David Schwabe combines unmatched dedication, a sharp analytical mind, and more than two decades of real estate expertise to deliver exceptional results for buyers and sellers alike. Drawing on his background in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management, David brings a strategic, detail-oriented approach to every transaction--ensuring each home shines from staging through closing. His systematic marketing methods are designed to maximize value and create the emotional connection that turns showings into sales.A proud Arlington Heights resident since 1991, David began his career in engineering and manufacturing before discovering his true passion for real estate in 2002. With a natural ability to guide people through life's biggest transitions, he quickly built a thriving business. In 2006, he founded The Schwabe Group, assembling a high-performing team to better serve clients throughout the Northwest Suburbs.David's commitment extends well beyond real estate. A devoted husband and father of four, he is deeply invested in the Arlington Heights community. He has coached youth basketball, served on school boards, and led local initiatives that strengthen the neighborhoods he calls home. Most notably, David and The Schwabe Group proudly serve as the premier named sponsor of Arlington Heights' Sounds of Summer concert series, a role they've held from 2022 through 2028, reinforcing a long-standing commitment to community connection and local engagement.Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading to your dream home, selling your family home or simply exploring your options, David's personalized service, proven strategies, and community-first mindset make him the trusted partner you want by your side. Your goals are his priority--and he's there to guide you every step of the way.Client Testimonials"Excellent broker and VERY patient through what can be a long process. He knows what he's talking about and is a great advocate for his clients. My husband and I were looking in the Arlington Heights area, and he is incredibly knowledgeable about the neighborhoods, types of homes, really anything you'd want to know. I'm glad we had someone with his expertise on our side." Elizabeth, Arlington Heights:"David was wonderful throughout the whole process. As first time buyers, he taught us so much and helped us gain confidence in the process and ultimately found us the perfect first home. David's unique background made him a perfect fit! He was able to help us get the first offer we made. We would recommend David to anyone looking to buy or sell." Stephanie, Hoffman Estates "Dave and his team were a dream to work with! He listened towhat we were looking for and helped us find our dream home. He guided us everystep of the way and was always available for any questions we had. It was aquick and smooth process and I'd recommend Schwabe group to anyone looking tobuy or sell!" Matt, Palatine "Davidhelped us sell our home In Arlington Heights Northgate and sold it before itwent on the public market. He took the time to answer all of our question. Hisprofessionalism and understanding our needs were top notch. We would recommendDavid to anyone looking to sell." Mike, Arlington Heights"Davidwas recommended to me by a close personal friend, and he did not disappoint! Heis flexible, engaged, communicative, educational on what to look for and whatto avoid, and an all around really nice person! I cannot speak or recommend himhighly enough as you will have the best experience buying or selling a homethat you ever thought possible!" Scott, Prospect Heights"David and his team went above and beyond for us. He wasrespectful of our wishes and timeline and didn't push us into listing until wewere ready. He worked with us to get the house ready to sell and then found abuyer quickly. I would highly recommend him and his team!" Dina, ArlingtonHeights "We recently sold our home in Terramere in just oneweekend! David and Faith's expertise made the entire process smooth and easy.We highly recommend David and his team!" Michael, Arlington Heights "Davidand Faith put lots of time and effort into marketing and showcasing our house.They were very professional, knowledgeable and available. I highly recommendthem." Rhonda, Buffalo Grove "Wereached out to David due to his deep knowledge of the area we were interestedin moving to. David responded to my initial contact promptly, despite being onvacation with his family (talk about dedication!). He encouraged us to tour ahouse we were initially uncertain about, but boy am I glad we followed hisguidance! That very house ended up being our perfect forever home! Hisexperience buying and selling real estate in the neighborhood helped us craft acompetitive offer and feel confident that we were on the right path. David andFaith were extremely responsive and easy to work with, both for our new homepurchase and during the process of selling our previous house. Even with allthe current volatility in the housing market, David and Faith made sureeverything went as smoothly as possible. If you're looking to buy or sellproperty in the Arlington Heights or Buffalo Grove areas, you couldn't dobetter than Schwabe Group!" Christine, Arlington Heights &Schaumburg "Icannot recommend David enough. He has a very proactive and compassionateapproach to his clients which made the whole home searching process bothenjoyable and quick. He was kind, fun, positive, but also very