I was in the Navy so moved around a lot. Each time buying and selling a property, using differently realtors every time. I stumbled across Brent when I called on a condo I was interested in that was advertised on Trulia. From the first minute I communicated with Brent, I felt compelled to give him a try. He mentioned he wanted to hustle for me. This was refreshing as many realtors didn't hustle at all, and often made me feel like I was inconveniencing them to see a wide range of properties. Brent was ten fold better than the next best realtor on my list. He always hustled. We saw well over 40 properties and the level of Brent's enthusiasm never waned. He treated every transaction like it was his own home he was purchasing. Brent used his superior competency in the field to help me back out of a property that had physical inspection safety and liability concerns. He also advised when the other lawyer used unethical behavior in the transaction. I simply didn't know all the legal protections I had and Brent saved me on this deal. Most of all, Brent is a blast to be around. He made it fun. My experience with Brent was amazing. I still use several professionals in other areas (like home inspections, tax prep, etc) that Brent recommended. read more

We had such a great experience with our home sale! Brent was professional and knowledgeable, yet witty and personable as well, so that all our conversations were pleasant and fruitful. He made the whole process so smooth and painless, including termite inspection, photography and setting up showings. We were not sure we'd be able to sell at the price we needed, so Brent was careful to watch the comps and keep us apprised of what a reasonable list price would be, right up until the night before we listed... Suffice to say the list price we settled at brought in multiple offers, so that we ended up selling for far more than we had hoped! We highly recommend Brent, and hope that we have a chance to work with him again. read more

"Brent was fantastic on all levels and at every step of the process.  He marketed our home with finesse and expertise and sold it for far more than we could have imagined.  He was professional, uber-communicative and constantly reinforced that our best interests were his ONLY interests. It's clear that he loves negotiation and serving his clients." read more

I met Brent less than three years ago and this was already my FOURTH transaction with him. When I met Brent, I knew nothing about real estate. Now, I am halfway through obtaining a realtor license of my own and I already know the vast majority of the material thanks to Brent's insight, feedback, and mentorship. Brent doesn't just take action, he explains the process and helps you understand every action, each step of the way. Every transaction I have made with Brent has been very profitable and I now have a deep love and understanding for real estate. I happily refer all my friends and family to Brent and I am eagerly looking forward to our FIFTH transaction together! read more

Brent and I served a mutual client where he provided the realty services and I assisted with their insurance needs. Our mutual client raved about Brent and his professionalism. Both of us appreciated Brent's attention to detail and his solution oriented approach to moving the deal forward. Our client's satisfaction with Brent made my job easier too. He's a real pleasure to work with. read more

To give a 5 star rating takes a lot to achieve from me, but Brent would get 6 if they had them. To begin, your average realtor is a glorified paper pusher. Usually doing real estate as a retirement hobby after having completed a successful career in a completely unrelated industry. Or the spouse of a well off professional with nothing to do during the day so they got their real estate license. Brent is the complete antithesis. Brent is a career realtor which makes all the difference before, during, and after the transaction. This isn't just something he does because he has a monthly check coming in and needs something to occupy his time. Brent is the true definition of a real estate professional. Since a child Brent has been in and around the business. Its in his blood. He lives and breaths real estate; and this is what we all should be looking for when selecting an agent. The passion and level of professionalism that Brent portrays while working with you is something you might think was made up. From his ability to negotiate a great deal to getting you more than you originally thought for your home. He is simply put, the best of the best. Having worked with Brent for several years in the industry I have the opportunity to work with all types of realtors and no one produces a more smooth an caring transaction than he does. He get his clients exactly what they want and by the end the are all raving fans. His dedication to serving and ensuring he goes above and beyond your expectations is evident from the moment you meet him. If you're looking for someone who treats this business like a full-time career, will cater to your every need and then some, you will be hard pressed to work with anyone better. read more

