Beverly J. Van Alstine - Realtor - Messina & Associates Real Estate

Fantastic experience: My husband, daughter, and I were relocating while also expecting our second baby. We also happened to be first time buyers. Our schedule was tight with a quick job change and wanting and hoping above all else to get into a home before I had our second baby. We found Bev and the reviews were off the chart and we even chose her over some personal recommendations we received. Boy, are we half we did! We did a virtual meeting before scheduling a trip to do viewings in person and right from the beginning, she was very understanding of our situation, excited for our big life changes, and guided us through the process in the best way us newbies needed, we felt informed while still being in control of what we wanted. Bev was so easy to communicate with, adjusting the properties she planned to show us once we got a better idea of what we wanted to see more of. She picked up on how we felt about properties before we really voiced our thoughts. She found us our perfect home! And we’ve been here for about a week now and we’re just so grateful Bev is so good at her job. She made what could have been a very stressful process feel calm and exciting instead. Can’t recommend enough!

Fantastic experience: Bev is a great realtor! She knows the market, quickly responds to questions and concerns, and is a calming presence during an often unsettling time. Once our home sold, within four days of being listed, Bev kept us informed of all the necessary closing steps. She made the entire process effortless.

Fantastic experience: We had an amazing experience working with Bev. She took the time to truly listen to what we were looking for, provided honest feedback, and made us feel like more than just another client. She was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and always available to answer our questions throughout the process. We always felt supported and confident knowing she had our best interests in mind. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!

Fantastic experience: Very personal and always has clients best interest throughout the process.

Fantastic experience: Bev was so great to work with - flexible with our complicated schedules, able to talk through various issues and provide useful options, and connecting us to other professionals who we hired to solve problems in the houses we were selling. She also advocated for us in the purchase we pursued. We are so grateful for expertise and guidance - and so happy in our new home!

Fantastic experience: Great experience with Bev - super patient, trustworthy, hard-working, and responsive throughout the home-buying process. She's a skilled real-estate professional with excellent market insights and connections within the community. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: She is very knowledgeable professional easy to work with We had a quick sale of property Definitely use Beverly again all around wonderful job

Fantastic experience: I worked with Bev to purchase my first home after a recommendation from a close friend. When it came time to sell and buy something that fit our current needs, several different friends recommended Bev again, it turns out we had all worked with her over the years and some were repeat customers. She made sure we were in the drivers seat but really looked out for our best interest. She made the process go as smoothly as possible when there were a lot of moving pieces in the last transaction.

Fantastic experience: Bev has been helping me for years with purchases and sales. She is on top of every aspect! You can't go wrong.

Fantastic experience: My wife and I purchased a home in Duluth thanks to Beverly's extraordinary hard work and patience. I wish I could give her six stars. Beverly consistently offered a steady hand, reliable and trustworthy market expertise, and a deep knowledge of area resources and contacts. She regularly went the extra mile researching properties for us and somehow managed to answer all our questions. Beverly is quite talented at her job and unflappable in the face of a challenge. If you're looking for a realtor, I highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: Bev is extremely dependable, professional, and tuned into the local markets.

Fantastic experience: We have worked with Bev on multiple home purchases and sales. Her representation on both types of transactions was phenomenal and thorough. She is truly interested in what is best for her client and has gone above and beyond for us each time. I think it would tough to find another realtor that could match her level of service, therefore I give her my highest recommendation to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Duluth area.

Fantastic experience: Bev is the best realtor you could ever wish for in the Duluth area. My husband and I were first-time home buyers and she made the process so easy, especially in a difficult time for the market! She is very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and took the time to answer the (many) questions we had! We loved working with her!

Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of working with Beverly, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the level of service and professionalism she brought to the entire process. From our first conversation, it was clear that honesty and integrity are at the core of her approach. She was always upfront, transparent, and focused on what was truly in my best interest. What stood out most was her responsiveness and attention to detail. No question was too small, and every concern I had was addressed promptly and thoroughly. She consistently provided insightful information and market context that helped me make well-informed decisions (whether from a personal or business standpoint). Beverly truly advocates for her clients. She’s not just a great real estate agent; she’s a trusted advisor. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate.

