Katie Fears

Edina Realty

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

About
Katie Fears is a top-producing Minnesota REALTOR® with Edina Realty, specializing in Edina, MN, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and the West Metro of the Twin Cities. Together with Jim Leicht, she brings more than 15 years of combined real estate experience and over $100 million in closed sales. Katie is an Edina Realty Diamond Award recipient, a 2026 FastExpert Top Agent Award recipient, and a member of Edina Realty’s Exceptional Properties division. Katie Fears was also named a 2026 RealTrends Verified Best Real Estate Agent in Minnesota after closing nearly $10 million in sales volume in 2025. She has earned consistent 5-star client reviews on Google and Zillow for her local market knowledge, responsive communication, strategic pricing and marketing, and skilled negotiation.

Ratings & Reviews
5.0 (10)

JessicaGonitzke
Sep 23, 2026

We had an absolutely fantastic experience working with Katie. She took the time to really get to know us, what we liked, and what we were hoping to find in a home. She always came prepared, did thorough research, and offered thoughtful suggestions that genuinely helped us make confident decisions, especially when it came to choosing the right house and deciding what to offer.
What stood out the most was that she was never pushy. She gave us space to think, was patient throughout the entire process, and truly respected our pace. Her knowledge of homes with remodeling potential was incredibly valuable and helped us see opportunities we would have otherwise missed.
We felt supported, informed, and genuinely cared for every step of the way. We can’t recommend her highly enough!

Zillow Verified

dmdesigngrp
Aug 5, 2026

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!

Zillow Verified

Melissa Williams
Edina, MN - Jul 21, 2026

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.

Source: Google

Melissa Williams
Jul 20, 2026

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.

Zillow Verified

Kayti Behrends
Apr 27, 2026

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!

Zillow Verified

Professional Info

Brokerage

Edina Realty
11800 Singletree Lane
Eden Prairie, MN 55346

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
MN 40748638

Awards

  • Diamond Award recipient
  • FastExpert Top Agent Award 2026 recipient
  • Edina Realty’s Exceptional Properties division
  • top-producing Minnesota REALTOR® with Edina Realty
  • 2026 RealTrends Verified Best Real Estate Agent in Minnesota

Specialties

  • Flipping & rehab
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Relocation

Hobbies

  • Travel

Education

University of Minnesota
Bachelor’s Degree

*Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.