I’m Ramsey Sorrells, your future Real Estate Strategist! Born and raised in Minneapolis, I’ve spent my life exploring and loving this city, and now I get to help others put down their own roots across the state. I currently live in the Camdentown neighborhood of North Minneapolis with my wife, Taylor, our dog, Waffles, and our two cats. In November 2024, we bought a triplex—an experience that deepened my passion for real estate and my connection to our neighborhood and community. Taylor and I have worked hard to build the life of our dreams—mine through real estate, hers through early childhood development—and we’re both committed to making a lasting impact.

When I’m not strategizing for my clients, you can find me walking along the parkway with Waffles, watching movies, playing golf, or biking through the city.

As your real estate strategist, I combine education, authenticity, and fun to create winning strategies that empower my clients. With years of experience and over 60 families served, I’ve helped people achieve real estate goals that once felt out of reach. I’m here to do the same for you—guiding you with expertise, care, and a world-class experience. Let’s build your future together!

Homespotter is the same app I use as a REALTOR® to check the live status of properties. You can customize your search, see all listings, and communicate with me directly through the messaging feature.

The Market Meter shows the current pace of the market in the Twin Cities that a buyer or seller is likely to experience. It factors in the average showings per week per listing "demand", inventory of homes "supply" and affordability. 0 to 1.99 is a strong Buyer's market, 2 to 3.99 is a Buyer's market, 4 to 5.99 is a stable market, 6 to 7.99 Seller's market, and 8 or higher is a strong Seller's market. If it goes above 10 or below zero then it is in an extreme market condition.

Buying a home might seem complicated at first, but as you’ll see in this guide, it’s actually a pretty straightforward process. That said, things can become tricky depending on who’s on the other side of the transaction.

That’s where I come in. As your real estate strategist, I’m here to help you navigate any complexities and make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.

But before we get into that, let’s start by walking through the basics.

We wrote this book specifically for our market and it will give you an outline and education on the process

Joe is an incredible resource when it comes to lending. He's down to earth, a great listener, and will make you feel comfortable throughout the entire process. If you're looking for someone with 0 ego, a creative thinker, and someone you want to call a friend, I couldn't recommend Joe enough! 

Tiaira, is as savvy as they come and is a very resolute lender. She works hard, can close fast, and has exceptional customer service! Tiaria was named a Twin Cities Top Producer last year! 

Rachel is a top-notch professional in our industry! I never have any doubts or worries when she's in charge of administering not only the loan but the customer's experience. She is the ultimate professional and has over 150 5-star reviews! Rachel not only takes exceptional care of her clients during the transaction but also stays in touch and helps them think strategically about their investment post closing! 

HAUScheck Inspections + Engineering LLC provides professional home inspection services across the Greater Minneapolis–St. Paul area. InterNACHI-certified inspectors deliver extensive, detailed inspections and a comprehensive photo report within 24 hours. Services include structural components, roofs/attics, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and appliances—helping buyers identify issues, negotiate price, avoid costly repairs, and gain peace of mind.

Value Home Inspections provides Residential Inspections, Mold Inspections, Thermal Imaging, and 4 Point Inspections for the Twin Cities Area including: St. Paul, Rondo Community, North Minneapolis, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Maplewood, Falcon Heights, Stillwater, Richfield, Maple Grove, and more.

O’Brien Property Inspections is a residential & commercial property inspector & certified radon testing firm. In business for 15 years. Call us today!

Pillar To Post™ The Cornerstone Team provides professional home inspections across many Minnesota counties, serving home buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. Book online (often within 24–48 hours) and receive your report upon completion with online access. Services include Ultimate Home Inspection plus mold/spore, radon, sewer scoping, water and air quality, and chimney inspections. Contact: 612-217-4200.

All American Title Co., Inc. (AAT) was organized in May of 1999. From the very beginning we had a consistent vision of Superior Customer Service and a “Value Added” approach. We focus heavily on getting to know our customers and look for opportunities to help them grow their organizations.

Customer Service continues to be our core focus at AAT. We offer a Specialized Closing Process for each client that focuses on their organizations priorities and individual needs. Each account is given a specific team that allows us to provide consistent service on each transaction.

Since day one, AAT has had a small company approach that puts the client first. Our priority as we grew was to add the finest staff possible and give them access to all the resources required to be successful for our clients. The staff at AAT truly takes ownership in every transaction that crosses their desks. They are educated, professional and have always been the reason we work with so many industry leaders.

While focused on service, AAT is always on the look for “Value Added” opportunities for our network. Our sales team, closing staff and ownership spend much of their time looking for ways to bring additional value to our loyal customers. We value their business and always want to showcase our contacts, knowledge, focus on education, professionalism and commitment to working for the long-term benefit of everyone we come in contact with.

For personalized property and casualty insurance quotes in MN, contact Kris Aho. Find the right insurance for your car, home & more at an affordable rate.

Ian Karanja, the owner of Onyx Insurance Brokers, has been a licensed insurance agent since the summer of 2016. Based in Circle Pines he’s a community focused insurance agent ready to help you with your property and casualty needs! 

The BRIX Card by BRIX Real Estate gives clients and agents exclusive discounts on Twin Cities products and services. Users contact participating businesses to receive offers. Recommended vendors include home services, moving/storage, junk removal, flooring, coatings, HVAC, cleaning, appliances, radon mitigation, electrical, plumbing, tree services, exteriors, glass, and a Toyota dealer. Feedback: support@brixtwincities.com.

When submitting an offer, there are (3) main contingencies to consider. Take a moment to read through - we will discuss each one so that you can make an informed decision when submitting an offer on a home.

This is a quick overview of points of which you should be aware when it comes to the arbitration process if a dispute arises. There is an optional selection for Arbitration of Disputes on page 6 of the SF Purchase Agreement.

Earnest money, or good faith deposit, is a sum of money you put down to demonstrate your seriousness about buying a home. In most cases, earnest money acts as a deposit on the property you're looking to buy. You deliver the amount when signing the purchase agreement or the sales contract.

Take a look at the link to learn more about the non-profit I serve outside of real estate. My role is the treasurer, and I donate proceeds from every sale to help make reading more accessible to all! 

R.E.A.D. With Me MN

Representation. Education. Accessibility. Diversity.

At Read With Me MN, our mission is to promote and celebrate diversity in children’s literature by amplifying the voices of local authors and illustrators. We work to close the literacy achievement gap by ensuring all children have access to literature that reflects their identities.

With a record-setting year behind us, we look forward to the rest of this year. The BRIX Report is a look at local markets