Bio: David Kent grew up in Bennettsville, SC and moved to the lowcountry after college. He started the Real Buyer’s Agent in 1995 with his business partner Cece Stricklin because he strongly felt home buyers deserved equal representation when purchasing a home and has dedicated much of his career to this mission. David has held various leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels of the Realtor Association. David is committed to further education about buyer representation and elevating the standards within the real estate profession. He has acted on the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) advisory board since 2008 and was inducted into the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) hall of fame in 2010. David was appointed to the Charleston County planning commission in 2010. David resides in Mt Pleasant with his wife, Minou. Both of his daughters Hanna and Alexandra attend Clemson University.
What sets him apart: David brings his unique background in building and land development to the clients he works with. He strives to ensure that all of his clients are making educated and informed decisions throughout the buying process.
Licensed Realtor since: 1983
In His Free Time: When not working with clients, David enjoys getting out on his boat, exercise, cheering on the Clemson tigers, playing with his dog Maizy, and taking trips with his family.
Education: Building Science and Construction Management, Clemson University
Professional Service:
National Association of Realtors - RPAC Federal Disbursement Trustee - Vice Chairman 2020
National Association of Realtors - National Director 2007, 2016-2020
South Carolina Association of Realtors - 2016 President
Charleston Trident Association of Realtors - 2017 President
Charleston Trident Association of Realtors MLS- 2004 President
Charleston Trident Homebuilders Association- 2004 President
Awards:
Mt Pleasant Rotary Club - Rotarian of the Year 2020
South Carolina Association of Realtors- 2017 Realtor of the Year,
Charleston Trident Association of Realtors - 2009 Realtor of the Year
REBAC Hall of Fame 2010
Charleston Trident Association of Homebuilders, 1995 Member of the Year
Community:
Mt Pleasant Rotary Club - Board Member
East Cooper Faith Network - Board Member
Charleston County Planning Commission
Honorary Commander, Advisory Council Board 2008-present
Honorary Commander, 437th Mission Support Squadron, 2006 – 2007
David recently helped my wife and me with the purchase of a home in Charleston. While currently living in the Northeast we needed someone to keep us appraised of the current market in the Charleston area, ...
David recently helped my wife and me with the purchase of a home in Charleston. While currently living in the Northeast we needed someone to keep us appraised of the current market in the Charleston area, ...
Where do I start? David at The Real Buyer's Agent was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was quick to get us into different homes during our home buying process. He worked tirelessly with us and ended ...
Where do I start? David at The Real Buyer's Agent was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was quick to get us into different homes during our home buying process. He worked tirelessly with us and ended ...
STOP - you don’t need to look further, DAVID KENT is the BEST!!! We could not be happier with our decision to use David Kent as our buyers agent for the purchase of our new home on Johns Island. David ...
STOP - you don’t need to look further, DAVID KENT is the BEST!!! We could not be happier with our decision to use David Kent as our buyers agent for the purchase of our new home on Johns Island. David was there for us every step of the way with the building of our new home. We trusted his opinions and he followed up with us from purchasing to closing. His professionalism showed throughout the process - from checking in on us, promptly returning phone calls along with providing us local area information and co-ordinating with inspectors. If there were problems he handled them or assisted us to find solutions. We moved to this area during a difficult time with Covid-19 and didn’t know anyone in the area but our decision to have David be a realtor was a blessing. He is kind, understanding of your needs and has values and morals that are not often seen in the real estate environment We would highly recommend David to anyone who is looking to buy a home. In our eyes he is the best and wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again if we were in the market to purchase another home. This was the 7th house that we have purchased and David was by far the BEST real estate agent that we have ever dealt with.
STOP - you don’t need to look further, DAVID KENT is the BEST!!! We could not be happier with our decision to use David Kent as our buyers agent for the purchase of our new home on Johns Island. David ...
STOP - you don’t need to look further, DAVID KENT is the BEST!!! We could not be happier with our decision to use David Kent as our buyers agent for the purchase of our new home on Johns Island. David was there for us every step of the way with the building of our new home. We trusted his opinions and he followed up with us from purchasing to closing. His professionalism showed throughout the process - from checking in on us, promptly returning phone calls along with providing us local area information and co-ordinating with inspectors. If there were problems he handled them or assisted us to find solutions. We moved to this area during a difficult time with Covid-19 and didn’t know anyone in the area but our decision to have David be a realtor was a blessing. He is kind, understanding of your needs and has values and morals that are not often seen in the real estate environment We would highly recommend David to anyone who is looking to buy a home. In our eyes he is the best and wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again if we were in the market to purchase another home. This was the 7th house that we have purchased and David was by far the BEST real estate agent that we have ever dealt with.
STOP - you don’t need to look further, DAVID KENT is the BEST!!! We could not be happier with our decision to use David Kent as our buyers agent for the purchase of our new home on Johns Island. David ...
STOP - you don’t need to look further, DAVID KENT is the BEST!!! We could not be happier with our decision to use David Kent as our buyers agent for the purchase of our new home on Johns Island. David ...
Through the entire purchase, David was very helpful. Since it was our first home purchase, David's professional and personal opinions helped us to feel well informed...
Through the entire purchase, David was very helpful. Since it was our first home purchase, David's professional and personal opinions helped us to feel well informed. He was able to answer all our questions and addressed our concerns directly with the builder. After closing he is still offering help, which we highly appreciate. Thank you David, for being with us through this exciting time.