professional.His network and knowledge of the community really helped us close in on thedeal. So if you're looking for someone who goes above and beyond, look nofurther :)" Karina, MtProspect "We were recommended to David's teambecause of his experience in the area. With the market that we're in, we are soglad we did. David And Faith's experience meant that they knew exactly when weshould take the leap. David was able to provide guidance on how to make ourhome stand out in order to be sold quickly. Selling our home after buying wasour biggest stressor, but in the end, we ended up closing our old house only 2days after purchasing our new home." Karen,Arlington Heights & Buffalo Grove "We recently worked with David Schwabeand his group to sell our home, but they did so much more than just that. Davidmet with us early on in the process to discuss strategy and timing. He providedus with solid data and insights that helped us create a sound marketing planfor selling our home. His team advised on staging, took exceptional photographyand planned the listing to maximize interest in our home. We were fortunateenough to receive multiple offers, and when our first offer started to get coldfeet, David advised us to make the right call to move on to our next offer.Ultimately, we hit our goal and believe our old home is now in the hands of avery deserving family. This was our first time selling a home. We had livedthere for nearly 20 years. David and his team were empathetic throughout theentire process, taking calls and texts at odd hours of the day, willing tospend the extra time to explain things to us and put us at ease. They are veryorganized and helped remove stress wherever possible. I would highly recommendworking with David Schwabe and his team!" Thomas, Prospect Heights "David did an awesome job helping sell my Dad'shouse. It was an older, needing lots updating, staging, and quite a bit of TLC(and patience) to get it over the finish line, but we got there thanks to Davidand his team. Whether in referring stagers or other services, providingguidance on pricing and market conditions, or clear communication throughoutthe process, he was a true professional in all aspects of the sale. And we cameout with a better closing price than we anticipated, despite numerous late-breakingsurprises (water in the basement, anyone?) that could have thwarted the deal." Matt, Palatine"David and Faithwere amazing to work with! From our first meeting through the finalwalk-through and everything in between, the entire experience was soprofessional and flawless. David has so much knowledge that he willingly sharesand I know that all his expertise and his approach to selling our home fromstaging through negotiations made a tremendous difference in our final sellingprice. David was so easy to work with and communication was always prompt andhelpful. Just an incredible experience all around. Many thanks to David and histeam." Kathy, Arlington Heights "I bought my first home in Arlington Heightsthrough David. We really need a house very quickly, and I was able to buy ahouse in about one month. David was alwaysresponsive, taking calls at any time, responding to my messages in minutes.David was humorous, cordial, kind, always smiling, and thoughtful in addressingall kinds of concerns. I will beeternally grateful to David. Thanks David! All the best." Heo, ArlingtonHeights "David and his team were excellent. Hisknowledge of the Arlington Heights area and connections to other professionalsmade our home buying experience very smooth. His communication was very timelyand made sure to explain any detail of the process we had questions about. Iwould recommend David to anyone looking to buy a home!" Matt, ArlingtonHeights "Can't say enough good things about workingwith David and his team. David was dedicated to finding us our home and veryresponsive to our questions. He was always on time to showings, and was veryaccommodating to our schedule. The house we ended up purchasing was initiallyoutside of our search parameters, but David went the extra mile to make it apossibility for us. Would highly recommend him and his team to anyone lookingfor a home in the northwest suburbs of Chicago." Zack, Arlington Heights"David Schwabe helped us buy our house inArlington Heights. We had a fantastic experience with him and really enjoyedworking with him. We were thankful for his expertise as first-time homebuyers.And --bonus --we had fun. Thanks, David!" Christina, Arlington Heights "Working with Dave and his team at the SchwabeGroup was an absolute pleasure, and their expertise in the real estate market exceededour expectations. One aspect that truly stood out was Dave's invaluable adviceon how to update our house before putting it on the market for sale. Heprovided expert recommendations on paint colors and carpeting, as well asinsightful suggestions on what changes would make our house look its absolutebest. Additionally, Dave was instrumental in providing us with a list ofreputable contractors who could handle the necessary work, including painting,flooring, staging, and cleaning.The results were outstanding. The house lookedso incredibly good that we regretted not having done the updates sooner. Thanksto Dave's guidance and attention to detail, we received multiple offers withinthe first weekend the house was listed. The exceptional outcome of the sale wasundoubtedly a testament to Dave's expertise and commitment to ensuring oursuccess.Not