Recent buyer searches include: a newer home near downtown Wayzata or Excelsior, a spacious townhome with a Lake Minnetonka boat slip, and a traditional home within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Another search involves two preapproved buyers looking for single-family homes between $2 million and $3 million across the west metro.
If you have been thinking about selling, one of these searches may be worth a conversation. Here is what the buyers are looking for.
Downtown Wayzata or Excelsior: Up to $4 Million
A qualified buyer is seeking a home in downtown Wayzata or Excelsior, including a property that has not yet come on the market.
- Budget: Up to $4 million
- Bedrooms: Four or more
- Preference: Newer construction
The inquiry welcomes homes being prepared for sale, upcoming listings, and owners who are just beginning to consider a move.
Westonka Townhome With a Boat Slip: Up to $1.4 Million
Townhome buyers are searching within the Westonka School District, with particular interest in Pelican Point and West Arm Townhomes.
- Budget: Up to $1.4 million
- Size: Around 3,000 finished square feet
- Required: A dock slip on Lake Minnetonka
- Condition: Willing to make updates
They would also consider Villas on Lost Lake or The Landings on Lost Lake if the home offers closer to 3,000 finished square feet.
Linden Hills or Wayzata: Up to $1.2 Million
An out-of-town buyer is looking in Linden Hills or Wayzata. A condo, townhome, or single-family home could work.
- Budget: Up to $1.2 million
- Layout: Three bedrooms and three bathrooms
- Location: Walking distance to lakes or an area with shops and restaurants
- Style: A preference for traditional architecture
- Pet needs: The property must accommodate the buyer's dog
Single-Family Homes Across the West Metro: $2 Million to $3 Million
Two preapproved buyers are seeking off-market single-family homes in Wayzata, Excelsior, Maple Plain, Hamel and the Medina area, Orono, Long Lake, and Edina.
- Price range: $2 million to $3 million
- Property type: Single-family homes
- Timing: Flexible closing dates
Could Your Home Be a Fit?
If your property sounds like a match, call me. We can talk privately about your home, your plans, and your timing. We can discuss whether your property could be a fit and what the next steps might look like.
You do not need to have a listing date in mind to start a conversation. If you would first like to understand what your home might sell for, I can prepare a market valuation based on recent comparable sales and the details of your property.
Call Daniel Gustafson at (952) 473-1000 for a private, confidential conversation, or request a market valuation of your home.
Buyer criteria reflect the inquiries provided as of October 8, 2026. Availability and requirements may change.