I’m Mitch Ashburn, a licensed Realtor with Edina Realty in Willmar, Minnesota. I help move-up buyers, sellers, and retirees in Kandiyohi County and the surrounding central Minnesota counties—Chippewa, Douglas, Renville, Swift, McLeod, Meeker, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, and Yellow Medicine—find the right next step, whether that’s a family home in Willmar, a lake property near Spicer or New London, a farmstead outside Murdock, or a commercial opportunity in Paynesville or Olivia.
Raised on my family’s 3,000-acre farm just south of Murdock, I’ve lived and worked in this region my entire life. That local knowledge, combined with a degree in Farm Operations and Management and 17 years in HVAC and electrical systems design, lets me spot details most buyers and sellers miss—from long-term maintenance needs to true investment potential in lakefront cabins, single-family homes, land, or commercial buildings.
With four years as a full-time Realtor and more than 20 years of hands-on experience buying and selling investment properties, I focus on clear communication, strong negotiation, and making the process straightforward. Clients tell me they appreciate how I explain every step, respond quickly, and keep their goals front and center—whether they’re relocating to the area, selling to downsize, or moving up to their next home.
I’m proud to serve the same communities I call home. As an Ambassador with the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of the West Central Area of Realtors education board, and an active partner in DRIVE Networking, I stay connected to what’s happening locally. My wife Jeanne, our grown children Zac and Emily, and I live near Willmar, so when you work with me you’re working with someone who genuinely cares about this area and its people.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Willmar, Pennock, Atwater, Grove City, Kerkhoven, Raymond, Clara City, or anywhere across these ten counties, I’d be happy to talk. Let’s sit down, review your goals, and create a plan that gets you the results you want—confidently and on your timeline.
Home Types:
House, MultiFamily, Lot/Land, Townhouse, Commercial
Years of Experience:
5
