Top-Rated Fargo-Moorhead REALTORS® Since 2012

Fargo-Moorhead REALTORS^®

Rating: 5
Author: Brody Berg

Jim Christl & Shannon Barnum — your Fargo-Moorhead REALTORS® for buying, selling, relocation & lake homes.

New 5★ Review · 1 day agoJust In: New 5★ Review from a First-Time Buyer

1306 24th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560| 701‑205‑5517

Years Serving FM Metro

Independent since 2012

78+

Verified 5★ Reviews

Google-verified, not curated

ND + MN

Licensed Markets

Two states, one team

FM + Lakes

Service Area

Metro + MN lake country

Jim Christl

Co-Founder, Broker | Modern Market REALTORS®

Co-founder of Modern Market REALTORS® and half of the Jim & Shannon team. Decades of Fargo-Moorhead and Minnesota lake-country experience. Jim brings the straightforward advice, deep market knowledge, and steady hand that gets every transaction from offer to closing — available 7 days a week.

701-205-5517

Shannon Barnum

Co-Founder, Associate Broker | Modern Market REALTORS®

Co-founder of Modern Market REALTORS® and the heartbeat of the Jim & Shannon team. Shannon's warmth, attention to detail, and tireless advocacy keep clients calm, informed, and confident from first showing through keys-in-hand.

701-491-2000

Consumer-First — Always

We Work For You — Not the Transaction.

“I definitely felt like they put my needs first.”

Brody Berg · First-Time Buyer · 1 day ago

Traditional Agents

They optimize for closing speed.

Modern Market

We optimize for the right outcome — even if it takes longer.

Traditional Agents

They tell you what you want to hear.

Modern Market

We tell you what we'd do if it were our own home.

Traditional Agents

They handle the next transaction.

Modern Market

We handle 50–100 clients a year — every call is the call.

Our Pledge

Our Promise to You.

Most agencies won’t put this in writing. We will. Seven commitments — same to every client, every transaction.

We work for you. Not for our pipeline numbers.
No upfront fees, no marketing surcharges, no "service fees."
Your timeline is the timeline. We won't push you to buy or list before you're ready.
We'll tell you when a home is wrong for you — even if you love it.
Buyer representation costs you nothing. The listing side pays us.
We'll show you the math behind every recommendation, in plain English.
Local. Independent. Every closing keeps expertise and investment right here in ND + MN.

— Jim Christl & Shannon Barnum

Effective Since 2012

Why We Do This

Homeownership Builds Communities.

Every closing is more than a transaction — it puts a family on a street, a kid in a school, and a homeowner on a board, a sideline, a PTA. Here’s the math:

Stronger Schools

Homeownership stabilizes the property-tax base that funds Fargo Public, West Fargo, and Moorhead Area Schools. Every closing helps keep classrooms funded and teachers in front of kids.

Stronger Neighborhoods

Homeowners volunteer locally, vote in city elections, and stay long enough to invest in their street and block. Homeownership is what turns a row of houses into a real neighborhood.

Lasting Family Wealth

For first-time and growing families across the Midwest, a paid-down home remains the single largest source of intergenerational stability and long-term wealth.

“Every closing we help with is one more family with roots in this place. That compounds.”

— Jim Christl & Shannon Barnum

Thank you for choosing a local, independent brokerage. Every closing with us stays right here — building knowledge, investment, and community in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Real Client Stories

What Our Clients Actually Say.

Latest verified Google review — straight from a first-time buyer. The full carousel of all 78 sits below.

New · 1 day agoVerified via Google

“Amazing people and work. With this being my first time buying a home they made the process so easy and stress free. From the start to finish, whenever I had a question they got back to me right away — no matter the time — and most importantly they were knowledgeable. I definitely felt like they put my needs first. This team is the best, and from my personal experience I will be choosing them on my next home. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

Brody Berg

First-Time Buyer · Fargo-Moorhead Metro

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What Our Clients Say

5.0

Based on 78 Google reviewsSee all on Google

Put my needs first

Amazing people and work. With this being my first time buying a home they made the process so easy and stress free. From start to finish whenever I had a question they got back to me right away no matter the time and most importantly they were knowledgeable. I definitely felt like they put my needs first. This team is the best and from my personal experience I will be choosing them on my next home. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Brody Berg

Buyer · first-time

via Google

Made house hunting fun for the whole family

Shannon and Jim were wonderful to work with while we searched and found our home that matched who we are, through and through. They were accommodating of our schedule and very real with us when we needed it. Their approach is honest, relaxed and make the process feel personal the whole way through. We appreciated their attention to detail in trying to make the home search fun, exciting, all the while including our kiddos in the process. We knew we were in good hands shortly after starting to work with Shannon and Jim and would recommend them to our loved ones easily. Thank you for your time, help and for your easy approach. We appreciate you both!

Nicole Nimens

Buyer

via Google

Sold stress-free while out of state

this was my 2nd home I worked with Shannon to both purchase and ultimately sell. Highly recommend you work with her and Jim. They went above and beyond to keep me informed and help get my home sale across the finish line. Being out of state from the sale was challenging, but Shannon made it so much easier and less stressful.

Frisky Business

Seller

via Google

First home, total peace of mind

We bought our first home with Jim and Shannon and had an amazing experience! They are so easy to work with, have loads of experience, and are always looking out for our best interest! They brought us so much peace of mind in our first home purchase and would absolutely recommend them to anybody!! Could not ask for a better home buying experience.

Nicholas Johnson

Buyer · first-time

via Google

Felt like their #1 priority

One of the best selling experiences I have ever had. Shannon and Jim were wonderful to work with and made us feel like we were their #1 priority. You will NOT be disappointed!

RaLeah Leedahl

Seller

via Google

Smooth close on a rental property

Jim Christl helped us buy a residential rental property last week. I had a great experience and I felt like he had our best interests in mind throughout the process. Closing went very smooth and the house looked good on the final walkthrough. I am glad \we had a chance to work with him. Looking forward to the next one!

Michael Bryant

Buyer · investor

via Google

Always available, even holidays

If you are looking for a realtor, Jim and Shannon are the absolute BEST in town, or anywhere in my opinion. It doesn’t matter if it’s day or night or a holiday if you have a question for them or a concern they ALWAYS get back to you. They are also honest and transparent and have so much knowledge about the market. They worked their butts off to find us our dream home and they went completely above and beyond for us. Believe the five star reviews they are amazing people that quickly become friends. From start to finish Shannon will not miss a beat and she will work endlessly to make sure you have everything you need to feel comfortable. I cannot say enough about both of them. Absolutely amazing people and an incredible experience with both of them. We love you guys!

Caitie Joppru Knodel

Buyer

via Google

Bought and sold, never rushed

Shannon and Jim are just the best! They are so great to work with...very understanding. Also very knowledgeable! They helped us with selling our house and buying a beautiful new home and we took our time, were not rushed. They just went beyond their way with helping and answering all the questions we had! Highly recommend them to all whether looking to buy or sell your house or both like us. Also want to say thank you Shannon and Jim for all your help!

balwinder Kaur

Buyer & seller

via Google

Easier than a big brokerage

Best realtors in town! So easy to work with compared to a large brokerage. Thank you Jim and Shannon for helping us find a nice home and providing such caring service.

Kiersten Cooley

Buyer

via Google

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Visit Us

Our Location

1306 24th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560 · Walk-ins welcome by appointment

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Ready When You Are.

Buying, selling, relocating, or just sizing up the market — call or text Jim and Shannon. We’ll meet you where you are.

701‑205‑5517

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