Richard McDonough

It was a pleasure working with Richard to sell our property. His initial interest and excitement to receive our business, followed through our entire experience with him. Richard was always accessible, very informed and went above and beyond to market our property and ultimately complete the sale. Thank you!

Richard found us a home in downtown Stillwater in an instant and we moved in within a month. Richard knows the River Valley like the back of his hand. I've meet so many people trying to find a home in Stillwater but they can't find one because they don't have Richard.

I highly recommend working with Richard McDonough! His professionalism and expertise far exceed even the highest expectations. He guided every decision with the confidence of someone who truly knows this market and made the process feel effortless. What a gem! Get him on your team before someone else does!

Richard is very attentive and caring with his clients and colleagues. He brings a long history of industry success and knowledge to all of his transactions, and is always learning new skills and ideas to help everything run smoothly, very grateful for all of his support and encouragement!

Richard is top notch! Expert, well networked, customer centric, an advocate for the client, resourceful, honest. I'm a fan!

Richard's service was impeccable! He was present for all our needs in both selling our house and finding us a new one. He was also informative and helpful with questions as we moved through the process and his experience and connections were very helpful. Thanks for the great service, Richard.

Richard is the best!

Richard sold our Stillwater home in August 2024. He is an expert in the local markets, he gives excellent advice and has a pleasant yet confident demeanor. In addition to his timely and informative communications, he is a skilled negotiator. We highly recommend Richard for your buying or selling activities.

Selling my home alone and relocating out of state felt like an overwhelming task, but working with Richard McDonough turned it into a smooth and enjoyable experience (can you believe that’s possible? 😄). His extensive real estate experience in Stillwater, combined with his expertise and trusted guidance, made all the difference. Richard's drive and dedication kept everything on track, even when we faced the inevitable bumps in the process, ensuring a positive and successful outcome. His down-to-earth nature made him not only a reliable real estate agent but also a true friend and confidante along the way. I’m incredibly grateful to Richard and the talented team at Lakes Sotheby’s for making what seemed impossible, achievable. If you're looking to buy or sell your home in the St. Croix Valley , Richard McDonough is the expert you can trust. 🏡⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Stars!

We had the pleasure of working with Richard during our home search, and we couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From the start, Richard was incredibly responsive, scheduling multiple showings and offering invaluable insights about each property. His deep knowledge of the market and sharp eye for both craftsmanship and potential issues made us feel confident in every step of the process. What truly stood out was Richard's ability to understand our family's needs and find homes that fit us perfectly. His professionalism, combined with a warm, charismatic approach, made the experience enjoyable and stress-free. If you're looking for a realtor who’s both highly skilled and a delight to work with, we highly recommend Richard!

Richard represented us, and the seller on a recent transaction and did an excellent job for both parties. Long story short - his advice is solid and he goes the extra mile.

Richard made the process of home selling extremely easy and seamless. The entire transaction was professionally handled, and Richard's knowledge and experience was a great asset to make the sale move so quickly. Sotheby's International Real Estate's high-quality reputation is a great asset to have, especially with through our local Real Estate Agent, Richard McDonough.

I enjoyed working with Richard McDonough very much. He is very polite and answered all my questions truthfully. Joyce Stearns

Thank you Richard!! It always has been, and I'm sure always will be a great experience doing business with you. I appreciate everything you've done for us recently and in the past and will continue to refer you to family and friends at every opportunity. Thanks again Richard, you are one of a kind 😊

Richard guided my senior parents through the listing and successful sale of their long -time family home. Very happy with his time and attention to details.

Richard McDonough is the consummate realtor from the initial contact to the closing of the property. He communicates regularly with the buyer/seller and is always available for questions. Richard goes the 'extra mile' for his customers and is willing to assist when needed (Example: moving furniture to a garage to facilitate a donation to Bridging.) I would highly recommend Richard McDonough for realtor services.

Richard was persistent and committed to finding us a perfect new home. In this tight market, he landed us a wonderful house using his connections to help us avoid a competition (that we surely would have lost using a VA loan). Wouldn't be homeowners without him!

Richard was amazing in discerning what we found important and highlighting homes that fit our family. Zoom calls, live Facebook walkthroughs, immediate responses in email and text. He didn’t just sell us a house - he partnered with us to really find a place we can call home.

