Quinby Partners

• Women owned and operated boutique real estate brokerage team of committed real estate professionals.
• Specialises in homes for sale in the Twin Cities and Minneapolis area.
• Helps clients buy and sell residential properties, including:
• Single-family homes
• Condominiums and townhomes
• Small multi-family properties such as duplexes, triplexes, and 4-plexes
• Affiliated with Real Broker LLC.

Who Quinby Partners serves

• Home buyers relocating to or within Minnesota.
• Buyers and sellers in the Minneapolis–St Paul Twin Cities metro area.
• Clients who value design, historic craftsmanship, and urban living.
• Homeowners preparing to sell and wanting to maximise their return by:
• Strategically preparing homes for market
• Highlighting design and layout
• Positioning properties for strong investment value
• Seniors and 55+ clients transitioning from long-standing family homes into new chapters.

Typical service areas

Quinby Partners focuses on the broader Twin Cities metro area, including but not limited to:

• Minneapolis neighbourhoods (for example: areas around Lake of the Isles, Kingfield, East Harriet, Nokomis, Kenwood Isles, and nearby urban districts)
• Saint Paul neighbourhoods (for example: Highland Park and surrounding areas)
• Inner-ring and west-metro suburbs such as Edina, Deephaven, St. Louis Park, Maple Grove, Buffalo, and Mendota Heights

Specific city or neighbourhood focus for a given listing or search is tailored to each client's goals.

Approach and values

• Emphasis on making the home buying and selling process easy, informative, and low stress.
• Strong advocacy for clients' best interests at every stage of a transaction.
• Detailed evaluation of properties, including mechanicals, condition, and layout, alongside aesthetics and design.
• Long-term, relationship-based support that continues well beyond closing.

• Every client relationship begins with an initial consultation.
• Consultations can be held via video call or in-person.
• During this meeting, the team:
• Learns about your goals, priorities, and criteria in a home.
• Reviews your background and timeline.
• Explains how Quinby Partners works as a team.
• Outlines the overall housing search process and what to expect.
• The goal is to ensure buyers understand the full process and the support available from the first conversation through long-term homeownership.

Step 2 – Pre-approval

• Pre-approval is an essential step before beginning serious home tours.
• It is required in order to privately tour homes and to make offers.
• Pre-approval clarifies:
• Budget
• Monthly payments
• Cash needed to close
• Quinby Partners often introduces clients to trusted lending partners and loan officers they work with regularly.
• Recommended lenders are selected for high service and competitive rates.

Step 3 – The house hunt

• Touring homes is typically the most enjoyable part of the process.
• Quinby Partners helps buyers explore a variety of properties to find the best fit.
• For each property, the team helps evaluate:
• Trade-offs and compromises between different options
• Condition of mechanicals and utilities
• Institutional or major system upgrades
• Overall aesthetics, functionality, and layout
• This combined evaluation helps buyers understand value and the strength of a potential investment.

Step 4 – Contract to close

• Once the right property is identified, Quinby Partners:
• Prepares and submits the offer
• Advises on offer terms and strategies based on current market conditions
• Negotiates on the buyer's behalf
• After the offer is accepted, the team coordinates:
• Inspections
• Any follow-up negotiations
• Appraisal
• Financing steps
• Title work
• Quinby Partners uses support staff and professional partners behind the scenes to manage details and keep the transaction on track.
• The goal is a smooth path to closing, with clear communication at each stage.

These contact details can be used for questions about buying or selling a home, current listings, or general information about working with Quinby Partners.

Individual team contacts

Becky Quinby – Broker and CEO

• Email: becky@quinbypartners.com
• Phone: (612) 232-3165

Elena Quinby – REALTOR®

• Email: elena@quinbypartners.com
• Phone: (952) 797-2534

Reviews

• Clients can find public reviews for Quinby Partners by searching for "Quinby Partners" on Google.

Office hours and address

• The website does not list specific office hours or a public office address.
• Clients should call or email to schedule a consultation or showing time that works for them.

• Single-family homes in city neighborhoods and suburbs
• Historic and architecturally distinctive homes
• Lakeshore and waterfront properties
• Townhomes and low-maintenance residences
• Small multi-family properties such as duplexes and triplexes

Example locations in the Twin Cities area

The team's listings indicate experience across many parts of the Twin Cities metro, such as:

• Minneapolis: neighborhoods near Lake of the Isles, Kenilworth Channel, Bde Maka Ska, and other city lakes
• Saint Paul: neighbourhoods including Highland Park and similar walkable areas
• West and south metro: Edina, Deephaven, Medicine Lake area, Maple Grove, Bloomington, and nearby communities
• Outlying communities in the greater metro region, such as Buffalo

These examples illustrate the breadth of markets where Quinby Partners assists buyers and sellers.

For sale and sold properties

• The website highlights both current listings (For Sale) and recently sold properties.
• Each property description typically focuses on:
• Architectural style and character
• Condition and updates
• Neighborhood and proximity to parks, lakes, transit, and local amenities
• Features that enhance livability (light, layout, outdoor spaces, etc.)

How to inquire about listings

• For details about specific active listings, clients should contact Quinby Partners directly by phone or email.
• The website does not publish a comprehensive, real-time MLS feed; availability and details for specific properties can change quickly.
• For current availability, pricing, and showing requests, buyers and sellers should reach out to the team for up-to-date information.

Elena Quinby – REALTOR®

• REALTOR® with a background in film and photography.
• Grew up in Deephaven, Minnesota, and has a long-standing appreciation for homes and neighbourhood character.
• Transitioned from a career in advertising and commercial production into real estate after her own positive home buying experience.
• Brings a creative eye for design and layout to both buyers and sellers.
• Uses her visual and marketing background to help sellers present and market their homes in compelling, modern ways.
• Known for a can-do attitude, empathy, patience, and support throughout the buying process, especially for first-time buyers.

Claire Delaney – senior transitions and managed services

• Based in Minneapolis with roots in Iowa.
• Background in Gerontology, specialising in work with older adults.
• Leads Quinby Partners' affiliations with senior living communities and general 55+ transitions.
• Helps clients who are moving from long-time family homes into new living arrangements.
• Is spearheading a managed services platform intended to support homeowners in the west metro (as described on the website).
• Known for organisation and strong work ethic in helping clients prepare homes for market and navigate major life transitions.

How the team works with clients

• Collaborative, team-based approach to client care.
• Focus on education, clear communication, and advocacy.
• Emphasis on design, presentation, and thoughtful evaluation of properties.
• Support that extends from first consultation through closing and into ongoing homeownership.

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