Testimonials

Sold Our South Long Lake Home

Chad was very pro active and kept us informed along the way. He did a great job of advertising our listing. He gave us good advice and always had a plan of action! I would highly recommend Chad to anyone wishing to sell or buy property.

John and Linda Blake - Twin Cities

Chad is very knowledegeable on the local real estate market!

Sold a Single Family home in 2012 in Cushing, MN! The reasons Chad is the top realtor in the Brainerd Lakes area is because he is very knowledegeable on the local real estate market, he employs a broad portfolio of leading edge marketing tools, and because he is so reponsive that he almost makes you feel like you are his only client. I would recommend him to anyone who is serious about selling (or buying) in this difficult real estate market.

Mark and Sharon Myhre - Cushing, MN

Chad is very dedicated in buying or selling your home!

Chad is very dedicated in buying or selling your home. Countless hours were spent on showings, open houses, ads etc. Chad has represented me in a previous home purchase in the Brainerd Lakes Area and most recently the sale of my home. I feel honored to have Chad and his team assisting me with all of my realtor needs.

Ericka Pickar - Baxter, MN

A True Professional

Chad was very helpful from the start. He kept us informed of current listings and worked hard to help us find the home that we are very proud of, pleased with and the price was unbelieveable. Great deal, you are a true professional and our friend. Thanks Chad!!!

Terry and Sharon Johnson - Crosslake, MN

Chad is absolutely EXCELLENT!

Chad is absolutely EXCELLENT! He knows the market in and out, is very professional, courteous, and a joy to work with. He got us the house we loved, he did it in a very timely fashion, and he wasn't all about making money for himself. He was more interested in helping us out, finding a home for us that was within our means, and forming a relationship. Thanks Chad!!

Mike and Jamie Zauhar - Baxter, MN

Excellent Realtor

Chad was an excellent realtor and always willing to make his schedule work for us. He was knowlegable and not overly agressive which is something I really appreciated. I would deffinatly recommend Chad to anyone that is either looking to buy or sell a home!

Josh and Katie Swenson - Brainerd, MN

Sold our Lake Home in 2 Months!

We used Chad to sell our lake home in a market that was very difficult to sell in and overrun with homes in our price range. Chad told us he would get it sold quickly and he did so in an amazing short amount of time - 2 months. I have worked with many agents in the past but Chad is in a league all his own. Both my wife and I would highly recommend using him to represent you in either buying or selling a house. You will be glad you did.

Doug and Jenny Hennum - Pillager, MN

Chad Sold Our Gull Lake Home!

Chad Schwendeman really exceeded our expectations when we sold our lake home on Gull Lake. He is a hard worker, detail-oriented, communicates often, knows the market, and has a wonderful team in place to help get the job done. He represented us very well from start to finish. He found buyers in a tough market and helped make the sale a win-win for everyone! I trust Chad and recommend him to everyone for all real estate buying and selling needs. He is #1 in our book and stands out in the crowd!

Phil and Judy Johnson - Maple Grove, MN

Selling in a difficult real estate market, Call Chad!

The reasons Chad is the top realtor in the Brainerd Lakes area is because he is very knowledegeable on the local real estate market, he employs a broad portfolio of leading edge marketing tools, and because he is so reponsive that he almost makes you feel like you are his only client. I would recommend him to anyone who is serious about selling (or buying) in this difficult real estate market.

Larry and Gloria Peterson - Baxter, MN

Talk to Chad First!

Chad was the second agent to take on a listing for my deceased father's home. He has a wonderful market approach far superior to any agent in that area in my opinion, He sold the house in 60 days and during that period had 7 more showings than the previous agent/company. I would highly recommend anyone selling or buying real estate in that area to sit down and talk to Chad first!

The Mesch Family - San Diego, CA

I couldn't ask for a better experience in purchasing a home!

