Why we exist

Real estate has been
doing the same thing
for 100 years.

Uber rewrote transportation. Airbnb rewrote hospitality. Netflix rewrote entertainment. Real estate? Still · using · 1923's playbook. SHIFT is what happens when a few stubborn agents decide that's not okay anymore.

Read our story → Meet the team
Total commission saved · Since 2020
$4,000,000
Every dollar that stayed with a SHIFT family instead of getting eaten by a 6% commission. And counting.
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The story

We didn't
set out to disrupt.

We just got tired of pretending.

For decades, the real estate industry has charged sellers 6%–7% of their hard-earned home equity to do a job that — let's be honest — has gotten cheaper to do every year.

Photography costs less. Marketing is automated. MLS access is faster. Showings get scheduled by an app. The service hasn't gotten more expensive — but the fees haven't moved an inch.

Meanwhile, sellers were getting nickel-and-dimed for "premium photography upgrades" and "marketing packages" they should've been getting for free.

So we built something better.

SHIFT runs on a flat $6,500 listing fee. Full service. Real photography. Open houses. Aggressive negotiation. The same playbook traditional brokerages charge $24,000 for.

We built it on modern technology, a team-based model (so you're never stuck with one overworked agent), and a simple promise: no surprises at closing.

For buyers, we go further: 25% of the buyer's commission goes back to you. Closing costs. Furniture. Whatever. Most agents would never dream of doing this. We dream of changing the industry.

What we believe

A few things
we won't compromise on.

💰

Transparent pricing

One flat fee. No à la carte. No "premium upgrades." What you pay is what we charge — that's it.

🤝

Team-based service

You're never stuck with one stretched-thin agent. Multiple specialists work your transaction.

⚡

Modern technology

Smart tools, not 1995 fax machines. Faster pricing, sharper photography, better marketing.

🎯

Hard negotiation

We work for top dollar and best terms. Period. Sellers get more. Buyers pay less.

📞

Real communication

You hear from us. Daily during showings. Same day for offers. No ghosting.

🏠

Local expertise

50+ combined years across the Twin Cities, Hudson, Eagan, Roseville, Edina, and beyond.

 Meet the 

 rule-breakers,

 Real estate agents who got tired of the 100-year-old playbook and built a new one.

 

Joshua Kirchert
Joshua Kirchert

Broker Associate

Scott MacDougall
Scott MacDougall

Agent

Let's talk.

Buying, selling, or just curious how the math works on your specific home — we're here. No pitch, no pressure.

Speak to a SHIFT Agent →
★★★★★
"Scott did an excellent job on our home sale. We had multiple offers and received $70,000 over our asking price. We saved over $17,000 in commissions vs. a traditional broker. We would definitely use SHIFT again!"
JS
Jennifer Siedow
Sold with Scott · 5★
★★★★★
"We listed Thursday and had 3 offers by Sunday. Pictures, online listing, and marketing were professional and on time. Josh Kirchert is a total pro. We paid the flat fee they advertise. No surprises. 5 stars."
RB
Ray Bell
Sold with Josh · 5★
★★★★★
"My house sold in 4 days at $20K over asking. Scott's services saved me thousands compared to full-price realtors. SHIFT offers a significant value over competing realtors — I'd recommend them to anyone looking to save money on the sale of their home."
SO
Shawn O'Brien
Sold with Scott · 5★
★★★★★
"The SHIFT team was great to work with. Connor and Jessica made everything extremely smooth and it was a breeze selling and closing my house. The savings were fantastic — SHIFT saved me over $14,800."
GQ
Greg Quas
Sold with Connor · 5★
★★★★★
"Josh is the most thorough, punctual, and professional agent you could possibly ask for. Your cost to sell is a flat fee, not a sliding percentage. As a buyer, you're issued a rebate based on his commission. Highly recommend Joshua Kirchert."
TY
Tyler Y.
Bought & Sold with Josh · 5★
★★★★★
"Working with Scott was a truly seamless experience. His professionalism, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of the real estate market — combined with his international expertise — made him an outstanding and trustworthy advisor."
JW
Jinpu Wang
Worked with Scott · 5★
★★★★★
"Josh was awesome! Sold our home in three days and found us a new home! Always available whenever we wanted to see a property. Great customer service! Would highly recommend!"
KG
Kelly Germundson
Bought & Sold with Josh · 5★
★★★★★
"Scott did a great job with our home purchase. Answered all our questions, prompt with all responses, very knowledgeable. Most importantly — the savings cannot be beat. No way we could have saved as much with any other real estate firm."
EW
Eric Wikstrom
Bought with Scott · 5★
★★★★★
"Josh is an outstanding realtor. He is always there at the drop of a hat for anything buying or selling related. Extremely knowledgeable. I bought and sold my house with him and would do it again in a heartbeat!"
CB
Coco B.
Bought & Sold with Josh · 5★
★★★★★
"Scott was great! He priced our house perfectly to get the most interest, and the pictures taken for online viewing were awesome. The whole team was great to work with and the process of selling was easy. Thanks to Scott and the SHIFT team!"
CB
Charlie Brandenburg
Sold with Scott · 5★
★★★★★
"Working with Josh has been such a great experience! Super flexible and willing to hear out all my crazy ideas. Pictures turned out amazing, and I got an offer on my house within a few days of it being listed!"
SB
Sabrina Balram
Sold with Josh · 5★
★★★★★
"This was our first time selling a house. Scott got our house listed and sold with great efficiency. He kept us informed throughout the process and our house sold in record time. We felt supported and in good hands."
LR
Leon Rodrigues
Sold with Scott · 5★
★★★★★
"Josh did an amazing job helping us sell our home. He answered our questions and communicated throughout the entire process. Thanks Josh!"
AH
Andrea Howard
Sold with Josh · 5★
★★★★★
"Everything went without any issues. Scott gave us valuable advice during the whole process. Would recommend SHIFT to anyone."
DG
Dean Greenig
Sold with Scott · 5★
★★★★★
"Josh came through like the Champ — showing me homes that exceeded my expectations. Previously had another agent who couldn't produce in this competitive market. In a matter of weeks Josh got my offer accepted. Thanks from the Brown family!"
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Steve Brown
Bought with Josh · 5★
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