Air Force, launched into business while working at 3M
1970s Became co-owner Four Star Properties, Century 21 franchise,
• Community Reputation & Referrals –
• Legacy Team Power – Ken Frank Team is a multigenerational squad About Ken Frank
At age 25, Ken Frank discovered his true calling in real estate — and the journey that followed has been nothing short of remarkable. Air Force (includi
ng one year in Vietnam), then launched into business education while working at 3M. Driven by a desire to own and operate his own business, Ken entered real estate in the early 1970s. He soon became co-owner and operator of Four Star Properties, a Century 21 franchise, where for 16 years he led residential sales, trained agents, managed marketing campaign strategies, coordinated financing and loan closings. Now based at Keller Williams Premier Realty in Woodbury, Minnesota, Ken leads the Ken Frank Team — a multi-generational, family-driven enterprise that includes his wife Kathy and five of their ten children.
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Career Highlights & Professional Excellence
• Over 50 years of experience in the Twin Cities real estate market.
• Consistently ranked as one of the top-listing and top-selling agents for 30 of the last 40 years.
• Recognized as a 2025 Top Agent by BestAgents.us.
• Fully licensed in Minnesota (License #86809) with a stellar reputation for client service, negotiation skills and market mastery.
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Marketing & Advertising Strategies That Set Ken Apart
Ken’s advertising and marketing approach have been a large factor in his success. Some of his signature strategies:
• Personal Branding + Local Story – Growing up on a dairy farm in Swanville and serving in the Air Force gave Ken a compelling personal narrative of discipline, service and roots in Minnesota. He leverages this story to build trust and authenticity.
• Agent Training & Team Scaling – Early in his career, he built an operation (Four Star Properties) where he taught other agents sales skills, marketing campaigns and pricing strategies. That background allows him now to apply high-level systems and team workflows to every listing.
• Creative & Targeted Campaigns – From home-staging and marketing collateral to segmented buyer outreach and investment education, Ken’s marketing is not one-size-fits-all. He emphasizes “creative, innovative marketing solutions to help homes sell faster and for greater profit.”
• Legacy Content & Niche Expertise – Ken has positioned himself as more than a realtor: he is an investment counselor (analyzing investment properties), he advises on 1031 exchanges and capital gains tax deferral strategies — all of which create a niche of high value for savvy clients.
• Family & Team Messaging – By building The Ken Frank Team with his family, Ken emphasizes deep roots and continuity of service. Clients don’t just get “an agent” — they get a trusted team with decades of experience.
• Community Reputation & Referrals – Over decades of service, Ken has built a strong referral network and local reputation in the East-Metro / Woodbury area. Long-term relationships fuel his listings, and his consistent ranking in the top 1% of agents (by production) keeps his brand top-of-mind.
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Personal Touch & Values
Ken’s story is deeply rooted in family, service and hard work:
• Raised on a dairy farm in Swanville with 12 siblings — he learned work ethic, collaboration and responsibility from an early age.
• Served four years in the U.S. Air Force, including one year in Vietnam — a testament to discipline, courage and commitment.
• He and his wife Kathy now share the business with five of their children — building not just a team, but a legacy.
• Outside of real estate, Ken enjoys bowling, softball, fishing and participating in classic car club events (“Back to the Fifties”) — showing his ties to community and fun.
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Mission & Promise
At the heart of Ken Frank’s work lies a simple but powerful mission: to provide compassionate, professional and dedicated service, to build long-lasting relationships based on trust and mutual respect, and to make the real-estate journey “smooth and stress-free,” whether you’re a first-time buyer, upgrade-seller, investor or dealing with a complex situation. He stands for:
• Experience you can count on (50+ years)
• Marketing that works — not just listing a home, but “selling for greater profit”
• Personalized service — you are treated not as one transaction, but as a unique client with your goals in mind
• Legacy & trust — built across generations, firmly rooted in Minnesota values
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Awards, Recognitions & Credentials
• Officially recognized as a “2025 Top Agent” by BestAgents.us for outstanding performance and service.
• Has held top-listing and top-selling status over decades in the Twin Cities market.
• Graduate and participant of prestigious sales training programs — including those by Craig Proctor, Mike Ferry, Dale Carnegie and Floyd Wickman — equipping him with advanced skills in sales, negotiation and marketing.
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Why Work With Ken Frank & His Team?
• Local Market Mastery – Deep knowledge of East-Metro / Woodbury and the Twin Cities markets, their trends, pricing dynamics and buyer behavior.
• Marketing Muscle – Your home will get not just a “For Sale” sign, but strategic marketing: staging, campaign design, target-audience outreach, investment framing if applicable.
• Speed & Profit – Ken’s goal is not just to sell your home, but to sell it faster and for greater profit.
• Full Cycle Service – Whether you’re buying, selling, relocating, or investing (including 1031 exchanges and tax-strategy advice), Ken and his team cover the full spectrum.
• Legacy Team Power – The Ken Frank Team offers responsiveness, continuity and a multigenerational squad that knows how to serve — delivering the resources of a large operation with the care of a boutique firm.
• Values-Driven – Family first, service-oriented, Minnesota-rooted. Many clients say they felt like Ken and his team treated them like family.
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Ready to Get Started? If you’re ready to buy or sell a home in the Woodbury/East Metro Twin Cities region — whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving up, downsizing, handling an inherited property, or looking at investment options — Ken Frank and his team offer seasoned expertise, proven marketing and a commitment to your success.
📞 Call or Text: (651) 999-9932
📍 Office: 635 Bielenberg Dr #100, Woodbury, MN 55125