5 STAR rating - "As Good As It Gets!" A big shout out to Brent Humpherys of Humpherys Homes and Estates! Brent is such a gentleman, that takes the time to care about each of his many clients AND their families. He is nothing like the majority of the agents out there who are just trying to make a buck without investing physical, mental and emotional time into each and every client. I am amazed that he has the emotional ware-with-all to go through the home selling and buying process with each client. I have learned that it is quite an emotional roller coaster! Brent was always in my corner, cheering me on when needed and more often than not calming me down when needed :) If you are looking for an agent that respects your family values as much as he does his own - Brent is your guy! Brent will fight for you and work on your behalf relentlessly during working hours, but when Sunday comes along - know that Brent powers down and is cherishing family time. You can't help but respect him for that! And come Monday morning he is rearing to go :) Brent will make you feel as if you are his only client- running out to show you a house or replying to your hundreds of emails. Somehow he has the ability to connect with million dollar listings/sellers/buyers as well as 30k manufactured home/sellers/buyers! He is just that kind of guy:) You will find when you are done with your selling or buying process that you will forever stay connected to Brent Humpherys - he is a gift to many people and has the type of personality that makes you feel better just being around him! And if you can't get ahold of him just check your local Chipotle, Panera or Costco - you might just run into him :) Thanks Brent for all your efforts over the last few months - we are blessed by you and grateful for you! read more

Since Yelp decided to remove my review without my permission, I decided to re-post it cause Brent is a great Realtor and there are too many bad ones out there! Moving from WA to CA we found ourselves in need of a real estate professional that could help us find a new home. Some good friends from the area recommended that we give Brent a call and promised that he could deliver. They were correct! With the ever changing world of real estate and the mess of banking/lending issues, having someone that knows how to navigate the waters is absolutely critical. Brent proved his worth as we found ourselves in love with a home that was represented by a less than stellar agent that didn't know a lick about what he was doing. For all intents and purposes Brent had to teach this joker how to do his job. My wife and I were very encouraged by Brent's professionalism, passion for his craft and great sense of humor. If we find ourselves in need to move again we will gladly give him a call. Thanks Brent! read more

Brent has been a wonderful blessing for selling our condo and now for purchasing our next home. He was referred to us by a dear friend whom Brent had sold her condo just months before. Before we even realized we were going to be selling our condo to purchase a larger space, she told us about Brent. Then once we found out we were expecting our first child she had mentioned him at least two more times and insisted we use him. We had a sub par experience when we bought our condo through another agent, so we were really looking for someone who had not only our best interest in mind but cared about their work. Brent is just that, he is compassionate and caring and you can really tell he values his clients. Selling our condo proved easier than finding a new home. But, Brent has been patient and willing to fight for us to get us in to our next home. Its been a little hard in todays market with so little inventory. I also must mention that we are in San Diego proper and he is out of Carlsbad. He makes the trip down here once or twice a week from when we started looking five weeks ago and is happy to see us every time. Even saying "hi baby" to my tummy after greeting us! He has made this experience comfortable and never leaves us in the dark or wondering. He is also very patient and thorough with what seems to be my never ending barrage of questions! Always on point with communicating with whatever our needs may be. It's great to have someone represent you that feels like a long lost friend and genuinely cares about your best interest and isn't in the business of making quick cash. Plus, knowing that once we get an offer accepted and are in escrow, we know he is going to be just as excited as we are. I would recommend Brent to anyone needing someone to sell their home or to purchase a home. I plan on doing so the second I hear anyone looking to buy or sell and will let them know he is a stellar professional. Go with Brent, you won't regret it!! read more

I Could never recommend anyone other than Brent Humpherys in the Southern California area. What an absolute joy to work with! He quickly became a life long friend to my husband and I! It was such an amazing privilege and honor to have him work with us in selling and buying our home! Thank you Brent for your impeccable professionalism and lighthearted sense of humor! You're a blessing to everyone who crosses your path! We are all blessed to know you! read more

I met Brent 10 years ago at an open house and really enjoyed him. I was in the market for a home. Over the next several months he wowed me with his service. Amazing response time and very thorough in his follow up and follow through. I have now completed three transactions with Brent. Each transaction was handled perfectly and handled the way I wanted it and in my best interests. And on the sales, they were sold way above market. Because of this I have recommended Brent to others who have hired him and they feel the same way. I continue to call Brent in all my Real Estate needs. Feel free to contact me personally if you would like. Shawn Reilly 858.414.8443 read more

We first contacted Brent almost a year to the date before deciding to list our home with him. He graciously agreed to sit down with us and honestly help us assess our situation and whether it was a good time for us to list or not. Ultimately, it was not the right time, but a year later in the fall of 2013 the value of our home had increased enough to list! Every step of the way Brent constantly went above and beyond. We were able to sell our home in two short months and had a quick 30 day close. We have, and will continue to recommend Brent to anybody looking to buy or sell in the Southern California area. Not only did he handle the sale of our home, but he also helped line up our out of state relocation. We simply can not say enough good things about this wonderful man and his work ethic!! read more

