I am currently in the middle of my third real estate transaction with Gary (buying our first home, selling it now, and buying our new place). I am someone who analyzes every detail and worries about the numbers, so I needed a strategic partner, not just a salesperson. What stands out most is Gary's integrity. During our search, he actually advised us against buying certain homes because he spotted drawbacks I had missed or knew they wouldn't fit our long-term goals. He wasn't trying to close a quick deal; he wanted to make sure the move was actually worth it for us - that we were getting more square footage, accounting for a possible growing family, and other things we've mentioned to him. When it came to selling our current home, I really appreciated how realistic he was about the price. Instead of promising us an inflated number just to get the listing, he gave us a brutally honest, data-backed valuation. He manages expectations perfectly so there are no surprises later. It's honestly wild how dialed-in he is to the San Diego market. He's been doing this for decades, and it shows! He walks into a house and predicts almost exactly what it would sell for (and he was always right). He knew exactly how to negotiate so we didn't overpay, showed us off-market homes we never would have seen on Zillow, and knew precisely when to strike to get our offer accepted. We've talked with other agents through open houses we've casually walked through, but watching Gary work is different; he pulls off these complex moves effortlessly and with such a good nature that you almost forget how sharp the strategy actually is. We are currently trusting him with the complex process of buying and selling simultaneously, and having someone who will give you the unvarnished truth is invaluable. If you want an agent who protects your interests over his commission, Gary is the one. read more

We've worked with Gary for years (he helped us buy our first home, too), and there is a reason we keep coming back. Other agents we ran into at open houses felt like they just wanted to push us into buying or selling, Gary does the opposite. There were multiple houses we thought we liked that Gary gently steered us away from because he pointed out issues we hadn't noticed: like noise levels or layout problems that would have driven us crazy later. He spent a lot of time making sure this move made sense for our lives before we ever signed a paper. He treats his clients like family, meaning he protects you even when it slows down the process. He makes the stressful parts feel manageable. If you want someone who is chill, honest, and actually has your back when things get complicated, Gary is your guy. read more

We've never used Gary's services to sell out house, put he's been here up in Harbour Heights for as long as I can remember. I look forward to his newsletters and calendar every month or so and also to his contributions to NextDoor for our area. We've been in our house for over 50 years and when it comes time to consider selling, Gary will be our first choice. read more

Gary and his team were wonderful to work with. They're so knowledgeable and made the process so simple and easy for us. They really look out for their clients. Being able to have that trust in him was really important to us because we don't live in the San Diego area. Not having to worry about anything and knowing Gary would take care of us was really a relief. We highly recommend the Gary Kent Team. read more

Moving can be difficult, yet it does not need to be. I moved out of the San Diego area and Gary Kent and his team made the sell of the house happen quickly. My family met with Gary on Monday, February 1, about selling the house, and the house was sold and escrow closed on Monday, March 8. Since Gary has been in the neighborhood for many years, he was familiar to us and we were comfortable working with him. The others on his team (Tina Reed, Tim Kent, and Susan Benevich) all were just as friendly and answered all my numerous questions with grace. I tend to panic in situations that I am not comfortable in and they all responded to my panicking with grace. Thank you all for making my move from San Diego go smoothly. read more

I needed some info for renting out our duplex in Pacific Beach. Gary gave us great advice and very quickly too. Thank you Gary!

My husband and I contacted Gary to sell our home and we were not disappointed. From the moment we reached out to him, we received responsive and professional communication. This same communication continued throughout the entire process of selling our home. He is incredibly knowledgeable in the short sale process and the negotiating strategies needed. Gary is very easy to work with making the whole process a lot less stressful than I had expected. We had a great experience working with Gary and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to our friends and family. We will undoubtedly be using him for our future real estate needs! read more

From beginning to end Gary's team handled my real estate sale with professionalism. I have always enjoyed Gary's love of community. Gary's Team has even hosted Customer Appreciation BBQ's at Mission Bay where my family enjoyed the festivities and great food. I would use the Gary Kent Team to list and sell my home without hesitation. We closed our deal fast, without incident and couldn't be more pleased. read more

