Edina, Minn.– January 11, 2022 – Edina Realty, a HomeServices of America company and the largest residential real estate firm in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, today announced its expansion into South Dakota with the acquisition of Hegg Realtors, the top real estate company in that state, headquartered in Sioux Falls.

In 2021, Hegg Realtors had $1.22 billion in sales volume and nearly 4,000 units sold. Edina Realty earned $10.8 billion in sales and nearly 30,000 closed sales and has been the dominant residential real estate leader in Minnesota and western Wisconsin for 22 consecutive years, including 2021.

Hegg Realtors was founded in 1945 as a brokerage specializing in farmland sales and residential real estate. Under the leadership of Chairman Bill Hegg and Chief Executive Officer Gregg Gohl, Hegg Realtors has led the South Dakota real estate market for 77 years.

Edina Realty Home Services President and CEO Greg Mason said the company is excited about the opportunity to serve South Dakota buyers and sellers, and to offer Hegg Realtor agents the expanded support, technology and resources for which Edina Realty is known. “We’re extremely pleased to welcome more than 200 agents from Hegg Realtors to the Edina Realty family,” said Mason. “Bill, Gregg and their agents have built an incredible business over the past 77 years. We look forward to expanding our network to include their expertise in South Dakota.”

“By joining with Edina Realty, we have an extraordinary opportunity to strengthen our depth of services in the South Dakota market,” said Gregg Gohl. “Edina Realty is known for its integrity, financial strength and operational excellence, and we are pleased to be a part of this dynamic organization.”

Hegg and Gohl will continue to lead Hegg Realtors locally in partnership with Mason and Edina Realty President Sharry Schmid. The South Dakota company will maintain its local brand as Hegg Realtors, an Edina Realty company.

For more information, home buyers and sellers can visit: edinarealty.com.