At Watters Edge Realty Group, we make buying or selling a home seamless, supported, and successful. With 60+ years of combined experience in sales and negotiations, our team delivers local expertise, clear communication, and a client-first approach—guided by honesty, integrity, respect, and servant leadership. Our mission is simple: help you reach your real estate goals with confidence while building relationships that last.

We specialize in real estate throughout Crosslake, Walker, and the surrounding lake country—from the Whitefish Chain of Lakes to Leech Lake and across the Brainerd Lakes Area. Whether you’re buying or selling lake homes, cabins, land, or condos, we guide you with trusted local insight.

Through our partnership with LPT Realty, one of the fastest-growing brokerages in North America with 17,000+ agents across the U.S. and Canada and 600+ in Minnesota, our clients benefit from powerful national reach combined with personalized local service.

What this means for you:

Maximum Marketing Exposure – Strategic digital and print campaigns, advanced listing technology, and high-impact marketing.
National Reach, Local Expertise – Buyers nationwide see your property while you work with a team deeply rooted in the lakes area and the Twin Cities market.
Innovative Tools – Advanced data and technology streamline the buying and selling process.
Industry-Recognized Brokerage – Named Most Innovative Brokerage (2024) by Inman and Minnesota’s #1 Independent Brokerage (2025) by RealTrends.

At Watters Edge Realty Group, we combine local expertise with national strength to deliver results—whether you’re buying your first home, finding the perfect lakeshore retreat, or investing in property.

Giving Back: A portion of every sale is reinvested into our community to help protect local water quality and natural resources.

Whitefish Area Property Owners Association

Your Local Guides

Meet the Team

Two advisors, two lake regions & twin cities — both rooted in the community and committed to you.

CROSSLAKE ~BRAINERD

Shannon Watters

Owner/Associate Broker /Realtor®

Shannon is a relationship-driven advisor specializing in lake property across Crosslake and the Brainerd Lakes region. She brings deep local knowledge, clear communication, and a genuine care for the community she calls home.

MEET SHANNON

Dawn Johnson

Partner / Realtor®

Dawn specializes in homes and properties throughout the Twin Cities and Walker/Leech Lake region. Her local roots and hands-on approach mean you’ll work with someone who truly knows the territories — and genuinely cares about your outcome.

TWIN CITIES ~ WALKER

MEET DAWN

MORE THAN REAL ESTATE

Protect & Connect

They believe that selling a lake home means more than a transaction — it means stewarding the waters, forests, and communities that make this region worth living in. Protect & Connect is Watters Edge Realty Groups commitment to the lakes they love.

EXPLORE RESOURCES & LAKE INFO

LAKE HEALTH

Resources on water quality, invasive species prevention, and lake stewardship.

PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT

Your go‑to hub for protecting your property, staying informed, and connecting with trusted local experts.

COMMUNITY

Local events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved in the communities.

LAKE GUIDES

Lake maps, & browsing tools fishing & boating regulations, and seasonal guides.

CLIENT STORIES

What Clients Are Saying

★★★★★

Shannon (Watters) is Master Realtor! We needed a lot of guidance selling our business and selling a family home.
Shannon worked well with all the people involved in these sales. Finding answers to all questions. Helping us every step of the way. Shannon's knowledge and Integrity will make her our #1 choice and recommended realtor always. 10/10 stars! Shannon has become a cherished friend!

Fran B.

Emily

★★★★★

I cannot say enough about the hard work and care Shannon Watters from Watters Edge Realty took with us to sell our lake home, and at the same, time helped us purchase our new property. This is the third time we have contracted her to represent us in our home ownership journey. She in the best! She is very helpful, professional, responsive, and diligent in representing us through the entire process. She really cares about us as people, not just clients. I highly recommend her as a realtor!

Kassie G

Fifty Lakes

★★★★★

Dawn (Johnson) is very knowledgeable and will always do what is best for her clients. We love Dawn as our agent. She worked nonstop so we could get the best results possible. Dawn is a friend and trusted realtor. We’ve recommended her to friends and family. You can’t get a higher compliment than that!!

Chris Resner

St. Michael

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