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Dave Swenson grew up in the Minneapolis suburbs, the son of a piano teacher and a chemist. His love for music led him to study piano at North Texas State University, but life took a turn when illness brought him home. After some soul-searching, Dave enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as a Teletype Technician from 1982 to 1986.
Post-service, Dave moved to Ft. Myers, FL, where he met his future wife, Marsha, while working in the wallcovering business. They married in 1988, and Dave earned his Associate’s Degree with honors before relocating to Sarasota. Though his dream of becoming an industrial psychologist didn’t pan out, he fell in love with Sarasota and launched his own wallcovering business.
In 1992, Dave pivoted to real estate, starting with Coldwell Banker before moving to Creative Realty, where he became Sales Manager, earned his Broker’s License, and eventually bought the firm. Over the years, he ran his own independent brokerage, became a franchisee with EXIT Realty, and later joined Atchley International Realty, which merged with Better Homes and Gardens. In 2019, he embraced his passion for international real estate as an owner at 1st Premier International Properties, and in 2022, he founded Suncoast Global Realty, where he leads a diverse team with a global reach.
A seasoned traveler who’s explored 94 countries and every continent (yes, even Antarctica!), Dave holds the CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) designation, earned in 2019.
At home in Sarasota’s South Gate neighborhood, Dave and Marsha share their lives with Sunny the cockatiel and Flash the Betta fish. Dave also shares his piano talents through an active ministry at assisted living facilities, a passion that’s taken him on a musical road trip across the U.S.
Excellence On and Off the Keys—With the precision of a classical pianist and the dedication of a real estate expert, Dave Swenson delivers unmatched service in every arena. On stage, he brings music to life with passion and artistry. In real estate, he navigates the Barrier Islands and the Mainland markets with the same level of skill, focus, and professionalism. Whether finding the perfect home or playing the perfect note, Dave is committed to excellence in every performance.
I can't say enough good things about Dave Swenson. I am so grateful for his kindness, patience, professionalism, timeliness, and his depth of knowledge of both the Sarasota market and construction practices here. Multiple colleagues recommended Dave, and spoke glowingly of their experiences with him. I couldn't agree more and will also recommend him to anyone in need of a realtor (in fact, already have). I would not have made it through the search, finding a place, finding a renovation loan, closing, etc. without Dave's skillful navigation of a complex process and his expertise.
With dealing with a broker 1200 miles away [ we were from staten island ny] you expect hiccups we never once dealt with this issue with Dave Swenson, He was always available when we called , he answered all our emails prompt and with satisfaction he was always polite and understanding. He new our needs in what home we were looking for and met all of our requirements.His knowledge of the areas we visited were top notch in showing us locations that we requested. Never once being with Dave did we feel discouraged,that we would not find our home in fact we found our "DREAM HOME" and could not be more happy!!!! Like Davey Crockett was to the Alamo, Dave Swenson is to realty the business. PS He also plays a mean piano!
Dave was recommended to us by a friend whom Dave had worked with before. Dave worked tirelessly with us for three years while we slowly looked for a house, got to know the area, watched the market closely and waited until the time was right for us to close. He worked with us patiently year after year, always happily making time for us during our trips to Sarasota, which we came to look forward to very much. He's a remarkable man and one of the most decent and interesting people I know. Really can't say enough.
I have worked with Dave since 1996, this is the third time he has sold a home for me. Could not be happier with his skill, service and attention to detail!
Dave is an incredible real estate agent. He is super fun to work with and very knowledgeable about the housing market. He listened to what we wanted/needed and helped us find our perfect home
My husband & I were out and about looking at houses one day for a new multigenerational arrangement that we were considering in the future. As luck would have it we stumbled upon a house that was perfect for our situation. Dave had assisted us in the past, so we called him to discus the possible purchase of the home. Dave took us through the property and pointed out many things that we had not considered for our situation. He even found comparable homes for us to look at so we would have a frame of reference to help us make the best decision for our family’s situation. We decided to make an offer on the home earlier than we had anticipated and we are happy we did! Dave was very professional and his service during every step of the process was impeccable. He kept us up to date regularly and made sure every “i” was dotted and every “t” was crossed throughout the entire process. We were confident in our purchase and very appreciative that he was there to guide us and keep us informed so we didn’t have to worry or wonder where we stood from purchase offer to getting the keys to our new home! Dave is not just concerned about making a sale - he truly cares about his customers and he is one-of-a-kind when it comes to providing excellent service from start to finish! Thank you Dave!!
I've been and Active Realtor in the Suncoast Region of Florida since 1992. I have sold many homes and Condos and Investment properties over the years. I originally planned on just being a Real Esate Investor/Flipper, but ended up pursuing a career in Real Estate.
