Client Feedback

What Clients Say About Working With Dave

A good real estate deal isn't only about the final number — it's knowing what happens next. Dave's client feedback consistently points to quick communication, honest advice, clear explanations, and hands-on help.

4.9★
35 Reviews on Zillow
4.7★
131 Reviews on Birdeye
14+
Years Full-Time Since 2012
6
Years Ohio REALTORS President's Club
2
States Licensed to Auction

4.9★ is Dave's individual Zillow rating. 4.7★ is The Carlin Co., Realty & Auctioneers's brokerage-wide rating on Birdeye, covering all of its agents.

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Sales Record

Dave's Track Record on Zillow

560+
Total Sales
49
Sales in the Last 12 Months
$202K
Average Sale Price
$16K to $885K
Price Range Sold

Figures shown are pulled from Dave's public Zillow profile and change as new sales close. See his live Zillow profile for current numbers.

Real Situations

A Few Reviews Worth Reading in Full

Three real, attributed reviews from Dave's Zillow profile that describe specific situations — not just a general compliment.

Buyers

Listed Friday, Offer In Within the Hour

A home hit the market on a Friday afternoon in a competitive market with five offers by the weekend.

"Dave was instantly on top of getting to the house we ended up buying. The house was on the market Friday afternoon, the moment I called Dave we met within an hour, wrote up and submitted our bid. By Sunday they had 5 bids but Dave advised we offer above their asking so we did an..."

jrsloco

Bought a Single Family home in 2019 in Defiance, OH · August 2019

Sellers

Sold in 5 Days

A home seller in Bryan needed a fast, smooth sale without extra back-and-forth.

"Dave was awesome throughout our whole selling process, he got our house sold in 5 days! He is very responsive and professional with everything I needed done! I would most definitely recommend Dave to anyone buying or selling property!"

Breanna

Sold a Single Family home in 2019 in Bryan, OH · April 2019

Auctions & Farms

Farm Property Sold at Absolute Auction

A farm and farmhouse needed a buyer willing to pay full market value — sold through an absolute auction instead of a standard listing.

"Listed Farm and Farm house with Dave Dempsey. He was diligent about showing it a lot of times. Property was sold at an absolute auction. He worked very hard to get the most money he could for us."

milferd

Sold a home in 2019 in OH 43506 · December 2019

Reproduced from Dave's public Zillow profile — real names/usernames, real dates, unedited except for obvious typos.

Verified on Zillow

35 Reviews, In Clients' Own Words

Real, individually attributed reviews from Dave's public Zillow profile — names and dates as published, not paraphrased.

Dave was very quick to respond to questions and understood how to effectively bid for the home so that the seller would see our offer as the best for their sale. He worked with the other parties to help quickly complete all the needed paperwork to complete the sale. Very profes...

George522019

Bought a home in 2021 in Bryan, OH

Couldn't have had a better experience selling my home with Dave. He was very professional and thorough throughout the entire process. Explained everything and kept me updated constantly. He got me the offer I was looking for and followed through with everything he said he would do. I highly recommend contacting him if you want great results!

michakm1965

Sold a Single Family home in 2021 in West Unity, OH

Hands down the best realtor! There is nothing he can't or won't do to help you sell or purchase your home. I was a first time buyer, Dave worked closely with the bank, seller, and myself to get me into my house. There was no obstacle that he didn't overcome. He literally couldn't...

adamtwelve9

Bought a Single Family home in 2020 in Bryan, OH

Dave was extremely helpful with our first home-buying experience. He was always a call away and answered any questions we had. He was knowledgeable and did not hide any information.

BreeNoto

Bought a Single Family home in 2020 in Farmer, OH

Helped us sell our house quickly to buy new. We looked at many houses and he was never pushy, made sure it was what we were looking for. Great trustworthy guy to work with!

drakedaja

Bought and sold a home in 2020 in West Unity, OH

When originally looking for a home Zillow connected us with Dave. He showed us several homes. He would let us look through the house first before offering his opinions which we liked. He asked us on more than one occasion what type of loan we were looking at and would let us know...

Danielle Skiver

Bought a Single Family home in 2019 in Bryan, OH

Reproduced as published, including Zillow's own truncation on longer reviews. Only obvious typos were corrected — wording and meaning unchanged.

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Fast Communication

Clients repeatedly mention quick replies and Dave staying available for questions through the whole deal.

Clear Guidance

First-time buyers say Dave explains the process and gives straight, easy-to-understand answers.

Honesty

Buyers and sellers describe Dave as upfront and honest, with no-pressure recommendations.

Flexibility

Clients say Dave works around their schedule — including demanding work schedules.

Gets Involved

Several reviews say Dave went beyond what was expected to help solve problems and keep closings moving.

Broad Experience

Clients mention successful help with home purchases, home sales, land, unique properties, and auction-related needs.

These themes are summarized from client feedback published on The Carlin Co., Realty & Auctioneers's testimonials page. Individual reviews, with permission, will be added here as they're collected directly from clients.

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Choosing an Agent

What to Actually Look for in a Realtor

Reviews and awards are signals, not the whole picture. Here's what's genuinely worth checking before you pick who represents you — and why Dave holds up against it.

Full-time, not a side gig

A part-time agent splits attention between real estate and something else. Dave has worked full time in Ohio real estate since 2012 — this is the whole job.

Actual local market knowledge

Recent comparable sales, what's moving fast versus sitting, and how nearby land factors into pricing — not a generic number pulled from a national website.

Responsiveness through the whole deal

Plenty of agents are attentive before you sign and harder to reach after. Look for someone who stays available from the first call through closing.

A documented track record

Sales recognition, years of experience, and verifiable licenses — not just a polished bio. Ask to see it, and check it independently if you can.

More than one tool in the toolbox

Not every property fits a standard listing. An agent who can also run an auction gives you an honest choice instead of a one-size-fits-all pitch.

Straight answers, even inconvenient ones

The right agent will tell you a price is too high, a property has a real issue, or now isn't the time to sell — not just what's easiest to hear.

Why Dave Fits the Criteria

Full-time since 2012. Licensed Realtor and licensed auctioneer in both Ohio and Indiana. Multi-year Ohio REALTORS sales recognition, verifiable through public records. Client feedback that consistently names fast communication and honesty — not just at the start of a deal, but through closing. That's the case for Dave in his own words — the rest is worth confirming yourself in a free conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these reviews independently verified?
Yes. Every review in the "In Clients' Own Words" section above is reproduced directly from Dave's public Zillow profile (4.9 stars from 35 reviews) — real names or usernames, real dates, exactly as published there. The theme cards further down summarize additional feedback from The Carlin Co., Realty & Auctioneers's testimonials page, which doesn't publish reviewer names, so those are paraphrased rather than presented as individually attributed quotes.
Were any of the Zillow reviews edited?
Only obvious typos were corrected for readability. No wording, meaning, or sentiment was changed, and Zillow's own truncation on longer reviews (ending in "...") was left as published rather than filled in.
Where can I read more reviews?
Every review on Dave's Zillow profile is shown above — click "Show All" to see all of them, or view them directly on Zillow using the link further down the page.
How do I leave a review for Dave?
Call (419) 799-0291 or use the contact form and ask. Dave can point you to where a review is most useful, whether that's Zillow, Google, or another platform.
Does a good review mean Dave is the right fit for my situation?
Not automatically — a review tells you how past clients felt about working with him, not whether your specific situation (an auction, a rural property, a fast timeline) is one he's well-suited for. That's worth a direct conversation.
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