“Dave Kipling did an excellent job of arranging for the sale of my parents’ home in Tucson, during a difficult time, including COVID, when I was unable to travel to Arizona from Cincinnati. Dave’s high competence and communication skills made it possible for me to trust him during the process, which he handled with frequent texts and phonecalls.
The late Richard Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute?, wrote that people look to work with those who have competence and compassion. He said that “Competence is shorthand for ‘Can you do the job?” Compassion is shorthand for “How do you get along with people?’”
Dave Kipling’s competence is getting the job done through this knowledge and experience, but he didn’t just “get it done”, he took the attention and efforts to do it well, and this showed in how he dealt with the people involved as well as the tasks. It was not only satisfactory but pleasurable to work with him. David is not only very competent, but a human being who is a blessing to deal with. Thanks, Dave.”
— Elyce Benke, Cincinnati, Ohio
“As I gather requisite documents for the preparation of a final Donald and Ruth Walker Trust tax return, I would like to thank you once again for your referral to Dave Kipling. He turned out to be a godsend in negotiating the sale of the property.
The unexpected death of our step-mother led to the daunting task of securing and evaluating the property long distance from Portland and subsequently listing it for sale. Although these tasks sound routine, the inevitable issues that arise in selling real property can feel gargantuan when one is not in the vicinity to problem solve in person.
Dave reached out immediately to introduce himself, answer our questions and discuss our concerns, the myriad pending tasks, and develop a workable plan. Then came implementation. He traveled to the house the next day, facilitated hiring a locksmith and a person for yard cleanup with me. He helped to communicate with my step-mother’s personal trust representative and forwarded copies of utility, insurance and property tax statements to me.
Following his good counsel, we entered into a selling agreement and the house was listed. Within a very short time, a reasonable offer was received. As is inevitable, issues arose that necessitated excellent communication — and Dave has that in spades.
I had received a cancer diagnosis just before all of this commenced. Dave worked diligently to engage all parties leading to completion of the sales process and closing before my scheduled surgery — an immeasurable gift.
Dave is highly engaging, a true professional, a consummate problem solver with a delightful sense of humor. I really could not have asked for a better experience selling real property long distance. How lovely it would be to work with him in person! Once again, I am very grateful for your referral.”
— Judy Walker, Portland, OR
“Dave Kipling is the very best Realtor anyone could ask for. He is very professional and knows what he’s doing. Dave goes the extra mile for his clients to make sure they have a smooth experience. With my sale he took care of everything that needed repair or cleaning to make it right. I would definitely recommend him to anyone with the confidence that they would be as satisfied as I was. Dave, I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve done for me.”
— Ken Richards: Sun City, AZ
“Dave Kipling was an answer to our prayers. We were in an unexpected situation due to a death in the family. The estate went to probate and we were dealing with the situation from Wisconsin. Dave went above and beyond to help us. His experience and knowledge were key in listing and selling our property in Tucson in a very timely manner. Dave stayed in contact with us every step of the way. We can’t say enough about our positive experience. Dave is caring, honest, and a great guy to work with!”
— Janice Schlater, Williams Bay, WI
“Dave Kipling was the perfect real estate agent to handle the unusual circumstances surrounding the sale of my mom’s home. Nearly two years ago, I visited Tucson to move my mom into assisted living, and based on multiple recommendations, I hired Dave to help sell her house. My mom resisted this process and Dave showed great professionalism, patience, and understanding during that initial period. That move fell through, but things changed about a year and a half later and I got Dave involved again. He stepped in without missing a beat, navigating me through the process as smoothly as possible. His assistance was invaluable in defining a market strategy, setting the sale price, managing the documentation requirements, deciding on renovations to perform, coordinating with contractors to do the work, and working through all issues leading up to closing. I had to return home after three weeks, so for much of this period, Dave managed all of this while communicating with me remotely, and I always felt fully informed, trusting that my needs were being met. Dave’s outstanding work left me completely satisfied, and I recommend him without reservation.”
— Dick Creps, Arlington, VA
“I chose Dave as my real estate agent based on the recommendation of my trust attorney, as well as his years of experience and his apparent knowledge of my goals and needs. I have had very little experience in selling real estate. In addition, I was grieving the loss of my partner of 34 years. The last thing I wanted was to deal with the legal maze required to sell the home we had shared. And then, Dave came to speak with me. Not long after our conversation began, it became clear to me that Dave understood what I was feeling. From that moment on, I trusted Dave 100% and we formed a solid agent-client relationship. Dave sent me text messages or called to keep me updated on everything happening behind the scenes. His knowledge and experience made it work when I had to move back to Illinois before the sale was finalized and paperwork signed and notarized. I want to thank Dave for his patience and willingness to go the extra mile. He didn’t seem to mind when I interrupted to say I didn’t know what something was. He was respectful as he explained the details to me. Dave taught me and I learned from his vast storehouse of knowledge. I may have asked a couple of stupid questions along the way but he didn’t seem to mind those either. It was a good working relationship that we developed. I would without hesitation recommend Dave Kipling as a real estate agent. He sold my house in less than 24 hours after listing it for an all cash offer at $5,000 above asking price. Thanks for all your hard work on my behalf, Dave. ”
— Ana Hoover, Galesburg, Ill
“When we moved my uncle to be closer to family in California, Dave was the real estate agent recommended for selling his house by the wills and estate law firm that I had used to update his legal papers. They certainly made the right recommendation! Dave thoroughly researched the market for the house and fully explained his process for recommending a selling price. He found people to clean the house, move my uncle’s possessions and get rid of those he did not need, and sell his car. Dave even went so far as to help get my uncle to a doctor’s appointment before he left Tucson. He did a great job of keeping me informed every step of the way. I have bought and sold several houses in my life and I have never had a better working relationship with a real estate broker. I would absolutely recommend Dave Kipling if you were going to sell or buy a house. Too bad he only works in Tucson.”
— Barbara Barkovich, Mendocino, CA
“Dave Kipling was recommended as the real estate agent to my sister and I in selling the condo owned by our deceased brother. We both live out of town and needed someone that could handle everything involved with the sale. Dave was a true professional in handling everything from the listing to the market evaluation. We had many problems in trying to sell and Dave was there to handle them all. My brother had a renter living in the home and we were hopeful that she could buy the property saving us from added time and expenses. Our buyer was a challenge in deal with but with Dave’s help we were able to expediate the sale. Dave kept us updated with texts as well as emails about each step in the selling process. We could not have done this from out of town if not for Dave. I would recommend Dave if you are looking for a professional agent that will go the extra mile and do what ever it takes to get your property sold. ”
— Stuart Schwartz, Chicago, IL & Wendy McDaniel, Katy, TX
“My mom passes away after having lived in her Tucson, Arizona house for over 30 years. Due to family health reasons, travelling to Tucson was not possible for me. Dave Kipling coordinated all aspects of the sale of my mom’s house; from arranging for the sale of all of the household items; to hiring and overseeing the contractors that undertook the renovations; and finally listing the house at a competitive price that attracted multiple buyers. After a very interesting bidding war by several buyers, the house sold for a far greater price than the asking price. During the process, Dave was courteous, knowledgeable, and very communicative. Dave kept me informed of every detail as the process went along and all of this was done long distance. Dave is a person of integrity who engenders the highest trust from those who deal with him. I look forward to using his services again, and highly recommend Dave to anyone with a need to buy or sell property in the Tucson area. ”