Where do I start? Gary Kent and his team are rock stars. They bring a certain calmness to a transaction that I can't say the same about other agents. Real Estate transactions can be stressful but I have never felt that way when buying or selling with Gary. I know that each transaction is going to go as smoothly as it can and when issues do arise, Gary is great at working toward a resolution with his clients. His years of experience and market knowledge really pays off and he is a great resource for any real estate needs! read more

What else can be said about this Real Estate Team. Gary's team of Real Estate professionals made the purchase of our first home simply painless. I don't think things could have gone any smoother with the purchase of our first home. If you're looking to purchase a new home in San Diego this is the Real Estate team that you want working for you. read more

Wow-I can't say enough great things about Gary Kent and his team-Gary, Tim and Susan! When my mom passed away and we needed to sell her house in Pacific Beach-we chose Gary as our real estate agent because he has several years of experience not only in the real estate business-but in particular with the area of our house. He gave great advice, we felt confident during the whole selling process and he answered all of our (many) questions even during 'non-working' hours and weekends! Tim was very punctual and professional-he was a gem to work with. Susan always responded quickly to my calls and emails and has a great attitude. Gary even sent our family the most beautiful bouquet of flowers for our mother's service. Gary treated us better than clients-he treated us like family-and we highly, highly recommend him and his team if you are in need of a amazing real estate agent! read more

I have known Gary Kent for 32 years. He has sold 2 homes for me. I was extremely pleased with the efficiency of his team. They provided excelllent assistance throughout the process on both homes. Homes were sold quickly. Their expertise in the Real Estate field was very valuable for the benefliciaries and myself. The last sale was a Probate. Gary Kents knowledge was most helpful. High recommend Gary and his team for your Real Estate needs. read more

My family and I have utilized Gary Kent and his wonderful staff for over 7 years. We have sold and bought our homes through them and the best part was knowing you could really trust them to deliver and keep your best interest as their focus. Definitely the best real estate team in town! read more

When it came time to sell my Condo in PB, there was only one name on my short list: Gary Kent. No one knows the beach market like this Team. In fact, Gary was listing agent when i bought the Condo more than a dozen years ago. Who better to sell it again? This Team came through with a few offers in the first week, including offers above asking price. Gary provided sound advice on prepping the property as well as establishing the asking price. As with any negotiation, it pays to have some personal knowledge regarding Home Inspections. Inspectors will nitpick you to death. Buyers will always ask for the moon. It can be challenging to distinguish safety-related repairs versus upgrades. The more you know about those distinctions and repair costs, the more you will save. Tip: a quick trip to Home Depot/Lowes can pay dividends. The closing process was made super simple because Gary works with the awesome team at Elite Escrow. Im in the process of a 1031 exchange. Gary also provided contacts for the 1031 Exchange intermediary. So far, so good with that team. When the exchange is complete, i will have to come back and update this review. One of the best parts of the whole process is that Gary and his Team kept the anxiety level on this transaction low. Thanks, again! read more

Never did I think selling a home would be so easy. Gary Kent and his team have all the right facilities to make home selling faster and simpler. Everyone I dealt with was dedicated and friendly which made this home selling experience very pleasant. read more

Wow! Gary Kent and his Team are simply amazing. He recently sold my condo in San Diego and I couldn't be happier. He handled everything - from dealing with my tenant, making sure everything with the HOA was taking care of, to negotiating with the new buyer. Not to mention he kept me updated every step of the way. Gary and his team are true professionals- I can't say enough good things about how easy and seamless he made this, especially since I live on the other side of the country! You ROCK Gary & Trina! read more

Gary and his team just sold another property for us and we couldn't be more pleased. We met Gary 30 years ago (yikes!) and he's been our broker ever since. Always professional, efficient and the consummate business man. Get the peace of mind of working with the best and go with Gary and his team. Thank you for all your help over the years! read more

