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.
Is It Hard to Get a Loan for a San Diego Home?
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Question: “I’ve heard that banks aren’t lending. Is it still hard to get a home loan?” Answer: Short question, long answer… Banks lost billions of dollars in the foreclosure crisis. They’re under the microscope by the press, political groups, and politicians for any possible misdeed or mistake, big or small, accidental or intentional. And regulations
- Published in Q&A - Home Financing Questions
Frequent Short Sale Mistakes
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Question: “Hi Gary. We’re in default on our home and need to do a short sale. There’s a lot of investors calling to buy our home, so we’re not worried about getting it sold. We don’t really need an agent because the buyer’s agent can handle the short sale. We all have a common goal,
- Published in FAQs, Q&A - Home Selling Questions, Short Sale
The Impact of Lowered Assessment on Your San Diego Home
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Question: “Hi Gary, I just got a notice from the county tax assessor’s office saying they were lowering my assessment. I attached a copy for you. Is it real? And if so, will this affect me if I need to get an appraisal or will it affect the value of my home?” Answer: That indeed
- Published in Q&A - Home Investing Questions, Real Estate Tips
That Nearby Low-Priced Home Could Be a Short Sale
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Question: “We just saw online that the house at [address deleted] a few doors from our rental is for sale and we’re concerned about the low price. It’s listed for only $250,000 and hasn’t sold. Is that correct?” Answer: Yes and no. Yes, the price is correct. No, it’s not for sale now. It’s a
- Published in Q&A - Home Selling Questions, Short Sale
Time Frames for a 1031 Exchange on Your San Diego Home
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Question: “When you do a 1031 exchange, what are the time frames and when do they start?” Answer: Great question. This is something I’ve found that few agents even know. There are two time frames, running concurrently, starting the day you close on the property you’re selling: 45 days to “identify” the property(s) you’re buying.
- Published in Q&A - Home Investing Questions
Can You Leave Items for the Buyer?
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Question: “I have a pile of bricks, a lot of potted plants, and some cans of paint left over from the painting we just did. Can I just leave them for the buyer?” Answer: You can’t just leave personal property, even if you think the buyer will want it. You have to either have it
- Published in Q&A - Home Selling Questions, Real Estate Tips