David DuFault

Real Estate Broker

David embraces a consultative approach with clients involving them every step of the way whether buying or selling a home with consistent updates, feedback, and advice, to ensure the process as stress-free as possible. There are any number of pitfalls buyers and sellers can overlook and “It is very important to me to share knowledge and experience to help my clients avoid them through all real estate matters with transparency and integrity” he says.

When working with buyers or sellers, patience and details are paramount, but ultimately exceeding client’s expectations is David’s top priority.

A BFA Graduate from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, David brings a unique set of skills and talents to the table with a background in design and advertising allowing him to provide design consult for both buyers and sellers. For clients about to list David comes with ready to walk through room-by-room, closet-by-closet to offer helpful tips for sellers to showcase their home in the best possible light. Properly displayed and arranged artwork really goes a long way in staging and something that often gets overlooked.  For buyer clients, it is easy to overlook a bad layout in an empty home.

David has been resident of Lake View for 20 years and affectionately known as “The Mayor of Lake  View” at Chicago Properties.

Phone

312-497-7477

Phone

david@chiprop.com

Reviews From Our Incredible Clients

A small collection of recent testiomonials for clients provided by ZILLOW.

★★★★★

haijimhc

Lake View,60657,Chicago,Cook County,Illinois

Posted on 2026-06-17

David is the rare agent who thinks like a financial strategist. We first worked with him years ago when he helped us buy our property in Chicago. We trusted him so much that we came back when it was time to sell.Both transactions had real challenges. But David's 15+ years of experience showed every step of the way. He has a sharp understanding of market timing, pricing strategy, and marketing. These things matter enormously in a market as competitive as Chicago's. On both the buy and sell side, he knew when to push and when to wait. He knew how to position the property to get the result we wanted.What really sets David apart is his network. He connected us with loan officers, attorneys, inspectors, and photographers he genuinely trusts. This took so much stress out of the process. We didn't have to vet everyone ourselves. Everyone he referred us to was professional and reliable.David treats your transaction like it's his own investment. We're grateful to have worked with him twice. We wouldn't hesitate to do it a third time.

★★★★★

mlstaples

Posted on 2026-06-09

I was impressed by the professional marketing strategy David developed for my condo. The high-quality photos, videos, descriptions, and listing price perfectly reflected the property's unique value.I appreciated David’s reliability and personable manner throughout the sales process, as well as his willingness to go above and beyond by assisting with my moving difficulties while I was out of state.

★★★★★

mtipples

Posted on 2026-04-17

We had an incredible experience working with David. From start to finish, he went above and beyond. His responsiveness, attention to detail, and knowledge of the market made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and well-managed.David was always available to answer questions (and I had a lot of them as a first time home buyer), provided honest feedback, and always advocated for our best interests.We were always treated as a priority and he made us feel confident in every decision along the way. We couldn’t recommend him more.

★★★★★

jenni m hadley

Posted on 2026-02-03

David was absolutely outstanding! This review is coming exactly one year after closing.. but truly it was a remarkably rewarding experience and I cannot recommend working with him enough! It was my first buying process and he was patient, kind, knowledgeable and above all wonderfully honest with me every step of the way. His guidance was extremely valuable and every point matched up to the expectations he had sat with me and I am so appreciative. He gave feedback and advice, that I am still using to this day! I love my home and I cannot wait for the opportunity to work again with him on future home buying transactions. Again, truly above and beyond and I am so grateful to have had his services while navigating what can be a very tricky, new experience.

★★★★★

rpiya990

Posted on 2025-12-05

Thank you so much, David! It has truly been a pleasure working with you both during the process of buying and selling our property! Your support, calm demeanor, and guidance made the experience smooth and enjoyable, we are deeply grateful!

★★★★★

gustpapa

Posted on 2026-01-24

We had a great experience working with David during our home search. We were first time buyers, but his responsiveness, market knowledge and support, which made everything look easy, when it's clearly not!David shared a strong portfolio of homes that truly matched what we were looking for and provided valuable insights on floor plans and layouts. His connections with other agents were a big advantage and often gave us helpful visibility into opportunities early on.When it came time to negotiate, David guided us through every step. Most importantly, he was always around when we needed him and made us feel supported from start to finish. We would absolutely recommend David to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated realtor!

★★★★★

tpgchicago57

Lake View,60613,Chicago,Cook County,Illinois

Posted on 2026-05-01

We can't say enough about David's dedication, professionalism, persistence, knowledge, patience, and overall helpfulness. He's the best. David has been through thick and thin with us on our most recent real estate ventures (for the last 3 years) and I don't know what would have happened without him. We are incredibly thankful for all he has done for us, and you will be too if you're lucky enough to have him on your side. Thank you David!

★★★★★

AysunGKBULUT

Lincoln Park,60614,Chicago,Cook County,Illinois

Posted on 2026-02-11

David was an absolute pleasure to work with. He guided us through every step with patience, professionalism, and great attention to detail. We felt fully supported and confident throughout the process. Highly recommend!

★★★★★

esteban cadenas

Park West,60614,Chicago,Cook County,Illinois

Posted on 2025-11-26

David was an absolute pleasure to work with! As a first time home-buyer I came into the process with little to no knowledge on the process of buying a home in the city. David was extremely kind, knowledgeable, patient, and helped me through every step of the process. He was always extremely transparent and upfront about properties as well as the process, while simultaneously never making me feel pressured to act or not act on a property. The market was extremely tough when we were working together and the process took some time but he was extremely attentive, present and responsive throughout the entire process. David's knowledge of the industry, Chicago, his connections and just who he is as a person made this experience for me a great one. Even after the sale, his contacts for contractors, painters, cleaners, etc. have been so helpful in making my first place feel like home. Truly cannot recommend David enough!

★★★★★

zhuzhuivy1

Near West Side,60607,Chicago,Cook County,Illinois

Posted on 2025-12-14

I had an excellent experience working with David to find my first home. As a first-time home buyer, the process was initially nerve-wracking, but David was extremely knowledgeable and patient, making everything easy to understand. He was dedicated to helping me find the right place within my budget and expertly walked me through every step. He was extremely communicative, responding clearly and quickly no matter the day or time. I highly recommend David!


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