Pleasanton, CA — October 9, 2025 — NextHome is proud to announce our newest addition to the franchise, NextHome West Metro, located in Monticello, Minnesota. The brokerage joins the growing NextHome franchise that currently has more than 600 active office locations across the country.
Located northwest of Minneapolis, NextHome West Metro serves clients throughout Wright and Sherburne Counties, including St. Michael, Monticello, Buffalo, Elk River, and Big Lake. The brokerage also provides knowledgeable service for parts of Hennepin and Anoka Counties, including Maple Grove, Plymouth, Rogers, Ramsey, and Anoka. NextHome West Metro offers expertise in all types of residential real estate, including new home construction, development, and residential resale.
NextHome West Metro is continuing the 36-year legacy of excellence started by local brokerage, Wright-Sherburne Realty. As the company transitions into a NextHome office, clients can expect the same friendly, personalized care the brokerage is known for—elevated by world-class marketing and technology.
“We’re proud to remain a locally-owned brokerage, deeply rooted in the community we serve,” said brokerage owner Zach Adams. “By becoming a NextHome franchised office, we’re enhancing what we already do well—now with even better technology, systems, and support. Our values and personal approach haven’t changed, and we’re still right here, ready to help however we can.”
Zach is a second-generation real estate professional who provides each client with friendly, honest, and tireless real estate representation. After a lifetime in the West Metro area of Minneapolis, Zach has built a robust knowledge of the area’s real estate opportunities.
Following a career in tech and regional marketing, Zach joined his father in 2001 at Wright-Sherburne Realty. His expertise in new construction and working with first-time homebuyers built a thriving referral-based business. In 2023, Zach officially became the office’s broker.
“What I value most is being the person families turn to again and again when they’re ready for their next move,” Zach said. “There’s nothing better than helping the same family—sometimes across generations—find the perfect place to call home.”
Zach is known in local real estate for his honesty and straightforward style. He prides himself on being upfront with clients, never wanting them to have any surprises.
“From the very first conversation, my clients know I’m in their corner,” Zach said. “I believe in being upfront, honest, and genuine—because real trust is built through authenticity, and that’s what guides everything I do in real estate.”
As Zach looked to the future of his business, he saw the industry changing. After more than two decades working through real estate’s highs and lows, Zach saw the wisdom in strengthening his office with exceptional support and forward-thinking training. That’s what led him to NextHome.
“NextHome checked every box for me—strong technology, modern branding, a culture I believe in, and above all people who truly have your back,” Zach said. “Today, I get the flexibility to still run my business in a way that works for my clients and agents. In addition, I also get the best support in real estate. This isn’t a franchise that leaves you hanging. At NextHome, there’s always someone to call, someone who follows up, and someone who genuinely wants to help.”
Looking to the future, Zach is excited to have tools and technology that seamlessly integrate together, with a focus on the client experience.
“As a brokerage owner, I didn’t want to piece together emerging tech from five different vendors and hope for the best,” Zach said. “NextHome offered a complete system with real support behind it.”
“Real estate has changed over the past 20 years,” Zach added. “What used to be done manually now starts with technology. Buyers aren’t driving around first anymore; they’re opening apps, checking social media, and getting recommendations from friends to explore neighborhoods and listings. That’s why it’s so important for us to offer tools that meet people where they are—helping buyers find the right home, and giving sellers the kind of exposure that makes their property stand out like it’s listed with the biggest brokerage in the world. With the systems we have now, we can compete with anyone and still offer that personal, local touch.”
Outside of the office, Zach enjoys living in the West Metro. He has been married to his wife Lisa for 22 years, and they have two sons – Colin, 20, and Jack, 18. In his free time, Zach enjoys being outdoors golfing, biking, or spending time at the family’s lake house in Wisconsin.
Please join us in congratulating Zach on the opening of NextHome West Metro in Monticello, Minnesota!
Interested in being a part of the NextHome Real Estate Franchise? Contact VP of Sales Charis Moreno at Charis@NextHome.com.
Each office is an independently owned and operated business.