Gary Kent has built a business that is made up of great professionals, his 25 years plus experience in San Diego real estate was a great asset to me as I moved to the San Diego area..He was knowledgeable, accountable, and timely with of my requests. I highly recommend him read more

Gary is hands down the most knowledgable, upfront realtor we've ever worked with, and we still haven't definitely decided to sell our house yet! His weekly subscription emails are incredibly informative; in addition he communicates promptly and follows up. He is a true professional who genuinely cares about his clients. When we strayed out of his area of expertise, he very quickly referred us to a colleague. I don't think you could possibly go wrong with Gary and his team working for you. read more

For many years my Mom always said when it was time to sell her home she wanted Gary Kent to list the house. We are very pleased with the outcome of the sale of my mother's property in Bay Park. Gary Kent got full price offer for the home and we had the closing in 45 days. Gary and his team provided excellent communication in all aspects of the sale and made the selling process easy and painless. The ease of signing documents with online Docusign was simple. read more

Recently we had Gary Kent to sell the home of an elderly relative. I know things have been topsy turvy with COVID-19, but the service we received - or didn't receive - was disappointing. The home sold quickly and for the asking price. However, the process was very confusing for our family member. Perhaps because there was no in-person contact the communication wasn't the best - but truly the communication sucked. The seller could certainly have used some assistance in completing the paperwork - and for what the agent is getting paid - they should have been willing to help in anyway they could. The failure to assist the seller by effectively communicating the process and assisting with the paperwork made this a very stressful situation and left her feeling slighted. I would not recommend this agency to anyone. From my standpoint, if I had one word to describe the agent - I would say Lazy. (He was, however, more than eager to get the commission). read more

Honestly, the Gary Kent team is one of the long and most solid group of realtors I've ever encountered. Personally, I've known Gary for 25+ years. He sold my parents home. Sold me my first home and then sold that one. The entire team is easygoing honest and of the HIGHEST integrity. I wouldn't even consider buying or selling without talking to the Gary Kent Keller Williams team first!!! read more

Want PROVEN results? The Gary Kent Team is a name you can rely on. As an active duty military member, my limited time and resources are few and far between. Gary has been my realtor since 2002. His knowledgable team is phenomenal. I would not trust any one to manage my real estate needs. PERIOD. RESULTS. This is what you can expect from the Gary Kent Team! read more

Gary Kent and his team recently sold a home of ours and we are beyond pleased with how the whole process went from start to finish. Before I selected Gary and his team to represent the sale of our home, I interviewed a handful of highly regarded local real estate agents to get a feel of how it might be to work closely with them for the upcoming sale. What stood out about Gary was how eager he was to work with us, and how he demonstrated very early on that he would do his best to accommodate to our specific wishes for the representation of our home sale and make sure we were informed and happy customers every step of the way. As I wanted to learn about the whole home selling process, Gary always answered my many questions with detail and honest information. Trina, who works in his office and coordinates the escrow process, was excellent to work with too, and kept us up to date with pertinent information in regards to negotiations between us and the buyer party. Our home closed with a 21 day escrow and we are so pleased the whole process went as smoothly as it did, and we are grateful to Gary Kent and his team for making our home sale a success. read more

We recently listed our home with the Gary kent Team. Our home sold in 4 days with multiple offers and above list price. From the inside team, which includes kate,Trina and those that remained behind the scenes, thank you! All great teams have a great leader, so our sincere thanks to Gary Kent. The market analysis, marketing, and professionalism was exceptional. We felt that our best interests were always their first priority. We would highly recommend the Gary Kent Team. Patricia S read more

Gary Kent and his team is as professional as it gets. Selling a home can be quite stressful endeavor , however Gary and his staff made it smooth as possible. I was kept informed on the process frequently and any questions I had were answered quickly. His many years of experience and honesty places him well above many other agents out there. I would whole heartily recommend The Gary Kent Team to anyone who is selling a home or condo. I consider myself fortunate to have had him as my agent. read more

