Dave Nicholson Reviews

This is the second time that I have worked with Dave. Dave came highly recommended in 2017 by a colleague realtor in Toronto as I was relocating to Calgary for a workplace opportunity. He supported me as a first time home buyer in considering location and specific needs that I may have as a busy professional. He was professional in every respect and was quick in responding to questions that I had. He was also supportive and knowledgeable in pointing out specific considerations of the properties viewed. The purchase itself went smoothly. A decade later, I reconnected with Dave to view selected properties in the Parkdale area. He was quick to respond despite being on vacation and made himself available the day following his return. Dave again went above and beyond in placing an offer and subsequent counter offers on a favoured home; he was supportive after discovering that the home went to a lower bidding party and helpful in revamping a search. I have since purchased a home in September 2026 and moved in. Dave also helped in selling my primary home; he was helpful in providing upgrade recommendations and was quick in listing it following my move in September 2026. There were some challenges in selling with the changing market, however Dave continued to rally despite this. An offer came in several days before Christmas with planned possession date at the end of January without any hiccups to date. Through all of this, Dave has continued to provide recommendations when questions have surfaced following sale. Suffice it to say that Dave has provided amazing service and made my home purchase and sale a pleasurable experience. Thank you, Dave!

Went above and beyond for us! Was able to find us a home that meat our wants and needs. Sold our home quick and had amazing communication throughout the whole experience. Definitely recommend!!

Dave was fantastic from start to finish. With his assistance we sold our condo for more than we expected, on a quicker timeline than we anticipated, and with an almost immediate possession date which was ideal for us. He was also fun! I thoroughly recommend him.

Very supportive and helpful. And very knowledgeable. He followed up every time and was proactive in keeping us informed as to what was happening. It was a pleasure working with Dave and I would highly recommend him.

This was my second time working with Dave Nicholson and I must say - it was an amazing experience. In 2016, I received a promotion at work and had to relocate to Calgary. Through my corporate moving service I was paired with Dave because he came highly recommended as THE agent for 1) Condominium purchases, 2) Relocation transactions and 3) First time buyer, all of which were exactly what I needed. The experience was stellar - he met with me virtually, we talked about my housing preferences, budget, and he helped build my profile and create a set of search criteria to find the perfect fit. After a few short weeks of looking at tailored properties search results remotely I decided I was ready to see some in person. I flew out to Calgary to take a trip through a few selected properties and Dave organized it all, so it could be done within a matter of hours. Dave gave me A-1 service and I felt comfortable and cared for while selecting and reviewing the condos. In the end I was able to purchase the condo I wanted and all very quickly through a fully digital service. I visited the condos on the Friday and I had my signed offer submitted later that day. Not to mention we ended up in a bidding war, so I was signing counter offers from 10PM to 1AM - and Dave was there digitally and by phone to support me with questions or concerns. Sadly, shortly after that transaction, I lost my job and had to leave Calgary in a hurry. Dave was understanding and was able to help me evaluate my option for selling my home a mere few months after having purchased it. At that time, the mortgage penalties and associated cost were prohibitive for a quick sale, but Dave helped me find a property manager that could care for the property while I moved away to Montreal - This was absolutely above and beyond as he did not have to help me figure this out. After this, Dave and I kept in touch so that I could keep a pulse on house sales in the area and understand the market conditions to allow for a favourable sale. Every few months/years (depending on my situation and curiosity) I could check with Dave for recommendations and see what the fair market value for my property was. Of course, a few years later, when it came time to sell my property I knew - it had to be Dave! Let's summarize the story to show just how awesome Dave is: - I live in Montreal (~3700km away from my property) - I haven't seen the property since the tenant rented it in 2016 - It's the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and wave 2 is starting - travel restrictions are in effect. I called Dave on September 15th letting him know my tenant was moving out and asked if he would be comfortable selling property with me at a distance. Without a hesitation comes Dave's chipper "You betcha!" and the positivity is absolutely contagious. #Covid19Humor In a matter of days, Dave is in gear and has already dropped in to check on my property, checked on neighbouring properties that are for sale and returned with a recommendation that is tailored to my situation. He doesn't sell me the dream - he tells me the truth and explains the reality, and we discuss the best way forward and my options. He helps me set a realistic selling price, he gets the unit photographed, we discuss staging options (we settled that digital staging was the best option for my unit), and we pick the most opportune time to put the listing online. Within hours of the listing being online, the first visit is scheduled, and then a second and then a third; I am so grateful for how Dave has equipped himself with various digital tools because despite being in the east part of Canada I was getting real time updates on the visit schedule and the feedback from those visits. A number of visits later and Dave was able to present me with an offer from a potential buyer. He expertly helped me navigate the negotiation phase and I can comfortably say that I got the best price for my property. Once the paperwork was signed for the offer Dave helped me gather all the documentation I needed to proceed to the sale, he worked out the logistics with my property manager to have keys exchanged, and he even recommended a lawyer to legalize my sale remotely. ...and just like that my property was sold and the new owner happily had possession of the beautiful two story west facing townhouse in McKenzie towne. Bottom line: Would I recommend Dave again? A-B-S-O-L-U-T-E-L-Y!

Excellent market analysis and advice throughout selling and buying. Very knowledgeable, no pressure throughout the process. Willingness to adjust to preferences in searching for the perfect home. Continuing support post completion of both transactions.