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9.2/ 10
Exceptional
The best choice in their niche
The highest-volume, most-reviewed real estate team in the Brainerd Lakes market — a safe default pick for exposure and track record, though you'll likely work with a team member rather than Chad personally.
Pros
- ✓Largest sales volume of any team in the Brainerd Lakes market (Zillow: 1,677 team sales in Brainerd, 434 in the last 12 months)
- ✓Exceptional review base — 1,077 reviews at a 5.0 average on Zillow, far more than any other agent found in this market
- ✓Deep team bench of listing agents, buyer's agents, and coordinators for fast response
- ✓Wide price coverage from starter homes to multi-million-dollar lake properties ($11K-$3.2M team range)
- ✓Also offers a cash/instant-offer path for sellers who want a faster, as-is sale
Cons
- ✗Team model: you'll likely be paired with one of the group's agents rather than working with Chad directly on every showing
- ✗The team's prominent cash-offer/instant-buy marketing is a different, typically lower-payout path than a full market listing — be clear which service you want
- ✗With this much volume, the experience is less boutique/high-touch than a solo agent working a short client list
Agent overview
Chad Schwendeman has sold real estate in the Brainerd Lakes Area for roughly 23-25 years and leads the region's largest team, brokered by eXp Realty. The group says it was the #1 team in closed sales in the Brainerd Lakes Area from 2014 through 2022, and Zillow shows over 1,600 team sales in Brainerd with more than 1,000 reviews at a 5.0 average.
Core specialties
Lakeshore & Lake Homes
The team's own sites (BrainerdLakeHomeInfo.com) are built around lake and cabin listings across the Brainerd Lakes chains, reflecting its core business.
Relocation
The group is structured to support buyers moving into the Brainerd Lakes Area from out of state, including a large team built for remote coordination.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
Sellers who want maximum exposure fast
A large, high-volume team with heavy local brand recognition and marketing reach across the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Buyers or sellers who want a cash/instant-offer option
If speed and certainty matter more than top dollar, the team offers an as-is cash-offer alternative alongside traditional listing.
Not for
Buyers or sellers who specifically want one agent's undivided, personal attention from first call to closing rather than a team hand-off.
Verdict
The default 'big name' in Brainerd real estate for good reason — enormous volume and an outstanding review record — but go in expecting a team experience, not a solo boutique one.
Score: 9.2 / 10 · Exceptional
Areas served
Common questions about Chad Schwendeman
Will I work directly with Chad Schwendeman or with someone else on his team?
The Chad Schwendeman Real Estate Group is a large team brokered by eXp Realty, so day-to-day showings and paperwork are often handled by one of the group's listing or buyer's agents rather than Chad personally.
Does the team only do cash/instant offers?
No — alongside the cash-offer option, the group also runs traditional full-market listings; ask upfront which service track fits your goals.
Is this team a good fit for lake property in Brainerd?
Yes — lakeshore and cabin listings are a central part of the team's business and marketing across the Brainerd Lakes chains.