Twin Cities Real Estate Experts

About Stafford Family Realtors

When you work with Eric and Sharla Stafford, you partner with two of the nation’s top 1% real estate agents. With more than two decades of experience and deep expertise in the Minnesota housing market, they successfully represent buyers and sellers across every price point. Their professionalism, market knowledge, and strategic approach—combined with the global reach and resources of Coldwell Banker Realty’s Global Luxury Division—deliver exceptional results for every client.

Why Choose Us?

Clear, consistent, pro-active communication
Local experts with in-depth knowledge of Lake Minnetonka and the Twin Cities market
Wise guidance, intelligent pricing, and skilled negotiations
Tailored strategy and personalized, client-first approach
Smooth, results-driven experience with strong outcomes
Trusted, full-service support and advice beyond the sale

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Our Testimonials

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John Reimann

We were looking for a unique property, and Mary was persistent in the hunt for finding such a property. We were in no hurry, so over the course of time Mary found, negotiated and completed the transaction. Mary has excellent co...

The Swanson's

We truly would not have purchased our home without the expertise of Eric and Sharla Stafford. Their knowledge of the local market is exceptional--they have been serving this area for years and it shows. They understand pricing ...

Dan Sherred

As a team, Eric and Sharla are exceptional. The no-cost house staging made a big difference in the selling process. We had three offers in the first week, and this was during a rather slow selling cycle. They were very reliable...

Greg and Marisa Forsberg

We had a great experience working with the Stafford's for 5 years while trying to find our dream home. Whenever a new home came on the market that we were interested in, they made sure we saw it during a time that fit our sched...

Jim Moat

Eric and Sharla were awesome! They gave clear guidance, expert analysis, and excellent communication through the entire home sale process. We depended upon their knowledge of the market, pricing, and negotiations, and we came t...

Deb Nelson

We had a great experience selling our home with Stafford Family Realtors. Sharla and Eric are professional, honest, and always kept us in the loop. The process was smooth from start to finish, and we always felt like they had o...

Kelly Dunlap

We have had the pleasure of working with Eric, Sharla, and their team several times-both in the home buying and home selling process. Our experiences were so great that we turned to them for help when our kids became first time...

Jeff and June Swart

We loved working with Eric and Sharla! We had some very specific criteria for our downsizing in regard to location and home type. Eric and Sharla provided patient, low pressure support while we looked for the perfect home, whil...

Mark and Sarah Pletts

You all were a joy to work with! Your upbeat friendly attention to detail, accessibility, resources and can do attitude made selling a house as smooth as it possibly could be! We are so grateful to have worked with you and you...

Tracey Hurtz

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Mary is one of the most organized and helpful people I’ve ever met. She was introduced to us through Medtronic. Could not have asked for a better person she helped us in more ways than just moving. She helped us fe...

Mandi Karasek

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Suzanne Mateffy

Sharla and Eric have helped me buy and sell two houses. It’s hard to summarize in this small space how thrilled I continue to be with the level of service they provide. The first house they helped me sell was the first I’d done...

Jim Curran

Eric and team Stafford were great to work with. We had experienced their quality of service during a relocation / sale eight years ago, and when we decided to start a search to move back, we knew there was no better choice than...

Matt Renfroe

Stafford Family Realtors is a premier realty company. Eric is amazing and so trustworthy. He helped us through the entire process of buying our first home. My wife and I were blessed to be referred to Eric. His knowledge and co...

Peter Kurschner

Eric and Sharla were absolutely wonderful to work with. They made the first time home buyer situation so much fun for us, and it was obvious they wanted to make it the best they could for us. Eric still frequently checks in wit...

Alyssa Klein

Wonderful experience selling my home with Eric and Sharla. Very professional, attentive to details, and proactive. 10/10, would definitely recommend!

Kathy Quinby

When I purchased my home, I chose to work with Sharla and Eric Stafford because of their incredible knowledge of the area, their strong connections, their reputation and the integrity they demonstrate in how they do business. A...

Brian Ommen

We have used Eric and Sharla multiple times to buy and sell homes. They are both professional, responsive and always available. We wouldn’t use anyone else!

Julie Lohse

Can’t do better than Eric and Sharla! If our 5 star rating doesn’t say it, maybe having them sell and buy two and a half homes for us will! (The other half was out of state - and even then, they helped us find a realtor that wo...

Brent Fester

Working with Eric, Sharla, and their team to sell our home was a fantastic experience. They took the time to thoroughly assess the market value of our property and staged it beautifully. Their extensive network of contractors, ...

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4940 Meadville Street

$5,050,000

5025 Covington Street

$4,000,000

2201 Huntington Point Road East

$3,900,000

1 3rd Street

$3,550,000

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