Sydney Ellefson- Realtor

08/29/2026

Come see me in Mantorville tomorrow, 8/29, at this incredible home from 11-12:30pm!

25797 611th Street, Mantorville, MN

$850K
3.5 acres
In ground pool
4 Beds
4 Baths
3 Car Garage



Listed by Kara Gyarmaty, Edina Realty

08/24/2026

It’s time to get your Green Pics! 🌿📸

If you’re thinking about selling later this year, now is the time to get your exterior photos taken!

Summer photos showcase your home at its best, with green grass, blooming landscaping, and all the curb appeal that can get lost once the snow arrives. 🌸🌱

When buyers are scrolling through listings in the middle of winter, which home do you think makes the better first impression?

The one surrounded by snow… or the one showing off its summer glow? 👀

If selling is on the horizon, I’ll have my photographer come out to capture your home in its best season now, so when it’s time to sell, your listing is ready to stand out. 🏡✨

Sydney Ellefson, Edina Realty
📲507.202.5433
📧 [email protected]

08/24/2026

Staging spotlight: Little changes can lead to faster showings and stronger offers. Start by addressing your orange wood! Contact me for staging recommendations.

Breathe new life into old wood furniture by removing orange tones. Learn expert-approved techniques to achieve a modern, natural finish without damaging the wood.

08/21/2026

Rochester, but make it cocktails. 🍸What are you ordering? 👀

08/13/2026

Can you sell your home on your own? Absolutely.

Would I recommend it? Definitely not. 😅

Real estate is constantly changing. Pricing, contracts, market conditions, scams, and the overall process can look very different from year to year. So even if you’ve successfully sold a home on your own before, that doesn’t necessarily mean the next transaction will be just as easy.

A good agent can help you sell for more by pricing your home appropriately for the current market and getting it in front of more potential buyers through professional marketing and industry connections.

More exposure + the right pricing strategy can mean a stronger offer and more money in your pocket. 🏡💰

Plus, having a professional in your corner can help protect you from costly mistakes, liability, and disclosure issues.

Selling is a big deal. You don’t have to do it alone! 🤍

08/13/2026

A little real-life proof that strategy can make a difference. 👀🏡

As of last week, the sellers of this beautiful home officially closed, and I’m excited to share that they sold above asking price! 🎉

Before listing, we put together a strategic plan to position their home for success, and they followed it to a T.

They:
✨ Priced their home strategically for the current market
✨ Put in the work before listing by cleaning and prepping their home for showings
✨ Had a pre-inspection done to get ahead of potential inspection items

Taking these steps put them in the best position possible to receive an offer over asking price.

There’s never a guarantee that a home will sell over asking, but thoughtful preparation and the right strategy can make a big difference.

I’m so excited for them as they head into the next phase of their lives and to have been able to be a part of their homeownership journey! It’s such a honor 😊