Richard was wonderful to work with when our family moved to Minnesota from Kansas. Though the experience of moving to Minnesota in January is to be given 1 star (we don't recommend), Richard receives a 5 star rating for his excellent work as our realtor (we highly recommend). He even shoveled a couple feet of snow off of a sidewalk during sub-zero temps on two occasions. Bless. Though the prospect of home shopping and purchasing from ten hours away was daunting, Richard made it very simple. He was quick to respond to texts and emails. He set up Zoom meetings to better understand the needs of our family for our next home, asking great questions to help us narrow the criteria for searches. He attended showings with the option for us to FaceTime from Kansas, not only saving us time and money on travel, but getting us the home we wanted before it flew off the market. He was knowledgable and we fully trusted his expertise through every step of the process. He has continued to provide us resources following our relocation and will be the first person we call when we need to move south again in search of shorter winters. Again, 5 stars for this great service and much appreciation for making our experience an easy one.

Thorough comparables. Acceptable asking price established. Signed contract. Agent had an interested client. Client made offer that was accepted. Closing occurred in 30 days from Agent contract date.

Richard has assisted me with a number of home sales. He is highly educated in all aspects of real estate, professional and always prompt with communication. I would never hesitate to refer Richard to my friends and family

Michelle was very easy to work with. She is friendly and is available to answer questions. She is very knowledgeable and has a great eye for detail in getting your house ready for presentation. I would highly recommend her.

Haley did a great job as we transitioned into our new home, even in this competitive market! We found a home that is going to be a great fit for our family. She made sure we were taken care of at every step of the process. We would highly recommend her!

Full service brokerage with excellent client focused attention. Richard, a Stillwater native going back multiple generations, is the advocate for the St. Croix Valley with a literal "brick and mortar" presence right in the heart of downtown Stillwater on Main Street.

Haley was quick to act on all stages throughout the process. Her communication was top notch and made me feel like a priority every step of the way. Super easy and kind to work with and would be my first recommendation to anyone buying or selling a home!

Michele was the perfect agent to help us with the sale of my Mom's property. Michele gave straight forward advice and had access to the resources we needed to prepare the property for sale and helped keep us on track with a timeline to get maximum price. We had interviewed several agents who were disinterested in doing the work neede for us to get to market. Thank you Michele!

Working with Richard was a joy he was always available via phone and email. The pictures of the house where so good even though we still had renters in the place he worked around the items they had in the house and was able to do a great job for us. If your looking at selling your home I would say give him a call.

We received higher offer than appraiser's quote On market 2 days with 5 offers at or above asking price.

Not only did our Realtor, Linda Besk of RM Realty sell our land under the challenging circumstances created by the pandemic, her creative and enthusiastic touch yielded multiple, qualified buyers. Linda's experience, hand on approach and follow-up was everything you want in a Realtor. Her playful and engaging personality made working with her an awesome experience. We can't wait to work with her again! Trilby White Lisa Rietveld

When looking for a Realtor who has your best interest in mind, you’ll definitely want to talk with Richard. He is compassionate about what he does, and really cares about his client. As a life long resident of Stillwater, you’ll find his brokerage at 124 Main St in Stillwater.

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We chose RM Realty after researching reviews for a local Stillwater realtor to help us navigate a cross country move and a competitive housing market. Richard was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. He guided us with the right strategies that landed us our perfect home. We highly recommend RM Realty.

Richard was fabulous to work with! He worked for buyer (us) and the seller of the home we purchased. Richard was professional, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. Helped us to buy our dream home!

Richard and his team did a great job of taking care of us. He was invested in finding the perfect home for us and it showed. He was patient, didn't pressure us, and did a great job guiding us with sound advice. I'd recommend RM Realty to anyone buying or selling a home.

RM Realty helped our family sell our old house and buy a new one. Our house sold very quickly which left us needing to find a new one sooner than we thought we would need to. Richard provided reassurance and helped us navigate the process efficiently.

Richard did such a good job selling my property. He advised me over and over to sell the house as a private residence not a business. I resisted for a long time. Finally did that and the house sold immediately. Richard helped me in selling all of the contents. I had collected for years and years and had a successful bed and breakfast. The amount of cash needed to buy the business was the sticking point. I am now retired, in Southeast Asia enjoying life. Moved to Portland and a more moderate climate but progressive state like Minnesota. I can say that if you put your sale in Richard’s hands his staff and he will work hard for you. Rita graybill. I am open to calls when I return to USA at end of February. Ask Richard for my number.