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Wow! Brent delivered again! When trying to decide on the right time to sell our home we consulted the expert, Brent. We talked through several things and decided to move forward with listing our home. It is an incredibly competitive market and Brent guided us every step of the way. He constantly kept us updated and was incredibly responsive when we had questions. His knowledge and attentiveness during the process gave us the utmost confidence we were making the right decision and were in good hands. Brent prides himself on his customer service and his ability to market your home unlike any other agent. He has the data to prove it! Our home had more views and saves than the competitive homes on all listing sites. The professional photographer he uses is top notch and does incredible timely work. We had a few moments anxiously awaiting steps during the process and Brent walked and talked us through each one. He always left the decision up to us and would provide his advice when asked. Brent is undoubtedly the expert in this business. His attention to detail, customer service, kind personality and high integrity make him the best around! He has become a friend of our Family. We would highly advise you to talk with Brent if you're interested in selling or buying! read more

"I first met Brent at a resort where I manage the marketing and we connected on Facebook. Over the months which followed, I observed daily interaction between Brent and his clients in my newsfeed and saw in Brent a real hustle for those he served. I'm not sure which he has more of, energy or love for the business, but he found his calling. I approached Brent in late 2015 with a need to buy a home in North County, but there was very little on the market and homes were getting gobbled up fast with multiple offers. When I reached out to Brent, he responded in what seemed like a matter of seconds, and he advised me on the purchase process, connected me with his lender, and we sat down to go over the features which were important to me in a home. Working with Brent was really interesting, as I never saw him with a tablet or sheet of paper. He just listens and remembers everything. Brent got busy showing me properties and when I found the one I wanted, the agent told him it was too late and that the seller and buyer had come to terms and it was too late. Brent very carefully took the listing agent through a series of questions and advised her of my qualifications and that if the seller would work with us, the deal would surely close and would be a positive experience. As it turned out, Brent advised the agent on how to retract a counter offer out to the other buyer and make the negotiation what he said was a "multiple" which would allow us to enter the mix and step into the negotiation. Brent would send me texts throughout the process with encouraging notes such as, "We're playing to win" and "Hang on, I think we've got this." He clearly advised me on every step in the process and then the exciting phone call came: "Sitka, we got the home! Congratulations!" Throughout the escrow, Brent connected me with home inspectors, reviewed all documentation with me and advised me carefully on the repairs request and what he thought he could get the seller to agree to and what not to request. He attended all meetings and clearly looked out for me at every opportunity. He also stayed in touch with the lender and helped me navigate some new requirements which made the loan process more difficult. And when it came time to close, you've never seen anyone with a bigger smile when he appeared to hand me the keys! I've watched several friends who were in the market at the same time to buy a home still striking out and have now told them about Brent. It has now been four months since I closed escrow and a couple of times I've needed Brent and he was just as quick at responding as before I was a client. He's offered to help me tackle an issue with the HOA and even helped me set up a special number at the gated entry so it could ring my cell. I'm happy to say that my experience with Brent was five stars and then some, and I can see why so many people choose to trust him with their home purchase or sale. Thanks Brent!" read more

Counting our Blessings from 2013 This time of the year I like to count my Blessing from the prior year. One of the greatest gifts we received in 2013 was working with Brent Humpherys and Humpherys Homes & Estates! This story started back in 2012 when my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer and our lives were thrown into chaos. We were told he only had a few months to live and started praying he for more time with him. In early 2013 we received a notice from our first mortgage company (a private lender) saying our payments would be going up in January 2014 by $1000 a month. We were already paying over $3000 a month and were completely upside down in our loans (two private lenders). With the uncertainty of my father's condition and the expense this may put on our family we started looking for solutions. I know Brent and his family personally but never had the occasion to use his services. I cannot say enough about what Brent did for us. From the first meeting, his knowledge and professionalism shined through. He was not concerned about what he could do but what OUR NEEDS were, and wanted to hear our story. We started working toward Short Selling our home of 10 years, which was a very painful decision and Brent empathized with our situation. Everyone else we talked to said the only way this would happen was to stop making payments on our house and go into default. This was not something we were comfortable with because we have excellent credit. Brent was the only person who told us absolutely DO NOT stop making payments because he was confident he could get the deal done with the RIGHT BUYER, under the RIGHT TERMS, and WITHOUT ruining our credit. (AND HE DID) We listed our house going with Brent's expert market analysis and in 7 days we had over 10 offers. This started what we thought would be a 9 month process. Brent was a true professional, whatever road block stood in his way, he knew just how to address and overcome and see it to completion. He worked day and night (except Sundays, which is his family day) to close our home sale. We were treated as if we were his only client even though he working with multiple families during this time. I am happy to say not only did Brent successfully negotiate the sale of our home with two private lenders, but did it without additional cost to ourselves or the buyers and in 6 months. No one thought this could be done, except for Brent! Because our close happened so quickly we needed to find a home to rent with very specific requirements as we were moving my father in with us. Karen on Brent's team took over the task of finding us a home in record time! Brent and Karen, you are truly a Blessing to us and have changed our lives! We no longer have the stress and financial burden of our home and are able to enjoy my father for as long as God will let us! read more

