Licensed since 1984, San Diego real estate broker Gary Kent is a recognized authority on real estate. In addition to selling over 5,500 homes for clients, he has been an expert court witness, trainer of other agents, and he does seminars on home buying, home selling, and investing. Gary has sold homes for The Salvation Army, dozens of major banks, and Fannie Mae, amongst others. You can find Gary on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Deal with Unfixable Home Items Before Selling
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Question: “I have an old in-ground jacuzzi that’s beyond repair. I’m going to put my home on the market and prefer not to deal with it. What do you advise?” Answer: You’re going to have to deal with it one way or another. If you don’t remove it, your prospective buyer will expect it to
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Refinance and Still Pay Off Your Loan
Wednesday, 09 October 2013
Question: “I’d like to refinance, but I’ve had my loan 18 years and have got myself in a position where I only have 12 years to pay it off. I don’t want to blow that and start over with a 30 year loan.” Answer: I hear this a lot! And with some math or going
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Why You Want a “For Sale” Sign for Your San Diego Home
Tuesday, 08 October 2013
Question: “Do I really need a sign? I don’t want my neighbors to know or call attention to my house so it’s burglarized…” Answer: Your neighbors WILL know your home is for sale. How? Well, it might be when they see professionally dressed (well, this is San Diego, so not always so professionally dressed) men
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Owning Rental Properties Comes with Its Challenges
Wednesday, 02 October 2013
Question: “I’m a beginning real estate investor and want to get into rental property. I’m a little concerned because I think I might be too ‘nice’ and won’t know how to deal with problem tenants. I think I read in your newsletter that you have rental property. Do you have problems with your rentals?” Answer:
- Published in Q&A - Home Investing Questions
Price Per Square Foot Won’t Determine Your Home Addition Profit
Tuesday, 01 October 2013
Question: “I can add onto my house for $200 per square foot and houses in my neighborhood are selling for about $400 per square foot. Why shouldn’t I just keep on adding onto my house until I hit the maximum the city will allow? If I can pay $200 and receive $400, I’ll do that
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What Should a Rookie Investor Buy?
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Question: “I’d like to start investing in real estate. What do you suggest for a rookie investor like me to buy?” Answer: I’d suggest keeping it simple and buying a small condo. As a matter of fact, the first property my son bought was a condo that he rented out. It’s worked out quite well
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Will You Have to Pay Tax When Selling Your San Diego Home?
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Question: “Hi Gary: My friend bought a home a year ago. He’s getting ready to refinance it so he can get money to pay off other debts. After he refinances he’s going to sell and get another place. I told him he’d have to pay taxes because he’s had it less than 2 years. But
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