Jim Christl — Fargo-Moorhead REALTOR® & Broker
Meet Jim Christl, Co-Founder and Broker at Modern Market REALTORS®. More than two decades of residential real-estate experience serving Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo & surrounding ND/MN communities.
Jim Christl is Co-Founder and Broker of Modern Market REALTORS® — an independent Fargo-Moorhead real estate brokerage. More than two decades of residential real-estate experience across North Dakota and Minnesota.
Phone: (701) 205-5517 · Email: jim@modernmarketrealtors.com · Licensed in ND (#6411) & MN (#40423744)
Who Jim Christl is
Jim Christl is Co-Founder and Broker of Modern Market REALTORS®, the independent Fargo-Moorhead real estate brokerage he owns with his wife and business partner, Associate Broker Shannon Barnum. As the broker, Jim owns the pricing: he builds each listing's number from live closed sales and defends it at the negotiating table — and he's the one who answers the phone, not a junior agent or a transaction desk.
Modern Market has been independent since 2012, and Jim has spent more than two decades in the Fargo-Moorhead market — long enough to know which improvements return their cost here, which neighborhoods move fast, and how to price a home so it sells the first time. When you list or buy with Modern Market, you work with an owner from the first walk-through to closing day.
How Jim Christl helps buyers & sellers
- Pricing strategy — Building and defending your list price from live NorthstarMLS comparable sales, never a national automated estimate.
- Seller representation — Running your full listing: pre-market prep, launch, and every showing, with an owner accountable from first day to closing.
- Buyer representation — Walking buyers from the first pre-approval conversation to keys in hand: the search, the offers, the inspections, and the close.
- Negotiation — Holding the line on your behalf: price, contingencies, repair credits, and closing dates.
- Marketing & presentation — HDR photography, drone, and metro-wide syndication that put your home in front of active buyers the day it lists.
- Contract-to-close — Driving the timeline from accepted offer to closing day: inspections, appraisal, title work, and the final walkthrough.
Jim Christl's credentials & licensing
- Broker & REALTOR®
- Co-Founder / Co-Owner, Modern Market REALTORS®
- Licensed in North Dakota (#6411) and Minnesota (#40423744)
- Member, Fargo-Moorhead Area Association of REALTORS® (NorthstarMLS)
What clients say about Jim Christl
Rated 5.0★ across 78+ Google reviews for Modern Market REALTORS® — from buyers and sellers who worked with Jim and Shannon.
“Working with Jim and Shannon has been simply fantastic! Very nice couple that really want you to find the perfect home and make sure that you are well taken care of. They were always on top of things and I was blown away on how smooth the process was. I highly recommend them as result of how happy my fiancé and I were with working with them.”
“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.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jim Christl?
Jim Christl is Co-Founder and Broker of Modern Market REALTORS®, an independent Fargo-Moorhead real estate brokerage he owns with his wife and business partner, Associate Broker Shannon Barnum. He brings more than two decades of residential real-estate experience across North Dakota and Minnesota.
What areas does Jim Christl serve?
Jim serves the Fargo-Moorhead metro — Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Horace, and Dilworth — plus surrounding North Dakota and Minnesota communities. He is licensed in both North Dakota and Minnesota.
How long has Jim Christl been in real estate?
More than two decades. Jim and Associate Broker Shannon Barnum are the co-founders of Modern Market REALTORS®, which has been independent since 2012.
Does Jim Christl represent buyers or sellers?
Both. Jim handles full seller representation — pricing, positioning, marketing, and negotiation — and buyer representation from pre-approval through closing.
How do I contact Jim Christl?
Call or text Jim directly at (701) 205-5517, or email jim@modernmarketrealtors.com. He and Shannon work directly with every client.
Work with Jim Christl in Fargo-Moorhead
Call or text Jim directly at (701) 205-5517. He and Shannon work together with every client — you'll always work directly with an owner.
Meet Jim & Shannon | Sell with Modern Market | Buy with Modern Market
Modern Market REALTORS® — Jim Christl (Broker) & Shannon Barnum (Associate Broker). Serving Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Horace, Detroit Lakes, and Minnesota lake country. Call (701) 205-5517.