# The Hancock Group

> The Hancock Group is a marketingfirst, fullservice residential real estate team based in Chanhassen, MN (RE/MAX Advantage Plus), serving the southwest Twin Cities suburbs with seller marketing, buyer representation and property management.

marketingfirst listings, premium media & staging, suburban & lakeshore homes, acreage & new construction, RE/MAX network, property management, topranked performance

## Agent Bios

- [Samantha Mushitz-Hancock: Real Estate Agent Chanhassen MN](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/samantha-mushitz-hancock): Profile of Samantha Mushitz-Hancock, owner and broker at Hancock Group in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
- [Michael Hall Real Estate Agent Chanhassen MN | Expert Broker](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/michael-hall): Michael Hall's Hancock Group profile highlights his Chanhassen brokerage work, Lake Waconia family life, and investment-property experience.
- [Alaina White Realtor Chanhassen MN - Discover Your Dream Acreage](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/alaina-white): Alaina White is a Hancock Group Realtor in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with experience in acreage property sales and buyer-seller support.
- [Matthew Turek Realtor | Chanhassen MN Luxury Homes](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/matthew-turek): Hancock Group profile for Realtor Matthew Turek in Chanhassen, Minnesota, highlighting his southwest metro experience and current listings.
- [Becca Cartwright Realtor - Acreage & Equestrian Homes](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/becca-cartwright): Agent profile for Becca Cartwright, a Hancock Group realtor specializing in acreage, equestrian properties, farmland, and residential homes.
- [Brittany Hayden Realtor - Luxury Home Specialist Expert](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/brittany-hayden): Brittany Hayden's realtor bio highlights more than a decade of experience across property management, sales, and investment portfolios.
- [Cheyanne Braun](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/cheyanne-braun): Cheyanne Braun is a Chanhassen-based realtor serving Carver County with Hancock Group.
- [Elijah Schonrock Real Estate Agent & Marketer in Minnesota](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/ellie-perry): Hancock Group agent bio for Elijah Schonrock, a marketing coordinator and licensed Minnesota real estate professional.
- [Jade Bates Realtor | Dedicated Real Estate Advisor](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/jade-bates): Jade Bates' agent profile combines a western lifestyle bio with real-estate apprenticeship and contact details.
- [Janelle Seitzer Realtor | Chanhassen, MN Real Estate](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/janelle-seitzer): Hancock Group profile for Realtor Janelle Seitzer in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
- [Ryan Greeder, Executive Assistant | Chanhassen MN](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/ryan-greeder): Hancock Group profile for Ryan Greeder, an executive assistant who supports listing clients, buyers, and the agent team in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
- [Emily Guetzko Realtor in Savage MN | Trusted Advisor](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/emily-guetzko): Emily Guetzko's agent profile highlights her legal background, Carver County hobby farm life, and Hancock Group real estate services.
- [Lindsey Braun](https://hancockgroupmn.com/agents/lindsey-braun): Professional profile of Lindsey Braun, Digital Marketing Manager for the Hancock Group in Minnesota.

## Tools

- [Home Valuation Minnesota - Discover Your Property's Worth](https://hancockgroupmn.com/home-valuation): Minnesota home valuation page for the Hancock Group with lead-capture forms and contact details.
- [Home Valuation | Complimentary Property Value Estimate](https://hancockgroupmn.com/home-valuation-Mike): Hancock Group explains home valuation methods and when a valuation helps with refinancing, improvements, HELOCs, and planning.