Gary and his team were great to work with to sell my house. As I had moved out of San Diego for a new job, their professionalism and diligence with seeing through the details of my sale while I was buried in the process of starting life in a new town was essential. They were good at communicating the important details of the process without getting me too bogged down in nitty gritty things during my transition. I'm pleased with the sale price and the outcome, and would certainly recommend Gary and his excellent team. read more

We bought our house in North Pacific Beach in 2011 and Gary Kent was the Listing agent. His team was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. The transaction went smoothly. I've since recommended Gary Kent to some of my friends and clients and have heard nothing but high praises of Gary's strong work ethic, professionalism and vast knowledge. I highly recommend Gary Kent and his team for all your Real Estate needs read more

As I have gotten older, I have learned to "go with my gut". Again, that approach has paid off. I have a large number of positive comments about my experience selling an old, 1971 house in Bay Park. Initially, there was much work needed to prepare the house for sale. I am an out of state owner and spend 80% of my time out of the country as well. Gary provided one of his staff to project manage the prep which was extensive and time consuming. In less than three weeks, painting, repairs, landscaping, termite fumigation, staging, etc. was completed! All accomplished with sources from Gary Kent who did quality work at highly favorable prices. Simultaneously, Gary's team had made their network and potential buyers aware of its impending listing. As a result, I had a full price offer within 24 hours of it hitting the MLS! Then, the rest of his team went to work. From his Transaction Manager, Escrow Manager and all his support staff...all I had to do was answer questions or select options and they did the rest. We closed Escrow within 30 days while I was out of state...or out of the country for the entire Escrow period! I have bought and sold 9 homes during my decades on this Earth. I have NEVER experienced better service, communications and action-oriented people as Gary and his team. These people are a throw back to the times when there were honest, helpful, service oriented people of total integrity in our culture. Thank you to Gary, Rachel, Trina, Carlos and anyone I may have missed for making this difficult sale so effortless for me! I'll be back, and will GLADLY refer anyone who I know to you! read more

Would highly recommend Mr. Kent and team for your next real estate transaction, be it selling or buying. The Kent team recently helped in the selling of my parents heavy fixer upper, and we had an offer within a couple of days. This fast turn around told me that they knew the local seller market, and that I had selected the right agency to represent us. Having not bought nor sold a house for quite some time, they answered all my questions with the utmost professionalism and courtesy, even the most mundane. Thanks again to the Gary Kent team read more

I am a recent widow who needed to downsize my living space in Clairemont. I never sold nor purchased a home before. Gary Kent was admired by my late husband. Bob always said if I were to sell, that I should contact Gary. I did just that, in an effort to honor my husband. It was THE BEST decision I have made. My home was in a state of disrepair, yet with Gary's amazing network of professionals, it sold before it was listed!! Gary Kent was the answer to my prayers. Not only did he sell my home, he paired me with Nikki Mayer. Nikki is a dream. She listened to my wants and I am happily in my new home now! All of my offbeat questions were handled with the patience and knowledge of Trina Miller. This is an incredible team that flows and interacts with care and ease. I cannot say enough good things about the Gary Kent Team! I URGE YOU TO CONTACT GARY KENT! It will be the best decision you will make. All was completed in 30 days! Incredible! From day one, I was treated with care and professionalism. Gary has a team of INCREDIBLE PEOPLE! Each with expertise that is unrivaled. Gary paired me perfectly with Nikki Mayer who has unparalleled knowledge and a heart of gold. She worked tirelessly and found me the read more

