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.

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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.”
Wade & LaurenSellers and new-build buyersRead review →
Joey & Kelsey
“We worked with realtor David Olson to sell our home in downtown Chaska. We were moving out of state and we didn't know who to use to sell our home in downtown…”
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Ben & Zoie
“We worked with realtor David Olson to buy our lake home and he did a great job of finding us the perfect place. He also saved us $100,000 off the list price…”
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Wade & Lauren
“We worked with David to sell our townhome years ago and then had him help us buy our most recent home that we built. He did a great job marketing our home,…”
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Matt and Rachelle
“We’ve known David for years through church. Beside being a standout guy in the community, he was wonderful to work with selling our home. With a job transfer, moving out of state,…”
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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
“Our family was looking to sell and buy our next home. We were referred to David Olson and had a great experience! He was reliable, took initiative, and had a great marketing…”
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Brad and Sarah
“We sold and bought a home using realtor David Olson. He was really great to work with and made sure we had a wonderful experience. We previously tried going with someone else…”
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Tammy & Darius
“Our growing family wanted to sell our townhouse and buy a new construction home. David was able to help us navigate the process so we were well informed and confident each step…”
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Maria & Cha
“Our experience with Realtor David Olson was great! He really took the time to understand and clarify our needs and put a game plan together. David made sure we would find the…”
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Casey & Blake
“We were first time home buyers and had a great experience working with David Olson. We met him at an open house and he was able to do an awesome job helping…”
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Amber & Hans
“Don’t be fooled by our 1 star review, that stands for a ‘6th’ star! We had an amazing experience buying our home with David and he went above and beyond our expectations…”
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Linda & Gary
“We live in multiple states and had very specific requests that we needed when we bought our condo. David Olson was able to find us the perfect property in the time we…”
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Kari & Frank
“We had a great experience working with David Olson to both sell our home and buy and build our new home. Our highlight was the selling process. David used a virtual tour…”
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Mitch
“I come from a construction background and was looking to grow my rental portfolio. David was great at helping identify some great opportunities and helped me to better understand how to compare…”
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Mickey & Natalie
“We were first time home buyers looking for a good neighborhood and a house we could update to make our own. We were introduced and referred to use realtor David Olson after…”
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Jon & Hiromi Dugan
“We’ve worked with David on a variety of investment properties over the years. He is knowledgable, has a strong network and is a local expert with the Twin Cities real estate market.…”
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Ben & Katie
“Over the years we have worked with David Olson to sell our townhouse and buy a new place for our family. David was very knowledgable about the communities we were in and…”
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Erik & Sonja
“We were referred to David Olson from a family member. We wanted to sell our home and move to a different school district. Previously we had tried working with another agent that…”
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David & Andrea
“David Olson is an outstanding realtor. He went above and beyond what I would have expected him to do to sell our house. He was very available by phone, email and text,…”
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Kim & Paul
“We reached out to David to help us sell our home after experiencing some unexpected challenges. He was always available and able to provide great insights, and was flexible and considerate each…”
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Alison and Adam
“We worked with David Olson as our realtor. He was knowledgable, easily accessible, and was always able to do showings when we wanted. We appreciated his flexibility, negotiation abilities, and friendliness. We…”
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Kyle & Ashley
“We worked with David to sell and buy our last home. He was great at communication, provided valuable insights to helps us sell our home faster, and made the experience as streamlined…”
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Lisa & Gary
“We were in the process of buying a townhome and were referred to David Olson. We had so many questions and concerns with a short window to work in. David was fun,…”
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Susan & David
“David Olson and his team were very helpful and knowledgeable about our area and our lake home. They did their homework and took the time to sit down with us and explain…”
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Janelle & Jason
“We were referred to David and worked with him to buy our home in West Bloomington. In a challenging market with limited inventory, David was able to help us get the neighborhood…”
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Manoj & Riley
“We were introduced to David Olson after experiencing a really bad situation with another real estate agent. David was refreashing, knowledgable, personable, had great customer service. Most importantly he earned our trust…”
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Michele
“We had tried to sell our townhouse in Maple Grove a couple different times with no success. It was a frustrating and overwhelming experience until we were introduced to David Olson. He…”
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Justin and Jensine
“We were referred to working with David through a mutual friend. He was fun and pleasant to work with. He knew the communities we were looking in well and was able to…”
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Ben & Amber
“We were relocating back to the Twin Cities with our family and were able to have a lot of conversations with David that helped us find the best home for our family.…”
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Eric & Alyssa
“Our family had outgrown our townhome and we worked with David to sell it and buy a new home that worked better for our family. David was knowledgable, quick to respond, and…”
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Justin
“David and his team helped me buy my first home. It was a great experience! We met for coffee a couple times to go over the process, answer questions, and put a…”
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Micheal & Cody
“Our family relocated to the Twin Cities and had the pleasure of selling and buying a home with David Olson. It was a great expereince! He helped make the process seemless, provided…”
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Proven Experience!
“Over the last decade realtor David Olson has helped over a thousand families sell and buy their home here in the Twin Cities and surround suburbs. Besides offering rewarding results, he has…”
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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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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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