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Watters Edge Realty Group

Where Lake Living Becomes Legacy.

Strategic marketing and expert representation across lakes country real estate.

YOUR DREAM HOME

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15473 Wilderness Trail, Crosslake

Listed by Amy Price

15473 Wilderness Trail, Crosslake

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Listed by Shannon Watters

 

1925 Kempton Court, Fergus Falls

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Listed by Trent Baumann

29631 Percheron Drive, Breezy Point

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Listed by Dawn Johnson

 

4649 Cambridge Drive, Stanchfield

Listed by Shannon Watters

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1929 Kempton Court, Fergus Falls

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​​How Much is Your Property Worth?

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

 

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STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE

Boutique Service. Powerful Network.

At Watters Edge Realty, clients receive highly personalized representation backed by the strength of LPT Realty’s expansive agent network. With more than 500 agents across Minnesota and a strong collaborative presence throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area, we combine local expertise, strategic marketing, and shared market intelligence to position every property for maximum exposure and results.

Through weekly collaboration with lakes-area professionals, we stay ahead of buyer activity, pricing trends, and emerging market opportunities—giving our clients a strategic advantage in an evolving market.

While many large teams operate with layers of separation, Watters Edge offers direct communication, hands-on representation, and customized strategy, supported by one of the fastest-growing real estate brokerages in the country.

Local Expertise. Powerful Connections.

Watters Edge Realty Group combines direct, personalized representation with the strength of a highly collaborative network of local professionals and LPT Realty agents throughout Minnesota.

 

Through ongoing collaboration and strong industry relationships, clients benefit from broader exposure, valuable market insight, and access to opportunities that extend well beyond a traditional boutique brokerage model.

A portion of every sale supports local conservation, community initiatives, and the protection of the lakes that define this way of life.

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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 residential, commercial and 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.

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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

★★★★★

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

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Trusted by buyers & sellers across the Minnesota Lakes Area

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?


Explore Our Lakes Area Communities

Rooted in the heart of the Lakes Area, we specialize in helping buyers and sellers navigate the unique markets of Crosslake, Walker, Nisswa, Outing, Emily, Fifty Lakes, Brainerd, Baxter & surrounding communities.

MORE THAN REAL ESTATE

Protect & Connect

We believe that selling a lake home means more than a transaction. Protecting lake property means protecting the lakes themselves. 

Protect & Connect is Watters Edge Realty Groups commitment to the lakes we love.

LAKE GUIDES

Lake maps, & browsing tools

Fishing  & Boating regulations, and seasonal guides.

Stay informed 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.

BLOGS

Real Estate Learning Center

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Real estate here is more than a transaction—it’s about where your time, memories, and legacy take shape. We offer a tailored, strategic approach to help you make confident decisions that last. Let’s begin the conversation.

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