Top Real Estate Agents Serving Dayton, Ohio: October 2026
By Doug Haney, Realtor® and Team Lead, The Haney Group at Coldwell Banker Heritage · Updated October 14, 2026 · First published March 3, 2026
Disclosure: The Haney Group publishes this guide, and Doug Haney is one of the agents listed. Nobody paid to be included. The other agents are here because their public track record in the Dayton market earns it. Facts were checked against public sources in October 2026.
The short answer: The best agent for you depends on what you're doing. The Dayton area has some of Ohio's highest-volume teams, agents with 30-plus years in the market, and specialists in military relocation near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Compare at least two agents on recent local sales, verified reviews, and who will actually answer your calls. Then ask the questions further down this page before you sign anything.
How We Picked
Every agent on this list meets all four of these:
Active in the Dayton / Montgomery County area in the last 12 months. That means current listings or closed sales.
Verified public reviews on Google, Zillow, RateMyAgent, or Experience.com. Ratings we couldn't check aren't shown.
Public production data where it exists. We use RealTrends' 2025 rankings, which are built from closed sales.
A clear specialty. Each agent is labeled with what they're best for, rather than a single 1-to-7 rank. A family on PCS orders and a seller in Centerville need different people.
We review this page monthly. The date at the top tells you when it was last checked.
At a Glance
Doug Haney (The Haney Group, Coldwell Banker Heritage). RateMyAgent 2026 Top 5, Montgomery County; 5.0★ from 55 RateMyAgent reviews; 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews. Best for: direct access to a team lead; relocations into and out of Ohio.
The Castro Team (Coldwell Banker Heritage, Centerville). $121.2M in 2025 sales, per RealTrends. Best for: high-volume listing exposure.
Don & Cyndi Shurts (Keller Williams Community Partners Realty). RateMyAgent 2026 Montgomery County and Greene County Winner (Don); 5.0★ from 173 reviews (Don) and 151 (Cyndi). Best for: military and PCS moves near Wright-Patterson AFB.
David Campbell (Coldwell Banker Heritage). Licensed since 1993; 5.0★ from 294 Google reviews; #2 individual agent in Dayton by 2025 volume, per RealTrends. Best for: sellers who want a long-tenured solo agent.
The Jon Murray Group (Howard Hanna, Centerville). 237 sides and $43.9M in 2025; #1 in Centerville, per RealTrends. Best for: Centerville and south-suburb buyers and sellers.
The Bryan Ogletree Team (RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates, Beavercreek). 4.92★ from 279 reviews across Experience.com, Zillow, and Google; #1 in Beavercreek, per RealTrends 2025. Best for: Beavercreek and Greene County.
Paolina Quafisi (RE/MAX Alliance Realty). In real estate since 1990; 5.0★ from 21 Experience.com reviews. Best for: first-time buyers who want patience.
Doug Haney: The Haney Group, Coldwell Banker Heritage
Best for: buyers and sellers who want the team lead on their deal, and families relocating into or out of Ohio.
Doug has worked in real estate since 2005 and became a licensed Realtor® in 2023. He leads The Haney Group at Coldwell Banker Heritage. The team serves Springfield, Dayton, Columbus, and surrounding areas, with MLS access in all three markets.
Doug is also part of a relocation team of experienced agents who help families move into and out of Ohio. Recent moves include a veteran, two families headed to Florida, one to Texas, and a Dayton public-service leader.
By the numbers (checked October 14, 2026):
RateMyAgent: 5.0★ from 55 verified reviews. 2026 Top 5 in Montgomery County, plus City Winner (Springfield) and County Winner (Clark County, 2025 and 2026).
Google: 5.0★ from 47 reviews.
Zillow: 5.0★ from 12 reviews, 19 sales in the last 12 months, Zillow Top Agent.
Team production: more than $16 million in sales volume in 2026, year to date through October.