When my husband and I decided it was time to move I knew we would need a team because we were buying & selling at the same time. From our first meeting with Gary we knew we had chosen the right one, which was one less thing to worry about in this process. Gary paired us with Marco Bailly to handle our new home search, John Crawford to photograph our condo for sale, Robert Geiler for the financing, and Trina Miller to coordinate us all. I cannot BELIEVE how quickly and smoothly everything went! The photography made our condo look like it belonged in House Beautiful and it sold in one day at full asking price. Oops, does that mean we could have gotten more? No, because we had immediately found what we wanted to buy and if we had asked over what the appraisal was (our exact asking price), our buyer would have had problems with his financing. Because it was priced right and we were pre approved for our next mortgage loan it all went like clockwork. Ok, there was an unexpected 1 week delay on our buyers end but Trina & Marco handled my questions and fears with compassionate professionalism. Gary Kent had been recommended by several people I know and trust and now I would do the same. read more

To say we are devastated is not enough, we are heartbroken. Marco's lack of knowledge of the current market and lack of communication with his own team cost us the option of putting an offer in on the first house (in 2 years of searching) that checked all of our boxes. Here's what happened: My wife and I were walking our dog and saw a "coming soon" sign with Gary Kent Team's info. We were so excited that we immediately went home and looked on Zillow and Redfin and saw that it was a smaller and older house so should be in our budget woohoo!! I then called the number on the "coming soon" sign. I told the receptionist what I was calling about and she forwarded me to Marco. Marco was driving but he took my info and got back to me very quickly. He told me the info on the house and the price they were looking at listing. I told him how excited we were and that we wanted to see the house ASAP. He informed me that they had just received the keys and so could not show it that day or the next and I had a work trip over the weekend so we set up to see it on Tuesday. I told him that the house sounded perfect and that we would call our loan officer to update our pre-approval letter(after two years of searching it had expired). All was great and my wife and I were super excited, we couldn't believe our luck to find a place less than a block away with everything we wanted. Then, on Monday, I got a call from Marco telling me that the house sold over the weekend. I was shocked. Why didn't the sellers give us the chance to put in a counter offer? Because they didn't know we were interested. Marco said he was very sorry but he didn't think it would sell before going to market and just found out when he went to set up our showing. SFH in North PB under $1M have been super hot for many years now, constantly selling before going to market. His lack of knowledge of the current market and lack of communication with his team selling the property prevented us from potentially putting in a counter-offer. It would've been very easy to show the place to my wife while Facetiming me, if only we had known. Not only was this a huge disservice to us (losing out on potentially our forever home) but to the sellers as well. I have sold two houses and each time I dreamed about having multiple offers. These sellers had that chance, but because of poor communication within the Gary Kent Team, they didn't get it. If we had just gone with any other agent, our interest and info would've been passed on to the seller's agent immediately(not a week later). Heartbroken. Hope this helps someone. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Gary and his team. I have bought and sold a number of properties over the past couple decades, and I can assure you Gary and his team are top notch. The whole process was smooth and easy, as Gary and his team handled everything but my signatures. From the photos to the promptness of taking care of things, it was easy. The result is evidence of their expertise, as Gary advised me to ask more than I initially thought I could get for the duplex, and he even got more than the asking price and closed without a hiccup due to his diligence on qualifying the buyers and negotiating well those things that needed negotiation. This is a top tier real estate team that I would highly recommend, and would use again in a heartbeat with complete confidence in their capabilities and professionalism. Great job Gary Kent team! Thank you so much! read more

THE BEST EXPERIENCE! I put my duplex rental property on the market with Gary Kent on June 17, 2016 and left for Oregon to buy a new property. Within 4 days the Gary Kent Team had 7 offers and a bidding war. Although I was in another state, Gary and Trina expertly handled everything, even when my email account wouldn't work in Oregon and I had to use another provider or when I was in the Cascades out of cell phone range. The GK Team never faltered. Escrow just closed with a sale price $29K over asking. Gary and Trina worked diligently to ensure everything went smoothly. There were no mistakes or delays on their part and they calmed me through the mistakes and delays by the other participants. I recommend Gary Kent to anyone looking to buy or sell. You will be in the BEST hands with him and his team. They are very professional and I never felt I was being pushed to do something I wasn't comfortable with. Amazing group of people at the Gary Kent Team. read more