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Darcy Schmitt Templeton

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,677 reviewed · 111 listed · Scored from 36 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(36) 69 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Real Estate & Title LawForeclosure DefenseDebt Collection DefenseConsumer Protection Law
Darcy Schmitt Templeton
Services
Real Estate & Title Law, Foreclosure Defense, Debt Collection Defense
Reviews
36

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers praise Darcy Templeton for handling real estate deals with precision and care. She retains clients for years across closings, refinances, and estate planning. Two one-star reviews cite poor communication, unresponsiveness, and attitude problems during deed work.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and thorough
  • friendly and professional staff
  • strong repeat client loyalty
  • patient and caring approach
Watch-outs
  • poor communication and responsiveness
  • attitude and professionalism lapses
  • lack of upfront explanation
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Best for: Repeat real estate clients and investors needing ongoing counsel and closings.
Think twice if: Some reviewers report communication delays and responsiveness gaps, especially on initial deed work.

Strengths

  • Decade-plus client retention
  • handles multi-service transactions end-to-end
  • real person answers the phone

Worth knowing

  • Clients report 12+ years of ongoing service
  • serves both personal and business real estate transactions
  • handles refinances and estate planning alongside closings
  • performs wedding ceremonies

What reviews say by service

Real Estate & Title Law
Praised for closing thoroughness and client retention over years; one complaint about deed drafting responsiveness.
Foreclosure Defense
No reviews clearly describe foreclosure-defense work.
Debt Collection Defense
No reviews clearly describe debt-collection-defense work.
Consumer Protection Law
No reviews clearly describe consumer-protection-law work.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.57 average across the 86 real estate & title law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 63% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 68
Review recency 84
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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32
4
0
3
1
2
0
1
3

Common questions

How long does a closing take?
Reviews do not provide specific timelines. One complaint mentions a week's delay awaiting clarification on a survey document.
Does Darcy work with commercial real estate?
Yes. Her website lists both residential and commercial real estate, and reviewers confirm she handled commercial closings when they owned a real estate business.

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Last updated 2026-08-27