Katie Fears

When looking for a long-term family home to grow into, we toured numerous properties before finding the perfect one. Throughout this extensive search, Katie and Jim served as incredibly patient guides. By encouraging us to share detailed feedback on every house, they quickly grasped our family's unique preferences. This exercise also proved invaluable for my husband and me, helping us better communicate our individual priorities and align our shared vision for the future. Katie and Jim's deep expertise in home improvement and strategic budgeting tailored to our goals was extremely helpful. When we finally found our dream home, we initially lost out in a competitive bidding war. However, following their excellent advice, we had submitted a strong offer that remained strictly within our budget. When the initial buyers backed out, our competitive yet sensible offer was accepted, allowing us to secure our beautiful home thanks to their wisdom. We had an equally wonderful experience selling our previous home with them. Katie and Jim helped us focus on the right pre-sale improvement projects, expertly marketed the property, and established a fair, competitive listing price. Their guidance paid off instantly, resulting in multiple competitive offers on our very first day on the market. We have already recommended Katie and Jim to our friends and family, and we will gladly continue to do so. Anyone navigating the real estate market deserves the dedicated, compassionate care that these two wonderful professionals provide.

Katie was an absolute awesome agent to work with! Very professional and she really knows her market and what will sell. I highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling their home!

We worked with Katie Fears and Jim Leicht of the Leicht Fears Group at Edina Realty while searching for a home in Edina between $800,000 and $1.2 million. Our biggest challenge was understanding what we could realistically expect at different price points and how the location, neighborhood, condition, and features of each home affected its value. Katie and Jim took the time to listen to our goals, priorities, and budget before helping us compare homes and neighborhoods throughout Edina. They never tried to steer us toward the highest end of our price range. Instead, they explained the tradeoffs clearly and helped us determine which home and location would be the best fit for our family, budget, and long-term plans. When we found the right home, Katie provided detailed market analysis and excellent advice on negotiating in a competitive market. Her negotiation and contract knowledge helped us submit a strong offer without giving up the protections that mattered to us. Jim was involved throughout the process and offered valuable insight into each home’s condition, potential improvements, and long-term value. Their guidance helped us confidently choose the right Edina neighborhood and home without stretching beyond our budget. We highly recommend Katie Fears and Jim Leicht of the Leicht Fears Group at Edina Realty to buyers looking for experienced, strategic representation in Edina’s upper-bracket real estate market.

We recently sold our first home and had the absolute best experience working with Katie Fears. From start to finish, she was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about making the process as smooth as possible for us. Selling your first home can feel overwhelming, but Katie was always “Johnny on the spot”. She was quick to answer questions, provide guidance, and keep everything moving forward. She consistently went above and beyond to calm our nerves and made sure we felt confident and comfortable every step of the way. Her professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail truly set her apart. We are so grateful to have had her by our side during this process and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!