Fantastic experience: Bev has been our realtor for the past 12 years and has helped us to buy and sell 8 different houses here in Duluth and she’s helping us to buy number 9 this year. She’s been amazing to work with, which is why we’ve stuck with her for so long and recommend her to literally everyone we know. She’s reliable, great at communicating, and super knowledgeable about the area. She truly cares for her clients and we are so thankful to have had her with us for our home buying journey! We can’t recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: If you are in the process of wanting to sell your home we highly recommend Messina and Associates Real Estate Agent, Beverly Van Alstine. Bev IS the best! Communication is over the top. Her self-assured confidence made the grade. We knew instantly she was the right agent for us. Her services throughout the selling of our home provided reliability, integrity, knowledge, and capability. The sale went off without a hitch for the amount we could never had dreamed. Pick Bev, a true professional with a caring touch!

Fantastic experience: Bev Van Alstine is the kind of realtor everyone hopes to work with—genuine, professional, and deeply connected to the Duluth area. We partnered with her to create a story-driven video that highlights not just her process, but who she is as a person. Bev had a clear vision, and it was a joy to bring it to life. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and dedicated real estate partner.

Fantastic experience: Beverly went above and beyond in caring for the sale of our home. After we moved out of state, she kept us updated. Her strategic planning and thoughtful suggestions helped us get a great price for our home. I highly recommend Beverly Van Alstine!

Fantastic experience: We worked with Bev on a move from MT to MN and she was there for us every step of the way. From arranging a comprehensive virtual tour to helping us navigate properly through the offer and buying process, Bev was great. She answered all our questions and once in MN helped us with MN related things we needed to do. We highly recommend Bev to anyone looking to buy a home. She knows her stuff and is a wonderful ally during the stressful time of finding the right place to live and moving to it!

Fantastic experience: If you are searching for a Realtor who is incredibly knowledgeable of the local market and exudes positivity and professionalism in every interaction, look no further than Bev; you will be very happy with your choice!

Fantastic experience: As first time home buyers we were intimidated by the market and home buying process. Bev made the process easy and understandable. We toured houses for one day, and through Bev’s guidence, were able to put in an offer which was later accepted for our first home! We are so thankful to have worked with Bev!

Fantastic experience: My husband and I recently closed on our beautiful new home. We couldn’t be happier with our home, the property, and the location! Thankfully, our realtor Beverly Van Alstine made our home search and purchase so much easier. Beverly is knowledgeable, timely, and responsive. It is evident that she is passionate about her work. We would recommend Beverly Van Alstine with Messina & Associates Real Estate to anyone looking for a new home. Thank you so much!

Fantastic experience: Bev was great to work with. We were buying a house while still residing several hours away. She quickly understood what we wanted and what details meant the most to us and helped us to find a house that is near perfect. We fully trusted her to point out potential issues with the house and there were no surprises with the house that we bought. She was a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend her as an agent.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Bev! She has helped us with two home purchases and one house sale and was always fantastic with communication and answering any questions we had along the way. She is very knowledgeable in what she does and made the process of home buying/selling as stress free as it possibly could be!

Fantastic experience: Beverly went over and beyond. She explained any and all questions I had. She was the best to work with.

Fantastic experience: Bev has handled two home purchases and a sale for my family and always did a fantastic job. We highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home.

Fantastic experience: Bev is wonderful to work with- I’ve been able to pick her brain about the real estate market and it is clear that she knows her stuff. She is never pressuring but always available and willing to help- I love being able to work with Bev!

Fantastic experience: Bev Van Alstine is what my family likes to call our very own family Realtor. She has worked with my brother and his wife on buying and selling properties in the Duluth area and they raved about her personality and professionalism so much that when it came time for me to look into buying a home there was no better person to contact and she did not disappoint! Bev is completely open and flexible her expertise around the area is unmatched and she was able to get me into the perfect property. Even though I was not living in the state at the time she helped facilitate everything I needed and it all went Smoothly! I would highly recommend contacting Bev for your Real estate needs. Make your next move With Bev! I know that I will!

Fantastic experience: Bev was amazing to work with! She helped us find our perfect home. Being a first time home buyer and having a realtor as knowledgeable as Bev made the home buying process easier. She truly cares about her clients. I can’t thank her enough and I highly recommend choosing Bev as your realtor!

Fantastic experience: Bev facilitated a sale between myself and the seller and she went above and beyond simply writing up the purchase agreement. Our closing period was slightly unusual with some last minute changes, but Bev made it all happen by rescheduling the closing and writing an addendum. She was there for us all the way up to the closing date, I highly recommend her if you're looking for a good agent!

