Our Story

Dave Thompson is Broker/Owner of Dave Thompson Realty and has been in the real estate business for over 40 years. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and served in the United States Marine Corps.  Dave was the first President of the Marion Brokers Association and two time President of the Williamson County Real Estate Association.  In 1991, 1998, 2004, and 2010 he was named Realtor of the Year by the Egyptian Board of Realtors.

In 1994 Dave served as the president of the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Dave also served as President of the Egyptian Board of Realtors for two different terms. At Dave Thompson Realty, we have one main goal – to give you the best service possible!

We specialize in Residential and Commercial Properties in Southern Illinois. If you are buying, it is our goal to make the process in finding your new home informative and as convenient as possible. We understand that your time is valuable and that your decision to buy is life changing. If you are selling, our goal is to position your property in the marketplace in such a way as to bring the highest possible price in a reasonable time frame that will result in a positive selling experience. Contact us now to setup an appointment.

Whether buying or selling, we endeavor to become that agency whose advice you can trust, whose negotiating skills you can count on, and whose knowledge of the process makes it easy for you. If you are looking to buy or sell a home in our area, you’ve come to the right place! Our vast knowledge of the Southern Illinois area is of benefit when choosing a real estate broker. We will give you guidance and support throughout your entire buying or selling experience.

Our website can be used as a powerful tool for both selling and buying real estate throughout Southern Illinois. If you are looking to buy a home, we can help to make sure that you receive new listings as soon as they hit the market! Contact us today to take advantage of this powerful tool and other methods to ensure you make a solid purchase decision.

If you are selling, listing your home with us can be extremely valuable. Not only will we list your home on our website, but by doing so we will also list your home on powerful national search engines such as Realtor.com, Google Base, Trulia, Zillow, Oodle, and others!  By doing this, we will give your home LOTS of attention and bring you as many buyers as possible!