Ask Doug: (937) 821-8103 · doughaney@thehaneygroup.com
The Castro Team: Coldwell Banker Heritage
Best for: sellers who want one of the region's highest-volume teams behind their listing. RealTrends credits the team with $121.2 million in 2025 sales across 217 sides. It's one of the largest team totals in Ohio.
Don & Cyndi Shurts: Keller Williams Community Partners Realty
Best for: military families and anyone relocating to the Wright-Patterson area. Cyndi holds the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification. Don is RateMyAgent's 2026 winner in both Montgomery and Greene counties, and the most-reviewed agent in Dayton on that site.
David Campbell: Coldwell Banker Heritage
Best for: sellers who want one experienced agent from start to finish. David has been licensed since 1993 and works Montgomery, Greene, and Warren counties. RealTrends ranks him second among Dayton individual agents by 2025 volume.
The Jon Murray Group: Howard Hanna
Best for: buyers and sellers in Centerville and the south suburbs. RealTrends ranks the team first in Centerville, with 237 sides in 2025.
The Bryan Ogletree Team: RE/MAX Victory + Affiliates
Best for: Beavercreek and Greene County moves. Bryan has been in the business since 2006. RealTrends ranks his team first in Beavercreek.
Paolina Quafisi: RE/MAX Alliance Realty
Best for: first-time buyers. Paolina has worked Dayton real estate since 1990. Her reviews often mention patience with people buying their first home.
What Sellers Should Compare
Sale-to-list ratio: how close their listings sell to asking price.
Days on market for homes like yours. Kettering, Huber Heights, and Centerville each move at their own pace.
The marketing plan, in writing: photos, video, where it's advertised.
Who does the work: the agent you met, or someone else on the team.
What Buyers Should Compare
Financing know-how, especially VA, FHA, and down-payment assistance.
Relocation experience, if you're on PCS orders or a corporate move with a fixed report date.
Negotiation record in a market where good homes draw multiple offers.
Responsiveness, including evenings and weekends.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign
How many clients are you working with right now? It tells you how much time you'll actually get.
Will I work with you, or be handed to someone else? Teams vary; know who answers your calls.
What was your sale-to-list ratio last year? It's the clearest single measure of pricing and negotiation.
Which Dayton suburbs have you sold in this year? Beavercreek and Trotwood are different markets.
Do you get paid for referring me to a lender? You should know before you take the referral.
Will you give me a written market analysis? A verbal number isn't a pricing plan.
If my home doesn't sell in 30 days, what changes? You want a plan, not a shrug.
Often-Overlooked Factors
Coverage when your agent is away. Ask who handles your file if your agent is traveling or sick. A deadline doesn't wait.
Dual agency. Ask how the agent handles representing both sides, and whether you're comfortable with it.
Review authenticity. Trust verified platforms (Google, Zillow, RateMyAgent, Experience.com) over testimonials on an agent's own site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a real estate agent in Dayton, Ohio?
Interview at least two. Compare recent sales in your suburb, verified reviews, and who will handle your file day to day. Then use the questions above.
Who is the top-producing real estate team in Dayton?
It depends on how you count. In RealTrends' 2025 rankings, The Castro Team (Coldwell Banker Heritage) posted the largest dollar volume found. Volume alone doesn't tell you who's right for your move, though.
Which agents help with moves to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base?
Look for VA-loan experience and a military relocation (MRP) certification. Don and Cyndi Shurts are well known for PCS moves. Doug Haney's relocation team also helps veterans and families moving into and out of Ohio. Ask any agent how they handle a fixed report date.
Is a big team better than a solo agent?
Not automatically. Big teams bring volume and systems. Smaller teams and solo agents often give more direct access. Ask who you'll actually work with.
Does The Haney Group only work in Dayton?
No. The team serves Springfield, Dayton, Columbus, and surrounding areas.
How often is this list updated?
Monthly. The date at the top of the page is the last review.
Ready to compare? Call Doug Haney at (937) 821-8103 or email doughaney@thehaneygroup.com. Ask him the questions above. He'll answer them.Top-Rated Real Estate Agents Serving the Dayton, Ohio Area (2026)