Brent is a diligent, creative, wonderful agent! I started working with him after house hunting for over a year. With Brent's help, I closed on my new home less than two months later! I told Brent right off the bat that I needed an agent who would fight for me - he did that by presenting creative solutions to any problem that arose and by effectively communicating my needs to sellers' agents. I told Brent after about a week of working together, "thank you for bringing the joy back to the house hunt" - he did that by being infectiously enthusiastic about home buying and by making me, a first time home buyer, feel comfortable that my interests were being thoughtfully protected. Brent even accompanied me to sign closing documents and provided helpful information throughout the process. I have recommended Brent to family and friends, and that's really the strongest endorsement I can give! read more

Brent is just an honest guy. He knows how to negotiate for his buyer or seller and we had a great experience with him. He was our seller at one property and helped us buy another. We really appreciate his honesty and he's an ethical realtor. It's easy to see how he made it thru the 2008 economy - the better ones did. I'd recommend him and if we move again, chances are very good we will use Brent. read more

My original review disappeared, and Brent made such an impact on me it's worth the time to write another one. A little over a year ago, I hired Brent to short sell my condo in Pacific Beach. Within 48 hours, Brent had massaged a wonderful relationship with my bank all while managing multiple offers. Throughout the transaction, Brent was a consistent joy to work with. Yes, his expertise and knowledge is incredible, but he made what could have been a stressful experience enjoyable and fun. Rumor has it Short Sales are a nightmare, but I never experienced a bad moment. I have since referred friends to Brent, and I will continue to do so because he truly cares about his clients and has their best interest at heart. read more

Brent sold my very modest family home of 40 years. The California property was in probate after my father's passing, and Brent maneuvered all the special legal steps with ease. Though he did not make a large profit on this particular sale, Brent always treated us with the utmost respect, sensitivity, professionalism, and honesty, making me feel like I was selling a multi-million dollar home. I felt like I had a realtor who was out of my league! I have never come across any private or professional individual or organization who excels at communication like Brent. He would return a call or email with shocking promptness. When face to face, I had his undivided attention. Brent researched every detail of every aspect of our sale and how to best market the home, and was patient and committed at all times, even though we'd spent nearly a year with Brent before even putting the home on the market. Brent was so obviously transparent to me about his findings and made everything understandable to me and to the family. I trusted him to guide me through the process, since he is the professional, and following all his advice made for an easier and profitable sale for me. When asked, he shared his gut feeling about situations and he was right each time. I periodically consulted my Top Performing realtor brother, Sean Taylor in Idaho, asking for his input. I trust my brother immeasurably, and he always confirmed that Brent's advice was spot-on. Brent is in command of all details in all the right ways. When he brought us multiple offers on the home, he guided us and helped us not be overwhelmed with all of the decisions. He is clearly a perfectionist, yet balanced with total humility. I am beyond fortunate to have worked with Brent Humpherys. read more

