Dan Elkinson

KREC: 217815
  •   5   (45 reviews)

About Dan

Dan has 12 years of experience as a successful real estate agent and real estate investor in the Lexington real estate market and surrounding counties. Born and raised outside of New York City in the suburbs of New Jersey, educated at Emory University in Atlanta and The University of Kentucky in Lexington, and employed in Hollywood, California, Dan has lived in very diverse places and interacted with an incredible variety of people. His life experiences and love of learning along with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and sense of humor make him the right agent for buyers, sellers and investors alike. In addition to a great familiarity with the single-family home market, he is knowledgeable and experienced in identifying and pursing residential investment properties in Downtown, Chevy Chase, Kenwick, Ashland Park, Montclair, Seven Parks and Southland neighborhoods. He believes buying and selling real estate can and should be enjoyable, and his primary goal is to provide buyers and sellers with the most positive real estate experience possible. Dan performs meticulous research, firmly negotiates in an ethical manner, and will work hard to make sure his clients are satisfied. Dan believes a good real estate agent, first and foremost, provides clients with a high level of trust and comfort. Dan became a stay-at-home dad after earning a Master’s Degree in Literature and teaching at the University of Kentucky from 1998-2004. When his girls were born in 2005 and 2007, he and his wife were living in Southern California. Caring for and raising two little girls was the most rewarding and challenging experience of his life. Upon moving back to Lexington in 2008, Dan became interested in real estate after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and Buy and Hold. He enjoys reading American History and novels, traveling with his family, camping, hiking, skiing, competing in Triathlons and a beer with good friends.

Dan's reviews

  5  
Dan has 45 reviewsacross 13 different locations, showing 6.
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16 days ago
Smooth Selling

My wife and I needed to sell our home of 15 years--the first one we had ever purchased. We had no idea what we would need to do or anything about the market. We also needed to sell quickly, but still hit a target figure. Dan explained the entire process clearly and carefully. He followed up with us and seemed to have a preternatural intuition as to when we needed nudging. (In other words, he always had the right sense as to when to call/email/text us and when to give us time and space.) Dan was also able to help us with the "little but big" things--such as hiring a last-minute person to attend to some landscaping, securing a painter quickly for touch-ups, and finding movers at a reasonable price who could meet our particular needs (i.e., taking special care of our art and antiques). While my wife and I were often anxious during the months and weeks leading up to the sale, matters would have been exponentially worse without Dan. His calm and kind demeanor, combined with his wonderful sense of humor, helped alleviate stress and tension. Perhaps best of all, we sold our home "as is" to the second people who viewed it--and at a price just a few thousand dollars below asking. In sum, Dan is a dream for helping you sell your dream home (or whatever property you may own). Thank you Dan!!!

16 days ago
Couldn’t ask for a better realtor!

As a first-time homebuyer, I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor. Dan was incredibly responsive, often getting me into showings the same day or the next day, and was always available to answer my questions. What I appreciated most was his honesty and genuine desire to help me find the right home, not just sell me any home. He guided me through every step of the process, explained everything clearly, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable. I always felt like he had my best interests at heart, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.

3 months ago
Excellent service, highly recommend

We were so very fortunate to have been referred to Dan by our previous realtor who had a planned sabbatical in the middle of our house hunt. From the beginning, Dan was professional, easy to approach, and seemed to be endlessly available to answer any questions in a timely manner. Dan was incredibly patient in our search for the right home - and gave us valuable, practicable insight and knowledge along the entire way. I felt that Dan was always looking out for our best interest, and was honest in his feedback about certain homes that did not fit our needs/standards. Dan made the closing process so much less stressful, with his consistent check-ins and willingness to coordinate communication with our lender. Even after closing, Dan has continued to follow up with us regularly and has helped connect us to the right providers for any subsequent maintenance issues. Grateful to Dan, would highly recommend to anyone looking for a dependable, honest, enthusiastic realtor!

4 months ago
Great experience

Dan was very easy to work with. He was patient with us during our search and had great feedback on the homes we considered, giving us different viewpoints to think about. Dan also helped with contacts for contractors. From start to finish, we had a very smooth, easy transaction.

9 months ago
Dan was the perfect agent for us!

Dan working with us on our house hunt made the whole process much less stressful! He worked diligently to find leads on new properties that would better fit our needs. His connections with other agents and contractors provided context we wouldn't have been privy to without him. This also made our experience closing on a house much easier, as he "had a guy" to take a look at everything we needed. Not only is he very personable and fun to tour with, but he also has a great sense of the Lexington area both in terms of market value and neighborhood feel. Additionally, he was incredibly accommodating, working with us virtually and across time zones without any delay in communication. Overall, having Dan as our agent was a great experience and we're super excited about our new home!

10 months ago
Fantastic experience, quick sale

Dan was a fantastic support through the entire process of listing and selling our beloved home that was very hard to part with! His in-depth knowledge of our area was very helpful as we landed on our asking price. The sale was quick and we’re very happy with the price. We got exactly what we needed. Thank you Dan!

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Dan's properties

Dan has 3 properties for sale and sold 7 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

Pending
$294,900
213 New River Court
Lexington-Fayette KY 40511
3
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
SoldMay 29, 2026
$634,000
121 Dantzler Drive
Lexington-Fayette KY 40503
4
4
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
SoldApr 10, 2026
$349,900
2688 Whiteberry Drive
Lexington-Fayette KY 40511
4
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Hendricks Real Estate Team and Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
SoldFeb 19, 2026
$252,600
738 Della Drive
Lexington-Fayette KY 40504
3
1
1
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Bluegrass Sotheby's International Realty
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