Contact Us

    Main Content

    Meet the Team

    The Importance of Using a Trusted Toledo Area Real Estate Agent and Brokerage

    Navigating the Toledo, Ohio real estate market can be a daunting task, whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or looking to sell your property. The complexity of real estate transactions, coupled with the intricacies of the local market, makes it imperative to have a trusted and experienced Toledo area Real Estate Agent and Brokerage by your side. Engaging with a knowledgeable and reliable professional can significantly impact your experience and success.

    Local agents possess an intimate understanding of neighborhoods, market trends, and property values. This expertise enables them to provide valuable insights, helping buyers find the perfect home that meets their needs and budget, and sellers to price their homes competitively for a swift and profitable sale. The team at Effler Schmitt Co. possesses decades of experience and has weathered and navigated many different housing market trends.

    Established Real Estate Brokerages in the Toledo area, like Effler Schmitt Co., have extensive networks, including connections with other agents, potential buyers, and industry professionals such as inspectors, appraisers, and contractors. This network can expedite the buying or selling process, providing clients with a seamless experience.

    Real estate transactions involve a significant amount of paperwork. The Toledo area real estate agent you choose should be well-versed in the necessary documentation and regulatory requirements, ensuring that all aspects of the transaction are handled correctly and efficiently. This expertise reduces the risk of costly mistakes and delays, providing peace of mind to both buyers and sellers. Whether buying or selling, the right agent can make all the difference in achieving your real estate goals in Toledo. Read Realtor.com’s top reasons for why you should always use a real estate agent to buy or sell a home here.

    Our team of experts is ready to help you navigate the Toledo area real estate market today. Read reviews from our satisfied clients here to see for yourself the difference working with a trust Effler Schmitt Co. Toledo area Real Estate Agent.

    David Effler President & Broker, Effler/Schmitt Co./ Realtor®

    A licensed Real Estate Agent since 1974 and Broker since 1980, David Effler Sr. has spent the last forty-plus years providing his clients with a firsthand, thorough education of the Toledo region and its many neighborhoods. A firm knowledge of the Toledo and Ottawa Hill markets, coupled with years of experience in real estate negotiation make him an invaluable asset to his clientele. Known for his strong work ethic and integrity, David has expanded his business by developing a wealth of knowledge and passing it down to...

    Read More
    Daniel Effler Co-Owner & Broker, Effler/Schmitt Co. /Realtor®

    Daniel Effler is the proud fifth-generation carrier of the family tradition. Daniel Effler grew up in the Village of Ottawa Hills and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School. From there he attended Bowling Green State University with a combined focus in Business and Finance. As his father, David’s, apprentice at Effler Schmitt Co., it took him only a few years to achieve the status of Real Estate Broker. Dan has benefited immensely from a life-long mentorship with his father and is now a Multi-Million Dollar Prod...

    Read More
    Kelly Longthorne Realtor® & Licensed Insurance Agent

    Kelly (Effler) Longthorne joined ESC’s team in 2018 as a Marketing Specialist and now functions as a licensed Real Estate & Insurance Agent and the firm’s Brokerage Transaction Coordinator. Kelly attended Ottawa Hills High School and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Having collaborated with teams for marketing and sales support in the steel and roofing industries since graduating, Kelly is thrilled to be able to not only grow her career in two i...

    Read More
    Katie Cho Realtor®

    Katie Cho joined the Effler Schmitt Co. team in 2019. She comes from a background in contract management, & client relations/communications. Katie earned her BA from Western Michigan University and her MPA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Originally from MI, and later living in Chicagoland, Katie relocated to Ottawa Hills with her family in 2016. Together with her husband, she has two sons who attend Ottawa Hills Local Schools. In her free time Katie enjoys being outdoors as well as volunteering for vario...

    Read More
    Pamela Hanley Realtor®

    Pam is a licensed Realtor since 2002. Her mother was a realtor for over 50 years and enjoyed being a part of the Effler Family – so it was a privilege for Pam to join the Effler Team upon her licensure over 20 years ago. Growing up in Toledo, after graduation from St. Ursula Academy, Pam attended the University of Toledo. Pam joined her father’s Insurance Agency; under her father’s tutelage Pam learned and specialized in both the commercial and personal lines of the Insurance Industry. Pam transitioned from th...

    Read More
    Tim Korhumel REALTOR®

    Tim is a lifelong Toledo area resident. He graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School in 1975 and holds a business degree from the University of Toledo. After more than 30 years in the retail auto business, Tim is shifting gears for an opportunity to serve his hometown as a licensed real estate agent with Effler/Schmitt Co. Tim and David Effler have been friends since they started playing squash in the '80s, and David has helped Tim and his family buy and sell past homes. Tim leverages his years in sales managemen...

    Read More
    Skip to content