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Joel Oakland Owner, Broker, REALTOR®

Joel Oakland is the Owner and Managing Broker at NOW Realty. He is also a full-time REALTOR®. As a lifelong resident of Maple Grove, he has been a professional in the industry since 1992. Joel brings over three decades of local expertise to every transaction. Joel founded Necklen & Oakland Professional Real Estate Services in 2010. He started the firm with his long-time friend and colleague Glenn Necklen. Today, the firm is known as NOW Realty. It has grown into a top independent brokerage in the Twin Cities. Under Joel's leadership, the company focuses on empowering agents.

Strategic Twin Cities Real Estate Broker & Leader

Joel is a premier Twin Cities Real Estate Broker. He has developed proprietary systems to provide elite service. His approach makes him a lifetime resource for his clients. He helps buyers find their first home. He also helps investors manage complex portfolios. Joel provides tremendous value at every stage. Joel’s influence extends across the region. He maintains strategic partnerships with local builders and relocation companies. He also works closely with other industry partners. These relationships ensure a great experience for NOW Realty clients. Every client is backed by a network of trusted professionals.

Innovation in Minnesota Real Estate

Joel is passionate about the evolution of the industry. He spearheaded the NOW Realty Mobile Agent Program. This system provides Twin Cities Real Estate Agents with modern tools. It gives them the freedom to use high-efficiency technology. Joel is more than just an agent. He is a market founder who understands the past and future of Minnesota real estate.

joel(at)nowrealty(dotted)net

612.414.3686

What OurClients Are Saying

-Nancy P.

100% Pleased with the process of selling my parents' home. Excellent communication, follow-through, ethics and expertise.

-John D.

I worked with Joel Oakland to purchase my brand new townhouse. Joel is a great realtor I would highly recommend even to my Mom ;). He is experienced, super knowledgeable of the market/property values, patient, not pushy, always calm and he listens! Joel is not pushy as he wants his clients to feel comfortable, heard and completely comfortable with their purchase. It took me on and off 5 years...

-Jeff N.

I have worked with Joel on two separate occasions. He helped me find and purchase my first home several years ago, and recently helped me sell that home and purchase a new construction home. Joel and the team at NOW Realty did an amazing job helping us prepare and stage our home for sale, working with us on the pricing strategy during a difficult market, and ultimately selling our home in a t...

-Mike K.

I have worked with Joel each time we have sold or purchased homes over the past 10 years. He has always been very helpful and extremely knowledgeable about the Maple Grove area, neighborhood comps, and what the key selling points are for the home. This allowed for a clear listing strategy and the end result was the sale of our home at a price we were very happy with. I would highly recommend ...

-Eugene K.

Joel was great to work with, as a Realtor myself I appreciate his professional approach to the business. Knowledgeable and personable.

-T. Jacobs

Joel was very knowledgeable and experienced in the real estate transaction process. His calm demeanor was a great asset in the negotiation process. We highly recommend Joel and his team.

-Jim B.

Joel had our house sold within the first week it was listed. The house was listed for more than i thought we should but Joel provided plenty of comps to support the listing price. Joel made everything from the beginning right through the closing go smoothly, responding well to any questions I had with straightforward honest answers. We used Joel to help us purchase our next home and we were n...

-L. Woods

If you're looking for a knowledgeable, friendly and all around great guy to represent you in your next real estate transaction, I would highly recommend Joel Oakland. He knows the area, the market, and will be your advocate as you buy or sell your next home.

-Noah

There isn't enough room in this box to describe how wonderful Joel Oakland is. He went above and beyond and I'll never forget our first time home buyer experience. I've heard horrid stories but not with Joel! He not only allowed us to find our perfect home, he continued to check on us long after the sale was final! Overall A+ thanks Joel!

-Matt B.

We have worked with Joel on each home we have bought (3) and sold (2) over the last 15 years, and could not ask for a better realtor. He listens to our needs and has always been able to deliver. His knowledge and expertise he lent in marketing our homes, along with his experience and patience helping us find our perfect home are exactly why we have worked with him over and over again. His ama...

-David W.

I loved working with Joel. He’s an awesome Real Estate Professional and person. Highly recommend!!!

-Laurie C

Joel was fantastic to work with and he explained everything in detail. I would go with him again in the future.

-JJ Coursolle

Working with Joel was a great experience. He was very knowledgeable about the market price for our town home, and actually sold it for more than we were expecting. It was sold in 2 days! We will engage him again next time we need to see or buy. 5 gold stars!

-Luke J.

Joel Oakland was there for us through the ups and downs and emotions that come with new home expectations. I would recommend his experience, patience, and perseverance to anyone looking for their perfect place to call home or even to call your cabin! Thank you, Joel!

-Paul

I give the professionals at Necklen & Oakland my highest recommendation. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Twin Cities...hire the best team. They fully understand what it takes to sell your home and advise you through every step. I sold my House the very first day it was listed. They also helped me through the entire closing process.

-Telle M.

Extremely responsive, attentive, organized...a pleasure to work with!

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