"The great thing about Brent is his ability to be your advocate. He is a fighter and is probably the hardest working agent I have met. He juggles million dollar homes as well as $300k condos like mine. He was able to navigate the difficult task of a short sale with a loan that had a first and a 2nd both from 2 different banks. Due to my first failure of a short sale my 1st lien was sent to Seterus (a loan servicer) while my 2nd loan stayed with Chase. This short sale was very difficult because we needed to have both the 1st and 2nd lien holders to agree on the value and price that they would get. Brent was very good at keeping the pressure on them to deliver what is required of them. Banks seem to be very good at dragging their feet and losing things. Brent was very good at using technology to provide quick response and documentation. He is tenacious at demanding a response from the banks and he is willing to go to any length to get them to respond, even soliciting help from local municipal leaders or his connections with Chase Bank. I will admit we had some harrowing moments when I wasn't sure what would happen. But in the end, Brent was able to get all the T's crossed and I's doted and close the deal. I am very happy with Brent's work and I recommend Brent, particularly with difficult short sale. He also does regular home sales too. The background on how I came to use Brent is also interesting. I originally met Brent when we both had attended the same church. We lost touch until we met again through Facebook. I have been following Brent on Facebook with his quirky comments on his daily activity and he has shown himself to be quite adept on the social networking landscape. A couple of years back we were given an opportunity to move to our dream house which we could not pass up. We wanted to sell our condo but the timing was bad since this was when the housing market collapsed. So we attempted a short sale with another agent but failed. I decided to hold onto my condo until either I could no longer afford to own 2 homes unless the market improved. Well the market didn't improve and 2012 was the year we had to sell our condo since the loan was about to adjust and if we waited any longer we may not be able to get tax forgiveness for the short sale. Brent helped me earlier with finding a loan broker for my primary home that I am living now so I asked him if he knew anyone that specialized in short sales and he said he was able to do that. So I trusted him to complete the short sale and he originally warned us that it would take about 6 months at the very least and we understood that. That was back in March of 2012 and now it is September and he was able to deliver in 6 months. Not too bad." read more

Brent Humpherys was my elderly dad's agent for the sale of his house. I felt perfectly safe and confident in using Brent Humpherys as an agent. I knew that Brent would treat my dad fair, and with integrity, and that he did! It was great knowing that Brent was always looking out for my dad's best interest, and that he was someone we all could trust. I never felt like I had to look over his shoulder to make sure he was doing his job. We were 100% pleased with Brent's service and professionalism. He did a great job! He is now our go-to man for any future real estate needs. read more

Simply astounding. Brent Humpherys makes every client feel cherished, which is why I referred my best friend to him when handling the estate sale for their family. Brent has always shown himself to be witty, kind, engaging, caring, tech savvy, trustworthy and competent, but he truly went above and beyond this time to give his all. I heard non-stop about how amazing he was to work with throughout the entire process. To share all the details would take a book so I won't bore you, but I can honestly say he made her an advocate for life and there is no one I would trust more to serve my friends and family in Southern California. His integrity allows him to give nothing less than his all and his years of experience make him one of the most sought after agents in the area. I'm proud to call him a colleague in the real estate business. read more

I wish I could give Brent 10 stars! Hands down the most courteous, professional, and hard-working agent in the business. As a first-time home buyer, my wife and I were in way over our heads trying to navigate the daunting process of purchasing a home. Brent removed the anxiety and walked us through the process step-by-step answering every question along the way until we were handed our keys. There is no time he is not available; even checking on us after his normal business hours to see if we had any additional questions. Brent was there for every showing, every walkthrough (once we selected our home), every meeting with the builder, and even there at our closing. I highly recommend Brent for any new or seasoned homebuyer; he cares!! read more

Years ago, Brent Humpherys sold my mother's house in Oceanside and skillfully managed a difficult market and a difficult tenant, getting me in contract with the right buyer and at a price which made me happy. He earned the 5-star review I gave him then, but this year I threw an opportunity at Brent which was so complicated and required serious determination and hustle. The family home I grew up in since the 1970s had just about every issue one could imagine, and Brent faced each challenge with skill, grace and the encouragement that he'd stand with me and face everything that was thrown at us. I made the mistake of hiring another agent who offered me a discounted listing commission and I paid dearly for that mistake. My home sat on the market for months and there were no offers. That's when I called Brent and asked for his help again. I was really embarrassed that I didn't call him first, but Brent was understanding and shared what he would do to get my home sold this time. He arrived with a professional photographer who took absolutely stunning pictures of my home. My wife and I looked at them and barely recognized our house! Then the sign was delivered and Brent emailed me a copy of the listing. It was nothing short of a masterpiece! My phone started ringing with showings and then the offers came in. I think Brent lives to negotiate deals, as he worked hard at looking at all the angles, what the best price would be and how to represent me in the best manner possible. He advised me about all the next steps, patiently worked with me in getting all of the disclosures together, and kept me informed every day on what was happening, when the inspections were scheduled, when the appraiser was coming, and then managed the process with the buyer's repair requests. He even helped me with getting my home tented and having several thousand dollars of termite and wood work billed to escrow so I wouldn't have to pay out of pocket. A few weeks into the escrow process, his title people found a lien on my home which had been paid but never signed off. Brent actually contacted the person who needed to sign off and helped negotiate an agreement to get the lien removed. There were so many days I thought the deal was not going to close and we'd be back on the market, but Brent never, ever gave up. He faced this and every detail on the transaction like a pro! A few days before we were going to close escrow, we received a legal notice from a third party and the title company said they would not close the deal. Brent promptly called the person back and shared what he was able to share with them, then patiently waited as attorneys got in a huddle to figure out next steps. After about a week of working with attorneys and reviewing everything, my home was cleared to close and Brent drove over to my home and actually helped me with the movers. I can't say enough about Brent's dedication to his clients and determination to get them the very best service, price and experience. Brent did make one mistake in the process though: after he came over and we posed in front of a sold sign, he forgot to take his sold sign with him when he left. I told him he'd better order a replacement, as he's going to need one when I call him to sell my next home in two years. If you are looking for an agent who will not tire, will not grow weary, will accept every challenge like an opportunity, who negotiation is like the oxygen he needs to survive, who will put excellence into everything he does, says and touches, then call Brent. And if you have a concern about what a discount agent can offer and what Brent offers, call me. I'll be happy to share how what I paid Brent got me more money when all was said and done. read more

