Nicole Junker Realtor- Pemberton Real Estate
I’m Nicole Junker, a full-time REALTOR® helping Apple Valley and Dakota County families buy and sell homes since 2008. As a local Apple Valley real estate expert, I focus on move-up buyers, downsizers, and first-time homeowners in ISD 196. From pricing strategy and home prep to offer negotiation and closing, I provide data-driven guidance with a friendly, no-pressure approach. If you’re thinking about selling or buying in Apple Valley, Eagan, Rosemount, Lakeville or nearby communities, call or text me to talk through your options.
Opening hours
- sunday: 9h-21h
- monday: 8h-21h
- tuesday: 8h-21h
- wednesday: 8h-21h
- thursday: 8h-21h
- friday: 8h-21h
- saturday: 9h-21h
Our comment from ImmoNetwork about Nicole Junker Realtor- Pemberton Real Estate:
Local Expertise in the Twin Cities Market
Nicole Junker, a REALTOR® with Pemberton Real Estate, has been serving Apple Valley and the greater Dakota County area since 2008. As a dedicated local expert, she specializes in guiding move-up buyers, downsizers, and first-time homeowners through the complexities of the Twin Cities real estate market. Her deep knowledge of local neighborhoods, including Eagan, Rosemount, and Lakeville, allows her to provide strategic insights that help clients make well-informed decisions. Whether navigating a competitive inventory landscape or identifying off-market opportunities, Nicole leverages her extensive network and market acumen to secure ideal properties for her clients.
Client-Centered Advocacy and Professionalism
The cornerstone of Nicole’s practice is her unwavering commitment to her clients’ best interests. Clients consistently praise her for her integrity, ethical standards, and ability to act as a strong advocate during negotiations. Reviews highlight her patience and dedication, noting that she never pressures clients but instead ensures they feel supported and confident at every step. Her proactive communication style means clients are always kept in the loop, with questions answered promptly and transparently. This approach has earned her the trust of numerous repeat clients who value her genuine care and long-term relationship building.
- Strategic pricing and home preparation advice
- Skilled negotiation to secure favorable terms
- Clear, responsive, and proactive communication
- Integrity and ethical decision-making in all transactions
Stress-Free Experience and Comprehensive Support
Nicole is celebrated for making the buying and selling process smooth and stress-free, even for those relocating from out of state. She provides comprehensive support that extends beyond the transaction, including recommendations for reliable contractors, assistance with staging, and guidance on interior design choices like paint and carpet. For first-time buyers, she breaks down complex steps into understandable language, providing video walkthroughs and detailed explanations. Her ability to handle unexpected challenges, such as financing issues or tight deadlines, with creativity and calmness ensures a seamless experience from offer to closing.
Proven Results and Client Satisfaction
The results of Nicole’s expertise are evident in the success stories shared by her clients. Homes listed with her have sold quickly, often receiving multiple offers and achieving above-asking prices. Her strategic timing and marketing insights, combined with her team’s efficiency, have led to significant successes, including selling a home in just five days with a premium price. Clients appreciate her attention to detail and her ability to navigate tricky housing markets with ease. Many reviews express deep gratitude for her role not just as an agent, but as a trusted advisor and friend, with numerous clients pledging to use her services for all their future real estate needs.
Nicole Junker Realtor- Pemberton Real Estate: Reviews
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Reviews on Google
4,9 out of 5 from 58 reviews
Fantastic experience: My wife and I worked with Nicole over the course of almost a year and a half to get our home, and we could not be happier that we went with her! Not only was she so patient with us during the process, but she was always on top of our requests and fought for us so hard the whole way through. She also was able to recommend us a variety of contractors for projects in the new home! If you're looking for a realtor, look no further.
Fantastic experience: Nicole is an exceptional real estate professional and someone our company has had the pleasure of working with on multiple occasions. She consistently demonstrates the highest level of integrity and ethics in every transaction, always putting her clients’ best interests first. Her strong advocacy ensures that her clients feel supported, informed, and confident throughout the entire process. Nicole’s communication skills are outstanding—she is responsive, clear, and proactive, which makes collaboration seamless and stress-free for everyone involved. In addition, her deep knowledge of the Twin Cities market allows her to provide valuable insight and strategic guidance, helping clients make well-informed decisions. Without hesitation, I can say that Nicole is one of the finest realtors in the Twin Cities. I highly recommend that anyone looking to buy or sell a home consider working with her—you will be in excellent hands.
