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Necklen & Oakland Professional Real Estate Services
We are a full-service professional Real Estate brokerage located in Maple Grove, MN that was founded by Glenn Necklen and Joel Oakland in 2010, and has since grown to over 40 full-time licensed Real Estate agents with experience selling homes throughout the entire Twin Cities area.

The Real Estate market is moving away from the big name, high cost brokerages towards the more flexible and focused companies like Necklen & Oakland who are dedicated to providing home buyers and sellers with more convenience and value than our competitors.
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Joel is the Owner, Managing Broker and a full-time REALTOR at Necklen & Oakland Real Estate. He is a life long resident of Maple Grove and has been a full-time Real Estate Professional since 1992. Joel, along with his long time friend and colleague Glenn Necklen, founded Necklen & Oakland Professional Real Estate Services in 2010 which has since grown to become the top independent brokerages in the Twin Cities.
Ryan took the time to understand the "why" of our new home and became a natural part of our home buying story. He was always available. We never had to chase him down trying to get a response or wonder if/when he would take care of the next step. Ryan was ahead of the game and led the experience for us.
Being a first-time homebuyer can be an exciting but anxious time. A home mortgage is the largest contract most of us will ever sign. Add to that the unfamiliar terminology and the endless stacks of legal documents, and it's not surprising that many people are confused by the whole process.

Buying a home doesn't need to be a headache, educating and preparing yourself about buying your first home is the best way to calm those nerves, and to do that, you don't have to look any further!An individual who has only owned a property that was not in compliance with state, local or model building codes and which cannot be brought into compliance for less than the cost of constructing a permanent structure.
Owning a home is a great investment and it is key to plan your mortgage payments ahead of time. Calculate your monthly mortgage using our free calculator below. DISCLAIMER: The information found in these calculators are to be used as a guide and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Please schedule an appointment today to find out more information about your loan.
Having the best agent representing your home will make the difference between selling quickly and sitting on the market for a long time. A good agent is someone who actively sells in YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY and knows the community on a personal level, including knowledge of city ordinances, laws, traditions and opportunities the area has to offer.
Reviews (9)
Tiffany Keeler
Tiffany Keeler
Sep 22, 2019
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We worked with Sherry and she was AMAZING!!!! She was open, honest and always available day and night. She treated us as if we were King and Queen. She was always on top of everything, did her research, knew the details of every house, understood our needs/wants/dreams, was very patient with us and timely with showings, despite the crazy market. We'd recommend her to everyone we know! I've worked with several Realtors and she is by far the absolute best! Sherry will find you your dream home and treat you like family!!! Thank you Sherry!! "The stars aligned!"
Steve M.
Steve M.
Jun 21, 2019
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I worked with Joel Oakland to purchase my brand new townhouse. Joel is a great realtor I would highly recommend even to my Mom ;). He is experienced, super knowledgeable of the market/property values, patient, not pushy, always calm and he listens! Joel is not pushy as he wants his clients to feel comfortable, heard and completely comfortable with their purchase. It took me on and off 5 years to finally buy, due to unplanned life events. Yet Joel, was there when I needed him and gave me room when I had to pause over that time frame. He is the best of the best! I am thrilled with my new home and
Jeffrey Nelson
Jeffrey Nelson
May 29, 2019
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Cindy Thrun did an exceptional job for us under what turned out to be very difficult circumstances. The sellers left for Africa for five weeks immediately after signing the sales agreement and couldn't be reached during that time to sign important amendments to the agreement. Then, after returning, they were unresponsive to our requests to negotiate a different closing date. Finally, the inspection failed to pick up a dangerous condition in the furnace and it's replacement had to be negotiated with the seller. Through it all, Cindy was very professional and made sure that our interests were protected
Debra Larson
Debra Larson
Dec 28, 2018
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I have used Wendy Betzold for the purchase and selling my past two homes. She is also very trustworthy. Wendy works very hard and is a pleasure to work with.
Robert Vanwinkle
Robert Vanwinkle
May 05, 2018
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Joni helped us during nights and weekends searching for our new home. She had great advice and was easy to work with. Thanks for helping us get into our dream home Joni.
Ellen Stern
Ellen Stern
Dec 29, 2017
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I've known Joel Oakland since 2002 and Glenn Necklen since 2004. Growing with these two men over the years, watching the professional and ethical way they approached their business helped me as an agent be the best I could be. I highly recommend Necklen & Oakland Realty to all agents who are seeking a change from their current brokerage.
Maggie Kreitlow
Maggie Kreitlow
Nov 27, 2014
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Being a smaller locally owned company they have a strong knowledge of the Maple Grove area and community that is beyond comparison. They are responsive, tech-savvy, and professional. They also provide tons of online marketing, making listings easy to find online. Joel and Glenn are straightforward and honest and respond quickly to questions and concerns via phone, text, and email. They are a great group to work with, I would highly recommend to all of my family and friends!
Tito Libowitz
Tito Libowitz
Nov 15, 2014
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I am not sure if there is any other real estate service company I enjoy working with more than Necklen & Oakland. Great people, friendly, personable, knowledgeable and always spot on with their tasks and keeping me well informed as we progress through the closing process. You are not just another number when it comes to working with them and to boot they are the best business!
Louis DeMedici Iii
Louis DeMedici Iii
May 25, 2014
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We have worked with Necklen & Oakland and they do a wonderful job serving their clients. They are very attentive and service oriented and always go above and beyond. If you want your home sold this is the team.