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★ 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.
Sales Record
Dave's Track Record on Zillow
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 client situations summarized from published feedback — each describes a specific transaction rather than a general compliment.
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Listed Friday, Offer In Within the Hour
A house came on the market on a Friday afternoon. A buyer reached Dave the same day, saw it within the hour, and submitted a bid — by that weekend the sellers had five competing offers.
Sold in 5 Days
A Bryan homeowner's single-family house went under contract five days after listing, in a sale the seller described as responsive and professional throughout.
Farm Property Sold at Absolute Auction
A farm and farmhouse listed with Dave and sold at an absolute auction rather than through a standard listing.
Summarized in our own words from feedback published on Dave's Zillow profile. Reviewer names and review text are not reproduced here.
Recently Closed
A Few Recent Sales
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The person being reviewed
David M. Dempsey
Full-time Ohio Realtor since 2012 and a licensed auctioneer in Ohio and Indiana, working with The Carlin Co., Realty & Auctioneers. The reviews on his Zillow profile cover buyers, sellers, land, and auction clients across Northwest Ohio — Williams, Defiance, Fulton & Henry counties.
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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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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.