Fantastic experience: I wouldn't hesitate to use Nicole again. She was amazing and helped make everything go very smooth.
Thank you Craig! It was my pleasure to help you!
Fantastic experience: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Can’t EXPRESS HOW EASY SHE MADE THIS PROCESS AND FOUND ME A HOME I INSTANTLY LOVED AN HELPED EXPLAIN EVERY THING FROM START TO FINISH! Again ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
Thank you Dan. It was my pleasure to help you!
Fantastic experience: We interviewed three agents in the first quarter of 2025. Both my husband and I had a good, "we know she is the right choice for us" feeling about Nicole. We found her to be professional and warm, knowledgeable about our area in particular and the broader market, too. Originally we had decided to list our home in late fall as our new being-built property would not be move-in ready until mid-December. As time progressed, and we continued a dialog with Nicole, we decided, with her guidance, to list in late July. The results: we sold our home in 5 days, had multiple offers and an above-list price sale. We loved working with Nicole. She helped us with paint colors, carpet selection, a stager's advise. We even used the Pemberton Homes truck one day to move stuff! We highly recommend her.
Thank you Lana. I loved working with you and John as well! I’m so glad it worked out as well as it did for you.
Fantastic experience: Nicole Junker is a very capable, professional realtor. She provided me many property opportunities. In walk throughs of different properties, I relied on her knowledge and critical eye to see things I would have missed. As a first time home-buyer, it was a joy to have her as my agent.
It was such a pleasure to help you purchase a home Russ. Thank you for your kind words
Fantastic experience: I have had the pleasure of working with Nicole as a fellow realtor and a couple of transactions this year and have known her for some time. She is an A+ fantastic real estate agent. Knowledgeable, collaborative, true professional, friendly, and down to earth. She has tremendous resources and an established network of contacts to help with any real estate needs. Anyone who works with Nicole in any capacity is sure to be in good hands. Highly recommend!
Thank you Blake. I really enjoy working with you as well!
Fantastic experience: Working from the lender side on a transaction with Nicole and her team was amazing! They were very responsive through the entire transaction and questions were answered promptly.
Thank you! Nice working with you too
Fantastic experience: We couldn’t have asked for a better experience buying our home here in Minnesota. Nicole and her team at Pemberton Homes were incredible from start to finish. As we were in the process of relocating from California to Minnesota, buying a home from across the country could have easily been overwhelming. But Nicole made it feel easy. We were able to fully trust her and her team throughout the entire process while we were still living in California. She kept us informed, answered every question, and made sure nothing slipped through the cracks. She helped us find and secure our dream home and made sure every step of the process was handled smoothly and professionally. From the first showing to closing day, she stayed on top of every detail and made sure we felt supported the entire way. Nicole knows the market, she knows how to negotiate, and most importantly, she genuinely cares about her clients. Her team was just as sharp and responsive, which made the whole process feel effortless. We’re beyond grateful for everything Nicole and her team did for us. If you’re buying or selling in Minnesota, this is the team you want on your side. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much Matt. I’m so glad you felt informed, supported and represented! Wishing you all the best in MN!
Fantastic experience: Nicole and her team made the process of buying and selling very smooth
Thank you Peggy! It was such a pleasure to help you!
Fantastic experience: Nicole and her team were awesome!! Everything was very smooth and stress free. She was very respectful to what I was looking for and very informative. I will use Nicole in the future!! Thanks Nicole!!
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure helping you!!
Fantastic experience: Nicole and her team were a pleasure to work with. After 7 months in my new home, I'm very pleased with the purchase. However, without the encouragement by Nicole to make the offer, I may still be looking today. Nicole was correct when she pointed out that the property we had looked at had everything I told her I was looking for.
Thank you so much for your review Dale! It was such a pleasure helping you purchase a home in Bloomington, MN
Fantastic experience: The best of the best. Nicole helped me find my perfect first house and made the process so easy and reassuring for a first time homebuyer.
It was so fun helping you purchase your first home! I hope you enjoy it for many years to come ❤️
Fantastic experience: Nicole worked so hard for us and made sure that we found the house and property we were looking for. She has so much knowledge and experience and made the process very easy. I would highly recommend Nicole!
Thanks for the amazing review Rick! It was a pleasure helping you purchase your home! If you are in need of real estate services in the future, please feel free to reach out to me!
