Realtor · Sioux Falls & the surrounding communities
Feel at home before you ever find the house.
I’m Mary Kay Stevens, a Sioux Falls Realtor with Keller Williams. I help people in Sioux Falls, Brandon, Tea, Harrisburg, and everywhere in between figure out what’s next, one conversation at a time. No pressure, just information.
You don’t have to be ready to buy or sell to have the conversation. Just curious is a perfect reason to call.
“Let’s figure it out.”
No pressure, just information.
6 years
in real estate
90 homes
sold and counting
#18378
South Dakota license
A note from Mary Kay
People first. Real estate second. Relationships always.
That’s the whole of how I work. When you call me, you get straight talk about whether a move makes sense for you right now, and a clear picture of what comes next, whether that’s this month or two years from now. I’ve been on the other side of big life decisions, and I know how much better they go with someone patient in your corner.
Read my story
The kind of front door I hope your next home has.
“Mary Kay drove hundreds of miles to host multiple open houses and even just to bring signs. A 2-hour trip one way for her! She absolutely went the extra mile for us in every way. Prompt answering of messages and calls, and always had advice, which she shared after researching solutions for our home sale. Communication was top notch.”
Client review, a home sale in Chamberlain, South Dakota
More of what people sayHow I work
Simple, on your side, no games.
Listen first
I start with your story, not your budget. Where you live, how you like to spend a weekend, what you’re worried about. The house stuff comes after.
Educate, don’t sell
You’ll understand every step before you take it, in plain language. I’d rather you make a good decision slowly than a rushed one fast.
Be the resource
Vendors, neighborhoods, schools, timelines, financing. When you’re not sure who to call, you call me, and I’ll point you somewhere good.
Stay in your corner
Before closing, after closing, and long after the signs come down. A move doesn’t end at the closing table, and neither does my help.
Who I help
Life changes, and so does the plan.
Most of the people I work with are in the middle of something, a new job, a new chapter, a big decision. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
First-time buyers
New to it all, and not sure where the first step even is. Starting here is easy.
Growing families
Outgrowing the house you love, and wondering if another neighborhood is next.
Military & veterans
PCS moves, timelines, and figuring out the new town from afar. Done it many times.
Home sellers
Selling a house you have real history in. That deserves more than a sign in the yard.
Relocating from out of state
Moving to Sioux Falls from somewhere else, sight unseen, and needing an honest guide.
Downsizing & empty nesters
Rightsizing a life stage. Sorting through a houseful of memories, one room at a time.
Divorce & estate sales
Hard decisions that need a calm, fair-minded person in the room.
New construction
Understanding builders, lots, and upgrades before you sign anything.
Your situation doesn’t have to fit a neat box. If you’re not sure where you fit, that’s okay, that’s exactly what a first conversation is for.
Mary Kay around town
The places I send people after they move.
Moving somewhere new is half logistics and half finding your spots: the coffee shop, the ice cream stop, the park you visit on Sundays. These are some of my favorites in Sioux Falls, the ones I tell every client about.
See the neighborhoodsStill wondering where to start?
Every question you have is a fair one.
The questions on this page are the ones people actually ask before they call, and the answers are the same honest ones you’d get on the phone. If yours isn’t here, ask me directly.
Browse the full FAQHow much house can I afford in Sioux Falls?
That is the question I hear first, and the honest answer is: it depends on your whole picture, not a formula. A lender’s pre-approval gives you a real number you can anchor to.
Do I need a big down payment?
Not necessarily. There are several loan types used in South Dakota with different down payment expectations. We talk through which ones fit your situation, no push either way.
Should I get pre-approved before calling a realtor?
You can call me before, after, or in the middle of that. Pre-approval helps you move quickly when the right home shows up, and I’m happy to walk you through getting one.
Is now a good time to sell?
The Sioux Falls market has stayed competitive, with homes averaging around 47 days on market recently. But the real answer is about your situation, so let’s talk about that.
Notes & guides
Helpful before it’s salesy.
Buying
The first-time homebuyer checklist: where to start
A plain-language walk through the steps of buying your first home in Sioux Falls, from the first conversation to the keys.
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Selling
Should I sell before I buy? How to think through the timing
A framework for deciding whether to sell your current home first or find your next one first, without the stress.
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Buying
Home inspections: what to expect and why they matter
What happens at a home inspection, how to read the report, and how to tell a real issue from normal wear and tear.
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Whenever you’re ready
Still wondering? Ask Mary Kay.
A question is a great reason to reach out, even if the answer turns out to be “wait a little longer.” I’m happy to be a resource, whether or not you ever hire me.