## Featured Blog Posts

- [Living on Prior Lake, MN: Everyday Lakeshore Life Guide](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/living-on-prior-lake-everyday-lake-life-explained): A lakeshore guide to everyday living on Prior Lake in Minnesota, covering Upper and Lower Prior, seasons, rules, and shoreline amenities.
- [Chanhassen Listing Marketing Plan That Sells Faster](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/why-our-marketing-sells-chanhassen-homes-faster): A Chanhassen seller guide on marketing tactics the Hancock Group says can shorten days on market and improve offers.
- [Where To Find Acreage Near the Twin Cities](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/where-to-find-acreage-near-the-twin-cities): A Twin Cities acreage guide focused on southwest metro townships, zoning rules, wells, septic, and livestock considerations.
- [Townhome vs Single Family Minnetonka | How to Decide](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/minnetonka-townhome-vs-singlefamily-which-fits-you): A Minnetonka buyer guide comparing townhomes and single-family homes by cost, maintenance, financing, and resale considerations.
- [Southwest Suburbs Lake Living Guide in Twin Cities](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/best-southwest-suburbs-for-lake-living): Guide compares southwest Twin Cities suburbs for lake living in Chanhassen, Minnetonka, Prior Lake, Victoria, and Waconia.
- [Shakopee vs Chaska Homes: First-Time Buyer Guide 2026](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/shakopee-or-chaska-a-guide-for-first-time-buyers): First-time buyer guide comparing Shakopee and Chaska homes, commute routes, schools, taxes, and lifestyle in southwest Twin Cities.
- [Acreage Properties & Hobby Farms | The Hancock Group](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/acreage-properties-and-hobby-farms): A Hancock Real Estate Group blog explains why acreage properties and hobby farms are costly and hard to find.
- [Local Artist Bringing Furniture to Life | The Hancock Group](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/local-artist-bringing-furniture-to-life): A Hancock Group blog post spotlights local artist Kasey, known as The Furniture Redeemer, and her furniture refinishing work.
- [5 Steps to Building Your New Home | Samantha Hancock | Blog](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/video-5-steps-to-building-your-new-home): A blog post outlines five steps to building a new home in Victoria, Minnesota, featuring Matt Turek and DeWall Design Build.
- [Shakopee Property Management Services for Landlords](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/shakopee-property-management-for-everyday-landlords): Blog post on Shakopee property management for landlords, covering licensing, screening, maintenance, deposits, and monthly reporting.
- [Mortgage Rates Twin Cities Impact on Home Prices Today](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/how-rates-shape-twin-cities-home-prices): A local guide to how mortgage rates influence Twin Cities home values, with payment scenarios and buyer-seller strategies for southwest suburbs.
- [Selling Your Chanhassen Home This Spring | Seller Guide](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/selling-your-chanhassen-home-this-spring): Chanhassen spring-selling guide covering prep, pricing, staging, marketing, Minnesota disclosures, and offer handling.
- [Savage MN Lifestyle Guide: A Local Weekend Itinerary](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/a-locals-weekend-guide-to-savage): A Savage, Minnesota weekend guide highlighting parks, river views, dining, transit, and neighborhood snapshots.
- [Earnest Money Minnesota Guide for Chanhassen Buyers](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/earnest-money-in-minnesota-a-chanhassen-buyer-guide): A Chanhassen buyer guide explaining Minnesota earnest money, typical deposit ranges, contingencies, and refund risks.
- [Home Inspections Guide: What Buyers & Sellers Should Know](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-home-inspections): A buyer-focused guide to home inspections, from contingencies and safety issues to choosing an inspector and reviewing reports.
- [Moving to Carver County Minnesota | Hancock Group MN](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/exploring-the-benefits-of-moving-to-carver-county-minnesota): Blog article outlining the benefits of moving to Carver County, Minnesota, with city highlights and lifestyle perks.
- [Just How "Bad" Is the Market Right Now? | The Hancock Group](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/just-how-bad-is-the-market-right-now): A Twin Cities market update explains low inventory, low rates, and multiple offers are fueling price gains and homeowner equity.
- [3 Things Sellers Should Do Before the Sign Goes in the Yard](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/three-things-sellers-should-do-before-the-sign-goes-in-the-yard): A Hancock Group post outlines three pre-listing steps for sellers to depersonalize, pack early, and complete maintenance.
- [Your Realtor: Hungry Sales Rep or Secret Weapon? Insight](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/your-realtor-hungry-salesmen-or-secret-weapon): Hancock Group offers advice on choosing a Minnesota realtor who adds value as a buyer's or seller's secret weapon.
- [Move to the Country Guide: What to Know Before You Go](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/video-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-move-to-the-country): A guide to rural living for buyers considering a move from the city to the country.
