Buying a home in Excelsior, MN

Excelsior's small-town feel, walkable downtown and lake setting make it one of the most sought-after places to buy on Lake Minnetonka, and inventory is thin. Taylor Doolittle of Team Steady at RE/MAX Results lives in neighboring Deephaven and helps buyers land the right Excelsior home.

Buyers here often want to be near Water Street, the Commons and the lake, and they're competing with people from all over the west metro who want the same thing. Excelsior is served by Minnetonka Public Schools. When a good home comes up, buyers need to be ready to act within days.

Taylor gets buyers fully pre-approved and clear on their numbers before they tour. He walks them through what comparable homes actually sold for, so they know whether a list price is fair, and writes offers built to win without overpaying. On older homes, he helps buyers understand what an inspection turns up and what is worth negotiating.

He has been licensed since 2017, has closed more than 550 transactions and handles about 55 a year. His team handles showings, inspections and closing logistics.

Taylor has a couple hundred 5-star reviews across Zillow, Google and Facebook and was RE/MAX Rookie of the Year in 2018. For buyers who want Excelsior, he brings preparation, local knowledge and steady negotiation.

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