Dave Swartzbaugh - Testimonials

! Dave is very personable, patient, and wonderful to work with! He listens to your wants and needs (even if you change your mind a million times) and will guide you to finding the right home, not the home for right now. After hunting for 8 months we found the perfect home for our family. There were many homes along the way that we thought "were the one" or that we wanted to make "the one" but Dave was able to help us see that they weren't the ones and that we should be patient. We would definitely recommend Dave to anyone looking in the market for a wonderful Agent! And if the time arises in the future, Dave will again be our first and only call.

He's fantastic to work with and extremely helpful and responsive!

Buying a home is one of the most stressful experiences anyone can undergo, but I never felt like I had to handle it alone. Absolutely recommend for any other first-time home buyers.

From the start, he not only helped me develop a smart sales strategy and set the right pricing to attract buyers, but also guided me through addressing repairs and improvements that could have been overwhelming. Dave connected me with reliable, reasonably priced contractors who quickly fixed issues, saving me time and effort. His expertise, patience, and hands-on approach gave me confidence every step of the way, and I’m truly grateful for his dedication in making the sale of my house a success.

He was always available, even at the height of the pandemic, and provided great insight into each house, answering more questions than any realtor should be subjected to. He even helped us out after the close through a couple of situations. I definitely recommend his services on your next home purchase.

We wouldn’t think of using anyone else. His understanding of the ever changing market is impressive. His attention to detail and willingness to answer questions are just two more of his 5star qualities. He is equally adept at assessing potential acquisitions as properly positioning a property for sale.

We have now used Dave and Dawn for the sale of 1 and purchase of 2 homes over the past 8 years. We would not have been able to find our forever home without them. Dave was always quick to answer any questions we had, and jumped at any opportunity to get us a showing, even rearranging personal matters and other commitments to do so. On top of that Dave has stayed in constant contact, checking in on us over time to see how things are going. Dave started off as our realtor, and became a friend

He was available to answer any question I had at all hours of the day, and was available for showings on weekends as well. Dave provided a unique insight and made the normally hectic home-buying process much smoother. I will be using him for my next home purchase and would recommend him to any friends or family.

The thing I like most about him is he wants to find the right house for you, not just get a deal done and move on. He will go the extra mile in researching the property, the comps, and when we tour a house he will identify the problem areas he sees that I need to consider. The whole process is very smooth with Dave and he takes a lot of the stress out of a typically very stressful process.

We just bought our first home with him and he was so patient to explain everything and was just a pleasure to work with. Highly suggest Dave if you need to buy or sell a home, he really was fantastic.

He helped me understand the local housing market and the features/potential concerns of several of the first houses I toured until I found and bought my dream home! His laid-back, no pressure approach was refreshing and a perfect fit for me. His responsiveness, especially during the crazy 2021 seller's market, was impressive and critical to my successful offer. I can't thank Dave enough!

Seamless and low-stress through the entire process while out of state. Highly recommend working with Dave!

His years of experience was evident during the selling process. We were very happy with the flyers he produced for the open house. In addition, he went the extra mile and made sure to have a professional photographer take pictures of the property for the listing as well as a 3D virtual tour and had a floorplan done. The process was easy with Dave and he was always quick to respond via text and email. I would recommend Dave to anyone looking for a realtor to sell their home in Northern Virginia.

He provided us with everything and more for what we needed for the process. Dave was easily accessible and always made us feel like we were his only clients. I appreciate his honesty and taking the time to walk us through all of our options. I highly recommend Dave to guide you through your buying and/or selling journey!

He is a fantastic realtor. Gave us tips on what to do and sold the house in no time and held our hand till the end.

It was our first time buying a home, and he was able to walk us through every question we had. He would ensure that we were fully aware of everything happening, while also ensuring we got the best deal possible. Cannot recommend him enough to anyone buying their first place or their forever home.

He knows the market well enough to coach his client on presentation, timing, market price and comps to sell etc. His ability to keep an even cool temperament during what can be a frustrating process in down markets is unbelievable. Very professional and I would sell through him again and again. A great experience. Greg Buckis, CFO

His expert advice, great counsel, and exceptional drive toward excellence in every phase helped us sell our house quickly with all the advantages of the rapidly shifting market. From setting pricing strategy, to advising on updates to ensure the house showed well, to navigating through the pros and cons of many offers, and to moving us effectively to close, Dave offered exceptional advice and guidance. It is a privilege to recommend him to any homebuyer or home seller!

When we moved back to the DMV from Texas this year, we asked Dave to help us find another home but a bit closer to DC. Dave is a excellent realtor- honest, clear, and dedicated to getting you what you are looking for. In a tough buyer’s market, Dave found us a great home and made the sale happen in a competitive time. Hire Dave and you’ll find a great house and have a fun, informative time doing it and he will truly look out for your best interests.

He walked us through the process of buying our first home. He was patient, hard working, prompt with call returns and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend

He was always available and incredibly responsive for our millions of questions. We appreciated all his insight regarding the market as well. Buying a house with a toddler and newborn in a pandemic is clearly not an ideal situation, but Dave made things as easy and convenient as possible. We would work with him again in a heartbeat!

However, I wanted a seasoned professional to address the most important transaction in our personal life. We have known Dave for 15 years and we have successfully sold and purchased previous homes with him. We have referred others to Dave to either locate a great home or competitively sell their home. While it may be hard for some to hear, Dave will provide advice to strategically obtain the objective. Listen to him! … 12 offers later and 70K over asking price, our last home sold! We were thrilled as we know we could not have obtained the offers without his experience and knowledge of the market. We highly recommend Dave to help anyone with the purchase or sell of their next home.

This was our second time buying a home, and Dave made the process as smooth as ever. Being the year of 2020 there were some unique challenges to work through, and Dave stepped up to the challenges flawlessly. It took a total of 6 months from the time we hired Dave to the time we closed on our home. Dave always gave his honest opinion of how we should proceed with an offer, and worked with us to meet our goals. We never felt Dave was trying to push us into a home just for us to close, and frankly, told us a few times homes were not right for us. I know we were not Dave's only clients, but his professionalism and responsiveness made it seem like we were. I would absolutely recommend him. Dave will be our only call in the future!