We were referred to Alex Mayer by a couple friends who had previously worked with him during their sales. We were considering selling our 15-acre property on the southeast side of Rochester a few months later and knew we needed an agent experienced with higher-value and unique homes. We were moving out of state and needed someone we could trust in Rochester to sell our home. We were anxious about how to handle the details from out of state. When we first met Alex, he put us at ease right away. He explained the current Rochester market, gave us a realistic idea of what to expect, and provided three pricing strategies with emphasis on which one he recommended in our situation. Alex has a lot of experience in working with clients selling out of state and shared stories of how previous clients had worked through common hurdles. Alex also has a strong marketing presence and showed how that translated to working in our home sale. He showed what he was doing and why it was working. It was a marketing plan based in strategy and “Actively Marketing” our home. When we were ready to list, Alex prepared several recent sales that showed we had a chance at an even higher sale price. A week later we were on the market with professional photos and video. Within the first week we had an offer, higher than we had expected! Alex helped us work out the details remotely and we accepted the offer from the convenience of our new home. Alex guided us through inspections, negotiations, and each step that followed. He always kept us informed and reminded us of what was about to happen next. One thing that impressed us was he anticipated potential issues before they became problems. He explained options and helped keep us feeling calm and in control in the process. When problems came up, Alex was always quick to provide perspective and our options. Once we decided, Alex took action right away coordinating with the different personalities involved. In the end we ended up selling for over 30,000 more than we had expected, far exceeding our goals. Selling a higher priced property from out of state could have been overwhelming, but Alex made the process feel organized and manageable. His knowledge of the Rochester market, marketing strategy, and problem-solving skills were an incredible asset with our move. On top of it all, whenever we had a question or concern Alex always personally responded right away. We would highly recommend Alex Mayer to anyone looking for a Rochester MN real estate agent!

Manny Gingerich

Alex Mayer was referred to me by a contractor helping with a roof repair. I told the contractor I wanted to sell in the coming year, so he suggested talking to Alex before making any major updates. Upon first meeting, Alex put me at ease explaining what was worth doing and what was not. He explained the options, many I hadn’t considered, and made suggestions which repairs were necessary and who to contact for them. The next Spring, I was ready to sell. Alex answered on the first call and didn’t miss a beat. He explained the best pricing strategy for the market at that time, what to expect from the process, and how each decision influenced the next. He really understands the Rochester market and showed what was working at the moment. I never felt pressured, I felt informed and that I had a competent and reliable agent helping me. Alex suggested an “Easy Button” pricing strategy and then followed it up with high quality professional photos and video. We ended up with four offers and Alex even had a few key negotiation tips to improve the winning offer. With Alex’s help we sold my home for more than I ever thought possible! Even after acceptance, Alex was on top of following up with contractors – there was some work we agreed to have handled for the next buyer prior to listing – to make sure the work was completed on time and as expected. Alex always kept me looped in and anytime I called or messaged he would respond near immediately. If you are looking for a real estate agent in Rochester MN Alex Mayer is the best of the best! He made what could have been a stressful process feel organized, manageable, and gave me the confidence to sell. I’m incredibly grateful for his guidance. The dogs are a nice touch too!

Cathy