REVIEWS
Michael Silva
This is already strong. I’d tighten the flow a little while keeping the gratitude, prayer, and dramatic turnaround:
So thankful for this guy! Chad helped us sell our old house without a hitch. Then, during the buying process, he saved us from a major dilemma!
Just hours before we were supposed to close on our new house—one day after selling our old house—a major issue arose with the seller, and we were told the closing could be delayed for weeks, if not months. We prayed, and Chad and his team immediately launched into action.
Chad worked wonders behind the scenes, navigating a very complicated situation and helping get everything back on track. Against what seemed like impossible odds, we officially closed on our new home just three days later!
We are incredibly grateful for Chad, his team, and the way they went above and beyond for our family. We highly recommend him!
Sonya Silva
Closed on our house today and could not have asked for the process to go smoother and a big part of that was Chad’s communication, attention to detail, and professionalism. We were not his only clients but it felt like we got the attention as if we were. We appreciated his experience with input without feeling pushed or pressured. Chad doesn’t just help you buy and sell a home, but does his homework and knows the Central Florida area.
Robert Welfare
Chad is the best!!!! Listed and closed home all within 30 days, amazing experience!
Gabrielle Brickey
Chad did an awesome job as our real estate agent! I knew he would be the guy for the job when I saw his YouTube videos. He shared information openly and honestly, and that held true when we met up to look at houses too. He made us feel comfortable asking questions- and we had a lot of them! Chad made finding a new home states away so much easier than we expected. He also got us in to see every property we wanted to check out, which meant we could move quickly and confidently with his help. If we ever move again, Chad's the first person we're calling!
Mayte Velazquez
Chad sold my house in less than two months. I was out of town for much of the process and had a lot of repetitive questions, but he was always patient, responsive, and easy to work with.
I am incredibly meticulous about decor, organization and cleanliness, but I firmly believe that my OCD ways😁 in combination with the video Chad created to showcase my home, along with his relatable, down to earth charisma and knowledge of the local market/community were some of the top reasons my house sold.
Chad was professional and easy to trust from start to finish. He related messages via text and also used email for vital documents. Equally important was how easy it was to get on a call with him. He accepted my feedback without frustration and never came across as pushy or as a flashy realtor that lacks personal connection.
My advice to anyone selling their home is to keep it clean, organized, and ready to show (it really does help). Pair that with an honest agent who knows the area and the market, and you'll give yourself the best chance for a quick sale. Chad was exactly that, and I'd recommend him without hesitation.
Ian Perry
Chad closed his 3rd deal with us today and this one was probably the hardest and certainly the longest. We found Chad 6 years ago, he has stayed in touch with us ever since and when it came time to buy another home, there was on one logical person to help us through the process. Timely, honest and will do whatever is necessary is some words I would use to describe him. We personally could not be happier and will never look elsewhere for a different agent. This particular deal was extremely difficult that tested our patience and resolve and if not for Chad having our back every step of the way im not sure we would have made it to today. Fantastic realtor, even better human. Thank you Chad for everything during this deal and everything in between. If I could give 6 stars I would. Highly reccomend to anybody looking to purchase or sell a home in the cental florida area.
Kristen Creighton
Chad has been a wonderful realtor for us as we made our move from Ohio to Florida. We had been contemplating this move for quite some time, and finally decided it was time to go for it. We first reached out to Chad nearly a year before our move and he provided us with a lot of great tips and information about moving to Central Florida. We actually had a few other realtors we planned to call and check out, but after talking to him, we knew he was our guy and called off the search. He clearly knew the area well and was very personable, and those qualities were important to us. Our schedules only allowed us one weekend in Orlando to tour houses, and he made sure he was available for us while we were there. We were impressed with how organized and prepared he was for us once we arrived. We ultimately decided on new construction, and he secured a great price for us on the home that we chose. It was such a blessing having him on our side as we navigated a new construction purchase, which was something we had never done before. He attended meetings on our behalf when it was difficult for us to travel and FaceTimed us in so we could join. He was quick to respond any time we had questions or concerns, or when we just didn’t understand something and needed clarification. He handled things we didn’t want to handle ourselves, such as lining up an inspection to match a tight builder timeline. Perhaps most importantly, he was a strong advocate for our best interests when situations warranted it. He is a great guy and he is extremely good at what he does. We highly recommend him to anyone buying a house in the Orlando area, and especially to those moving from out of state. He makes a difficult process a whole lot easier!
