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★★★★★
"Ben is an absolute professional to work with from start to finish. He helped us purchase both of our cabins in Crosslake with clear communication, great advice and a calm approach that made the whole process stress-free.Ben is an expert in the real estate world and we couldn't be happier with our experience. I would recommend him to anyone- he always puts his clients first!!"
- Mandy E.
★★★★★
"Ben represented us in purchasing a home in the fall of 2025. From the start he was a consummate professional. Smart, thoughtful, communicative, timely, trustworthy, savvy are a few words that come to mind when describing Ben. He was an absolut pleasure to work with - all the while representing our interests in an expert, fair and honest way. Ben has earned our highest recommendation. And will be our first call in future real estate dealings. 5 stars all the way! "
- Tim & Paty M.
★★★★★
"Ben will always be our “family realtor.”
I would highly recommend him to anyone. Both of our adult children agree and have also recommended him to their friends. He listened, then worked tirelessly to search for and show properties that met our wants, needs and price point. Ben also helped us wisely price our house to sell. He is very experienced and knowledgeable. You can trust him to be honest. He’s also one of the nicest people you will ever meet."
- Harriet K.
★★★★★
"Ben has been our family’s realtor for over a decade! Ben has such great knowledge of the market, but he also listens and tries to make sure he understands my goals so that when the right opportunity comes up we’re ready. I’ve referred countless friends his way, and they are always so glad I did!"
- Craig K.
★★★★★
"Ben has been my Realtor for a number of properties and in my opinion- there can be no better choice for anyone with any property transaction- to say that Ben and his team personally went far beyond what any reasonable person would expect would be an understatement! Simply a pros pro!!!"
- Joel M.
★★★★★
"Ben is absolutely the right choice as a realtor when buying or selling your home! He helped us do both and we could not have been happier. His expertise and skills were so valuable during our sale as we had no idea what was need to make our home sell. Ben and his team were able to get our home in "showing condition" very quickly once we made the decision to list. Once we got offers on our home, Ben called us to discuss each one and help us determine the pros and cons of each offer. He very clearly steered us in the right direction while still taking our needs and wants into consideration. Our purchase was a new construction that was 6 months after our sale. During the time our home was being built, Ben never forgot about us and stayed up to date on the construction process and status of our new home. He attended closing and he even helped us move some things in. Ben is extremely friendly and will go above and beyond for his clients. He made our sale and our purchase that much easier. Thanks Ben!!"
- Joe & Lindsey R
★★★★★
"We would highly recommend using Ben Johnson to buy or sell your house! We used him for both and were very happy with the results. He was always available to answer any questions, had prompt responses, and was extremely knowledgeable. He got our house sold very quickly! The real estate nation team was awesome- from help with staging to closing day to everything in between! Give Ben a call to find your dream house!"
- Kevin G.
Ben Johnson is a Minnesota native with deep roots in the Twin Cities metro area. Since 2006, he has focused on helping families buy, sell, and invest in real estate with a relationship-driven, client-first approach. Known for his market savvy and his calm, intelligent, straight-forward style, Ben has personally closed more than 800 transactions—most through repeat and referral clients, something he views as the greatest measure of trust
Ben began his career in mortgage finance, his financial command helps his clients navigate complex transactions with confidence. He holds a B.S. in Entrepreneurship from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.
He is the founder of The Real Estate Nation Team, a high-performing team producing $60–100 million in annual sales while maintaining a boutique level approach to service.
Beyond real estate, Ben is deeply engaged in the community and has served with organizations including IOCP, Outreach Development Corporation, and the Wayzata West Metro Chamber, earning MAR's Good Neighbor award and the Chamber's Person of the Year recognitions for community service.
Ben lives in Plymouth with his wife, Stephanie and dog Nina. They have two amazing children, Olivia and Benjo. Outside of work he enjoys cooking, boating, fishing, gardening, and grilling year-round.







































