| | | 🎃 October, the Best Month! 🎃
| A NOTE FROM JUSTIN
| Happy October! Today happens to be my birthday, and I only have two quick wishes: 1) Please don't unsubscribe and actually check out this issue! 2) Please don’t ask how many candles are on the cake this year! lol 🎂😬
| Pretty reasonable birthday wish, right?
| In all seriousness, thank you for being here! It’s been a bit since my last update, and I’m committed to staying in touch whether we've known each other for years or you're new to the Tolle Real Estate Family.
| 🍁 Fall is my absolute favorite time of year in MN: shorts and a sweatshirt, bonfires, changing leaves, cool, crisp mornings, and Halloween festivities make it hard to beat.
| What to expect this month: I'm a huge Halloween fan, and I'm excited to share a peek into our neighborhood hayride tradition, a fun local commercial we filmed, what's happening in our local market and a homeowner checklist! ✅
| | First up, one of my favorite neighborhood traditions: The neighborhood hayride!
| JT’s Halloween Hayride Tradition
| | What started with one trailer and a few kids has grown into a neighborhood Halloween tradition! We gather for pizza in the garage until dark, then head out with multiple hay-filled trailers. Every year is a bit different, but we generally have 20–40 kids, multiple RZRs, and multiple trailers...the poor neighbors see us coming and think, here we go again!! lol
| | | What’s extra special is that this hasn't just been a great night for the kids, but for the parents too! We all get to hang out, and the saying “it takes a village” couldn’t be more true. Our family feels so blessed to be genuine friends with our neighbors and share such a fun night. I know this tradition will eventually end as the kids grow up, but I’m hoping for a few more years before we pass the torch!
| | | A FEW FAMILIAR FACES… #TOLLEFAM
| We had a super unique opportunity to be a part of an Experience Maple Grove commercial! 🍁
| It was so exciting to help celebrate the community we’ve called home for the past 20 years. While Easton is the one being asked for autographs, we all had our part - click the picture below and see if you can spot all 5 of us!
| | | What’s New on the Home Front?
| I recently hit my official 2-year mark since leaving corporate life and launching my business. The biggest driver behind this journey has been the incredible trust my clients place in me. While I’ve helped many families buy and sell over my career, my proudest accomplishment is earning 38 (and growing) detailed, 5-Star Google Reviews!
| | | I run a deliberate, hands-on business. When you work with me, you get me from A to Z- walking alongside you through every decision, showing, and negotiation. Plus, as a former lender, I bring a unique edge: I don't just build great strategies to buy or sell, I truly understand the numbers behind the deal.
| | | Behind the scenes, I partner with a fantastic Transaction Coordinator (TC) who ensures every i is dotted and every t is crossed on paper, but you’ll always have my direct line. Personal connection is everything to me. I’m focused on building a true referral-based business, so please know how honored I am when you connect me with friends or family - each one is treated like my own!
| | | Quick Market Note:
| | | Interest rates are constantly in the news, especially lately, but real estate decisions are deeply personal. There is no one-size-fits-all "right time" to buy or sell.
| | | That said, I’m a big fan of Warren Buffett's philosophy:
| "Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful." If you’re keeping an eye on the market, there are some fantastic opportunities out there right now for smart buyers and sellers.
| SEVEN-COUNTY METRO • SEPTEMBER 2026
| | Across the seven-county metro, September’s median sale price rose 4.0% to $488,748, while listings increased 7.6% and pending sales are down 13.1% YOY.
| Buyers have more choices and room to be selective, yet steady demand continues to keep home values strong. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, success in this shifting market comes down to strategy: thoughtful pricing and top-tier presentation make all the difference.
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| | | | October Home Checklist 🍂
| ❄️️ (BEFORE THE FIRST FREEZE) ❄️
| ✅ Disconnect and drain exterior hoses.
| ✅Clean gutters; confirm downspouts drain away from
| the house.
| ✅ Replace the furnace filter; schedule service if needed.
| ✅ Check exterior doors and windows for drafts.
| ✅ Test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.
| ✅ Make sure the snowblower and winter equipment
| are ready.
| | | | | | JT Gets Social
| (And sells homes faster!)
| Thank you to everyone who follows my pages! In today's market, social media is no longer just a "nice to have" - it's a critical tool for home sellers. Since buyers spend hours on their phones, catching their attention online is what generates online clicks, in-person showings, and packed open houses.
| I believe a home's first showing happens on a 3x5 screen, not in person - which is why I invest targeted ad spend behind every single one of my listing videos!
| I combine high-end professional photography with paid social media video campaigns to get your home in front of tens of thousands of local buyers, which turns views into foot-traffic!
| Recent Marketing Highlights:
| | • | 130K+ views on Motley | 30+ open house groups in one day & multiple offers!
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| | • | 110K+ views on St. Anthony | 40+ groups through the open house, creating tons of active buzz and follow-ups!
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| Watch two of the featured posts below!
| | | | I’d be grateful if you’d take a moment to like and follow my
| FB business page: Justin Tolle Real Estate
| | | | A FINAL MESSAGE
| If you’ve stuck with me this far, I’m truly grateful you’re here and I want to give you some extra credit because that was a lot to take in!!
| If you reply back to this email with the words FALL VIBES, I’ll get your name entered for a $50 Starbucks gift card giveaway for some Pumpkin Spice Lattes (or whatever floats your boat) - Cheers! ☕
| | | Wondering what your home might be worth today? Click “What’s My Home Worth?” below for a fast estimate or cash offer opportunity!
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| | | LET’S CONNECT!
| | Whether you’re planning a move, tracking local market trends, or just looking for a solid recommendation for a reliable plumber, electrician, or handyman, I’m always here as a resource! Most of my clients reach out 6 to 18 months before doing anything, so there’s never any pressure, I’m always on your timeline.
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Maple Grove, MN 55311, United States |
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