I couldn't ask for a better experience in purchasing a home last year. Chad treated me like family. He was very helpful in directing me to an area that I would be happy living in. I was not familiar with neighborhoods in this area, but needed to live in a place where I could be comfortable with raising a little boy. We spent several days driving around searching for the diamond in the rough. After advising against several options, we found my dream home. Chad cleared his schedule to accomodate preparing the purchase agreement. Our offer was one of many, but with his help, it was the one that was accepted! Chad still follows up with me a year after buying my home. It's rare to find someone that truely cares about his clients, but you can't go wrong in choosing Chad.

Mindy Gouldin - Baxter, MN

Chad exceeded my expectations!

As a single woman purchasing her first home I was extremely nervous about finding a realtor that would treat me with respect, keep my best interest in mind and answer any questions I had. Chad met all of those expectations and more. He was honest about properties and helped narrow down my search based on areas that he felt would be safest for me. He was also quick to answer my questions, and didn’t make me feel like I was asking “dumb” questions; he exceeded my expectations! If you are looking for someone that has your best interest in mind, than Chad is the realtor for you!

Sara Lembcke - Baxter, MN

Very Knowledgeable About The Brainerd Area!

Chad is very knowledgeable about the Brainerd Lakes area and market. He is very dedicated to helping his clients sell and buy homes. He is quick to reply to every email and phone call. In fact, he negotiated the sale of our home while on vacation with his family, putting just as much time and effort into the process as he would have while working from his office. I would definitely use his services again, and I would highly recommend him to family and friends.

Jeff and Angie Flaten - Baxter, MN

Great Communication Skills

Chad's marketing stategy is above and beyond that of any other agent we have worked with in selling our home. What we were extremely impressed with was Chad's communication skills. Chad got back to us in a very timely manner and kept us totally updated. We highly recommend Chad to anyone wishing to sell or buy their property.

Ken and Jan Heid - St. Cloud, MN

Chad's Professionalism Was Top Of The Line!

We had been with a different agent in the Brainerd Lakes area and never felt we where a team. A friend referred us to Chad from the start we felt that we where a team and he would help us to find a new cabin and work for our best interest. I felt that he went over and above , any question we asked he would find the answer. He always keep us informed of what was going on. Chad was very informed about the area and was able to answer any question we asked about the Brainerd Lake area. We are listing are other cabin with Chad and feel very comfortable with this decision. I would recommend Chad to anyone looking for a new home his professionalism was top of the line.

Tim and Deb Sisler - Albertville, MN

I Would Highly Recommend!!!

Chad was not only professional, but also quite personable. He made the experience of buying our dream home a reality and I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to purchase or sell a home in the Brainerd area. His hard work, thoroughness and dedication are exemplary and he is one wonderful guy. He made it fun and memorable and I hope I have another opportunity to work with him again someday. You will not find anyone better to partner with. Mike Long

Mike Long - Winona, MN

With Chad You Will Have An Unmatched Advantage Over The Competition!

"Chad has always been incredibly innovative, and I have had the pleasure of both working with and learning from him. Chad's clients receive a service second to none, and his willingness to teach other agents truly sets him apart from other Brokers. Whether you are buying/selling a home, or an agent condsidering joining Weichert Realtors-Tower Properties, having Chad on your side will give you an unmatched advantage over the competition in the Brainerd Lakes Area."

Kevin Olson - Brainerd, MN

Great Experience Finding Our 1st Home!

Chad worked very hard to find our perfect home. He was very patient and explained every step to us as this was our first home purchase. When we found our home Chad was on the balland made sure we got the home. He was always available to show a home or answer our questions. When the time comes to sell our current home and buy our second home we will definitely be calling Chad!

Nicole and Justin Gunderson - Baxter, MN

Thanks For Selling Our Clark Lake Home

To our new friend Chad, What an encouragement it was to be treated like our home was the most important property Chad had to sell. Ours is not a big home. We are on a small lake with only 20' of lake shore, yet using every marketing resource available to him Chad sold our home three weeks after we listed it with Weichert Realtors. One of my favorites quotes is "a friend is not measured by how long you have known a person but rather by who came along side you and never left." Starting with our first meeting with Chad we felt the bond. We now are proud to call Chad our friend.

