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Building Lasting Relationships in Real Estate with Jae VonBank

Homes for sale in Alexandria, MN
September 30, 2025•1 min read

In real estate, success isn’t just measured by transactions—it’s measured by the relationships built along the way. Few stories capture that better than the journey Jae VonBank shared with Kelly, a client who spent years searching for the perfect home.

"I have worked with Jae over the past couple of years to find just the right home. Jae has been incredibly patient. He took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and never pressured me to settle. His knowledge, honest advice, and dedication made the process so much easier and enjoyable. He was always quick to answer any of my questions and went above and beyond to show me every option. If you’re looking for a Realtor who truly cares about finding you the right home, Jae is the one!"

This testimonial highlights what makes Jae different in the Alexandria and Douglas County real estate market. He doesn’t rush clients or push them toward quick decisions. Instead, he listens, learns, and walks alongside them—no matter how long it takes—to make sure they end up in a home that truly fits their needs.

For Jae, real estate is about more than buying and selling—it’s about impacting lives, building trust, and creating friendships that last well beyond closing day. Stories like Kelly’s show why so many people in the community not only choose Jae VonBank once, but keep coming back and referring others.

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Jae VonBank

Jae VonBank is a Minnesota licensed REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Crown Realtors who believes real estate should be smart, strategic, and still feel human. His guiding philosophy, Impacting Lives Through Real Estate, shapes every conversation, showing, negotiation, and closing. With over five years in real estate and more than 100 completed transactions, Jae has built a reputation for being organized, responsive, and refreshingly straightforward. Prior to real estate, he spent 25 years as a product and process engineer with 3M, leading complex projects and learning how to keep things moving even when the unexpected shows up. He earned his Chemical Engineering degree from Iowa State University, which explains his love of process, planning, and getting things right the first time. Jae serves Douglas, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Grant Counties and works primarily with residential homes, first time buyers and sellers, acreage properties, and downsizing clients, with growing experience in lake and luxury homes. He is well versed in USDA, VA, and FHA financing and is a Divorce Certified Real Estate Agent, offering steady guidance during emotionally complex transitions. Known for his marketing creativity, Jae’s high impact listing videos regularly exceed 43,500 views, giving sellers real exposure beyond a yard sign and a few photos. He also produces local business spotlights to help promote and support the community he serves, because real estate works best when the whole community wins. Clients consistently praise Jae for clear communication, strong process management, and the ability to make buying or selling feel less overwhelming. With over 35 five star Google reviews, his business is built on trust, results, and long term relationships. Outside of real estate, Jae enjoys sports, deer hunting, and spending time with his two children and grandchild. His connection to the community and commitment to helping others are not marketing slogans, they are simply how he operates Give Jae a call if you would like to discuss real estate or how he can be of service!

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