Ben & Zoie
“Ben and Zoie were looking for a lake home in the right location at the right price. Here’s their experience in their own words. Here’s an honest look, whether you’re buying or…”
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Wade & Lauren
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Cyndy
“I sold my condo and bought a single family home with David Olson. We met at an Open House and quickly realized he had a lot of great resources and in-depth knowledge…”
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Johnson Family
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Brad and Sarah
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Tammy & Darius
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Erik & Sonja
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Kim & Paul
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Alison and Adam
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Kyle & Ashley
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Lisa & Gary
“Twin Cities Property Finder · David Olson, Broker · License #BK3603584Independent neighborhood guide, not affiliated with any homeowners association, property manager, city or official board.Updated October 23, 2026 Lisa and Gary bought…”
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Susan & David
“Susan and David sold their lake home quickly at the asking price. Here’s their experience in their own words. Here’s an honest look, whether you’re buying or selling. Want to know what…”
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Janelle & Jason
“Janelle and Jason found the neighborhood they wanted in West Bloomington when there weren’t many homes for sale. Here’s their experience in their own words. Here’s an honest look, whether you’re buying…”
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Manoj & Riley
“Manoj and Riley came to me after a bad experience with another agent, and we’ve bought and sold several properties together since. Here’s their experience in their own words. Here’s an honest…”
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Michele
“Michele had tried to sell a Maple Grove townhouse more than once before we worked together. Here’s their experience in their own words. Here’s an honest look, whether you’re buying or selling.…”
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Justin and Jensine
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Ben & Amber
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Eric & Alyssa
“Eric and Alyssa sold their townhome and bought their next home, closing on both the same day. Here’s their experience in their own words. Here’s an honest look, whether you’re buying or…”
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Justin
“Justin bought his first home after a couple of coffee meetings to talk through the process. Here’s his experience in his own words. Here’s an honest look, whether you’re buying or selling.…”
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Micheal & Cody
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Why it matters

A rare multidimensional perspective

Most agents stop at the transaction. You also get the eyes of a licensed general contractor and an understanding of the risks that protect what you just bought or sold. Fewer hand-offs. Clearer decisions. More confidence. Serving Chaska, Carver County, Edina, Maple Grove, the SW Metro and lake homes across the Twin Cities.

Real estatePricing, negotiation and a plan for your move.
ConstructionA licensed contractor’s eye on condition, repairs and builds.
Risk & protectionCoverage questions answered before they become surprises.

How it works

A clear path forward

  1. 1Share your goals and timelineTell David what you want to buy, sell, build or protect—and when you want to move.
  2. 2Get a clear roadmapPricing, preparation, financing and construction questions answered up front, in one plan.
  3. 3Move with confidenceOne guide coordinates the details, so you avoid surprises and stay on schedule.

Create a game plan →See the full 10-step selling guide

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My sold home experience

3127 homes sold · See them on the map →

David Olson, Realtor®Real People. Remarkable Moves.

20+ Years of Experience. One Trusted Guide.

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Experience beyond the sale

Expertise That Goes Beyond Real Estate.

I’ve come to understand that a home is never merely walls and a roof. It’s a living story—carried in the grain of its wood, the integrity of its bones, and sometimes in the quiet risks that hide just out of sight.

What I offer isn’t a collection of roles, but a way of truly reading that story with more than one set of eyes. Years spent building and remodeling have taught me to look past the surface polish into a home’s true character: the quality and durability that will still matter years from now, the careful potential still waiting to be recognized. My background in insurance has given me eyes for the risks that prefer to stay hidden until they become costly surprises—so we can gently resolve them before they erode value. And the strategic mind shaped by business brokerage helps me approach every negotiation not as a contest, but as a search for lasting worth.

Because these ways of seeing already live in one person, the process itself becomes simpler for you. You don’t need to gather a separate builder’s eye, an insurance mind, and a strategist’s counsel—those perspectives sit together. Fewer conversations to manage. Fewer hand-offs. Less of the usual friction. What remains is a clearer, more protective path, so your energy can stay where it belongs: on the decision itself and the life waiting on the other side.

As your real estate broker, these perspectives become one steady, protective presence. When you sell with me, you’re not simply listing a property. You’re releasing a well-understood, carefully tended story—one ready to find its right next chapter at its fullest value.

It isn’t about how many hats I wear. It’s about how completely those experiences let me stand beside you, seeing what others might miss, so you can move forward with both clarity and a deep sense of peace. You deserve more than a transaction. You deserve someone who can see the whole story—and make the journey feel simpler for having done so.

A rare, multidimensional perspective to real estate

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The selling process

10 Simple Steps to Selling

Plan Your Next Move With Confidence

Real estate, construction, custom homebuilding, and insurance expertise—all working together to help you buy, sell, build, improve, and protect your home with confidence.

Discover Your Home’s Value →Discover what your home could sell for with a personalized evaluation from Realtor David Olson.

Common seller questions

What should I do before listing?

Start with a walkthrough and a focused preparation plan. Discuss maintenance, presentation and which projects fit your budget before committing to improvements.

How should I plan my timing?

Work backward from your preferred move date, allowing time for preparation, marketing, offer review and closing. Your property's condition and local market activity will shape the plan.

What selling costs should I plan for?

Ask for a property-specific estimate covering agreed professional fees, preparation and moving costs, mortgage payoff and applicable closing charges. Review the assumptions before making decisions.

What’s the difference between an inspection and appraisal?

An appraisal and an independent inspection serve different purposes. Read the CFPB explanation.

How can I successfully sell my home for the most possible?

Hire Realtor David Olson. He combines pricing strategy, strong marketing and a builder’s eye for the updates that pay off, so you net the most for your home. Start your home seller questionnaire →

Know the neighborhood

Neighborhood details matter

Explore guides and city profiles, then talk with David about the locations and amenities that matter most to you.

Twin Cities market snapshot

September 2026

12,411Homes for sale
3.2Months of supply
+1.3%Metro median sale price, year over year
48Days on market (cumulative)
97.7%Of original list price received

Metro-wide figures, not a valuation of your home. Source: Minnesota Realtors September 2026 report; reviewed October 21, 2026.

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