About Paul
From Sales Floor
to Closing
Tables
Paul Durbin is a REALTOR with eXp Realty and the founder of the Durbin Home Team, proudly serving buyers and sellers throughout Central Ohio.
About Paul
Paul Durbin is a REALTOR with eXp Realty and the founder of the Durbin Home Team, proudly serving buyers and sellers throughout Central Ohio.
110+
Homes Sold
$30M+
Career Sales Volume
20+
Years Leadership
1,200
People Led
The Origin Story
For more than 20 years, I built my career leading sales organizations, coaching teams, negotiating results, and developing leaders. My final role was as a District Manager responsible for 11 locations, approximately 1,200 employees across two states, and more than $500 million in annual revenue.
While those numbers represent significant business success, what mattered most to me was never the revenue. It was the people. Helping others grow, building trust, creating exceptional customer experiences, and developing future leaders were the parts of my career that brought me the greatest fulfillment.
When it came time for my next chapter, I asked myself one question:
Where can I use everything I have learned to make the greatest impact on people's lives?
The answer was real estate.
Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional decisions a person will ever make. I realized the same skills I had spent decades developing, leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional service, could help people navigate those moments with confidence instead of uncertainty.
That realization became the foundation of my business.
My Philosophy
I do not see myself as someone who sells houses. I help people make confident real estate decisions.
Whether I am helping a first-time buyer purchase their first home, negotiating the sale of a family home filled with memories, guiding an investor through an opportunity, or helping clients navigate unexpected challenges, my goal is always the same: provide honest advice, communicate clearly, protect my clients' interests, and create an experience built on trust, not pressure.
The Durbin Home Team
As my business has grown, I have had the opportunity to fulfill another passion by building the Durbin Home Team. Developing and mentoring real estate professionals has become just as meaningful as serving clients because I believe great agents create great client experiences.
When you invest in helping an agent become a better communicator, stronger negotiator, and trusted advisor, the impact reaches far beyond that individual. It extends to every buyer and seller they will serve throughout their career.
My mission has never been to build the biggest team. My mission is to build a team of professionals who genuinely care about people, lead with integrity, and are committed to delivering an exceptional experience every time.
Mission