Dave Carlson Top real estate agent in Petoskey

Dave Carlson

Kidd & Leavy Real Estate
7 Years of Experience
(11)
$4M
Total Sales Last Year
7
Years of Experience
16
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$535.9K
Average Price Point

    About Dave Carlson

    A long time associate broker with Kidd & Leavy and life-long resident of Northern Michigan, Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his real estate services. Dave loves Northern Michigan, and he daily demonstrates his passion for the area and for helping people by putting his clients first. As an old US Marine, and former downtown Petoskey business owner, and active member of several community organizations, Dave knows the market, the people in the area, and what it takes to get the job done. Dave works as a team with his beautiful wife Esther, together serving their clients with experience, knowledge of the area, integrity, style, and enthusiasm.
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    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Residential Property

    Awards

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Petoskey, MI

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Charlevoix, MI

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      TOP AGENT

      Indian River, MI

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    Dave Carlson's Reviews & Ratings

    11 Reviews
    (5/5)
    Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team
    What clients say about this agent....
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    • Communicative
    • Professional
    • Knowledgeable
    • Trustworthy
    • Great for new buyers
    • Outstanding

    Matt And Amy

    Review for Member: Matt And Amy
    August 4, 2016
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    Dave did a great job working with our family over the course of almost 2 yrs trying to find the "perfect fit" for our list of needs/wants. He showed us almost a dozen homes before we made our decision. He also listed our old home and was able to get it sold in under a month! I would highly recommend Dave for your future real estate needs.

    Jessandjenfindahome

    Review for Member: Jessandjenfindahome
    October 28, 2015
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    If you're looking for a knowledgeble realtor in the Petoskey area, look no further. Mr. Carlson assisted my wife and I in the purchase of our first home. We were inexperienced, unprepared, and unfamiliar with not only the process of buying a home, but Petoskey itself. In addition, we began the house-hunting process while we were on the other side of the country in the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Carlson made a point to get to know us personally. When we were unable to personally see properties, he toured them himself, taking video and photos for us to view. He routinely made himself available for us--even after hours and on the weekends. We were not easy clients. Mr. Carlson went above and beyond for us, anticipating problems before they occurred. He suggested lenders to us (but did not pressure us in any particular direction), dealt with our difficult and rather un-charismatic lender, suggested schools for our kids, and even helped try to find people willing to help us unload our moving truck. He is very knowledgeable about the area. Before we arrived, he provided detailed maps and video tours he personally took. He answered our very basic questions without hesitation and happily investigated our more difficult questions. If you're looking for a realtor who is genuine, knowledgeable, not pushy, and knows how to get things taken care of quickly, Dave Carlson is nothing less than an excellent choice. We will recommend him highly to all who ask.

    L Andrecovich

    Review for Member: L Andrecovich
    January 12, 2015
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    I choose Dave by chance which turned out to be a great fit. Dave is friendly, honest, knowledgeable and really works to meet the needs of his clients. Every step of the way and every question I had he was there with a response or a connection to help me out! I would and have recommended Dave to others looking to buy, sell or rent.

    Stormkenneth

    Review for Member: Stormkenneth
    January 7, 2015
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    Dave worked with us while we were still serving a mission in Russia. He responded to our requests and kept us up to date on properties we were interested in seeing when we returned to the states. His work was very good and we would ask for his service again if we have any real estate needs.

    Walla1jd

    Review for Member: Walla1jd
    January 7, 2015
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    Dave was very patient with me during my first home purchase. He is an excellent realtor and individual who really cares for his customers. My only advice... Call him! You won't be disappointed.