Compass  ·  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Brian Benson

Residential Real Estate & Development
Lake Minnetonka luxury home interior

Brian Benson

Residential Real Estate & Development
Portfolio
$500M+
Career Sales
$11M+
Top Sale Price
20+
Years Experience
Top 1%
Compass Nationally
Brian Benson, Compass Realtor
About Brian

Residential Real Estate Expert & Developer

Specializing in marketing residential properties and buyer representation, Brian Benson is a top producing agent with nearly $500 million in career sales. His leading edge marketing strategies, world class client service, stellar negotiating skills, and broad understanding of market conditions enable him to deliver exceptional results for clients.

Brian has an extensive background in new construction, investment property analysis and deal structuring. Top builders and landowners have retained Brian to market their properties, relying on his keen business instincts and innate ability to understand and outperform the market.

He also helms his own residential development company — most notably the development and sellout of Bracketts Point on Lake Minnetonka, generating lot sales exceeding $23 million. A lifelong Twin Cities resident, Brian graduated with honors from St. Olaf College and holds a Mini MBA in Real Estate Development from St. Thomas. He resides in Medina with his wife and four children.

Active Portfolio

Active Portfolio

Casco Ave, Wayzata, MN 55391 For Sale
Casco Ave
$7,500,000
Brian Benson
Casco Ave
Wayzata, MN 55391
Custom Build Opportunity | 1.1 Acres | 155 Ft. Shoreline
$7,500,000
2875 Gale Road, Woodland, MN 55391 For Sale
2875 Gale Road
$4,750,000
Brian Benson
2875 Gale Road
Woodland, MN 55391
5 BD | 6 BA | 7,369 Sq.Ft. | 6.31 Acres
$4,750,000
Sales Portfolio

Sales Portfolio

1400 Bracketts Point Road, Orono, MN 55391 Sold
1400 Bracketts Point Road
$11,327,240
Brian Benson
1400 Bracketts Point Road
Orono, MN 55391
7 BD | 13 BA | 25,297 Sq.Ft. | The Pillsbury Estate
$11,327,240
3400 Fox Street, Orono, MN 55356 Sold
3400 Fox Street
$9,000,000
Brian Benson
3400 Fox Street
Orono, MN 55356
4 BD | 7 BA | 12,129 Sq.Ft.
$9,000,000
Local Expertise

Neighborhoods

Lake Minnetonka Hub

Wayzata

The vibrant heart of the lake — dining, shopping, and walkable luxury on the water.

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Acreage & Privacy

Medina

Expansive estate properties and rolling acreage in the western suburbs.

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Lakefront Luxury

Orono

Horse country and lakeshore within easy reach of downtown Minneapolis.

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In the News

Press

Kevin Garnett's Lakeside Estate Fetches $9M, Biggest Home Sale of Year in Twin Cities
Star Tribune
October 28, 2022
Kevin Garnett's Lakeside Estate Fetches $9M, Biggest Home Sale of Year in Twin Cities
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Top Home Sales Redefine Luxury
Finance & Commerce
December 2021
Top Home Sales Redefine Luxury
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Lake Minnetonka Crushes 2018 Luxury Home Market
Finance & Commerce
December 2018
Lake Minnetonka Crushes 2018 Luxury Home Market
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Client Stories

What Clients Say

The Scherber Family has worked with Brian for years. His expertise and access to Lake Minnetonka area real estate for buyers and investors is second to none. We really love his understanding of new construction and developments as well.

— Missy Scherber
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Contact Brian

Certified Relocation Professional® (CRP®)
Compass Real Estate  ·  Wayzata, MN
Licensed in Minnesota

Brian Benson is a real estate licensee affiliated with Compass, a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.