Bob and Jackie Hopman - Buffalo, MN

Very Effective!!

Chad, was very effective in negotiating on our behalf. He was very easy to do business with. He did an outstanding job of keeping us updated. I would list with Chad again!

Butch Blakstvedt - Brainerd, MN

Highly Recommended!!!

From his first initial presentation and market analysis, thru the entire selling process Chad and his staff kept me informed every step of the way and did exactly what he said he was going to do. When it came to the final negotiations on the sale, I was extremely impressed on his solid stand on my behalf. I highly recommend Chad in any real estate endeavor, as a seller or a buyer.

Bill Mohs - Brainerd, MN

Wonderful Results!

WE would like to Thank You for the excellent job you did in advertising and selling our home in this competitive real estate market. We also wanted to thank you for helping us find a new home so quickly.

William and Jane Clarken - Brainerd, MN

Great Results in a Down Market!

When I decided to sell my house, I some asking around and received a lot of good feedback about Chad. I am happy to say all of the feedback was right on the money. You can be confident that you will receive professional service and that Chad and his team are doing all they can to sell your home. I would definitely recommend Chad if you are looking to buy or sell a home.

Alan James - Brainerd, MN

Sold Even in a Difficult Economy

In a difficult econonmy, chad has been persistent, resourceful and dilegent in listing our lake home. But most importantly he was SUCCESSFUL IN SELLING OUR PROPERTY! Chad is very personable to work with and we truly appreciated all of his hard work.

Bruce and Bonnie Toftness - Emily, MN

Hard Work Pays Off In A Tough Market!

We would like to express our deepest gratitude on your hard work in selling our home in what was a tough market. We couldn't have asked for anyhting better or quicker. Your attention to detail and responding quickly to any and all questions we had was GREAT! Your staff was very nice and informative on ALL showings. We've been spreading the news of your phenominal services to us to all our family, friends and acquaintences. Hoping this year brings you and your business much prosperity.

Jason & Becky Kubesh, Brainerd, MN

Advertising Pays Off w/ Quick Sale

I want to thank Chad Schwendeman for selling my lake home so quickly. I am very pleased with the time and effort your team spent on my house sale. I had my property for sale for a year with another realty company and it didn't sell. Chad sold our home in 3 months!!

 

Commitment to Seller's Needs

Dear Chad, Leo and I want to thank you for the professional way you advertised and represented our commercial property. You kept us informed of all prospective buyers and weeded out those who were not financially able to assume such a large investment. You were always willing to listen to us and help negotiate compromises. This was much appreciated and we thank you for the commitment to our needs.

Leo and Norma Morrison- Brainerd, MN

HOUSE SOLD FOR $80,000 MORE THAN OTHER LISTING COMPANY

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to you for your outstanding work in listing and selling our home. We were extremely frustrated with our previous attempt to sell our home with another realty company. It was listed for a year with no offers until the final week- when an offer far below the original list price was presented to us. We took our property off the market. We met with Chad and he walked us through his aggressive marketing plan, confident that he could sell our home. We had our 1st showing the day before the listing contract went into effect, April 4, 2005- and by April 11th we had 2 offers- one for the full purchase price, which was $80,000 more than the first realty company!! In 21 days we had finalized the purchase agreement of our home and had an agreement to purchase our current home. The Chad Schwendeman Marketing Team are top notch professionals who take their responsibilities seriously. We are so pleased with our results and will not hesitate to refer them to others!

Tom, Beth, and Sarah Pfingsten - Brainerd, MN

Very Positive Experience

Dear Chad, We found working with you and your staff a very positive experience and look forward to working with you again when the opportunity presents itself. All the best to you and your family. Thanks again for the great service.

