Brian Rud worked with us for over a year as we moved to Duluth from out of state. He was always available and always helpful as we bid on several houses, pulled the plug on one accepted offer, and ultimately bought a house we love on the bay side of Park Point. Brian even continued to help us out after the closing, with recommendations for service providers and contractors. Could not have had a better experience. 2022
We used Brian to list a new home that we had built and he was great with negotiations and as a result we ended up getting more than we had thought. The pictures were great and we received multiple offers within the first week. We have also used Brian to purchase a couple of homes and he was great to work with, responsive and helpful from the first step all the way to closing. We are hopeful to purchase more real estate in the future and we will definitely be using Brian to help us out again. 2022
We have known Brian for many years and based on that, when it came time to sell our home of more than 25 years, we immediately thought of him. He has always been responsible, honest, ethical, etc so we knew he would be the right guy. He and his team did a great market analysis and then helped in the staging and marketing of the home which resulted in our obtaining the maximum value in a relatively short time period. All details prior to closing were handled professionally. If we have the need in the future, we will definitely use Brian and his team again. 2021
We were looking to buy a home in Duluth from out of state which can be quite daunting. Brian did an amazing job of keeping us informed and updated with current homes on the market. He was responsive and readily available for many virtual tours of homes. We ultimately found a home we loved and were satisfied with the process, largely due to Brian's hard work! 2022
Brian is the most thorough, thoughtful and hardworking realtor we have ever worked with. He has helped us multiple times now and each time he goes above and beyond any expectations. He is quick to respond and is extremely knowledgeable about the Twin Ports real estate market. We would recommend him highly to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Brian was easy to work with, and always respected my wishes during my lake home search. He was able to answer any question that I had, and was helpful getting me in touch with a contractor to build a new garage. I enjoyed working with Brian, he made the whole experience stress free. 2022
Brian was fantastic! I'm a real estate broker in Colorado, so I might be a little more picky than others would be, but I was really impressed with his local knowledge, responsiveness, and professionalism. I've already referred two people to him and will continue to do so. 2021
Brian represented us for both selling our home and buying a new property. He was a good listener and tried hard to meet our needs. He worked hard to find us the kind of property that we really wanted He kept us updated and was prompt and responsive with all communications. All transactions went through flawlessly. We would highly recommend him as a realtor. 2022
Hands down the best realtor out there. He is professional, knowledgeable, and has the special touch of knowing exactly what you want. Whether he is working on your buying/selling needs, it will give you piece of mind that the right person is on the job. 100% recommended! 2018
Brian was extraordinary in helping me find and buy my first home. He worked with me for multiple months and spent much time assisting me in finding the house I finally loved. Brian was available any day of the week, at any given time to answer any questions or help me in any other way. I will be recommending him to my friends as they shop for homes, as well as anyone looking to sell. 2018
My wife and I have worked with Brian over the past two years as we sought the perfect house in Duluth which would fulfill all of the requirements that we each had. From the beginning, Brian paid close to attention to knowing what we laid out as wanting in a house and immediately tailored the search process to properties that fit exactly what we were interested in. Without exception, Brian was in steady contact with us throughout the search process, going so far as to reach out to us even if nothing new had come onto the market, just to let us know we were still at the top of his priority list and continually on his radar. Undoubtedly, it was Brian's deep depth of knowledge on Duluth's housing market - especially when it came to the large, historic homes we were interested in which was the critical element when it came to finding us the perfect house which satisfied every requirement we had and then some! We cannot recommend Brian highly enough thank you! 2018
Brian did a great job of helping me purchase my first home. He worked around the clock to help ease the stress and make the experience a lot easier on me. He was knowledgable about the market and was able to negotiate to help with the final closing. 2018
I had the best experience ever in my home purchase! Brian was responsive to all my texts and emails, and quickly sent me messages when new listings came up in my price/location range. Once I found the house I wanted, the whole transaction happened so quickly, and we closed in 4 weeks. Brian was professional, and accommodating to my work schedule. I will recommend him to anyone I know who is looking for a home. 2017
Brian was wonderful to work with. He was fair, responsive, and friendly. There were a number of complications associated with the property and a few unusual requests that he handled in a accommodating and professional manner. I would strongly recommend Brian as a realtor. 2017
Brian was excellent throughout the home buying process. He was quick to respond to calls, texts, and emails to answer any questions or to set up a showing. As a first time home buyer I was new to everything that goes with buying a house. He was good at showing me things to look for in a house and answering the many questions that I had throughout the process. When it came time to make an offer, Brian made sure that I had an understanding of what I was doing and walked me through all of the steps. I highly recommend Brian to anyone that is looking to by a home in the Duluth area! 2017