Fantastic experience: Very helpful, understood what I was looking for and did many a video walkthrough while I was away on work. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to purchase a property.
Thanks for the amazing review Dan! It was a fun helping you purchase a triplex in Minneapolis!
Fantastic experience: Nicole is knowledgeable & experienced. Her negotiation skills are top-notch! She is highly professional, dedicated, responsive & transparent. I have also appreciated her genuine care & support extending the relationship beyond the transaction. If you are selling or buying a property go with Nicole, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend her!
Thank you for the kind words Kim! It was a pleasure helping you and your family move to Apple Valley from CA!
Fantastic experience: Nicole provided us with exceptional, professional care when we purchased our home in Minnesota. She even stepped in to be our proxy at closing due to an unexpected emergency. We also appreciate Nicole as a friend whom we will ask to represent us as we begin the process of selling our home after residing in it for 10 years.
Thank you Eddy. It’s been so great being your Realtor and getting to know you personally over the years. Wishing you the best!
Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of working with Nicole to find an investment property, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From our first meeting, she was attentive and thorough, asking all the right questions about my price range, desired location, and amenities. Incredibly, within just a week, Nicole found me a property that perfectly matched my criteria. It turned out to be from a past client of hers who was looking to sell quickly, which speaks volumes about her connections and efficiency in the market. Nicole’s professionalism, knowledge, and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable real estate agent. Thank you, Nicole, for your outstanding support!
Thank you Barb. I’m so glad it went as smoothly as it did for you!
Fantastic experience: There is so much good to say about Nicole. She is extremely knowledgeable about the housing market, and had great communication skills with me and other realtors before and during the process of finding my perfect home. Nicole was never too pushy. She was supportive throughout and helped look at the overall picture when it came to buying my first home. She is an intuitive, honest, professional, motivated and genuine realtor, who I would recommend to any of my friends and family! Thank you Nicole for being an amazing realtor and friend!
Thank you Andrea, It was so fun helping you purchase your first home in Minnesota. I am so happy to have gained a friend in the process!
Fantastic experience: Nicole was amazing to work with when purchasing my new home! She is friendly, experienced, responsive, thorough and detail oriented. She walked me through the entire process and made buying my new home a breeze! Highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking to buy or sell.
Thank you Paula! So glad I could help!!!
Fantastic experience: We were pleased with both selling our homes and buying new homes We worked with her more than once and she was so efficient and took care of making sure we had all details promptly taken care of. Definitely would recommend her.
Fantastic experience: Nicole was very flexible and she listened to what our needs were. She made good recommendations and was not pushy. She was very supportive- for example, when someone needed to be at the house and we couldn’t be there, she helped out. Nicole is a pleasure to work with!
Fantastic experience: Nicole is wonderful to work with. Because of her experience, she knows so much about real estate and gives helpful advice on any of the questions you ask her. She goes above and beyond to work in your favour and is able to extract information in a short amount of time, which is really crucial when you're trying to navigate a tricky housing market. She was direct and upfront in her opinions/views, which really helped us make some crucial decisions in short amount of time. Having seen her profile, she was our first choice as Realtor to buy a new property and it has been a great choice as she has been extremely helpful throughout the whole way. I would recommend Nicole to anyone and she has now become our go-to person for real estate questions even after we closed the transaction.
Thank you so much for you kind words. It was my pleasure to help you purchase your home! -Nicole
Fantastic experience: I’ve known Nicole for a long time. She is a consummate professional who deeply cares about her clients and really knows her stuff. I trust Nicole’s experience and highly recommend her to handle any real estate situation.
Thank you so much Colin!
Fantastic experience: Nicole was great, we bought a house from another state and 100% trusted her to help guide us through this process. She was very responsive and communicated very well in order to help me and my family through this time of change.
Thank you Suade! It was my pleasure!
Fantastic experience: Professional, knowledgeable, and honest! She made our buying process easy and manageable!!! Highly recommended!
Thank you Emerson! I loved working with you!
Fantastic experience: I was so happy with the service we got from Nicole. She was so amazing I would totally recommend her to anyone who is looking for a house. She made the process so easy and enjoyable. I didn't feel stressed and she made sure we were happy with what we were buy not because she trying to make a sale. We got everything we needed for our first time home and I couldn't be more happy and when we grow out of this we will be calling her to help sell and purchase a new bigger house one day.
