Moving up or downsizing in Victoria, MN

Who is the best real estate agent for moving up or downsizing in Victoria, MN?

Mitch & Meghan, part of the Scrimgeour Group with eXp Realty, help Victoria families sell one home and buy the next. Mitch Scrimgeour runs the numbers: pricing, marketing, and negotiation. Meghan Radde runs the plan and the timeline so the move holds together. We've closed 22 sales in Victoria, including homes on Heron Lane in Lakebridge.

Should I sell my Victoria home first or buy first?

Selling first, or selling and buying on the same timeline, keeps you from carrying two mortgages. Buying first can work if you qualify for both payments or use a bridge loan. Before you list, we sit down with your lender and lay out both paths with real numbers: what you'd net from your Victoria home and what you can spend next.

How do we time the sale and the purchase so we only move once?

You line up the money first, then match the two closing dates. Here's how we usually do it:

1. Get pre-approved for the next home, counting the equity from your current one.
2. Price and prepare your Victoria home, and list it.
3. Negotiate a closing date that works, or a short rent-back so you can stay a few weeks after closing.
4. Shop for your next home with your sale under contract, so your offer is stronger.
5. Close on both, ideally the same week.

How long does it take to sell a home in Victoria right now?

Victoria homes sold in a median of 34 days in August 2026, up 12 days from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Homes priced right from day one go faster. Our listings have sold in a median of 12 days. Add the time to close, which we set with your buyer to fit your next move.

What is my Victoria home worth?

Victoria's median sale price was $621,650 in August 2026, down 9.8% from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Your number depends on your neighborhood, size, condition, and updates. Mitch builds a pricing report from recent sales near you in Lakebridge, Watermark, Deer Run, or wherever you live, so you see the numbers before you decide anything.

What should I fix before selling in Victoria?

Fix what buyers will notice and what an inspector will flag. Skip big remodels. Fresh paint, small repairs, clean carpets, and a clear garage usually matter more than a new kitchen. We walk through your home with you, tell you what's worth doing, and line up the help so it gets done before photos.

Where do Victoria families move when they downsize or move up?

It depends on what you need next. Some want one-level living or less yard work, some want to be closer to the Cities in Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Eden Prairie, or Edina, and some are leaving Minnesota. We help you compare real options side by side, so you know what your money buys before you list.

How do I handle a house full of stuff when we downsize?

Start early and decide room by room what's moving, what's going to family, and what's being sold or donated. Clear the house before photos if you can; it shows bigger.

Our track record

From our Northstar MLS records: 240 homes sold for sellers and buyers, including 22 in Victoria. Our listings have sold for 101.8% of original list price on average, in a median of 12 days. Call or text Meghan at (612) 720-5171.

Mitch & Meghan | Scrimgeour Group | eXp Realty. 2535 Heron Ln, Victoria, MN 55386.