Exceptional, honest, knowledgeable, and hardworking are all qualities we were looking for in a realtor for selling our home. We knew Brent Humpherys would be the one to help us sell our home in the changing market. The moment we contacted him, he was on top of his game preparing flyers, getting a sign, lock box, and professional photos to help showcase our home. He also provided feedback after every showing. Hire Brent as your agent, you will be very happy you did. He is extremely responsive and replies ASAP. Even after the sell, Brent has been very helpful in gathering the necessary paperwork we needed for the relocation company. Overall, we had a great experience using Brent as our relator. read more

If you want a real estate agent who is ethical, honest, hard-working, knowledgeable, communicates effectively and very often, someone with a sense of humor who can make a bad day better, someone to fight for you at every turn with the banks if needed, who will take on any other agent who is unethical, and only has YOUR best interest at heart, then I highly recommend Brent Humpherys with Humpherys Home and Estates. When circumstances beyond our control forced us to give up our house, we were confused by the multitude of information being thrown at us from all sides and it was creating a negative environment! When you are at the foreclosure point it seems ever real estate agent and investor looking to flip a house in the country wants your business and you are over inundated with letters and calls and pressure that is truly unbelievable. You are told there is only one way to solve the situation, and everyone has a different idea, but no real help. Bottom line, they want your house no matter what the cost to you! Not to say they are all like that, but we never ran into one that gave us any real help or had a lot of knowledge of the short sale process that made it comfortable or easy to understand. If you have never worked with Bank of America, you are fortunate, because it is the WORST experience in the world--they lose paperwork constantly, claim they never spoke with you, tell you you are eligible for programs and when you apply you are turned down. It seemed we could never win. A friend of 35 years recommended Brent to us months before, however I am a very big skeptic and trust is not something I give over easily. However after looking at other people's success with Brent and taking their recommendations, we just had a good feeling that Brent was going to be an advocate for us We weren't wrong! He did an amazing job from Day 1. Within 18 hours we had 12 interested buyers wanting to see our home, and from then on it was non-stop, and we had several offers at the end of the weekend. Brent was working on several other deals at the time and some were worth a million or two more than ours. Some people would have been more focused on the more expensive homes with the higher commissions, not on a short sale, which reaped a lesser commission and created far more work. He made us feel like our home was worth millions and we were just as important. As houses sometimes do, ours fell out of Escrow, however Brent was back on it within hours and the house was re-listed and more offers came in a few hours later. The most important part of all this is that Brent fought Bank of America for us with dogged determination and did not let up on them, even elevating things to the President sometimes at a cost to himself. He made them responsible for paperwork that was lost (and they magically found when he pursued them) and he got us a $10,000 relocation check from B of A through one of their programs (that we had no idea existed, and they should have disclosed to us earlier). Most of the people we knew were getting nothing and the few that did received $3,000. He was in communication every day through text, phone calls, and emails. We never had to wonder what was going on. When something came up it was handled immediately, and he consistently forwarded information that came from B of A and other agents regarding our home. He dealt with buyer's agents who weren't doing their job and were holding up the process, and some who wanted to circumvent the process. When we weren't sure about legal issues he referred us to people who had the same morals and ethics (he only works with those kinds of people and it was proven time and time again). They were all honest with us every step of the way legally and financially. For the first time in over a year all of our stress had been lifted, and we felt relieved of the pressure and negativity. Our house was sold in a short time in a tough market, and we were able to start over again. He gave us back our sanity! read more

