Relocating to Deephaven, MN

Deephaven appeals to relocating buyers who want space, quiet and Lake Minnetonka close by, without giving up an easy drive into the city. Taylor Doolittle lives in Deephaven, and he helps out-of-state buyers understand the town from the inside before they ever visit.

Deephaven is a small, mostly residential city on the south side of the lake, with larger lots, mature trees and very few homes for sale in a typical year. Downtown Minneapolis is about 25 to 30 minutes away outside rush hour, and Excelsior's shops and restaurants are a few minutes down the road. Deephaven is largely served by Minnetonka Public Schools. Because inventory is so thin, relocating buyers need an agent who can tell them quickly whether a home and its price are right.

Taylor learns what matters, from lot size and lake access to commute and budget, then narrows the search so a buyer can see the best options in one or two trips. Video tours and digital signatures make it possible to act from out of state when a home comes up. His team handles inspections, appraisals and closing details, which matters on older homes.

He also explains Minnesota specifics, like how winter affects inspections and why spring is the busiest season, and can connect clients with RE/MAX agents to sell the home they're leaving.

Taylor is a Realtor with Team Steady at RE/MAX Results, with more than 550 closed transactions since 2017. For a move to Deephaven, he offers a neighbor's view.

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