Dave Macklin is the Butler Team leader, specializing in assisting Sellers and Landlords to sell and manage their properties. Dave’s knowledge of the market conditions and negotiating skills assure Sellers top dollar for their property with a minimum of disruption in their lives.

Dave also enjoys working with Buyers to help them achieve their goal of home ownership. Whether a 1st home, move-up home, 2nd home, vacation or investment property Dave has the knowledge and expertise to make the purchase a great experience!

Dave firmly believes that there is no substitute for education and continues to attend classes and seminars whenever possible, keeping him on the cutting edge of the real estate industry.

One of Dave’s greatest strengths is Active Listening, listening for both the spoken and unspoken meanings in statements and actions. This allows him to do a superior job of negotiating in his clients’ best interest.

Dave has obtained a number of designations…the ABR (Accredited Buyer’s Representative), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) and is an Associate Broker. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Real Estate Information Network, RE/MAX International Network and the Hampton Roads Realtor Association. He also belongs to the by-invitation-only organization, Cyber Professionals.

Dave grew up and lived in Columbus OH most of his life and sold real estate there for 15 years prior to moving to Virginia Beach. Dave moved to Virginia Beach in 1998 after meeting Ruth Ann (wife and Team marketing specialist) on the Internet (In one of our real estate marketing groups). In his spare time, Dave loves to play golf and relax on the beach…his license plate is BchTme (Beach Time). And there is no better place to do this than in Virginia Beach!

Dave and the rest of the Team are here to guide you through your real estate transaction, whether you are buying, selling or managing property, they are here to help. They use cutting edge technology combined with good, old fashioned service to give you the best real estate experience possible, while getting the best deal!