only is Dave a consummate professional, buthe is also an absolute joy to work with. His enthusiasm, dedication, andgenuine care for his clients make the entire experience of selling a houseenjoyable and stress-free. Iwholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Dave Schwabe and the SchwabeGroup for any real estate needs. Their knowledge, guidance, and exceptionalservice truly set them apart." Mike, Schaumburg "Dave, Faith and the Schwabe Group were great to work with. Theyhelped us find a great new home and priced/prepped our existing home to solicitmultiple offers! We ended up selling above our listing price, which was apleasant surprise. I'm sure we'll be working with the Schwabe Group again inthe future!" John, Buffalo Grove "Dave made the process of home-buyingfun and less stressful! He and his team stepped in and finalized items outsideof their process to get the sale closed for us. Their cheerful dispositions,knowledge, and expertise made the entire experience a very positive one. Theywere quick to respond to any and all questions. I would work with Dave again -100% recommend!" Michelle, Bartlett "It was an absolute pleasure havingDavid Schwabe and his group sell our home. David is personable andknowledgeable .... we knew we were in great hands! Thanks, also to Faith Gleeson!!Great job of marketing our home...it sold in a few short weeks." Sherry, ArlingtonHeights "David and Faith are absolutely incredible!They had our back & best interest in mind throughout every step of theselling process. We are so happy with how the sale of our home went and will bepartnering up with this team again in the future!" Christine, Lake Villa "Working with David was amazing! Heexpertly guided us through the first-time buyer process in a tricky housingmarket, quickly understood our needs, and advocated for us through thenegotiation process. We could not recommend David, Faith, and The Schwabe Groupmore highly." Emily, Arlington Heights "He came with homework, explained whole process ofselling and communicated with us through whole process Good personality andvery easy to get along Open to suggestions and easy to reach Thanks David foryour help." Dinesh, Palatine "We had the sincere pleasure of working with DaveSchwabe and his team at the Schwabe Group to purchase a house in thesought-after town of Arlington Heights, amidst a highly competitive market.With Dave's expert guidance, we were able to identify the ideal property andcraft a compelling and victorious offer, despite facing fierce competition fromover a dozen other offers. Our experience working with Dave and his team wasexceptional, and we could not be happier with the outcome. We highly recommendthe Schwabe Group for anyone seeking top-notch real estate services andexpertise. Thank you, Dave and team, for your outstanding support throughoutthe home-buying process." Mike, Arlington Heights "It was a pleasure working with David and his team! They werevery professional and quite understanding of my situation and helped with allof my questions along the way. They held numerous open houses to get moretraffic through to see my home. I would highly recommend David and the teamfrom Compass!" Miriam, Schaumburg "It was a pleasure working with David and his team! They werevery professional and quite understanding of my situation and helped with allof my questions along the way. They held numerous open houses to get moretraffic through to see my home. I would highly recommend David and the teamfrom Compass!" Trevor, Arlington Heights "David and his teamare very knowledgeable and accessible. Not only that, but they were fun to workwith! I really enjoyed their services and would recommend them to anyone who isin the home-buying process." Keith, Palatine "Weused David to help us buy our "forever" home in Arlington Heights and wouldabsolutely recommend him to anyone who wants to the same! We were buying duringa VERY competitive time in the market and David helped ensure we put in thebest (but also realistic and fair to us as buyers) offer which ultimately wonus our dream home! The process was flawless from start to finish and he wasresponsive and helpful the whole time. I would highly recommend David to anyone!"Patrick, Arlington Heights "Usedthe Schwabe team for a second time and I am very happy with theirprofessionalism. Their knowledge of the local market ensures you can price yourhome for a fast sale and good price! My interactions with David and Faith havebeen nothing but positive and I highly recommend them." James,Palatine"Davidwas great to work with! His knowledge of the neighborhoods and market wasextremely helpful. We would happily recommend him and his team for anyonelooking to make a move." Megan, Arlington Heights "Ihad great experience with David and Faith. Our Palatine property was sold inthree days. The whole transaction went smoothly. I wholeheartedly recommendDavid." Sudhin, Palatine"Wehave been working with David Schwabe in the Arlington Heights area since 2007and we just listed and sold our 3rd property with him in 2021. We've beenfortunate to capitalize upon David's depth of market knowledge in the NWSuburban Chicago area. He and his team are always responsive, personable andshow attention to detail. In one such instance, it was a dreary day when thephotographer arrived to take the listing photos, but his team member went backto take a photo of the outside of our property on a sunny day for cheery curbappeal. Real estate