Fantastic experience: If you need a realtor, We would recommend Bev. She goes out of her way to make your house hunting and closing process smooth. We can definitely say Bev loves what she does and it shows!

Fantastic experience: Bev made the process of selling our home quick and easy. She took the time to learn what we valued about the property and tailored her marketing to attract buyers looking for those features.

Fantastic experience: Beverly was a gem throughout the entire process of selling my home. It was difficult to sell my home because i was leaving a home that i loved but needed to go into a smaller more economical situation. Bev was so supportive and kind during this entire process. She is knowledgable, provided helpful information any worked diligently to market my home. I am so thankful that I had her as my realtor, my house sold in less than a week. Plus I feel she was a kindred spirit.

Fantastic experience: Bev is an amazing agent who truly has her clients best interest in mind. She helped us buy a home several years ago, then helped us sell that same house 6.5 years later. Both times she was awesome with communication, taking time to discuss our options and give us advice based on her experience and market trends, etc. Her attention to detail is second to none. We loved working with her and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.

Fantastic experience: Beverly did an excellent job of representing me in the sale of my residential property, from start to finish. She provided me with information and advice that made the process easy and trouble-free. She went out of her way to keep me informed about how the process was evolving and sometimes dealt with concerns I had even before I voiced them to her. A true professional.

Fantastic experience: Beverly did an excellent job and was very helpful

Fantastic experience: Bev was great! She was available whenever I needed her and advocate for my needs instead of just trying to close a sale. I highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: We highly recommend Bev. I’ve known and worked with many Realtors over the years and I count Bev Van Alstine as one of the best. She has a calm confidence that makes all the difference. My home sold in 4 days and the entire process went so smooth. All the little touches that she provided and first class marketing made all the difference.

Fantastic experience: Bev is a phenomenal realtor. As a first time home buyer, she did an amazing job of listening to my needs and guiding me through the house hunting and home buying process. She provided timely responses to my questions and helpful perspective along the way. Bev brings incredible knowledge and experience to her work. It was a pleasure to work with her!

Fantastic experience: Bev was a great agent for us! She listened to what we looking for and got us in the home that we really wanted! She was also very helpful with ideas on how to stage and sell our house. Very personable, friendly and knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience: Bev was thorough and accommodating as we bought our new house. Overall it has been a fantastic experience!

Fantastic experience: Bev was very reliable, knowledgeable, and flexible to help us through a very dynamic process with the our house sale. She kept us informed about things we needed to do, with explanations and support throughout. We appreciated her integrity and honesty, which makes going through a stressful process SO much better when you can trust the person you are depending on.

Fantastic experience: Bev is a wonderful agent to work with! I threw her for so many curveballs when looking for my house, but she went along on the ride with me. Turns out those curveballs lead me to my amazing house (that I never would have found without her). She could just tell this was the place for me. Bev is very knowledgeable of the market and without her help and guidance I probably would have lost out my awesome house! Highly recommend working with Bev!

Fantastic experience: Very professional and helpful in explaining everything when we first bought our house. Selling it 8 years later and coming back for the same experience.

Fantastic experience: We have worked with Bev multiple times (buying and selling), and she is just a fantastic person to work with. She is very knowledgeable about real estate and the Duluth area, and she is always super helpful and responsive when answering our questions. We highly recommend her as a real estate agent!

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Bev since 2009 and over that time she has helped me buy and sell a number of properties. Throughout these experiences she has been knowledgeable, honest, helpful, and fun to work with!

Fantastic experience: I have worked with Bev several times in the past. With her as my realtor, I bought 2 houses and sold 2 houses. Bev is thorough, patient, and very knowledgeable. She made the home buying and selling process easy on my end.

Fantastic experience: Bev is a fantastic realtor and helped my wife and I get into our first home. She pays great attention to detail and was incredibly helpful through the process of buying our home. She made sure that we saw comps in the area and how navigating through different neighborhoods could alter our purchasing power. Buying our home with her guidance was a great experience!

Fantastic experience: Bev helped me buy AND sell my house. She is great and I recommend her to all my friends! After I had given up on ever finding a house that fit my budget, she convinced me to look at just one more - and it was perfect! She made sure my offer was the first to reach the seller in a hot market too. And when it came time to sell that house, she was supportive and made sure I got the best deal I could. Bev is great!