As a first time home buyer, I hired Brent because I wanted an experienced agent that would patiently advise me through the buying process, and, more importantly, one that could ethically get our offer accepted over others on the house we wanted. I am happy to say that when we did find that house, Brent was able to competently advise me through several challenges in a multiple offer situation so that our offer was accepted, and we got the dream house. I am also happy to report that he did, and insisted upon doing so, with the highest standards of integrity and honesty to all parties. I highly recommend Brent Humpherys if you are looking for an experienced agent who can out-negotiate the competition. read more

Brent represented my family and me for the third time and we could not be more pleased with his level of service and expertise. We bought our condo in San Elijo with him, then when we outgrew it, we sold with him and purchased our new home. Throughout various challenges during our home buying adventures, Brent was always committed to going the extra mile to make sure my family was put in the right home for the right price. He loves to negotiate and get his clients a good price, whether buying or selling, and he has a way of making you feel like you are his only client. We highly recommend him. read more

We hired Brent to sell our home in a depressed market. He was simply outstanding. He helped us identify many areas within our home that needed minor improvements to prepare for the sale. He also brought a talented video crew in to make our house look simply outstanding. The day the home went on the market we had multiple interested parties. Within 48 hours we had multiple "above asking price" offers. Brent helped us every step of the way. This has been the best service we have ever had from a Realtor. I strongly recommend his firm. I like him so much I made a video about my experience here: http://vimeo.com/39731920 read more

We would recommend Brent Humpherys to any and all looking to buy or sell a home. Brent's attention to service is unparalleled; he truly cares about you and your home becoming a trusted friend through the process. You will feel as though your transaction is his transaction, as every step of the way he is there to handle even the smallest of details. No matter the challenges with the other party, Brent is there with solutions to move the deal forward, despite the other party's obstacles, resulting in your family's successful home purchase or sale. read more

I am truly grateful for Brent's work with my parents in selling their home. He is bright, extremely professional and has great command of his field of real estate. He is extremely prolific, organized, punctual, has impeccable integrity, and is genuinely kind and engaging. His business style is a rare find today....a work ethic that is reminiscent of the 50s when people did excellent work simply because they were quality people. In this case, you have a realtor with a great work ethic, but also someone who is very gifted in their field. I found Brent while carefully searching the internet for the best realtor in No. San Diego county (from my home in Orange County). I felt it was important to write this review because I myself have benefitted enormously from reading reviews such as this in finding a star like Brent. We highly recommend! read more

I have referred clients to Brent Humpherys of Humpherys Homes & Estates because when I refer a client, I need a "safe" professional to turn to who won't immediately try to put a sign in the ground and collect a commission. I am looking for a professional who will prioritize what's in the client's best interests and always put them and their needs first. Brent is just that kind of guy read more

Integrity is everything when choosing a real estate broker and agent. After some unfortunate interactions with less ethical individuals, I had the good fortune to work with the fabulous Brent Humpherys. Brent's years of experience inform his deft navigation of a tricky, inherently self-serving industry. At times we were in agreement, at other times we were at odds however I always trusted that Brent's opinions were based on his well-honed qualifications and genuine efforts to put my best interests first. I tend to micromanage people and I'm quick to lose my temper. I had to apologize to Brent on more than one occasion but throughout the months of our business together he never demonstrably lost his patience with me despite our mutual frustration by the unique challenges of selling an expensive home in a jittery, cooling market. I can tell you with certainty that you won't find many realtors in Southern California who match Brent's level of principled standards, professionalism and sincere desire to see the best possible outcome for his clients. I lost count of the hours Brent invested in our transaction, never complaining, always tirelessly pressing on. The cherry on top is his good-natured demeanor, always kind and polite, which makes him a pleasure to do business with for everyone which in turn correlates to a more successful outcome. Brent's stellar track record for five-star service is well-deserved. Whether you're buying or selling, look no further than Brent Humpherys. This guy is a prince. read more

Brent Humpherys of Humpherys's Homes and Estates, is truly an exceptional realtor. He ensures through thorough questioning and listening, that he understands the type of property you are looking for. Then he goes and finds it! No task to small to ensure that your purchase goes smoothly. My husband and I, were so grateful to Brent. As international buyers, the US housing market and processes were completely different to those that we were used to, and Brent guided us through it seamlessly and with much laughter. We would highly recommend Brent to any person buying or selling, and we have. Thanks Brent. read more