transactions have the potential to be stressful, but ourexperiences have always been a breeze with David." Elina, Arlington Heights "Weworked with David Schwabe on selling my home and buying a new house, he is veryresponsive, and always professional. He worked around our schedule and alwaysgave his honest opinion. His knowledge about the area and insight the locationswas helpful. David proved himself to be a super resourceful and helpful guy.Tons of personal experience in the real estate field and always had an answer,or joke, to all our questions. I would recommend him to anyone that is lookingfor a future home. Thank you David!" Nasir, Arlington Heights "Davidand his team did an excellent job in helping my family navigate the ArlingtonHeights real estate market. He was very knowledgeable about this market and wasable to connect us to the relevant service providers. He provided able counselregarding the sale of our house and guided us in creating a very good salesstrategy for our home. His suggestions were very helpful and we were veryimpressed by the photography and setup of our home's listing. The sale wentvery smoothly and the closing occurred much more quickly than I had expected.David and his team were able to generate ample interest in our home and we arevery satisfied with the results. We would not hesitate to use him again for ourreal estate needs." Hong, Arlington Heights "David& Faith work so well together. They provided the guidance & support toget our home listed and sold quickly. They were a pleasure to work with! Iwould recommend anyone looking to buy or sell in Arlington Heights contact theSchwabe group!" Kitty, Arlington Heights "Weworked with David and Faith last year to purchase our home, and again this yearto sell our townhouse. We highly recommend using David and the Schwabe Group.They are very professional and resourceful. David is very knowledgeable aboutthe market and pays great attention to detail. He is a great negotiator, whichtremendously helped with purchasing our house. David offered helpful advicethroughout the entire process of buying, selling and even remodeling. He wasvery responsive and always available to answer our numerous questions. Thankyou David and Faith, it was a pleasure working with both of you!" Edyta,Arlington Heights & Wheeling"Ihad a fantastic experience with David Schwabe and team. He was patient inworking with me and used his vast expertise to answer my many questionsthroughout the entire process. David was also very helpful in reminding me ofthe priorities I had set with him throughout my search, helping me to find ahome that was the best fit for me. He was kind enough to work with me inChicago and was always willing to make regular trips into the city. Thank youfor helping me find home!" TJ , Chicago "DavidSchwabe & the team were fantastic. As first time homebuyers, he helped usunderstand the entire process & made sure we found the house we werelooking for. David was very knowledgeable & made this process very smooth.David was looking out for our best interests! Highly recommend!" Brett,Arlington Heights"Wejust sold our home and bought a condo. We couldn't have been happier with Davidand Faith. They were there every step, every question and late-night texts.They always gave us great advice and very patient with us. This was a big movefor us and felt they were there for us as all the time. I would highlyrecommend them. In addition, David spent much time showing us potential condosand homes." Ellen, Arlington Heights & Palatine"Davidwas the best to work with! As first-time homebuyers, he walked us through stepby step what to expect. He listed to what we were looking for and got us in tosee homes quick due to the crazy market. He had our best interest in heart andwanted to find US the perfect home and would do whatever it took. I highlyrecommend David if you are looking to buy or sell. They make the whole processeasy and smooth. Thank you David and Faith!" Lauren, ArlingtonHeights "Davidwas nothing short of amazing throughout the selling of our condo and helping usget into our new home. I always felt like he had our best interest at heart onour home selling and buying journey. If you are looking to buy or sell, Davidand his team are the best!" Kevin, Buffalo Grove "Davidhelped us get into the home of our dreams during one of the most difficulthousing environments in some time. His professionalism, relationships, andexpertise made all the difference. We can't thank him and his team enough. Theywalked us through the home buying process step by step which eased ourconcerns. we highly recommend using the Schwabe group!" Scott,Palatine"Davidand Faith are wonderful to work with. They definitely have a passion for whatthey do and you can tell that they love their job and the services theyprovide. They really care about their clients and are extremely knowledgeableabout the Arlington Heights area. I highly recommend them if you are looking tobuy or sell a home." Shannon, Arlington Heights "DavidSchwabe and his whole team were terrific. They helped us manage homerenovations and coordinate a challenging sale of my parent's home after theirpassing. The team was the best, couldn't recommend them enough." NateArlington Heights"Davidand Faith recently helped sell our home. Their professionalism and advice wasgreat and they sold our home in a day. Great experience and we are alwaysconfident to refer them to family and friends." Dr. David, Arlington Heights