More about
the Carmacks
Our History
Since 2016, Joe & Haley have helped hundreds of buyers and sellers navigate the Twin Cities real estate market with clarity, strategy, and confidence — turning complex decisions into smooth transitions.
10+
Years in real estate experience
200+
Homes sold
100%
Client-focused approach
5.0
Average Rating
Hear what our
clients have to say.
"We recently worked with Joe and Haley to help us relocate to the Twin Cities, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. They helped us find and purchase our new home, guiding us through every step of the process with expertise and care. ..."
- Fabian & Will
"Having worked with numerous realtors over the years, it can be tough to find one who is driven to work tirelessly on your behalf and go that extra mile. Joe is one of these rare finds. ..."
- Keith B.
"We had such an amazing experience working with the Carmacks to buy our first home! As first-time buyers, we were nervous about the whole process. They made it so easy and enjoyable and are incredibly knowledgeable ..."
- Allie M.
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Youtube Videos
Insights, Tips &
Market Updates
Helpful videos covering buying strategies, selling tips, and local market insights.
Real Estate Market Update – Get a breakdown of current local market conditions so you can make confident moves, whether buying or selling this year.
Otsego, MN Neighborhood Tour - From Restaurants & Retail, Schools & Real Estate it's easy to see why Otsego, MN is among the best places to live in Minnesota.
First-Time Buyer FAQs – Start here for a full playlist covering financing, costs, timelines, and everything you need to know about buying your first home in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more, see our FAQ playlists on YouTube.
Head over to our Contact Us page and grab a time on our calendar—whether it’s a quick intro call or a full Consultation. It’s free, no pressure, just a chance to connect and see if we’re a good fit to work together.
We got started in real estate in 2016 and have sold nearly 200 homes as of 2026. We’re full-time agents, and our path into real estate started with remodeling, flipping homes, and owning rental properties—so we bring a pretty practical, hands-on perspective to the process.
We’re experts in two things: 1) Helping match relocation buyers with their perfect place to live around the Twin Cities, and 2) Marketing our Sellers’ homes ridiculously well, so they get top dollar with a clean, efficient sale.
Our background in flipping homes helps us guide you on how to prep your home so buyers love it—and pay accordingly. We build a custom marketing plan based on your price point, typically including staging consults, pro photos and video, social ads, drone footage, 3D tours, floorplans, and more. Bottom line: you’ll be impressed.
To see how we'd market your home, schedule a free Seller Consult.Typically ~3% + $499—but that’s negotiable depending on the property, price point, and marketing strategy. During your free Seller’s Consult, we’ll provide a Net Proceeds estimate based on our expected sale price range, with a full breakdown of taxes, costs, and fees so you know exactly what to expect.
Basically, never. Typically, the seller covers the buyer’s agent commission, which is negotiated as part of your offer—but if not, we’ll help you structure your offer to account for it so you’re not caught off guard.
To understand more about the costs and process of buying a home, schedule your free Buyers Consult.
Yes—and this one’s REALLY important. The builder’s agent is legally working for the builder, meaning their job is to get the best terms for them, not for you. Our job is to help you find the right builder, the best incentives, and negotiate the best deal on your behalf—and in most cases, the builder pays our commission anyway, so there’s really no downside.
IMPORTANT: In Minnesota, if you visit a model home or contact a builder directly first (even online), they may refuse to pay your agent’s commission—so talking to us first could save you thousands.
Learn more by scheduling a free Buyers Consult.
You name it, we’ll make it happen. That’s the benefit of being a husband/wife team—one of us is usually available, including evenings and weekends.
Most clients work with both Haley and Joe, which means one of us is usually available when you need us. Behind the scenes, our assistant keeps everything on track—managing timelines, paperwork, and details—so nothing gets missed and you’re well taken care of.
Your call! Most clients prefer a group text with Haley and Joe for quick updates and scheduling, but we’re flexible—call, text, or email, whatever works best for you.
Quite honestly - not much, locally. In most cases, sellers are still providing the buyer’s agent commission (otherwise they’d scare away a lot of potential buyers). The “biggest change” is that the buyer’s agent commission is now negotiated as part of the Purchase Agreement instead of the Listing Contract—and most of the time, the final numbers end up about the same.
We bring experience, strategy, and a deep understanding of the Twin Cities, but we also care a lot about making this a smooth, low-stress experience for you. At the end of the day, we just want you to feel confident and taken care of—and our Google reviews reflect that pretty clearly.
When you're ready, visit our Contact Us page.