- [3 Ways to Save Money in New Construction | Blog](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/video-3-ways-to-save-money-in-new-construction-and-where-you-should-be-spending-it): A Hancock Group blog post about saving money in new construction and knowing where to spend on a custom home.
- [How is Value Decided in Real Estate? | Samantha Hancock](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/how-is-value-decided-in-real-estate): Explains how home value is shaped by objective and subjective factors, comparing AVMs, appraisals, and broker price opinions.
- [The Mise en Place of Homebuying | Samantha Hancock | Blog](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/the-mise-en-place-of-homebuying): A Hancock Group blog post frames homebuying like mise en place, outlining the preparation buyers need before house hunting.
- [Chanhassen MN Lifestyle Guide: Is This Suburb for You?](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/everyday-life-in-chanhassen-parks-commutes-and-local-perks): A Chanhassen neighborhood guide covering commute access, parks, lakes, recreation, and local entertainment.
- [Chaska Rental Property Investing: Is It a Smart Move?](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/investing-in-chaska-single-family-rentals): A guide to investing in Chaska single-family rentals, covering demand, yields, zoning, licensing, and neighborhood fit.
- [Chaska Historic vs New Homes: Which Fits Your Life?](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/historic-downtown-or-newer-developments-choosing-your-chaska-home): A buyer's guide comparing historic downtown Chaska homes with newer developments across lifestyle, maintenance, HOAs, walkability, and commute access.
- [How to Price a Chaska Home for Maximum Exposure](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/how-we-strategically-price-chaska-homes-for-maximum-exposure): A Hancock Group guide explains how to price Chaska homes for buyer exposure using local data, search behavior, timing, and marketing.
- [Buying Lake Home Prior Lake: Is It the Right Fit for You?](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/is-prior-lake-the-right-place-for-your-first-lake-home): A buyer's guide evaluating Prior Lake as a practical first lake-home destination near the Twin Cities.
- [Living Near Shakopee Attractions: What to Know](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/living-near-shakopees-big-attractions-what-residents-should-know): A buyer-focused guide to traffic, event seasons, amenities, and nearby residential corridors around Shakopee's major attractions.
- [Minnetonka Commute to Minneapolis: Best Areas to Live](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/minnetonka-neighborhoods-that-make-minneapolis-commutes-easy): A guide to Minnetonka neighborhoods, roads, transit options, and lifestyle tradeoffs for Minneapolis commuters.
- [Sell Home in Chanhassen: Local Steps That Matter Now](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/selling-a-chanhassen-home-a-step-by-step-local-roadmap): A local roadmap from The Hancock Group covering how to prepare, price, market, negotiate, and close a Chanhassen home sale.
- [Self-Manage or Hire a Property Manager in Shakopee?](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/should-you-self-manage-or-hire-a-property-manager-in-shakopee): A practical guide to choosing between self-managing and hiring a property manager for rental owners in Shakopee, Minnesota.
- [FSBO Risks: Should You Sell Without an Agent Today?](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/say-no-to-fsbo): A Hancock Group blog post argues that FSBO sellers often miss pricing, marketing, negotiation, and legal protections available through Realtors.
- [New Construction in Victoria MN: What Buyers Should Know](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/new-construction-in-victoria-what-buyers-should-know): Guide to buying new construction in Victoria, Minnesota, covering lot premiums, community options, timelines, warranties, and resale comparisons.
- [Chaska Property Management Services for Landlords](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/chaska-property-management-for-small-landlords): Guide to Chaska property management for small landlords, covering marketing, screening, maintenance, reporting, and Minnesota compliance.
- [Savage MN Parks and Trails: Explore Weekend Living](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/savage-parks-and-trails-how-outdoor-lovers-spend-their-weekends): A guide to Savage, Minnesota's parks, trails, natural areas, and year-round outdoor lifestyle for prospective home buyers.
- [Moving to Chanhassen From Minneapolis? What to Know](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/moving-from-minneapolis-to-chanhassen-what-to-expect): A relocation guide compares Minneapolis and Chanhassen on housing, commute, transit, schools, parks, and move timing.
- [Victoria MN August 2026: Concerts, Car Nights & Carver Park](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/victorias-august-2026-how-a-new-roundabout-rerouted-the-last-weeks-of-summer): A local guide to Victoria's August 2026 events, transportation changes, parks, construction, and late-summer routines.
- [Waconia Summer 2026: A Local's Updated Map of the Season](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog/waconias-summer-2026-how-a-downtown-closure-rerouted-the-season): A local guide to Waconia's 2026 summer attractions, events, dining changes, wineries, music series, and lake activities.