Stef Tabares
Chad and his team were incredible throughout the entire process of selling our home. From day one, he took the time to understand our needs and set clear, realistic expectations. We followed his recommendations closely, and it truly paid off.
He was always available(practically 24/7) for advice and questions, which made the experience feel smooth and stress-free. Everything about the transaction felt seamless, like it just flowed from start to finish.
One of our favorite parts was the video and social media marketing. Even though we have experience in marketing ourselves, we were genuinely impressed. Once we shared it, we had a wave of people reaching out.
Today, we closed on our home and achieved our goal… and even exceeded it. If you’re looking for a professional, honest, and dedicated realtor, Chad is your guy.
Lee O
Joshua Albritton
Working with Chad to buy our first home was an incredible experience from start to finish. As first-time buyers, my wife and I had a lot of questions and needed plenty of guidance, and Chad was there for us every step of the way. He struck the perfect balance between professionalism and friendliness. What really stood out was how much he genuinely cared about our situation and what we were looking for in a home. He took the time to understand our needs and never made us feel rushed or pressured. Chad always made us feel like we were his top priority. His responsiveness, attention to detail, and dedication were proof that we made the right choice. We couldn’t be happier with our first home, and we’re so grateful to have had Chad guiding us through it. If you’re looking for a real estate agent who truly has your best interests at heart, Chad is the one to call!
Kayla Forte
I would not recommend Chad Vaughan to any first-time homebuyer. We have a complex credit situation but a strong household income. I was upfront about this via text/email because I didn't want to waste anyone's time. We scheduled a call for Tuesday at 4:00 PM. He completely ghosted the call. No text, no heads up. He didn't reach out until 7:00 PM asking if I was "available by chance." When we finally spoke, his demeanor was incredibly discouraging and pessimistic. Instead of being a problem-solver or an advocate, he was condescending about our price range and our neighborhood goals. A realtor should be in your corner, motivating you; Chad did the opposite and actually put a damper on our excitement about buying a home. He promised to do research and get back to us by the next business day (Wednesday). It is now Thursday morning and I have heard absolutely nothing. I contacted another realtor the same day who was encouraging, professional, and sent us potential homes within hours. It’s clear Chad only wants to put effort into "easy" or high-end clients. If you are a first-time buyer looking for a partner who will actually work for you, look elsewhere.
Sharon Kim
Chad is honestly one of the best realtors out there. He’s super knowledgeable and points out things in a house that you might not even think to look for. He’s also a great communicator and always stays on top of everything. He made the whole home buying process feel really smooth and easy. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a home!
Brandt Zimmerly
We worked with Chad when buying a quick move in home from a builder. Chad and his team guided us through each step of the process and went to bat for us multiple times when issues arose. He helped with the initial negotiations and drove multiple hours round trip more than once to be present for the walk through and final walk through and closing to make sure everything went smoothly. Chad was great to work with, and we would highly recommend him!
Emi Wee
Working with Chad was truly an incredible experience from start to finish. He went above and beyond in every way and he found us the perfect home before we even knew it was on the market or thought to look at it. That alone speaks volumes about his dedication, intuition, and commitment to his clients.
This is now the home where our boys will grow up, and that means everything to us. Chad understood that on a deeper level and treated the process with so much care and importance. He was detailed, thoughtful, and always one step ahead. He made what could have been a stressful and overwhelming experience feel smooth, organized, and even enjoyable.
We genuinely can’t imagine going through this process with anyone else. Chad is not only an exceptional realtor but someone who truly cares about the people he works with. We are so grateful for everything he’s done for our family.