Fantastic experience: Honestly, I wish that I could give more than five stars. My wife is active duty military and we received orders to Duluth. We connected with Beverly and explained that we lived out of state and our home buying process would be, somewhat, different. Beverly went way above expectations to accommodate our home search. Her driven professionalism helped us not only to find the perfect fit for me and my family, but to also, facilitate the selling of our home. I couldn’t possibly speak highly enough about her.

Fantastic experience: Traveling from out-of-state, we had only one weekend to find a home during our visit to Duluth. Beverly went above and beyond to help us find the perfect home in under 3 days. She became a wonderful friend to us during our time in Minnesota! When it was time for us to leave, after my husband graduated, she also helped us quickly re-sell our home. We would highly recommend her services to anyone entering or leaving the housing market in northern Minnesota.

Fantastic experience: We have worked with Bev on both the buying and selling ends before. She came highly recommended to us by a friend who had worked with her before and we have never been disappointed. She is extremely personable and relatable. I think one of her greatest qualities is that she really knows and understands the local housing market. She has always guided us down a good path when it came to buying and selling! If you are looking for a local realtor who is kind, knowledgeable and works hard for you, look no further.

Fantastic experience: Bev is an excellent realtor. We recommend and use her frequently.

Fantastic experience: We cannot say enough about Bev and how she made the experience of buying our first home so wonderful! We had an initial meeting with her before we were really ready to commit to the market and she assured us that when we were ready to jump, she would be there to guide us. We reached out again in the spring, ready to jump, and Bev was the best teacher, coach, and guide we could have asked for on the journey to our new home. We trusted her wisdom and experience 100%. She helped us to navigate a very interesting market, making sure we could process and take time when we were frustrated and educating us about how we set ourselves up for success. She took the time to understand what we wanted in a home. With few houses on the market, her insight and expertise was key in helping us avoid the "anything available, at any price" mentality that was rampant. Bev helped us define our comfort zone, balancing needs, wants, and price, and her patience allowed us to find our house, at our price. When it was time to leap, she was there with us, making sure our offer was timely and competitive. We found Bev based on recommendations from friends and we enthusiastically pass on that recommendation to you (and to all our friends and family).

Fantastic experience: As home inspectors, it is always a pleasure working with Beverly and her clients. We appreciate that she attends inspections with her buyers and at times has represented them when they were unable to attend. Beverly is a very professional and knowledgeable agent. She communicates well with her buyers and us during the home inspection process which in turn makes the whole process comfortable for everyone involved. We highly recommend working with Beverly for all your realestate transaction needs. Jamie & Mari Jo R.E.I. Home Inspections

Fantastic experience: Beverly is a true professional in her field. I recommend her Service’s in all your real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: Great colleague to work with on a transaction!

Fantastic experience: Working with Bev was a dream! She helped us buy and sell our first home, and find our dream home and I will continue to sing her praises! She is truly wonderful to work with and makes it clear that helping her clients is her top priority. Best realtor there is!

Fantastic experience: Beverly is a great realtor. She made the sale process easy and stress free. Friendly, professional and very knowledgeable about the market. We highly recommend her for selling or buying your home.

Fantastic experience: Bev is wonderful! Does a great job marketing and selling your property! Always responsive and delightful to be around.

Fantastic experience: Bev was a wonderful and patient Realtor as we sold our first home and purchased another.

Fantastic experience: Trustworthy, dedicated, friendly are a few words that describe Bev.

Fantastic experience: Bev helped us find our perfect home and made selling our home smooth process. She knows the market and is knowledgeable about buying and selling homes. This is the second time we’ve worked with Bev and we recommend her to all of our friends and family who are looking for a realtor.

Fantastic experience: Bev was suggested to us by my best friend when looking for our first house. Bev was beyond helpful and so fun to work with! She found us our perfect home!!

Fantastic experience: Bev helped us purchase our current home and went above and beyond to help us find the perfect home!! She gets to know you and your needs to find what will most suit you!! Bev will always be our realtor!!

Fantastic experience: I have worked with Bev three times - during the purchase of my first home, selling that home a few years later due to some life changes, and buying another home. She is incredibly friendly and helpful. I don't think I would have found my gem of a home without her!

Fantastic experience: I have known Bev for a number of years. She is professional, knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure her clients get the best service, and truly understand the process.