Richard was very knowledgeable and helpful during the course of two different transactions. I look forward to doing future business with him.

Richard and his team were a pleasure to work with. When it came to selling our house they came in and took wonderful pictures of the place on a Thursday and had an open house that weekend. Because of Richard's ability to sell we received 3 offers over asking price just from that weekend! I know that most of the time houses don't sell that quickly but I think that most of the credit is because of RM Realty's approach and knowledge. When it came to buying our house Richard was extremely patient with us and helped us narrow down our search for something that my wife and I were looking for. Richard was always quick to answer the phone and would get us to look at a house anytime of day. I highly suggest using RM Realty for your house selling and buying needs.

Richard got us the house we wanted in a bidding war by selling the seller on us rather than just throwing more money at them, it takes a special talent to succeed in a situation like this and Richard has that special talent.

We started working with Stephanie a month before moving to the Twin Cities and she was able to help narrow the search before we moved. She really understood what we were looking for and worked hard to check homes even when we couldn’t be there. She is really motivated to help and take the client through the step by step process. When we need help updating the house after the sale she was still there to assist. I would say after buying three homes, she has been one of the most honest and detailed agents we have worked with. She knows the business of real estate and truly has the clients best interest at heart.

We had the pleasure to sell our home in Saint Paul and purchase a home in Wisconsin with Stephanie Reineck and Richard McDonough. To say we are happy would be an understatement. Stephanie was always available for showings, open houses, and our many questions. Stephanie and Richard are very knowledgeable about their industry, the real estate differences between the two states, and how to market our home. Stephanie eased us through the many steps needed to sell and buy a home: truth & housing, mortgage certification, home inspection, radon testing and radon mitigation systems, well certification, septic inspection, title company,......the list seems endless. We were in great hands.

Richard sold our home and made it a good experience. Throughout the process, he answered our questions and when necessary, provided us with the pros and cons of a situation so we could make the best decision and move forward. He returned our calls and texts quickly. His 25 years realtor experience shined through from the start of the selling process to the finish on closing day. The pictures of our home, inside and outside, were taken by a professional photographer and showed beautifully on the many real estate websites and in the customer handouts at the open houses Richard offered. We would recommend Richard as he has shown he gets the job done in a professional, thorough, and timely fashion.

Carrie exceeded our expectations on every level. She was prompt in response to our many questions as first-time home-buyers and patiently explained each step of the process. Carrie was professional and helpful, but more importantly, she was passionate and determined. We found our perfect home quickly, thanks to her.

Richard and his team sold my house in three days at a price significantly higher than asking. This was in part because of being a sellers market, but also because they took great photos and got the word out there. When we were buying, Richard knew what we were looking for and what would work best for our lifestyle change. He helped us find a home that works for our family. I told my husband after looking at a home that wasn't for us that I felt like Richard was our advocate. He is very kind and just a pleasant person to work with. His team is awesome as well.

When searching for a realtor, we were looking for someone who was honest and reliable. Everything we found about Richard McDonough and his team indicated this is what they are. Richard guided us through the selling process in a clear and honest manor. He addressed negotiations with our buyer in the same fashion. The end result is that our home was marketed perfectly (through a great series of tactics) and sold right away for more than we had hoped. On the buying side, we worked with Richard's colleague Cricket Skaret to find our new home. Not only was she willing to take us to our entirely too long list of homes to see, but she guided us to understand the positives and minuses of each. When we did find our new home, Cricket was exceptional in her communications and commitment to our needs. I could not give a higher recommendation for their team.

This man, Richard McDonough helped us sell our home with amazing direction as how to prepare , promote & advertise that we'd never heard of - detailed pictures of our property & home were put into a booklet which made our home look great. He was patient with us & always answered our phone calls no matter what day of the week or what time of day it was. His staff was also very helpful when needed. When we said we wanted to downsize into a townhome he immediately gave us assistance with Christine Skaret who works closely with him. They are both the best people we have had the pleasure of working with, Give him a call - he'll sell your home & you'll be happy with the experience!!!!!!!!!!

Richard McDonough and his associate, Christine "Cricket" Skaret have been beyond amazing to work with. We listed our home with them and it was sold within three days! Through knowledgeable negotiations and perseverance, Cricket was able to secure the deal on our new home. I absolutely recommend working with this fabulous team of realtors!