Contrary to popular belief, the wintertime is a great time to sell your home. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Many sellers think that spring and summer are the best times to sell their homes, but this a false narrative. In many cases, we see a lot of activity during the winter months, and the qualit…

What are the benefits of listing your home on the market during the winter months? Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Many times, sellers think it’s in their best interest to wait to list their homes until the spring market. In my opinion, this is a flawed approach. We find that during the winter month…

This is our way of saying "Thank You" for your business and referrals! Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report You can feel it in the weather: Temperatures are dropping, the leaves are changing, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. As a special thank you to all of our current and past clients, we're…

If you rent your home out through Airbnb or VRBO, you need to know what is being proposed in Crow Wing County. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Do you or someone you know currently rent your home out as an Airbnb or VRBO in Crow Wing County? If your answer is yes, you want to pay particular attention…

You are cordially invited to our 4th Annual Oktoberfest! Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Friends and Clients — You are cordially invited to our 4th Annual Oktoberfest. This is our way of saying "Thank You" to our past clients, current clients, friends and family for all of your support, referrals, a…

Being able to pay off your mortgage in under 30 years is not only possible, but it’s also very easy to do. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report New data shows that nearly 40% of all homes in the U.S. have no mortgages whatsoever. The highest percentage is 54% in West Virginia. Maryland and D.C. are on th…

If you’re looking to get into real estate investing, I have five tips that will help you. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Real estate investing is hotter than ever, and it’s no wonder why. Mortgage rates are low, home prices continue to grow, and demand for rentals is strong. But if you're intereste…

Today I’ll lay out seven steps to take if you want your home to sell quickly and for the most money possible in our market. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Today I’ll share seven surefire ways to make sure that your home is ready for the summer selling season: 1. Assess your home’s condition. Look a…

You’re invited to come learn the ins and outs of flipping at our free upcoming seminar. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about successfully flipping homes in today’s market, you’re in luck. Today we’d like to invite you to our free upcoming seminar, which will teac…

A massive class-action lawsuit has been filed against the National Association of Realtors and other top brokerages. Here’s what you need to know about the case. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report When it comes to a real estate transaction, the seller pays the commission for both agents. In many cases,…

One of the only things that politicians can agree on is that we need housing reform. Here’s how they plan to tackle the issue. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report There's a surprising political issue that both parties can agree on right now. This issue is reducing the cost of housing. Even more surprisi…

Make the most out of your home sale by joining our workshop. Here’s how. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report We’re excited to announce our third and final sellers’ workshop! Join us at Country Inn & Suites on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. We’ll show you how to put your equity back into your pocket, tal…

Learn the best tips and tricks for maximizing your home sale at our upcoming sellers’ seminar. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Due to the overwhelming success of our February sellers’ workshop, we’re hosting another one—and you’re invited! At this great event, you’ll learn how to maximize the sale o…

Home sales have dropped significantly of late. Here’s what I think is behind the trend. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report This past December, home sales plunged across the country. In fact, they are down a staggering 6.4%. However, it's not clear why. The economy is doing well. During that same Decemb…

We hope you’ll join us for our upcoming Sellers’ Workshop! Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Our 1st Annual Sellers’ Workshop is just around the corner, and you’re invited. At this great event, we’re going to pull back the curtain and share some insider tips on how to sell your home for top dollar in …

The rate of appreciation for home prices has been slowing, and today we’d like to shed some light on why this is happening and what it means. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report We seem to be entering a buyer's market. I'll explain what this means for you in just a second. But first, let me give you a q…

Interest rates are on the rise. What does this mean for you? Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Trouble is brewing, and mortgage rates are behind it. You see, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate recently rose to 4.94%. Just for reference, that's the highest level we’ve seen in nearly eight years. I…

How can you score a free pie this holiday? Find out here. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report The Chad Schwendeman Real Estate Group's Pie Day Giveaway will take place on November 19 and 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. You can stop by our office and pick up a pumpkin pie at no cost to you. Simply registe…

Our third annual Octoberfest is coming up soon and we hope to see you there. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Our third annual Octoberfest celebration is just around the corner, and we hope to see you there. Join us on Saturday, October 6, from 5 PM to 8 PM at our Baxter office (7153 Forthun Road). T…

Investing in a starter home isn’t the right move for every homebuyer. However, it may be an advantageous move for some. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Should you invest in a starter home? Or is it a better idea to wait and save up for your "forever" home? First off, let's make sure we are talking a…

Vote for EXIT Lakes Realty Premier! Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report The EXIT Lakes Realty Premier team and I were nominated by the Brainerd Dispatch as a candidate in their “Best of” contest. I just wanted to take a minute to encourage you to vote for us as the best real estate company in the Braine…

Do you know what a triple play is when it comes to real estate investing? We’re going over that and more today. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report We’re finally starting to see home prices rebound in the Brainerd Lakes area and the market has finally shifted into a seller’s market. Now, more than ever,…

Current market conditions are favorable for certain buyers and sellers. Here are the latest details. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report The real estate market remains red-hot. In fact, Zillow estimates that homes sold more quickly in 2017 than ever before. 2018 seems on-pace to beat 2017. However, one …