Proven Results and 5-Star Client Reviews
Sold Off-Market MLS in Indian Hills, Edina
Katie Fears and Jim Leicht developed a property-specific pricing and positioning strategy that secured an offer before the Indian Hills home reached the MLS. The seller accepted the offer without completing the inspection updates identified before the sale. The seller did no have to do showings, or open houses, or complete any repairs.
Multiple Offers and Approximately $20,000 Over List Price
Katie Fears and Jim Leicht prepared, priced, and marketed a St. Louis Park home while helping the sellers purchase their next home in Edina. The property received multiple offers and sold on its second day on the market for approximately $20,000 over list price with a cash offer and no inspection contingency.
What Do Clients Say About Katie Fears and Jim Leicht?
Katie Fears and Jim Leicht have earned consistent 5-star client reviews on Google, Zillow and Realtor.com from buyers and sellers throughout Edina, MN, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and the West Metro. Clients frequently describe them as knowledgeable, responsive, professional, honest, attentive, and committed to protecting their clients’ interests.
5-Star Google Reviews
“Katie Fears 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!”
“One seller described the experience this way:
We had the absolute best experience working with Jim Leicht.”
Link to: Google client reviews →
Why West Metro Sellers Choose Katie Fears and Jim Leicht
Katie Fears and Jim Leicht are top-producing Minnesota REALTORS® with Edina Realty, specializing in Edina, MN, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and the West Metro of the Twin Cities. They combine strategic pricing and marketing with property-condition, inspection, contract, and transaction knowledge.
Their recommendations are based on the individual property, neighborhood-level comparable sales, current competition, buyer demand, and the seller’s goals. Clients work directly with Katie and Jim throughout the sale without being handed to rotating team members.
Their qualifications include:
More than 15 years of combined real estate experience
More than $100 million in combined closed sales
Edina Realty Diamond Awards
2026 FastExpert Top Agent Award
Membership in Edina Realty’s Exceptional Properties division
Katie’s recognition as a 2026 RealTrends Verified Best Real Estate Agent in Minnesota
Katie’s nearly $10 million in closed sales volume during 2025
Consistent 5-star client reviews on Google and Zillow
Link to: Katie’s RealTrends Verified recognition →
Link to: Katie and Jim’s FastExpert profiles →
Link to: Awards and proven results →
Why Hire Katie Fears and Jim Leicht?
Katie and Jim are top-producing Minnesota REALTORS® with Edina Realty. Together, they bring more than 15 years of combined real estate experience and over $100 million in closed sales.
They are Edina Realty Diamond Award recipients, 2026 FastExpert Top Agent Award recipients, and members of Edina Realty’s Exceptional Properties division. Katie was also named a 2026 RealTrends Verified Best Real Estate Agent in Minnesota after closing nearly $10 million in sales volume in 2025.
Sellers benefit from Katie’s strategic pricing, preparation, marketing, and negotiation experience together with Jim’s strengths in property condition, renovations, inspections, contracts, and transaction management. Clients work directly with Katie and Jim throughout the sale.
Katie Fears’ biography and professional profile →
Jim Leicht’s biography and professional profile →
Link to: Awards and Proven Results →
Talk With Katie and Jim About Selling Your Home
You do not need to be ready to list. Katie and Jim can help you understand what your home may be worth, which preparation may be worthwhile, and how the sale could coordinate with your next move.