Fantastic experience: Nicole helped me on the buy and sell side. She was amazing at helping to navigate a difficult situation when my buyers’ financing fell through a week before the closing. She was very adept at finding solutions. She has impeccable ethics and is fun to work with. I highly recommend her for your real estate needs.
Thank you so much Jennifer, I really enjoyed working with you as well!
Fantastic experience: Nicole was a huge help in helping me find my house!
Thank you Patti! I'm so glad we found you a great home!
Fantastic experience: Nicole has been absolutely spectacular to work with. She listened to our needs and wants, and helped us both sell for quite a bit above our asking price, as well as find our (hopefully) forever home. With the market being as light on inventory as it is, she stuck with us through multiple months of searching. Though my wife and I were frustrated with our situation (in a similar price window to seemingly every buyer out there), Nicole never panicked or got frustrated. Her steadiness gave us hope that we'd find the home we were looking for, and we'll be moving into exactly that home in just over a month. She is persistent, knowledgeable, and knows when to take it easy and when to be aggressive and push. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, she is who you want in your corner. My wife and I hope to be in our new home for a very long time, but if we ever find ourselves in the position where we are in the market for someplace new, Nicole will be our first and only call.
Fantastic experience: Nicole did a great job for my wife and I. She was attentive and straight forward, and we very much appreciated her expertise and assistance in selling our home. We would definitely refer her to our friends and family.
Fantastic experience: Nicole was extremely helpful during the home buying process, reliable, and great communication. Handled any bumps in the process in a timely manner and kept me informed on how everything works as I was a first time buyer. Definitely recommend to anyone in the market and I can’t thank her enough for all the help.
Fantastic experience: Great realtor…Highly recommend! Nicole brought us through from the beginning to the very end with an offer that exceeded our expectations! Thank you Nicole for all your hard work!
Fantastic experience: Nicole helped us during covid to find our first and forever home. We were long distance and she took my husband on open houses and helped with the video calls so I could feel like I was really there. Buying a home is stressful but having a realtor who's like family helps so much!
Fantastic experience: Nicole was amazing. Couldn't be happier with her services. She really cared and went above and beyond to try and help me find a home to call my own. I was discouraged in the crazy market, and she was there spending extra time she did not have to doing research on properties that I could afford. Get Nicole, you will not regret it. I have worked with many realtors in my life and have found they are a dime a dozen. Not Nicole Junker, she stands above all I have ever used. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: I purchased my first home with Nicole in 2016 and she was an amazing help, she broke down. All the steps into a language I could understand to make my decisions confidently! And this year she helped me sell that same home! I can’t imagine working with anyone else with these big life choices. I can trust Nicole and rely on her to help make the best decisions! I can’t say enough positive things about her. If you go with Nicole you will not only find/sell an amazing deal, but have fun doing it! Thank you Nicole!!
Fantastic experience: Nicole has been absolutely fantastic to work with. Not only is she a great realtor but she is personable and truly values her clients! We are so lucky to have had her by our side during the purchase and selling of our first home. If you are looking for a great realtor, contact Nicole.
Fantastic experience: Nicole is a GREAT realtor. We are relocating out of state and on the tail end of this selling journey with her. Throughout this emotional process of letting go of our home of 19 years Nicole has been patient and caring. When we finally put the house on the market, Nicole jumped into action and the process has been smooth. Nicole is responsive, creative, has great business acumen and sharp as a tack! This and her emotional intelligence make her the full package. On top of all that, she has a great team supporting this process too. Our house sold within three days. Yes, the market is good but I really believe the guidance from Nicole and her team made this happen. We couldn’t be happier with them and therefore, we highly recommend. Thanks Nicole!!
Fantastic experience: Nicole is very knowledgeable and creative, with many new ideas when searching for homes. I bought my home entirely on her approval, and I love the choice every day. Thank you Nicole!
Fantastic experience: Nicole Junker is the best realtor. She helped me sell my house, and find the house I love. She has also helped three of my grandchildren find their first homes. Nicole goes above and beyond to help you reach your goals. I continue to recommend her to anyone I know who needs a realtor!
Fantastic experience: Nicole helped me buy my first home in 2017 and was an incredible advocate every step of the way. Taking the leap into homeownership would have been a daunting process of Nicole hadn't been by my side; she patiently reviewed over 30 homes with me and helped me find my dream (starter) home. When we’re ready to sell, I will for sure call Nicole.
