From 72 reviews overall

Henry Ulrich
Ascend Realty Inc.

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6875 Arcadia St Summerset
We had a great experience working with Henry throughout the home buying process. He was knowledgeable, responsive, honest, and always willing to answer my many questions and talk through ideas without ever making us feel like a bother. Henry made the process feel organized and efficient from start to finish. We closed in about 30 days, and he stayed on top of everything the entire time with reminders, scheduling inspections, coordinating contractors, and helping keep everything moving smoothly. He gave great insight throughout the process, advocated for us when needed, and genuinely cared about helping us find the right house. We’re very thankful for all of his help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy local realtor. Definitely someone we’ll continue to stay in touch with for years to come.
11710 East Paradise Drive Hill City
Henry dispalyed impressive knowledge of the real estate business in general and the Black Hills market in particular. He has an assertive and proactive, yet diplomatic personal style, a ready-to-use network of relevant support businesses, and very impressive business sense. His personal customer service was excellent. As with most home sales, we ran into some snags along the way. Specifically we had a radon problem, some buyer financing glitches, and a home damage issue that arose at the last minute. Henry has a network of troubleshooters that he put into gear immediately, and solved our problems very quickly with minimum fuss at reasonable prices. I never had to wait more than a minute or two for Henry to respond to a text or phone call. All buyers and sellers would benfit from Henry's impressive array of talents, but those selling or buying homes on the high end of the price spectrum, where transactions tend to be more complicated, would especially benefit from his expertise, assertiveness, network of contacts, and superb business sense. We enthusiastically recommend Henry without reservation.
3323 Chapel Lane Rapid City
We originally met Henry Ulrich when he was representing a home we were viewing in Rapid City. We were so impressed with him that we contacted him the next day and asked him to represent us through Ascend Realty Inc.. After searching for homes for nearly two years, Henry stood out because of his honesty, knowledge, and straightforward advice. He genuinely cared about helping us make the right decision, including pointing out when a home or area might not make sense long term. Henry and Emily were wonderful throughout the entire process and gave us great confidence while handling everything from out of state during closing. Their communication, guidance, and support made the process far less stressful. We highly recommend Henry and the entire Ascend Realty team and look forward to working with them again as we search for land and eventually build our dream home in the Rapid City area.
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South Dakota2026National Top 100
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United States2026Region Top 20
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Midwest Region2026County Winner
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Lawrence County2026County Winner
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Meade County2026County Winner
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Pennington County2026City Winner
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Box Elder2026City Winner
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Rapid City2026City Winner
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Sturgis2026From 95 reviews overall

Michael Frybarger
Ascend Realty Inc.

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4395 Big Sky Dr Rapid Valley
As a first time homebuyer, it was intimidating to say the least to enter a somewhat difficult housing market. Michael made the entire experience seamless and stress free. His availability was remarkable; He worked around our schedule to get tours set up, answered texts and emails promptly and professionally, and gave us tips for things to look for or be concerned about on various properties. Once we decided to buy a house, Michael offered several points of advice on how to approach potential challenges down the road. Overall, Michael was exceptionally responsive, kind, knowledgeable, and flexible throughout the entire process which made this first time home buying experience a breeze.
20324 Avalanch Road Whitewood
Mike and his team made this house purchasing experience easier than buying a car! His recommended lenders, insurance brokers and the other team members in his office are top shelf in their knowledge and competency. We purchased our home with absolutely no drama or surprises. We got an outstanding deal and felt the process was clear and very concise.
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South Dakota2026County Top 5
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Pennington County2026From 55 reviews overall

Darren and Monica Pluim - Coldwell Banker Empire Realty
Coldwell Banker Empire Realty

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4901 West 47th Street Sioux Falls
My elderly parents needed help with the sale of their long time home. Darren and Monica were very sensitive to their needs and kept me informed of all of the progress because I lived out of the state. The whole process went smoothly. The house was priced well for the area, sold and closed quickly. They make a great team and we would very highly recommend them to anyone!
46946 274th Street Lennox
Darren and Monica took what was a hopeful dream and helped us make it a reality. They were responsive to every concern, question and need that we had as we made our decisions and considered all of our options. They listened to our personal concerns and responded with sensitivity and sound advice. Even when things didn't go as planned, they provided knowledge, guidance and support to keep the process moving forward and to keep us calm and informed throughout the process. You will not find a more attentive and balanced team in the business!!
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Ashley Handcock
RE/MAX Advantage | Rapid City

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4600 Lahinch Street Rapid City
Ashley was highly recommended by my daughter and her husband based on their experience with her as their realtor when they recently purchased a house. From the first call and meeting, Ashley immediately impressed me with her organization and passion for helping individuals find the right fit in a house/property. She was unfailingly generous with her time and talents (which are many). The team she recommended (mortgage lender, insurance agent, and house inspector) was equally professional and timely with all communication. Since the sale, Ashley continues to be a support and resource. Over the years, I have worked with different realtors as I purchased and sold a total of nine houses in seven different states; she at the very top of the list of realtors with whom I have worked. Ashley has my highest recommendation, without a single reservation.