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8.7/ 10
Very good
Recommended without reservation
Founder of a RE/MAX Platinum Club/Hall of Fame team focused squarely on Brainerd Lakes waterfront — the clear specialist pick if a lake home is the goal.
Pros
- ✓RE/MAX Platinum Club and Hall of Fame recognition — multiple years of top-tier team production
- ✓Team markets itself as a top RE/MAX producer for lakeshore property in the Brainerd Lakes Area
- ✓121 Zillow reviews at a 5.0 average
- ✓Clear specialization in lake, resort, luxury, and new-construction properties
- ✓Team structure gives coverage across Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Baxter, Brainerd, and Crosslake
Cons
- ✗Team model: buyers/sellers are often matched with one of the group's associate agents rather than Mark personally
- ✗Strong lakeshore/resort focus may mean less day-to-day depth on plain in-town, non-lake listings
- ✗Fewer total reviews than the market's single largest team, though the rating itself is equally strong
Agent overview
Mark Pietig founded The Pietig Properties Group after a career in mortgage lending, moving to the Brainerd Lakes Area in 2012. Over about 12 years he's built one of the faster-growing teams in the region under RE/MAX Advantage Plus, earning RE/MAX Platinum Club and Hall of Fame recognition, with Zillow showing a 5.0-star average across 121 reviews.
Core specialties
Lakeshore & Resort Property
The team's marketing and listings center on the Gull Chain and Whitefish Chain lake communities and resort-lifestyle buyers.
Luxury & New Construction
RE/MAX profile lists Luxury Living and New Construction among the team's core specialties, alongside relocation and investment-lifestyle property.
Commission & fees
Not publicly listed; typically negotiable
Who this agent is for
Lake-home buyers and sellers
Built around the Gull Chain and Whitefish Chain lake communities — a strong fit for anyone specifically buying or selling waterfront.
Relocating or investment-minded buyers
Team specialties explicitly include relocation and investment-lifestyle property alongside primary residences.
Not for
Buyers focused purely on non-lake, in-town starter homes where lakeshore specialization isn't especially relevant.
Verdict
If a Brainerd Lakes waterfront property is the target, Mark Pietig's team is one of the most credentialed specialist options in this market.
Score: 8.7 / 10 · Very good
Areas served
Common questions about Mark Pietig
Does Mark Pietig personally handle every listing?
He founded and leads the team, but as with most RE/MAX group practices, individual associates on the Pietig Properties Group often handle day-to-day showings and transactions.
Is this team only for lake homes?
Lakeshore is the core focus, but the team also lists in-town and off-water properties across Brainerd, Baxter, Nisswa, and Pequot Lakes.
How long has Mark Pietig worked in the Brainerd Lakes Area?
He moved to the area in 2012 and has about 12 years of licensed real estate experience there.