Darrell Paske- Brainerd, MN

CHAD WOWED ME!!!!!!!!

I have been involved in the real estate industry as a mortgage banker for over 20 years and I can honestly say that after working with and for hundreds of Realtors, I have never worked with anyone as talented and gracious as Chad Schwendeman. His personality, staff, techniques, tools, follow-up, marketing, communication and patient demeanor during my listing process FLOORED ME! I can actually say, Chad WOWED ME!! Which is not an easy thing to do with someone familiar with the real estate industry! I have since referred him to everyone that I hear is going to be listing their home! There is a reason why he is so successful and does the majority of real estate transactions in our area. He earns his success, by doing the most excellent job I have ever seen!

Donna Funderburke - Senior Home Financing Specialist - Brainerd, MN

Wonderful Service!

Chad, We just wanted to thank you for your hardwork in getting our house sold. We were so pleased with WONDERFUL service and we will gladly recommend you to our friends! Thank you Chad!

Mike and Hollie Swanson, Pillager, MN

Excellent Service!

Dear Chad, Thank you for selling my house. Your service was excellent, including the many hours of searching for our new home. Thanks again.

Joel and Gia Lofstrom- Brainerd, MN

If you are thinking of selling, You need to talk to Chad!

When we decided to put our house on the market, we were a little hesitant as there were three other houses in our small subdivision already listed, each with different Realtors. A friend of ours introduced us to Chad and we listened carefully to his marketing plan. We were very impressed and decided to let him sell our home. Only three days after the "for sale" sign went up in our front yard, a "Sold" sign was attached!! If you need to sell your home, you need to talk to Chad!

Dave and Cheryl Hawkinson- Baxter, MN

Highly Recommend!

We hired Chad Schwendeman to be our real estate agent because we had heard "Good Things" about him. In the successful selling of our home and the buying of a new home, he exceeded our expectations. He and his team were always helpful and available for all of our needs, even our "dumb" questions. We are happy with Chad's representation and would gladly recommend his services to anyone buying or selling a home.

Richard and Bonnie Erickson- Brainerd, MN

Thanks!

Dear Chad, Thanks so much for your help in being able to sell our house! We'll continue to recommend you to our friends and family. Your effort is greatly appreciated. Best of luck with your business.

Les and Kathy Hall- Brainerd, MN

Thank you for your dedication!

Chad, Thank you so much for your dedication and hard work in selling our house. We are so happy with you, your team and everyone on your staff that helped. You took your service above and beyond our expectations. Thanks again!

Jon and Stacey Parish- Brainerd, MN

Thanks For Your Patience!

Dear Chad, Thank you for all of your hard work and being so patient with our search for our new home. We love it! Thanks so much!

Shane, Andrea and Elissa Rhuby- Brainerd, MN

Many Thanks!

Chad, Now that things have settled down a bit, I wanted to take the time to thank you for all that you did to make the sale of our home a reality. Your daily updates and words of encouragement were SO much appreciated. You truly look our for your clients which is reflected in your successful real estate business. We will not hesitate to refer others to you. God Bless!

Don and Robyn Hummer- East Gull Lake, MN

THANKS FOR THE GREAT JOB!

Thank you so much for the great job you did for me! It was nice to have someone I could trust to help me through this whole process. I know you worked hard to make things as easy as possible for me. I truly appreciated everything you did for me.

Kathy Knutson- Brainerd, MN

Thanks So Much!

Dear Chad, Thank you for assisting us in the purchase of our 1st home. Without you it wouldn't have been possible. Thanks again.

Jordan and Jennifer Jansen- Brainerd, MN

CHAD WROTE THE BOOK ON CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Dear Chad, I am writing to let you know my husband and I could not have been more pleased with the outstanding customer service you gave us with the listing of our home. From the first letter you sent offering your services to the nice note after the sale, you have impressed us on a weekly basis. I work for a business that prides itself in customer service delivery and you could have written the book. We thank you so much for keeping us informed on a weekly basis regarding the manner of advertisement and communication you exchanged with potential buyers from other agents. The fact that we were always made aware of the progress and different formats of advertising made us very aware of the dedication you bring to your company and the customers you serve. Once again, Chad thanks so very much for everything you did for us. Please feel free to use us for a reference.