## Testimonials

- [Testimonials | The Hancock Group | Minnesota Real Estate Team](https://hancockgroupmn.com/testimonials): Hancock Group testimonials page collecting client reviews of its real estate agents.

## Core Pages

- [Hancock Group Minnesota Real Estate - Discover Your Dream Home](https://hancockgroupmn.com/): A homepage for The Hancock Group real estate experts.

## Other Pages

- [Privacy Policy | The Hancock Group | Minnesota Real Estate Team](https://hancockgroupmn.com/terms-and-conditions): Samantha Hancock's real estate site publishes a privacy policy and terms of use covering data collection, AI use, tracking, and opt-out choices.
- [Blog | The Hancock Group | Minnesota Real Estate Team](https://hancockgroupmn.com/blog): Hancock Group's blog lists local Minnesota real-estate posts on Shakopee, Chanhassen, Carver County, lake living, buying, selling, and new construction.
- [Buy With Us | The Hancock Group | Minnesota Real Estate Team](https://hancockgroupmn.com/buy-with-us): Hancock Group's Buy With Us page collects buyer-focused testimonials and contact prompts for Minnesota real estate help.
- [Farm And Ranch](https://hancockgroupmn.com/SamanthaMushitz): A Minnesota real-estate portfolio page listing active and sold properties across several metro-area communities.
- [Join Our Team](https://hancockgroupmn.com/join): Recruiting page for Hancock Group real estate careers and agent opportunities in the southwest Twin Cities metro.
- [404 Page Not Found](https://hancockgroupmn.com/404): 404 error page for Hancock Group's Minnesota real estate site, featuring contact details and a lead form.
- [Get an Instant Offer on Your Home | The Hancock Group | Minnesota Real Estate Team](https://hancockgroupmn.com/instant-offer): Hancock Group describes its instant offer program for Minnesota home sellers seeking a cash offer and flexible closing.
- [Neighborhoods | The Hancock Group | Minnesota Real Estate Team](https://hancockgroupmn.com/neighborhoods): Hancock Group catalogs Minnesota neighborhoods and cities it serves, including Waconia, Victoria, Chanhassen, Chaska, Minnetonka, Prior Lake, Shakopee, and Savage.
- [CONTACT US](https://hancockgroupmn.com/contact-will): Contact page for Will at Hancock Group, with inquiry form and direct phone, email, and Chanhassen office details.
- [Hancock Group Property Management](https://hancockgroupmn.com/propertymanagement): Property management services for the Twin Cities metro, with tenant placement, full management, and pricing details.
- [Sell With Us | The Hancock Group | Minnesota Real Estate Team](https://hancockgroupmn.com/sell-with-us): Hancock Group markets Minnesota home listings with photography, video, staging, and a six-step selling process.
- [Meet the Team | The Hancock Group | Minnesota Real Estate Team](https://hancockgroupmn.com/team): Hancock Group introduces its real estate team, emphasizing collaboration, full-time agents, and client service.