Trust Is Earned—One Client at a Time
When buying or selling a home, choosing the right Realtor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Experience matters. Negotiation skills matter. Local market knowledge matters. But perhaps nothing speaks louder than the voices of past clients.
That’s why we are honored to announce that John and Becky Durham, a husband/wife realtor team with nearly 46 years of combined experience, have been recognized among the Top 5 Realtors in the Hudson area through the BusinessRate Best of 2026 Award program, a distinction based on customer reviews, reputation, and community feedback.
For us, this recognition is especially meaningful because it isn’t based on popularity contests, paid voting campaigns, or nomination submissions. Instead, it reflects what matters most—the experiences of the people we’ve had the privilege of serving.
What Is the BusinessRate Best of 2026 Award?
The BusinessRate Best of 2026 Award recognizes highly rated local businesses across the United States using a data-driven approach. Rather than asking businesses to solicit votes, BusinessRate evaluates public review data, customer sentiment, and overall online reputation to identify top-performing businesses within their local market.
The award considers factors such as:
- Google review ratings
- Review consistency over time
- Volume of customer feedback
- Overall customer sentiment
- Standing among local competitors
This means businesses are evaluated based on real customer experiences and publicly available feedback rather than marketing budgets or promotional campaigns.
Why This Recognition Matters to Home Buyers and Sellers
Real estate is personal.
Whether you’re purchasing your first home, relocating to the Hudson area, downsizing, or selling a property you’ve owned for decades, you deserve representation from professionals who have consistently demonstrated their commitment to clients.
Being recognized among the top-rated Realtors in Hudson reflects what we strive for every day:
Local Expertise
As long-time Hudson-area Realtors, we understand the nuances of neighborhoods, school districts, pricing strategies, market trends, and buyer behavior throughout western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota.
Strong Negotiation Skills
In today’s ever-changing market, effective negotiation can mean the difference between securing your dream home, maximizing your sale price, or avoiding costly contract pitfalls.
Experience You Can Trust
With decades of combined real estate experience, we’ve guided hundreds of buyers and sellers through successful transactions while helping them navigate inspections, financing, negotiations, and closing.
A Team Approach
One of the unique advantages our clients enjoy is working with both a husband-and-wife Realtor team. Having two experienced professionals advocating for your goals means increased availability, diverse perspectives, and collaborative problem-solving throughout your transaction.
What Our Clients Have Taught Us
The greatest compliment we receive isn’t an award—it’s when a past client refers a friend, family member, or neighbor.
Many of our clients become lifelong relationships. We’ve helped growing families find larger homes, assisted retirees with downsizing, worked with relocating professionals, and guided first-time homebuyers through every step of the process.
The reviews and feedback that contributed to this recognition represent real people who trusted us during some of life’s biggest financial decisions.
For that, we are incredibly grateful.
A Reflection of Community Trust
BusinessRate evaluates businesses within their local markets and industries, meaning recognition is based on how a business performs relative to others serving the same community.
The organization uses publicly available review data and customer feedback to identify top-rated businesses. BusinessRate LLC is a registered company and maintains a rating with the Better Business Bureau, providing an additional level of credibility to its award process.
While awards are certainly appreciated, we view this recognition as a reflection of the trust our clients have placed in us over the years.
Thank You, Hudson Area Homeowners
To our past and present clients, thank you for your confidence, referrals, reviews, and support. This recognition belongs as much to you as it does to us.
If you’re considering buying or selling a home in Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Somerset, Woodbury, Lake Elmo, or the surrounding St. Croix Valley communities, we’d be honored to put our experience, market knowledge, and proven client-first approach to work for you.
Thinking About Making a Move?
Whether you’re curious about your home’s current value, considering a move, or simply want trusted local real estate advice, we’re always happy to help.
John & Becky Durham
Hudson Area and Troy Burne Golf Village Real Estate Specialists
Trusted by local buyers and sellers. Recognized among Hudson’s top-rated Realtors for 2026.
When experience, reputation, and results matter, choose a team that has earned the trust of the community they serve.
