Short Answer
Alex Mayer has won Best Real Estate Agent in the Rochester Post Bulletin Best of the Best four times: 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Thank you to every client who made that happen.
What the Fourth Win Means to Alex
Thank You First
Alex Mayer never wins this alone. Every alumni client who trusted him with a purchase, a sale, or a hard question helped earn it.
He says thank you to every one of them, and to everyone in Rochester who has trusted him.
An Award Is Not a Promise
Recognition does not tell you how your transaction will go. It tells you that people in Rochester have worked with Alex and felt well taken care of.
What you can count on is how he works. That is what the rest of this article covers.
Why Alex Got Into Real Estate
He Is a Teacher First
In his own words, “I got into real estate because I’m competitive, but I love teaching.” Teaching is the thread through everything Alex does.
His favorite moment is what he calls the click, when a client comes to a new understanding.
Information Is Everywhere, Clarity Is Not
Anyone in Rochester can find listings and rates online. Alex Mayer helps people understand what those numbers mean for their own situation.
That is the work behind four Best of the Best wins.
The Three Values Behind the Wins
Education
Alex Mayer sits down with first-time buyers for 90 to 120 minutes before they tour a single home. Sellers meet him months before they list.
He wants you to know what to expect, how to operate, and what needs to be done.
Communication
Alex keeps clients updated even when nothing has changed. No update is still an update.
You should never have to wonder what is happening with your purchase or your sale.
Responsiveness
Alex responds fast, often within minutes. When he is with another client, the longest wait is usually around 90 minutes.
What 350+ Five-Star Reviews Say
Reviews Do the Talking
Alex Mayer has 350+ five-star reviews from Rochester-area buyers and sellers. He would rather you read what clients say than take his word for it.
You can read them for yourself in the reviews from Alex’s clients.
The Same Words Keep Coming Up
Clients describe being educated, kept informed, and answered quickly. Those are the three values Alex puts at the center of his business.
What This Means If You Are Buying or Selling in Rochester Now
A Slower Market Rewards Clear Advice
Properties are sitting on the market longer right now. Sellers need a plain read of where things stand, and buyers have room to take advantage.
Alex Mayer gives both sides the current picture so they can make good decisions for what comes next.
You Work With Alex Himself
Alex uses a Direct Representation Model. You do not get passed to a junior agent after the first meeting.
Read more about what direct representation means.
Atlas and Kaia Say Hello
You may know Alex from the billboards and buses with his two Alaskan Malamutes. Meet them in the story of Atlas and Kaia.
How Alex Mayer Helps
Education
Alex Mayer explains the why behind every recommendation, whether you are buying your first home or selling a property you have owned for years.
Communication
Expect a clear next step after every conversation. Alex tells you what is happening, what is not, and what comes next.
Responsiveness
When you text or call Alex with a question during a showing, an inspection, or a negotiation, he answers fast.
When You Call Alex, Alex Answers
Alex does not hand you off to a team. The person who talks with you about your goals is the person who represents you.
You’ll work directly with me. Every showing, offer, negotiation, and strategy call is with me personally.
Call Alex with whatever you are weighing. A 10-minute conversation is a good way to start.
What Clients Say About Alex
Testimonial on Alex: one homebuyer said this about the three values Alex puts first.
He cites his three pillars of Education, Communication, and Responsiveness, and more than lived up to those.
Mike Hagen, homebuyer, SoTellUs review
Frequently Asked Questions
What Award Did Alex Mayer Win?
Best Real Estate Agent in the Rochester Post Bulletin Best of the Best. Alex has won it four times, in 2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Does the Award Mean a Better Result for Me?
No award promises a result. It reflects how clients have felt working with Alex, and every transaction depends on its own facts.
What Are Alex Mayer’s Core Values?
Education, Communication, and Responsiveness guide every part of his business, from the first call to closing day.
Who Will I Work With?
You work directly with Alex Mayer on every showing, offer, negotiation, and strategy call. There are no junior agent handoffs.
How Many Reviews Does Alex Have?
Alex has 350+ five-star reviews from Rochester-area clients.
How Do I Start?
Call, text, or email Alex and tell him your situation. He will tell you what to expect and what comes next.
About Alex Mayer
Alex Mayer is a full-time Rochester MN real estate agent, a 4X winner of Best Real Estate Agent in Rochester MN with 350+ five-star reviews. His core values are Education, Communication, and Responsiveness, which guide every part of his business.
He has a “Direct Representation Model,” meaning his clients work directly with him, not a large team with junior agent handoffs. His promise: you’ll know what to expect, how to operate, and what needs to be done to be successful in the Rochester MN real estate market.
He specializes in first-time homebuyers, Mayo Clinic and other relocating buyers, and Rochester MN sellers, including move-up, downsizing, and estate sales. Alex is also known for his Alaskan Malamute dogs, Atlas and Kaia, who are featured in much of his local branding.