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Derrick Monroe, President of The Derrick Monroe Group, is one of the leading real estate agents in the Minneapolis area and has been recognized by Mpls. St. Paul Magazine as Super Real Estate Agent for the past eleven years. With sales exceeding over $170 million, Monroe has quickly risen as a leader in the Minneapolis west suburban real estate market.

Time, relationships, and experience have allowed Derrick to compile an extensive network and real estate database. Derrick is able to draw upon these resources for his buyers and sellers to secure the best deals under any market condition. With attention to detail and a unique marketing approach, Derrick remains a prominent figure in his real estate market area.
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Minneapolis Realtor, Derrick Monroe started his career in 2000. He quickly gained momentum in the industry and received the prestigious Rookie of the Year Award for his first year in real estate. In 2001, The Derrick Monroe Group (DMG) was established. DMG is made up of full time Realtors that pride themselves in having detailed knowledge of the Minneapolis real estate market while specializing in the western suburbs.
Find the latest Annandale real estate listings below! Right in the heart of lake country you'll find some of the best lakeshore in all of Wright County and a great place to live or vacation. Located just 45 minutes west of Minneapolis, Annandale makes for an easy commute into the metro. With 26 area lakes within a 10 mile radius, it's no wonder Annandale is dubbed "the Heart of the Lakes".
Find the newest home listings and Corcoran real estate for sale below! Corcoran is a western suburb located about 30 minutes West of Minneapolis. Located in Hennepin County, Corcoran offers many community events and opportunities for employment. The local real estate market has a wide variety of properties, from new construction homes to hobby farms and large acreage estates.
The community of Delano is made up of something for everyone including Rivers, Parks, Shopping, Dining and the top notch Delano Schools, you're sure to find what you're looking for. Located west of Minneapolis off Hwy 12 the city is home to about 6,000 people and rapidly growing.

Noted for it's small town atmosphere and spirit of the community, the Delano real estate market is one of the most sought after in all of Wright County, having one of the lowest tax rates in the state doesn't hurt either.
Find the newest Hanover real estate listings below! Hanover is a tight community with deep roots located in Hennepin County as well as Wright County just south of St. Michael / Albertville. The Hanover Minnesota area is located on the banks of The Crow River and is known locally as the little city on the river.
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Annie M.
Annie M.
Dec 30, 2021
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We were moving from Brooklyn Park to Rockford and asked on a local community FB page who was recommended in the area and his name was popular. We looked at several existing homes but ultimately ended up purchasing new construction. This would be our 3rd home, 1st with Derrick and his team and compared to previous experiences he was great to deal with. I think the biggest thing we enjoyed was how informed he was of the building process and although we have built one time prior he pointed out things we would have never thought of that allowed us to make even better choices as we went through the
S. G.
S. G.
Nov 24, 2020
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Derrick and his team epitomize the "Professional" aspect of the term Real Estate Professionals. They do their jobs extremely well and take the privilege of being a realtor for their clients very seriously. The best part is that they also make it fun!
We have worked with the DMG team two different times, which I think speaks to the trust level we had with them. Derrick has great market insights based on his years of experience, but also because he pushes himself to continually learn.
He is extremely well respected and connected in the community, not only because of the value he brings professionally
Lori DeLay
Lori DeLay
Oct 26, 2020
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Positive: Responsiveness
Derrick was great to work with during our selling process. He handled unforeseen Covid issues and was great during inspection process...even up on the roof and meeting with every inspector or repairman at the house. He went above and beyond to get our house sold in a very stressful time.
Katie Swenson
Katie Swenson
Sep 19, 2020
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The Derrick Monroe Group was a wonderful company to work with! I couldn't have been happier to work with a great group of people on the purchase of my first home. They answered all of my questioned and helped me through the whole process. The entire team was very personable and accommodating. I highly recommend the Derrick Monroe Group for all of your realty needs!
Alex L. Fountain
Alex L. Fountain
Sep 02, 2020
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I moved from Tennessee to Minnesota and worked with Anne Monroe.. She was super helpful and responsive- She wasn't pushy at all and made everything go smoothly for my first home buying experience. She went above and beyond to make sure I got moved into the house when I needed to be.. I would recommend her to anyone that was looking in the area..
Rebecca Furnival
Rebecca Furnival
Jul 10, 2020
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One Sunday in June,
I decided we were paying too much in rent and started looking at Zillow. I telephoned the Derrick Monroe group about what I had in mind. Monday morning Anne had appointments set up and met me at the first listing. At the second listing, we both decided it was perfect. Anne had us back in the home that evening, much to the listing agent’s chagrin. Anne suggested we make a full price offer because homes were selling so quickly. Our offer was accepted!
We wanted to update the townhouse with painted cabinets and walls. The listing agent was not amenable to us getting back inside
Anthony Salazar
Anthony Salazar
Jun 30, 2020
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Derrick Monroe & the entire team at DMG are the absolute best to work with. I've bought two homes & sold one with Derrick & his team. His knowledge of buying & selling homes is hands down the best. I know Derrick personally & he's very busy, but you would never know it. When dealing with Derrick it's as if I was his only client. He goes above & beyond to make sure my family & I got the perfect house for us. I would recommend Derrick & Team DMG to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
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Randy Merritt
Randy Merritt
May 24, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
Derrick Monroe is an absolutely great realtor we purchased our fourth home with him the whole deal went absolutely seamlessly I would highly recommend him for his honesty and integrity and attention to detail through the whole process
Tarah Huston
Tarah Huston
May 19, 2020
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Derrick and Anne were wonderful to work with in purchasing our new home! Our first contact with them was during their vacation and they were still promptly responding to emails, if that tells you anything about their commitment to their clients. They definitely went above and beyond to help us find a fantastic home despite competing in a very challenging market (and at a very difficult price point for market availability). I've no doubt that we would not have gotten into our new home (that we love!) without their experience, great negotiating skills, and connections in the real estate world. Ron
Green Giant
Green Giant
Oct 08, 2019
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We just bought our 3rd home through Derrick Monroe Group. We have also sold 2 houses with them. He sold our last home in 2 days. When we could not find another one I was very worried. Derrick found us our dream home, exactly what we wanted/needed and it was not even on the market! He is extremely professional and fun to work with! Thanks Derrick and team!!
Jennifer Strumbel
Jennifer Strumbel
May 10, 2019
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Derrick Monroe and his team took great care of us as we sold and bought a new home in 2005. He continues to keep in contact and add that personal touch whenever he gets a chance and we recommend him to friends and family whenever possible. His dedication and work ethic to take care of his clients is the best! You won't be disappointed. Thank you Derrick!!
Andrea T.
Andrea T.
Oct 11, 2017
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We purchased a home Derrick had listed. He was unresponsive, many follow up calls, emails and texts had been sent for him to connect with my realtor. This was my 4th home purchase an he was by far the hardest to get a hold of. Questions seemed to be tip toed around..... knew it was a really busy time and tried to excuse the poor service for this reason. However we are now in the home Derrick had listed but with hiccups along the way. I have been around this block a good handful of times to know that the issues lies with him and not my realtor who has gone above and beyond to ensure I am taken care