Tylon Johnson
We originally found Chad through his YouTube channel and we are so glad we did. Buying a house is stressful, but buying a house from a different state even more so. Chad quickly earned our trust doing everything in his power to find us our dream home while making the process as smooth as possible. When we were unable to drive to Florida, he would record video walk-throughs, which were incredibly helpful and sometimes witty. Even our kids were excited to sit down and watch his videos, knowing his humor would make everything more enjoyable even when the house was not the one. We knew we could rely on him to stand in our place even when we couldn’t be there in person. He has incredible expertise and guided us through the entire process. Even our VA lender said our home purchase was the smoothest he had ever experienced. If I could give him 100 stars, I would. Thank you, Chad and Heidi!
LeeAnn Leathem
Our family of six was making a huge transition from the Central Valley in CA to the south Orlando area. Thinking about finding a home from across the country seemed really stressful, but Chad was so great to set up a home search based on what we were looking for and go to homes we were interested in to give us a virtual tour. We appreciated his attention to detail. Once we moved here, we were able to go on home tours with Chad. We had a pretty specific layout in mind, and he was very patient as we looked. He communicated directly and clearly, was quick to respond when we reached out and handled everything very professionally. If you want a good experience finding your new home, you need to go with Chad!
Jamie
DO NOT build a new home without a real estate agent!!! You do not want to play that fun game of “F around and find out” with your biggest investment. We built a new home in Kissimmee, FL and ran into several issues with the builder during the eight month build process. I learned very quickly that the builder takes you more seriously once your real estate agent gets involved. Anytime we had a problem I’d text Chad and he’d respond right away and just handle it. He’s fast, relentless, and actually fights for you. He’s not one of those agents who just asks the builder a question and relays the answer, nope! This man goes to battle for you until you get the result you’re happy with. When we first signed our sales contract one of the papers I signed was an “included feature sheet” one of the included features was solid surface window sills. Fast forward seven months to our final walkthrough and there’s no window sills at all! Chad immediately called out the builder who tried to say I’d signed an “old” feature sheet because their marketing team forgot to give me the updated one. Chad fired back and legit said “It’s not the buyer’s responsibility to make sure your marketing team does their job.” 😂 Chads comebacks are my favorite. Long story short, I now have the only house in my neighborhood with beautiful white marble window sills. Chad also saved us big time with our private inspection. The inspector he lined up did a sewer-scope camera check and found a major busted sewer pipe out front by the road. If we hadn’t caught that prior to closing nasty poopy sewer water would’ve eventually backed up into our brand new home 🤢 Chad made sure the builder dug up the yard, replaced the lines, and sent proof of the repairs before closing. So picture this… 3 days before closing, there were guys inside installing new window sills and guys outside digging up the front yard all because Chad refused to let anything slide.
Chad is hands down the best. What you see on Instagram is exactly what you get in person. He’s straightforward, down to earth, always on time, and always responds super fast to everything. He even helped me two months after closing with a random issue I had with the title company. He truly goes above and beyond and somehow still makes you feel like you’re his only client. I’m so thankful I found my agent for life 🫶🏻
Taylor Pfeffer
My husband & I worked with Chad to buy & sell our home. We also bought/sold our house out of state and he made it so seemless! Great communication and so nice! Thanks Chad! :)
Michael Jones
VERY UNPROFESSIONAL in every sense of the word. NEEDS to learn communication skills
UPDATE: This guy finally responds when there’s a negative Google review about him. Very “Professional” . Everybody do yourself a favor and find someone else you’ll thank me later
Anuviz Peets
Best Realtor. My husband and I decided we were ready to buy our first home, ready for a new chapter and wanted a home that better fit our lifestyle and long-term goals. We were moving from Orlando to Ocala, exploring neighborhoods that offered comfort, convenience, and a strong sense of community. We were also looking for a realtor who was knowledgeable about Central Florida market, honest, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping us make the right decision. Chad Vaughan exceeded those expectations. What we valued most was Chad's clear communication, patience, and dedication throughout the entire process. He made everything feel smooth and stress-free, and we always felt supported and informed.
Our advice would be to work with someone like Chad Vaughan--an experienced professional who truly understands the Central Florida Market and puts his clients first. Having the right realtor makes all the difference.
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