Buying and selling a home is stressful under the best of circumstances. For us, the process was made even more challenging by the loss of my mother, my son totaling his car, and unexpected last-minute repairs on the house we were selling. Through every one of those life events, Ian was there with patience, encouragement, and steady guidance. He was never pushy, never made us feel rushed, and always took the time to answer our questions and help us make informed decisions. When we decided to build instead of buy, Ian arranged meetings with a couple of different builders and helped us navigate that entire process. He was always quick to respond to texts and made himself available for countless last-minute showings and appointments. I would absolutely recommend Ian to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. That said, I sincerely hope we never need his services again—not because of anything he did, but because we love our new home and plan to grow old here. Ian made an incredibly stressful season of life much more manageable, and along the way, we gained not just a great Realtor, but a friend.

I highly recommend Ian and the Caldwell Real Estate Group. I know I’m not the easiest client, I ask a million questions, overthink everything, and occasionally need reassurance that I am not making the biggest financial mistake of my life. However, through it all Ian was patient, responsive, and never once made me feel like a burden (which honestly deserves some sort of award itself). Ian took the time to explain my options, gave thoughtful advice, and always made me feel like he genuinely had my best interests at heart. I would recommend him to friends, family, acquaintances, and even that random person in line at Target if the conversation somehow headed in that direction. 😄

For 4 days in early Feb 2026, we zigzagged across northeast Indiana during 6-8” of snow & cold winds. After we moved to Indiana, Ian continued to arrange tours until we found our forever home. We asked him so many questions & he answered them all. We highly recommend Ian!

Ian Barnhart is simply the best! From our first home he helped us find some 11 years ago, we learned to trust him, count him to answer any questions, and most importantly his honesty. Never felt we were pushed or rushed to buy anything. Ian never tires between showings and making offers. He is always available to answer questions and drive to the next showing almost immediately. Not only helped us find a home, but gained a trusted advisor in real estate. Thank you Ian for all your hard work.

I had a great experience working with Ian and felt like I had all the information needed to find a great home. It was a very smooth process and appreciated how quickly the deal all came together once we found the right place. I would recommend his services to anyone who is shopping for homes in the Fort Wayne area.

The entire process was seamless. Ian was extremely knowledgeable and always available when we needed him.