From the start to the closing, it was a pleasure working with Brian. His timely, professional, and attention to detail made the transaction a pleasure. Purchasing a home is an exciting yet stressful experience, Brian communicated features and benefits of each home we looked at to ensure our wants and needs were taken care of. It is my pleasure to recommend Brian to any potential seller/buyer. 2017
Brian was always quick to respond. He provided us a lot of information about comparable properties. He also provided us with a lot of information about the situation with regard to the particular home we bought as it related to other interested buyers and provided us valuable information about the timing and amount of our offer. Once we knew this was the house we wanted, Brian made sure that we got it. He did a good job of helping us to get the deal done. 2017
I highly recommend Brian if you are in search for a realtor. Brian is down to earth, really listens to his clients, and was extremely punctual with responding to calls, texts, email, etc. throughout the entire process. He was also prompt with letting us know about new houses on the market and exploring all options available to help us get what we were looking for. He also seems knowledgable and helped us find flaws that we might have regretted after a purchase. I was appreciative of the services he provided and plan to recommend him to all our friends. 2017
Brian was fantastic to work with as a buyer. He was attentive and honest, giving great opinions about the homes I looked at. He recommended I view the house I ultimately purchased. Brian is completely approachable and responsive. He made the home buying process easy and fun. I highly recommend Brian and would work with him again in a heartbeat! 2017
Brian was a buyer's agent for us. He was diligent, thorough, respectful and knowledgeable. He was attentive to details while being friendly and communicative. He will be my first recommendation to anyone looking to buy a home in the Duluth area 2016
I met Brian when his team member Tom Little sent my preferences his way. Brian was extremely helpful in helping me find the home I was seeking. Working with Brian, I felt we were a good team. He would offer advice when I was uncertain of aspects and listened when I had voiced my concerns and decisions. I would certainly recommend Brian Rud to friends and family. Thank you, Brian! 2016
Great experience all around!, a buyer from Duluth, MN
Brian was excellent to work with in purchasing our first home. He displayed a great understanding of the Duluth market throughout our search, consistently providing important comparisons and insights to ensure we were fully informed. No inquiry was left without a response for a prolonged period and he was always diligent in communicating new listings. When it came time to submit an offer and ultimately purchase our home he was an excellent liaison between us and the seller's agent. We would gladly work with Brian again! 2016
We met Brian as a listing agent at a showing and liked him so well that we decided to work with him when buying our new home. Brian is an extremely personable and genuine, down-to-earth kind of person. He's a great communicator and knowledgeable about the market. We trusted him highly and will definitely recommend Brian to others 2016
Brian made my dream of owning my house come true. He went out of his way to make sure I was getting a good deal, and had my back as far as looking for a perfect house in great condition. He would always keep in touch as far as new houses on the market etc.. And when we found the right house his knowledge and perfessionalism helped make buying and closing on my house happen! I have recommended Brian to many people and will continue to. I am so happy I found such a great Realatorr . 2016
Brian represented us as buyers, moving to Duluth from the Twin Cities. Our entire interaction with him, from start to finish, was pleasant. He is professional and answers all questions quickly and efficiently, and made what could have been a complicated process instead a smooth one. I can't recommend him highly enough. 2016
From the first time we met Brian, we could immediately tell how genuine and friendly he was. As we got to know him, we also found him to be helpful, extremely responsive, and honest in his feedback about properties. Throughout the entire homebuying process, Brian kept in close contact with us, and made sure that we knew about all of the deadlines along the way. We definitely would recommend Brian to anyone who is looking for a realtor. 2016
Brian helped us through a really difficult buying/selling process. He was always there to answer our questions and negotiate with the seller on our end. He also did his best to stay in contact with our agent on our sale to make sure everything went as planned, even when our first deal fell through. Because of his diligence, we were able to purchase the house we wanted, even if it was a few months later than we'd first anticipated. 2016
Brian was exceptional to work with! He is an extremely hard worker, has a great personality, was straight forward and his main concern was helping me to find the perfect house. He is easy to work with and his communication skills are amazing! I would send him an email with a list of about 5-6 properties and he would have them all lined up and ready to see within a day! I think the best part about working with Brian was that he truly cares about doing a great job and was patient with me throughout the process! If you need a realtor, he is definitely the best around! 2016
Brian was wonderful to work with, a real advocate for us during the entire buying process. We've used the word serendipitous to describe the series of events that unfolded from when we first met with him to the moment we put in our offer, and he played a huge role in everything falling into place so perfectly. He was responsive and thorough, and always made us feel empowered to make the right choice for us. We're grateful for all he did to help us find our dream home! 2016
Brian was awesome! This was our first home purchase and Brian made everything a breeze. He was patient and understanding with us as we started house searching about 4 months before we could actually purchase a home. Brian was proactive in showing us a bunch of homes to give us an idea of the market and what to expect in our price range. nWhen it came time to purchase our home Brian was efficient in negotiating and meeting our needs in a timely manner. I would recommend Brian to anyone! 2015