Why the Jeff Merrill Team Is the Best Real Estate Team in Sioux Falls
Zillow and YouTube figures checked November 2, 2026. They change over time; follow the links for current numbers. Team Zillow sales include all team members; Jeff's career totals are separate.
1A Proven Sales Record You Can Verify on Zillow
As of November 2, 2026, the Jeff Merrill Team Zillow profile shows:
- 5.0 rating from 85 team reviews
- 609 total sales
- 22 sales in the last 12 months
- Sales from $75K to $688K, with an average price of about $311K
Zillow notes that these sales numbers represent all team members. Recent team sales on the profile include homes in Sioux Falls, Madison, Humboldt, and Brookings, on both the buyer and seller side.
2More Than 25 Years of Sioux Falls Experience
Jeff Merrill has served South Dakota buyers and sellers since 2000. According to the team website, his career totals are more than 800 homes sold and over $200 million in sales volume.
Those are Jeff’s personal career figures, separate from the team’s Zillow numbers above. After that many transactions, he has seen most of the problems a deal can run into, from tight appraisals and inspection surprises to closings that start to slip.
3Local Knowledge Beyond City Limits
The Sioux Falls housing market includes more than the city. Many buyers compare a new build in Tea, a west-side Sioux Falls home, and an acreage near Baltic in the same week. The team’s website lists service across Sioux Falls and nearby communities including Harrisburg, Tea, Brandon, Madison, Canistota, Baltic, Crooks, Hartford, Humboldt, Marion, Mitchell, and Yankton.
Recent team sales on Zillow cover several of those towns. The team’s YouTube tours range from Brandon and Tea to Madison and Baltic.
4Communication Clients Notice
Reviews keep coming back to the same strength: you always know where things stand.
“checked in with us at least once a week”— 2026 buyer review on Tyce Ortman’s Zillow profile
That reviewer also said they knew where they stood the whole time. Another buyer described Tyce as professional, knowledgeable, and quick to answer questions. For sellers, the team’s Sell page promises weekly listing updates and showing feedback.
5Real Support for Buyers and Sellers
Buying a home in Sioux Falls? Some buyers in service jobs may qualify for the Service Plus Home Credit, which advertises up to $7,000 back on a home purchase. That includes healthcare workers, teachers, police, firefighters and EMS, and active-duty military and veterans. Eligibility and the amount aren’t guaranteed and depend on the program’s current terms, so confirm the details in writing before you make an offer.
Selling a home in Sioux Falls? Besides a traditional listing, the team offers USA Home Bids. It is an agent-assisted online bidding platform where buyers can see competing bids. Sellers don’t have to accept the highest bid and can reject or counter. The terms are set in your written agreement, so read them before you sign.
6Listing Marketing Built to Create Early Interest
The team’s listing plan, as described on the Sell page, includes:
- A home value estimate and pricing strategy before you list
- A custom marketing plan for your property
- Professional photography
- Targeted digital advertising and social media promotion
- Open houses, with feedback from showings
- Negotiation and management of the transaction from contract to closing
7Video Marketing That Reaches Real Buyers
This is the team’s biggest edge, and the next section covers it in detail. Most listings get photos. The Jeff Merrill Team also produces full video home tours, short explainer videos, and neighborhood content. These videos let buyers walk through a home before they ever book a showing.
Tyce Ortman’s YouTube Channel: Sioux Falls Real Estate on Video
Tyce Ortman’s YouTube channel had 4.05K subscribers and 116 videos when we checked on November 2, 2026. YouTube rounds subscriber counts, so the exact number is slightly different. Tyce posts new videos every week.
Home tours
New construction
Buyer and seller education
Neighborhoods and local life
What you get from following the channel
Buyers can tour homes from anywhere, which is especially useful if you’re relocating. You’ll learn what different price points get you in different parts of town and can narrow your list before you schedule a showing.
Sellers get to see the marketing before they hire us. If your home is listed with a full video tour, it reaches an audience that is already watching Sioux Falls homes.
Tyce Ortman: #1 on the Jeff Merrill Team for July 2026
Tyce Ortman is a Sioux Falls real estate agent on the Jeff Merrill Team. He grew up in Madison and played football at Dakota State University. In July 2026, he ranked #1 on the Jeff Merrill Team, according to the team’s internal ranking. That ranking compares agents within our team only. It is not a ranking of Sioux Falls agents overall.
As of November 2, 2026, Tyce’s own Zillow profile shows a 5.0 rating from 2 reviews and 8 sales in the last 12 months. These are his individual numbers and are separate from the team totals above. More client testimonials are on his Why Tyce page.
Ready to Make Your Move?
Whether you’re buying a home in Sioux Falls or getting ready to sell, start with a conversation. We’ll go over your goals and timeline and show you what the market looks like right now. You can also reach Tyce directly at 605-413-7903.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes has the Jeff Merrill Team sold?
As of November 2, 2026, Zillow shows 609 total sales for the team across all team members, with 22 in the last 12 months. Separately, Jeff Merrill’s career totals on the team website are more than 800 homes and over $200 million in sales volume.
What areas does the Jeff Merrill Team serve?
Sioux Falls and nearby communities, including Harrisburg, Tea, Brandon, Madison, Hartford, Crooks, Canistota, Baltic, Humboldt, Marion, Mitchell, and Yankton.
Where can I see the team’s reviews?
On the Jeff Merrill Team Zillow profile, which showed a 5.0 rating from 85 team reviews as of November 2, 2026.
Can I tour Sioux Falls homes online before I visit?
Yes. Tyce Ortman’s YouTube channel has full video tours of Sioux Falls-area homes, new construction, and acreages, plus short videos for buyers and sellers.
Do you offer anything besides a traditional listing for sellers?
Yes. Along with traditional listings, the team offers USA Home Bids. It’s an agent-assisted online bidding option where buyers can see competing bids, and the seller decides whether to accept, counter, or reject.