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Albertville home
Under Contract

Listed by Dawn Johnson

11641 55th Street NE, Albertville

JUST LISTED AND FEATURED

Featured Properties

Longville retreat
Under Contract

Listed by Shannon Watters

478 County Road 47, Longville

Featured Properties Home
15473 Wilderness Trail, Crosslake

Listed by Amy Price

15473 Wilderness Trail, Crosslake

18908 Maryville Rd, Brainerd

Listed by Trent Baumann

 

18908 Maryville Road, Brainerd

29631 Percheron Dr, Breezy Point

Listed by Lisa Baer

29631 Percheron Drive, Breezy Point

THINKING OF SELLING?

Curious What Your Home Could Sell For?

Get a personalized home valuation and local market insight from someone who truly knows the communities and the lakes.

 

At Watters Edge Realty Group, real estate is approached with intention. Every client, every property, and every step of the process is handled with a level of care that goes beyond the expected.

Rooted in the communities we serve and are connected to the Twin Cities market, we bring together local expertise, strategic marketing, and modern technology to create results-driven experiences—without sacrificing clarity or trust.

​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—supporting local initiatives and helping protect water quality and natural resources.

Whitefish Area Property Owners Association
National Loon Center

YOUR LOCAL GUIDES

Meet the Team

 

Two distinguished advisors. Two premier lake regions.

One seamless connection to the Twin Cities—delivering an elevated real estate experience.

Shannon Watters

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 based on a lifetime of local experience, clear communication, and a genuine care for the community she calls home.

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.

Dawn Johnson

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

★★★★★

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

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ average rating

Trusted by buyers & sellers across the Minnesota Lakes Area

★★★★★

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

CLIENT EXPERIENCES MATTER

Our business is built on relationships and results.
If we’ve had the opportunity to work together, we would truly value your feedback.

 

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE?


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MORE THAN REAL ESTATE

Protect & Connect

We 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 we love.

Stay informed with thoughtfully insights on buying, selling, and living in Minnesota’s lakes country. From market trends and property strategy to seasonal tips and local knowledge, each article is designed to help you make confident, well-informed decisions.

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