About CJ Norman
CJ Norman is a full-time Realtor in Mound, Minnesota, who has helped buyers and sellers close on more than 150 homes since 2019. Serving Lake Minnetonka and the Twin Cities west metro, he combines firsthand local knowledge with straightforward advice and careful guidance from planning through closing.
He co-leads Norman Homes at Pemberton Real Estate with his wife, Katy, focusing on lakefront buyers and sellers, growing families and move-up buyers, downsizers, and new construction clients.
Key Takeaways
- Experience since 2019. CJ has helped buyers and sellers close on more than 150 homes.
- Support through a changing lifestyle. His focus includes lakefront homes, move-up purchases, downsizing, and new construction.
- Local knowledge and clear guidance. Based in Mound, CJ helps clients navigate property choices, negotiations, and the steps through closing.
A clear view of your next move.
CJ starts by understanding what a client wants to change. That might mean more room, less upkeep, a different location, or a home that makes it easier to spend time on the lake.
From there, he helps compare the options and work through the details: how a property functions, what may need attention, how the timing fits, and whether the next step makes sense.
Sometimes that means moving forward. It can also mean passing on a property, taking more time, or reconsidering whether to sell an existing home. Clients can expect direct feedback and room to make a decision without unnecessary pressure.
Support for each kind of move.
Lakefront buyers and sellers
CJ looks at the home and the lake experience together, including shoreline, dock setup, bay location, privacy, condition, and the connection between the house and water.
Growing families and move-up buyers
He helps clients compare space, layout, location, and future needs while planning how a current-home sale and next purchase can fit together.
Downsizers
From main-level living to condos and association-maintained homes, CJ helps clients think through upkeep, ownership responsibilities, and the sequence of their move.
New construction buyers
He helps buyers compare builders, lots, included features, upgrades, timelines, and purchase terms while keeping the finished home and future resale in view.
At home on Lake Minnetonka.
CJ and Katy live lakefront on Lake Minnetonka in Mound with their two Shiba Inus. Boating, time outside, and everyday life around the water give CJ a personal connection to the area he serves.
That experience shapes the questions he asks about a property. How easy is it to get from the house to the dock? How usable is the yard? What does the boating route look like? How much upkeep comes with the setting?
For buyers, those details help put a listing into perspective. For sellers, they help explain how the property lives beyond its square footage and photos.
From the first conversation to closing.
For sellers, CJ helps establish a pricing strategy, prioritize preparation, and present the details that make a home appealing. As offers come in, he helps clients compare the price, terms, and timing together.
For buyers, he helps narrow the search around daily needs, evaluate individual homes, and prepare an offer. Once a purchase is underway, he keeps inspection decisions, deadlines, and closing details in focus.
When a sale and purchase are connected, he helps plan the sequence early so clients understand what needs to happen and when.
Local knowledge across the western suburbs.
CJ serves Mound, Lake Minnetonka, and surrounding western suburbs. His work includes comparing the differences that matter from one location to another, including housing styles, lot size, lake access, commute routes, and new construction options.
- Mound
- Lake Minnetonka
- Minnetrista
- Excelsior
- Waconia
- Spring Park
- Victoria
- Delano
- Plymouth
- Chanhassen
- Orono
- Saint Bonifacius
- Medina
- Independence
- Maple Plain
For a closer look at his home community, explore the guide to buying a home in Mound.
The experience behind his approach.
CJ moved from the Chicago area to Minneapolis in 2017 and became a full-time Realtor in 2019. Buying and living in a duplex gave him firsthand experience with maintenance, contractors, and the responsibilities that come with owning a home.
Before real estate, CJ spent about eight years in corporate sales, strategy, and communication-focused roles. He earned a bachelor's degree in Organizational and Corporate Communication from Northern Illinois University, with a minor in Psychology.
That background informs how he prepares for negotiations and explains the choices in front of a client. Price matters, but so do timing, priorities, and understanding what each side needs from an agreement.
Norman Homes and Key Conversations.
CJ and Katy lead Norman Homes at Pemberton Real Estate, working with buyers and sellers throughout Lake Minnetonka and the surrounding communities.
They also host the Key Conversations Podcast, covering the decisions people face when buying, selling, and owning a home. Episodes explore the questions that come up in real transactions, from inspections and negotiations to changing housing needs.
CJ shares additional articles and perspectives on real estate and local living at cjnorman.com.
Beyond real estate.
Much of CJ's free time revolves around Lake Minnetonka, including boating and getting back into fishing. Time with family in Okoboji is another part of his connection to life around the water.
He holds a first-degree black belt in Hapkido and continues martial arts training. Aviation is another interest: he began working toward a private pilot license before the pandemic and plans to return to flying.
