Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Solutions in Hastings, MN
Established in 2008, Incentive Realty has built a reputation for prioritizing client needs in the home buying and selling process. Our team of experienced agents combines over two decades of local market expertise with a personalized approach, ensuring clients receive tailored guidance for their unique real estate goals. We operate without the overhead of large brokerages, passing cost savings to clients through competitive pricing and customized incentives. Our agents are recognized for their industry knowledge, including certifications like the Certified Distressed Property Expert designation, and have been honored as Minneapolis/St.Paul Magazine Super Agents. We emphasize transparency, avoiding cookie-cutter assignments by matching clients directly with dedicated agents who treat every transactionwhether for a starter home or luxury propertyas their top priority. Our services span the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs, supported by a network of trusted mortgage, insurance, and inspection professionals.
Services
Buying
Selling
Real Estate
Mortgage Help
Investor Services
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized service with agents who treat every client as their top priority.
- Our team combines 20+ years of local market expertise with industry certifications.
- We pass savings to clients through competitive pricing and reduced brokerage overhead.
- We prioritize transparency, avoiding automated client assignment systems.
- Our agents are recognized as Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine Super Agents.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Distressed Property Expert
What people say
Quick to respond
Honesty and customer driven
Knowledgeable and trustworthy
Passionate about helping people
Dedicated to clients
Services
Buying
Our team guides clients through every step of purchasing a home, from identifying preferences to closing. We help buyers understand mortgage options, negotiate offers, and navigate competitive markets. With expertise in the Twin Cities area, we ensure clients find properties matching their needs while maximizing value.
Selling
We assist homeowners in preparing, marketing, and selling properties effectively. Services include comparative market analysis, pricing strategy, and negotiation support. Our agents tailor marketing plans to attract buyers while ensuring sellers understand market trends and transaction steps for a smooth process.
Mortgage Help
We connect clients with trusted mortgage partners and provide guidance on pre-approvals, credit challenges, and loan options. Our team explains mortgage terms clearly, helping buyers strengthen their offers and sellers understand financing contingencies in offers.
Investor Services
We support investors in identifying rental properties, evaluating ROI, and navigating transactions. Our agents offer market insights for both new and experienced investors, including guidance on property management partnerships and exit strategies for investment properties.
New Construction
We represent buyers and sellers in new construction transactions, working with local builders to negotiate terms and ensure client interests are protected. Our team explains builder contracts, upgrade options, and timelines to help clients make informed decisions.
People
Jason Gamache
Broker/Owner
With over 20 years in real estate, Jason founded Incentive Realty in 2008. A Certified Distressed Property Expert and Super Agent honoree, he combines mortgage industry experience with local market expertise. He prioritizes client education and enjoys coaching youth sports.
Steve Poindexter
Realtor
A former contractor, Steve offers detailed insights into property value and potential. He specializes in matching clients with homes that meet their lifestyle needs while leveraging his Twin Cities market knowledge to maximize investment returns.
Chris Serie
Realtor
Licensed since 2005, Chris excels in negotiation and provides a one-stop network of mortgage and inspection partners. He focuses on helping clients achieve their real estate goals through personalized service and market expertise.
Luciana Soledad Carballo
Realtor
A bilingual (English/Spanish) agent with a background in education and business ownership, Luciana specializes in guiding first-time buyers and investors. She combines cultural understanding with market knowledge to create smooth transactions for diverse clients.
James Benincasa
Realtor
James focuses on helping clients build generational wealth through real estate. With family ties to the mortgage industry, he offers insights into renovation costs and investment strategies while emphasizing community involvement and client education.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve the Twin Cities metro area, including Hastings, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding suburbs like Northeast Minneapolis and the SE Metro region.
How are you different from other real estate agencies?
We operate without big-box overhead, passing savings to clients. Our agents prioritize personalized service, avoiding automated client assignments to ensure dedicated support for every transaction.
Do you help with mortgage pre-approvals?
Yes, we connect clients with mortgage partners and guide them through the pre-approval process to strengthen their buying position in competitive markets.
What types of real estate services do you offer?
We specialize in residential buying and selling, investor property transactions, new construction representation, and mortgage assistance for first-time and experienced buyers.
Are your agents certified professionals?
Yes, our team includes certified experts like Certified Distressed Property Experts and recognized Super Agents with decades of combined experience in the Twin Cities market.
