[VIDEO] Homeseller Mistake #2: Thinking Company or Office Matters

Is a Realtor’s Company or Office Important? San Diego Realtor Gary Kent reveals the costly mistakes people that make when selling a home in San Diego. Mistake #2 is believing that that an agent’s company or office really matters. Have you ever thought about hiring a real estate agent because they work for a big,
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[VIDEO] Homeseller Mistake #1: Thinking All Agents Are the Same

Learn How To Choose A Real Estate Agent 30+ year veteran Realtor Gary Kent reveals the costly mistakes people that make when selling a San Diego home. Mistake #1 is believing that all agents are essentially the same. Are you putting careful thought into who you hire to sell your home, or just picking the
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Should You Use the BBB to Find an Agent?

Question: “Should I check with the Better Business Bureau to find an agent?” Answer: There are a range of opinions about the “BBB.” Some say it’s a fine consumer protection organization that provides a great service. Others say it’s really just a for-profit business that charges businesses to be listed. Some say it’s a relevant
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Having a Broker Caravan When Selling Your San Diego Home

Question: “How important is it to have a broker caravan when selling a home?” Answer: (A broker caravan, aka “broker open house” or “broker tour”, is typically a 2-3 hour period where a home is open for Realtors to come through and see it.) If you asked me this question 15 or more years ago,
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Can You Cancel Your San Diego Home Listing & Hire a New Agent?

Question: “We listed our home 3 months ago. Even though our agent is with a big company and seemed very professional, he’s terrible. He’s made several big mistakes (wrong # of bedrooms and square footage on the flyer, etc.) and isn’t doing what he promised. Also, the price he recommended was way too high, which
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A Real Estate License Isn’t a “Golden Ticket”

Question: “A friend of the family just got a real estate license, so we’re going to have him sell our home.” Answer: This reminds me of what I call the “Golden Ticket Syndrome.” Remember Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? If you had a Golden Ticket you got the grand tour of Willy’s candy factory
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Is It Okay For Buyer’s Agents to Contact the Seller?

Question: “We have our home listed and an agent who showed the house called us asking about why we’re selling, when we’d like to move, and if we had other offers. Is that normal?” Answer: Absolutely NOT! That practice is unethical and possibly illegal. The only communication the buyer’s agent should initiate with you should
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Don’t Hire a Property Manager to Do an Agent’s Job

Question: “My property manager is licensed, so we’re going to go ahead and list our rental with her and…” Answer: Hey, did you hear the news about the Chargers?! This season quarterback Philip Rivers and tight end Antonio Gates are going to swap positions. Gates at QB and Rivers playing tight end. No big deal.
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Don’t Overanalyze the Market—Ask an Agent

Question: “I’ve been tracking San Diego housing inventory to decide when the right time is to buy a home. Inventory is up 14% from last month but only 3% year over year, and…” Answer: Hold on a second. My money says you’re either an engineer or a computer programmer. Which is it? I say that
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Clearing Up a Misconception About Real Estate Agents

Question: “I’ve already talked to Keller Williams about selling my home. Wouldn’t it be unethical to talk with another Keller Williams agent?” Answer: Not at all. As a matter of fact, you haven’t actually talked with “Keller Williams.” Keller Williams is a real estate company. You talked with a Keller Williams agent. Real estate companies
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