Rod Helm Group, Coldwell Banker Realty

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Rod Helm Group, Coldwell Banker Realty I am your resource for information to guide you through the purchasing and selling of real estate. Rod brings to the real estate business a broad skill set.

ROD HELM has been representing his clients’ interests in the purchase and sale of real estate since 1991. With a thorough understanding of the complexity of the marketplace and of the real estate transaction, he has successfully guided hundreds of satisfied clients through this important process. Rod firmly believes that his clients’ interests are first and foremost, and values the long term client relationships that this approach affords. Many of his clients have used his services multiple times over the years and have become close friends during the process. The majority of Rod’s business has come from either past clients or from their referrals, speaking to the strength of his services and for the care that he gives each and everyone of them. Over the years Rod has established a team of talented people to address the needs of his clients, ranging from lending and inspection, to getting a room painted yesterday. Working with the team approach, he is able to resolve situations quickly and successfully, keeping his client’s transaction on track. Prior to real estate, he was a design engineer with Honeywell and has a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Rod also owns and manages investment real estate and is a co-owner in Bridge Street Homes, Inc., a boutique development company specializing in classically styled luxury home construction. Rod believes in service to his industry as well. Highlights of his volunteer service include selection as the 2015 Minnesota Realtor of the Year and serving as the 2014 President of the Minnesota Association of Realtors (MNAR), which is a 18,000 member trade association. Some of his other industry leadership roles have included: Director (2014), Board of Directors, National Association of Realtors (NAR), Current Member, NAR’s Professional Standards Committee; Current member NAR’s RPAC Major Investor Committee; Current Chair, MNAR Communications Committee; Past Director, Board of Directors for the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR); Current Director, Board of Directors MNAR and Past Treasurer (MNAR). He also has served over 17 years on MNAR’s Professional Standards committee (including as previous committee Chairperson), which is a 175 person committee that has ethics oversight and arbitration responsibilities for the state of Minnesota. In 2019, Rod has been elected as one of 13 Regional VPs for NAR, which is a 1.2M member trade organization. Rod holds the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation, the Graduate of Real Institute (GRI) Designation, the Coldwell Banker President’s Elite Designation and is a member CB Burnet’s President Club (top 50 agents). Rod has also been selected as a Super Agent for 14 Consecutive Years (’03 – ’16) by Mpls/St.Paul Magazine. Licensed in MN.

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10/05/2026

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11887 Minnetonka Boulevard in Minnetonka, a townhome with beautifully wooded views from the deck and sunroom, will be op...
10/02/2026

11887 Minnetonka Boulevard in Minnetonka, a townhome with beautifully wooded views from the deck and sunroom, will be open tomorrow, Saturday October 3rd, from 11:30 to 1:00!

Priced at $524,900, every inch of this home has been renovated and updated....it is truly turnkey. Some of its many renovations and updates include full kitchen reno, both baths, porch conversion, and mechanicals updates. All surfaces touched throughout! The spaces of this home are tremendously calming, with muted tones and tasteful décor, and offer a nice blend of openness and intimacy. The generous kitchen offers space for the cook in you to come out and has island seating and adjacent dining. Looking upwards from this space is the lofted living room which leads to the 4-season sunroom. The sunroom offers excellent flexibility of use and is currently being used as a home office. The primary bath features separate tub area and walk-in shower. The lower level features the walkout family room with gas fireplace and guest bedroom and guest bath. This home will not disappoint! To see full details, click here: https://rodhelmgroup.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/b020/7145519/11887-Minnetonka-Boulevard-Minnetonka-55305
Rod Helm Group, Coldwell Banker Realty

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Pleased to have been able to help the sellers of that fantastic house! Wishing you all the best going forward and congra...
09/29/2026

Pleased to have been able to help the sellers of that fantastic house! Wishing you all the best going forward and congratulations to the new owners.

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If you are looking for a beautiful Minnetonka townhome, 11887 Minnetonka Boulevard in Minnetonka will not disappoint!!Pr...
09/25/2026

If you are looking for a beautiful Minnetonka townhome, 11887 Minnetonka Boulevard in Minnetonka will not disappoint!!

Priced at $524,900, this home has amazing wooded views from the deck and sunroom. Every inch of it has been renovated and updated, including a full kitchen redo, both baths, porch conversion, and mechanicals updates. All surfaces touched throughout, making it truly turnkey.

The exterior has been equally attended to with a 2021 roof replacement and a 2023 siding replacement. The basement and garage are so fresh and inviting that they should both be included in the finished square feet. The spaces of this home are tremendously calming, with muted tones and tasteful décor, and offer a nice blend of openness and intimacy. The generous kitchen offers space for the cook in you to come out and has island seating and adjacent dining. Looking upwards from this space is the lofted living room which leads to the 4-season sunroom. The sunroom offers excellent flexibility of use and is currently set up as a home office. The primary bath features separate tub area and walk-in shower. The lower level features the walkout family room with gas fireplace and guest bedroom and guest bath. This home will not disappoint!
Rod Helm Group, Coldwell Banker Realty

Rarely available Woodmill Ridge townhome with incredible close-in Minnetonka location! Amazing wooded views from the deck and sunroom. Every inch of this home has been renovated and updated....it is truly turnkey. Some of its many renovations and updates include full kitchen reno, both bath renovati...

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3033 Excelsior Boulevard, Ste 100
Minneapolis, MN
55416

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