Fantastic experience: Nicole helped us buy our first home in 2018! She was very professional and always answered our calls and messages! We had a bad experience prior to using her and so she made the process smooth and not stressful! We will definitely be using her again for selling and buying! Amazing!
Fantastic experience: Nicole is working with us to sell our current house and purchase our new home. In both roles, she has been a strong advocate for us and is compassionate to our needs. Nicole is extremely responsive, which is essential for buying in the current market. With regards to the house we are purchasing, we saw the listing and within a couple hours we had seen the house and put in an offer within a couple hours. Nicole is patient and is very knowledgeable; she was able to help us determine an offer which would be reasonable for us and competitive enough to be accepted. She is direct with her communication, which is much appreciated. In selling our house, she was able to navigate the best time to list and supported us by sending someone to help stage our house. We received 10 offers within 1 day of listing our house; Nicole helped us to determine the best and most viable offer. We highly recommend Nicole!
Negative experience: Not a great realtor to interact with as a buyer. Didn't even notify us our bid was rejected directly, forced our realtor to check the listing and find out it was updated to offer accepted. Pressured buyers to "perform" on bids even if the appraisal came in significantly under. All for a house valued well under 250k. I'd avoid looking at Nicole's listings if at all possible.
Fantastic experience: Nicole helped us prep our home for selling...she has an eye and attention to detail that helped us correct things a buyer might notice. Her references for contractors to help us fix the home up were outstanding. All her expertise and professionalism is the reason our home sold in one day!
Fantastic experience: Nicole went above and beyond in helping me through my first home buying process! I wanted to make sure I was moving into a place that’s right for me and my kids and she helped me find a home that is a perfect fit for us. She was also great in walking me through the steps I needed to take throughout the whole process which was so appreciated and helped me feel less overwhelmed. I had basically given up on a home that didn’t accept my offer but Nicole continued to work on it and that ended up being the house I bought! Nicole is kind and knowledgeable and I’d highly recommend her for anyone buying a home!
Fantastic experience: You absolutely want to work with Nicole with your home buying process. First, she was incredibly patient and sensitive to my timeline as I worked through a divorce. We had a great initial chat and she prepared me to kick my search into high gear when the time was right. Second, she's incredibly easy and easy to work with. She was very calming and supportive throughout the process; she always made it clear she was on my side and working to help me out. She did a great job of playing pseudo-psychologist to help keep me calm and grounded through the stress of the process. Third, she was incredibly knowledgeable and proactive from the start and was suggesting houses as soon as they came to market. Finally she was very responsive throughout. The only reason I ended up in my home was because she quickly responded and got me in to see a brand new listing it's first day on market. I bought it that night and would have missed out if she hadn't been so quick to act. I'd work with Nicole again in a heartbeat and feel confident you'll feel the same after working with her as well.
Fantastic experience: Nicole is amazing! I wish I had known her the first time I bought a house. She helped find the perfect home right away the first time we went out looking. Not only that but she helped sell my old house and it sold the first weekend it was listed. Nicole is responsive and works hard to find the best home for you.
Fantastic experience: Nicole was very easy to work with. She would always respond quickly to our communications. We never felt rushed and she helped us find a home that was right for us. We were very comfortable with Nicole and definitely recommend her to anyone.
Fantastic experience: Nicole has helped us not once, but twice. The first time was to purchase a home closer to our daughter with space for a woodworking shop. She not only looked at all the listings for us, she literally went door-to-door asking if something suitable could be available for sale. She actually found the perfect place that was not on the market. The second time she sold that very same house for us. It sold in less than a week, with multiple offers, over asking price, to a very grateful family. She is simply the best realtor I have dealt with.
Fantastic experience: My wife and I purchased our first home with, Nicole. She came highly recommended and surpassed our expectations. Beyond being courteous, professional, and accommodating, Nicole went above and beyond. We were weeks away from having our second child and (working in real estate myself), my schedule was hectic. Nicole was able to narrow down the selection without sacrificing our goals for the home, accommodate our schedules, negotiate the offer without any added difficulty (even through inspections), and seamlessly get us to closing ON TIME without a hiccup (THANK YOU). I work with hundreds of agents and Nicole will continue to be someone I recommend over and over because of the outstanding job she continues to do.
Fantastic experience: Nicole is awsome! Tell her what you need/want in a house and she will find it for you! Tell her to sell your house and she will sell it for you! She always has her clients' best interests in mind. I work in the real estate industry and know first hand, Nicole is the best in the Business!!
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