Brainerd Lakes Real Estate Podcast with Chad Schwendeman
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from The EXIT Lakes Realty Premier Team - your professional Brainerd Lakes Real Estate Agents.
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Why the Winter Months Are the Best Time to Sell
January 16, 2020 21:58 VideoContrary 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 quality of the buyer is much higher than during the spring and summer. We’ve found that the buyers who are looking in December, January, and Febru...
Is the Winter Market a Good Time to Sell Your Home?
January 02, 2020 21:41 VideoWhat 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 months, there’s typically less inventory for buyers to choose from. The buyers that are out looking for homes during this season tend to be more ...
Do You Need a Pie This Thanksgiving?
November 07, 2019 19:06 VideoThis 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 giving out free pumpkin pies! Click here to RSVP for your pie today. Stop by our Baxter office located at 7153 Forthun Road, Baxter, MN (Ju...
Do You Rent Out Your Home in Crow Wing County?
October 08, 2019 20:08 VideoIf 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 to this topic. What is being proposed is going to double and in some cases triple people's real estate taxes in Crow Wing County. The count...
You’re Invited to Our 4th Annual Oktoberfest
September 20, 2019 19:53 VideoYou 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, and business over the years. Enjoy an evening of free beer (Jack Pine Brewery), brats, burgers and other treats (from Prairie Bay), live mus...
4 Ways to Pay Your Mortgage Down Sooner
August 16, 2019 20:58 VideoBeing 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 the other end of the spectrum at just 27% and 24%, respectively. Many believe that a real estate dream means buying a home and staying in it j...
What You’ll Need to Get Pre-Approved
August 02, 2019 19:30Our market is extremely competitive at the moment, so getting a pre-approval is paramount for buyers. Today I’ll let you know what you’ll need to get to that point. Buying a Home? Search All Homes Selling a Home? Get a Home Value Report One no-brainer aspect of preparing to buy a home is getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Do you know what it takes to get pre-approved for a mortgage? If not, then you’re in luck. I’ll be discussing the process for you today. In a seller’s eyes, a buyer ...
Join Us for Hypnotism, Laughs, and Free Family Fun at Chad's Comedy Night
August 02, 2019 19:30To show just how much we appreciate your support, we’d like to invite you to join us for a free night of comedy and family fun. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report I’ve got exciting news: You’re invited to our 2nd Annual Comedy Night! This is going to be a great event, so please come out and join us this Saturday (May 19) at the Tornstrom Auditorium for a family-friendly show. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the show will start at 6 p.m. You wo...
Why You May Be Sitting on a Pile of Cash
August 02, 2019 19:07You can use the tappable equity in your home to improve that home or pay for other important expenses in your life. Selling a home? Get a free home value report Buying a home? Search all homes for sale If you’re a homeowner with a mortgage, you may be sitting on a pile of cash. How? The fact is, 42 million homeowners with mortgages have equity in their home. When added up, tappable home equity recently reaches as high as $5.5 trillion, which is $3 trillion more than what we saw when ...
These 5 Tips Will Help You Get Started in Real Estate Investment
July 01, 2019 18:46 VideoIf 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 interested in investing in real estate, where do you start? And what do you need to know? Here are five crucial tips I've gathered from successful r...
7 Tips to Help Your Home Sell Fast & For More
June 13, 2019 20:47 VideoToday 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 at your home through a buyer’s eyes: Is there worn carpet on the floor or chipped paint on the walls? Are there any burnt-out fixtures that n...
Join Us for a Free Seminar on the Ins and Outs of Flipping
May 30, 2019 17:48 VideoYou’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 teach you the ins and outs of this common real estate investing tactic. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m...
Addressing the Class-Action Lawsuit Regarding Real Estate Commissions
May 16, 2019 21:48 VideoA 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, the commission runs anywhere from 5% to 7% of the sale price, which is split between the two Realtors. In a massive class-action lawsuit, t...
Does Zoning Reform Work?
April 23, 2019 16:32 VideoOne 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 surprisingly, politicians on both the left and right actually agree about how to attack this issue. Their main answer is to reform zoning laws. Th...
Our Workshop Will Help You Make the Most Out of Your Home Sale
April 09, 2019 20:15 VideoMake 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, talk about great investments that guarantee returns, and uncover what buyers are looking for in today’s market. If you want to give your home t...
Our Client Appreciation Event Is Days Away
March 29, 2019 17:43On April 6, the world’s best juggler, Ivan Pecel, will be joining us for an incredible evening of entertainment. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report I’m certainly not a juggler myself, but I am excited to bring one to you at our upcoming client appreciation party. On Saturday, April 6 at Tornstrom Auditorium at 7 p.m., the world’s best juggler, Ivan Pecel, will join us for an unforgettable show. He’s performed on the Tonight Show, America’s ...
Join Us for Our Home Sellers' Workshop
March 08, 2019 17:08 VideoLearn 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 of your home and put more equity into your pocket. We’ll also talk about staging, returns on investment, the best times to list, how to best ...
Home Sales Fell Sharply This Past December—But Why?
February 28, 2019 20:08 VideoHome 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 December, 312,000 jobs were created across the country and age gains are accelerating while labor-force participation is increasing. Mortgage rate...
Learn Insider Secrets on How to Sell For Top Dollar
February 04, 2019 15:54 VideoWe 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 today’s market. The workshop will take place on Thursday, February 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the Country Inn and Suites in Baxter. You...
What Does the Direction of Home Prices Mean for You?
January 22, 2019 21:18 VideoThe 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 quick rundown of current real estate conditions: 1. Prices at all-time highs For the past several years, home prices grew at twice the rat...
Interest Rates and What They Mean for You
December 14, 2018 21:10 VideoInterest 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. It's true that we've had some stock market volatility since then, and this has tempered the mortgage rate a bit. That's because volatility i...
Enjoy a Free Pumpkin Pie This Thanksgiving
November 02, 2018 18:21 VideoHow 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 register online here. While you take care of the turkey and stuffing, we’ll be taking care of dessert.
Join Us at Our 3rd Annual Octoberfest
September 25, 2018 16:51 VideoOur 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). The event will be catered with food from Prairie Bay and beer from Jack Pine Brewing, and there will be a live musical performance by The Di...
Why Investing in a Starter Home May or May Not Be a Good Idea
August 20, 2018 17:46 VideoInvesting 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 about the same thing. Economists often define a "starter home" as being in the lower third of a market's valuation (as opposed to trade-up h...
Vote EXIT Lakes Realty Premier as Best Real Estate Company
August 06, 2018 18:16 VideoVote 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 Brainerd Lakes area. We have been working hard to bring you quality service for a long time and would appreciate your vote. You can follow this lin...
Why Now is a Great Time to Be a Real Estate Investor
June 29, 2018 16:36 VideoDo 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, is the ideal time for people to get involved in real estate investing. There are three profit centers that real estate investors can take a...
Real Estate Remains Hot, Aside From the Luxury Market
June 12, 2018 18:14 VideoCurrent 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 segment of the real estate market seems to lag behind. I’m talking about luxury homes. Prices in the top 5% of the real estate market incre...
Introducing a New Way To Sell Your Home
May 25, 2018 19:30Avoid the hassle of listing by selling to us directly through our new “Buy It Now” program. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report I am excited to inform you of a new program we are rolling out. Across the country, we are seeing companies such as Opendoor and OfferPad take many markets by storm. In cities such as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Dallas, Orlando, and more, there are double-digit market shares for these companies. This allows sellers to avoi...