Tim and Nancy Christensen- Deerwood, MN

True Devotion!

Thank you for your devotion to helping us sell and find a new home! You far exceeded our expectations of a Realtor!

Casey and Eve Trandem- Baxter, MN

A Realtor that is great to work with!

We would just like to thank you for all of your hard work in selling our house. We truly appreciate your sincere kindness and bubbly personality. It made us feel at ease having to work with someone as nice as you.

Cory and Emily Berg- Merrifield, MN

A+ Realtor!!

Chad, I have dealt with many Realtors, but I have never found one that works as hard as you. I wonder if you ever sleep, because you were available 24/7. Even in a slow market, you still were able to get people through the property. When you advertise you mean it. Our home was everywhere!! Thanks again for the wonderful job!!

Larry and Valerie Robberstad- Maple Grove, MN

Thoroughly Impressed

Chad, Thank you for all of your work in selling our house and assisting us in buying our new one. We are very happy here and enjoy it much more than our old location. I will definitely speak your name to everyone I know. You did an excellent job with advertising our house. We were thoroughly impressed! Thanks again!

Angie Halverson- Baxter, MN

A PEOPLE 1st Realtor!

Dear Chad, Thanks for all of your hard work. We were very impressed with your professionalism and attention to detail. You are a "PEOPLE 1ST" person, and it shows in your work. Keep up the great work, and don't be afraid to stop by and check out our new home!

Chris Halverson- Baxter, MN

Action Speaks Louder Than Words

Our home was listed for 9 months with another Realtor. We had a total of 2 showings. We were very disappointed and frustrated. We heard about Chad thru a friend who had the same problem as we had. They had listed with another Realtor for six months and had no luck, but once they listed with Chad, he SOLD their property in a week!! With that kind of results, we decided to give Chad a try. Chad had more showings in one week then the other Realtor had in 9 months. Within three months the property was sold. Chad kept us informed and spent a lot of time and effort in selling our property.

Gary and Marva Anderson- Outing, MN

Integrity!

Dear Chad, Thanks for your efforts on selling our home. You are a true man of intergrity. You are highly motivated and a dedicated professional who seems to make the impossible happen. You genuinely care about the people and possess the unique ability to make each of your clients feel that we are your only priority. We are proud to call you our Realtor and friend.

Todd and Connie Lyscio - Brainerd, MN

There is a BIG difference between Realtors!

Chad Schwendeman has been our Realtor for the past two weeks. In that time we have been truly amazed by what he has done to sell our home. Our home was listed with another Realtor for 10 months, while we had showings none of them resulted in even one offer. Chad, through his intense advertising campaign produced a number of showings and two offers in two weeks. My wife and I were amazed at his hard work and he constantly kept us up to date on the advertising and the progress of our home sale. Chad is a proven seller and there is a BIG difference between a Realtor who lists your home and one who SELLS your home. If you want your home sold, Chad is the guy.

John and Kris Zemke - Baxter, MN

Extraordinary Results!

Chad's marketing skills and talents enabled us to find and commit to purchase a home in three days! Our existing home sold in 10 days! Chad's dedication took away any worries or concerns that we may have had. Thank you Chad for the extraordinary time and effort you have put into the selling and purchase of our real estate.

Don and Jane Bikkie - Brainerd, MN

Thank You!

Dear Chad, I wanted again to say "thank you" for everything you did for us. You were not only professional but very easy to get along with and so helpful. You exceeded ALL of my expectations (and I can be a hard person to please!) I will recommend you to ANYONE I know that is thinking of buying or selling a home.

Tracy Petry - Aitkin, MN