"We recently sold a home with Brent Humpherys and have been incredibly happy with everything from start to finish. Our transaction wasn't necessarily the easiest transaction, but Brent worked so hard to ensure that the transaction we wanted went through. We knew from the beginning that there were going to be some obstacles coming up along the way, but Brent worked tirelessly to ensure that those obstacles were taken completely out of our way and that the hurdles were cleared, especially when it came to the appraisal. Brent fought so hard to ensure that our home sold for what it was worth and gave us the best money we could possibly hope for with our sale. It was incredible to be able to walk through this whole process with Brent and find him there when we needed him. Brent helped us through everything we needed, being first time home sellers. Something we knew about Brent was that he has a lot of energy and he worked tirelessly to make sure we knew exactly what was going on, he communicated clearly and let us know when documents needed to be signed. Our home sale went pretty seamlessly. We've been so happy with Brent and we are absolutely so thankful we chose him to be our Realtor. He's the best!" read more

I have been a client of Humpherys Homes and Estates in the past. Brent aided my wife and me in the purchase of our retirement home in beautiful Carlsbad some six years ago. Brent took the time to truly listen.. to listen! He heard our needs and our dreams. Then, not only did he find the right retirement home for us, he went the extra mile, doing far more than a cursory once over of the legal documents - his fine toothed comb is always out and at the ready. Brent read every word of every sentence in the documents and was careful in that reading, suggesting where we would want to change a word or a sentence for clarity. He fought for us and got us a great deal. He truly cares about his clients. Those of us who have engaged Brent as our Realtor have discovered, joyfully, that we are more than "mere clients," we truly matter to him as individuals. Brent has followed up with us to be sure we are happy. We are very happy. He is a professional who knows his craft, and more than that, He is an honorable man. We trust him so much that in the next few months we will put our current home on the market, in San Bernardino County as retirement is in the near future, making our Carlsbad home our final residence. We have asked Brent to represent us now as a seller having experienced THE BEST in all service and care as a buyer. I wish I could give him 6 stars. Brent cares and he is a true pro. read more

I knew Brent as a friend before deciding to work with him professionally. When it was time to purchase our first house my wife and I never even considered for a moment it would be anyone other than Brent. Prior to buying our home, I was always impressed with Brent's general knowledge of real estate and the home buying/selling business. It is a very complicated world, and one in which any number of people in the loop are out to get 'their cut' and take advantage of the client. With Brent, it was fire and forget. Not for one moment was I worried I was being taken advantage of. And, because of his superb moral standards, Brent only chooses to work with quality professionals. When buying a house there are number of people that have to be involved from lenders to escrow companies. Brent was a one stop shop, he had recommendations ready for everything we needed, yet always stipulated that we were the boss, and we could use anyone we chose for any aspect of the transaction. I always dreaded buying my first house, having heard numerous horror stories. As it turns out the right agent makes all the difference, and Brent is most certainly the right agent. Once we found the one we wanted Brent immediately began the process and helped us get a couple things done on the new build before closing. As if his superior service in helping us get the house wasn't enough. Brent had another card up his sleeve. On our close date, I was away for two months training (I'm a Marine). Brent drove to my old apartment and helped my wife pack it up and move it to our new house. Knowing that my wife had help gave piece of mind that one couldn't put a price tag on. So when it came time to sell the house, Brent was naturally our choice. During the selling process Brent recommended strategies and thoroughly researched the market and helped us make informed decisions. We closed escrow rapidly and at a great price. Brent even helped us navigate the rough waters of a difficult buyer. And he did it with grace. Brent is a consummate professional with great communications skills. He was always quick with a response when either called or emailed and always had the information I needed. I cannot think of ANY person in ANY industry I would recommend more highly than Brent. read more

There are not enough words to express what an amazing experience it was to work with Brent Humpherys in the sale of our home. We came into it with very little knowledge about the process, and he walked us through it carefully every step of the way. Brent genuinely cares about your family's particular needs and he will go above and beyond to take care of them. His careful attention to the marketing of our home resulted in 32 offers and a sale that sold about $150,000 above the most recent home sale in our area. Brent is very current and knowledgeable on real estate requirements and the market and his efforts gave us the flexibility to choose the best buyer situation for our needs to keep us in our home with a rent back until our new home was ready. You will not find another real estate agent who keeps more attention to detail or cares as much for your family's situation than Brent Humpherys!! read more