Through the entire purchase, David was very helpful. Since it was our first home purchase, David's professional and personal opinions helped us to feel well informed...
Through the entire purchase, David was very helpful. Since it was our first home purchase, David's professional and personal opinions helped us to feel well informed. He was able to answer all our questions and addressed our concerns directly with the builder. After closing he is still offering help, which we highly appreciate. Thank you David, for being with us through this exciting time.
David is an unbelievable agent. We moved from Boston to SC, and he took care of every detail from start to finish.
David is an unbelievable agent. We moved from Boston to SC, and he took care of every detail from start to finish. He was always responsive, clearly communicated what needed to be done and when and took care of things for us that we didn't even know needed to be done! Ultimately, what is most admirable is how trustworthy he is, you will instantly feel comfortable with him and he will not let you down. We couldn't be happier with his work, and we are greatly appreciative.
David is an unbelievable agent. We moved from Boston to SC, and he took care of every detail from start to finish.
David is an unbelievable agent. We moved from Boston to SC, and he took care of every detail from start to finish. He was always responsive, clearly communicated what needed to be done and when and took care of things for us that we didn't even know needed to be done! Ultimately, what is most admirable is how trustworthy he is, you will instantly feel comfortable with him and he will not let you down. We couldn't be happier with his work, and we are greatly appreciative.
My husband and I recommend David without hesitation. He is truly remarkable and a standout broker. We have bought and sold once before, and our expectations were high. David, without a doubt, exceeded ...
My husband and I recommend David without hesitation. He is truly remarkable and a standout broker. We have bought and sold once before, and our expectations were high. David, without a doubt, exceeded ...
I first began my home buying process over a glass of wine with a good friend and through a complaint of the increasing rent prices in Charleston. She and I were in similar situations. She just went through ...
I first began my home buying process over a glass of wine with a good friend and through a complaint of the increasing rent prices in Charleston. She and I were in similar situations. She just went through ...
As first time home buyers, my husband and I had no idea what to expect. From the very beginning, David was incredibly helpful and also understanding and patient with us. We both felt incredibly comfortable ...
As first time home buyers, my husband and I had no idea what to expect. From the very beginning, David was incredibly helpful and also understanding and patient with us. We both felt incredibly comfortable ...
David had to take care of us from a far and did an exceptional job! We could not be more pleased with the steps he took to go above and beyond to represent us and find us a home in short notice during ...
David had to take care of us from a far and did an exceptional job! We could not be more pleased with the steps he took to go above and beyond to represent us and find us a home in short notice during ...
David Kent was amazing! We were able to buy our home and close with ease, even from California. He handled all the details and offered his expertise at each step along the way to ensure our concerns were addressed. We would definitely recommend David
David Kent was amazing! We were able to buy our home and close with ease, even from California. He handled all the details and offered his expertise at each step along the way to ensure our concerns were addressed. We would definitely recommend David!
David Kent was amazing! We were able to buy our home and close with ease, even from California. He handled all the details and offered his expertise at each step along the way to ensure our concerns were addressed. We would definitely recommend David
David Kent was amazing! We were able to buy our home and close with ease, even from California. He handled all the details and offered his expertise at each step along the way to ensure our concerns were addressed. We would definitely recommend David!
David Kent was amazing! We were able to buy our home and close with ease, even from California. He handled all the details and offered his expertise at each step along the way to ensure our concerns were ...
David Kent was amazing! We were able to buy our home and close with ease, even from California. He handled all the details and offered his expertise at each step along the way to ensure our concerns were ...
David is the single best realtor in my opinion. He helped me and my wife with our second home purchase on Seabrook Island and it couldn’t have gone better.
David is the single best realtor in my opinion. He helped me and my wife with our second home purchase on Seabrook Island and it couldn’t have gone better. His experience and connections saved us nearly $50,000. Beyond that, David is a very good person. If you are in search of a home in the greater Charleston area, do yourself a favor, call David Kent.
David is the single best realtor in my opinion. He helped me and my wife with our second home purchase on Seabrook Island and it couldn’t have gone better.
David is the single best realtor in my opinion. He helped me and my wife with our second home purchase on Seabrook Island and it couldn’t have gone better. His experience and connections saved us nearly $50,000. Beyond that, David is a very good person. If you are in search of a home in the greater Charleston area, do yourself a favor, call David Kent.
David helped my wife and I look at numerous real estate options in the Charleston area. He is professional, knowledgeable and honest.
David helped my wife and I look at numerous real estate options in the Charleston area. He is professional, knowledgeable and honest. We appreciated his insights and giving us the information we needed to make an informed decision. I highly recommend David to anyone looking to purchase real estate in Charleston, he is great to have on your team as you evaluate your options!
David helped my wife and I look at numerous real estate options in the Charleston area. He is professional, knowledgeable and honest.
David helped my wife and I look at numerous real estate options in the Charleston area. He is professional, knowledgeable and honest. We appreciated his insights and giving us the information we needed to make an informed decision. I highly recommend David to anyone looking to purchase real estate in Charleston, he is great to have on your team as you evaluate your options!
David was recommended through the grapevine from family closer to the Charleston area. As a first time buyer, he was instrumental in understanding the process of purchasing a home from literal step one, ...
David was recommended through the grapevine from family closer to the Charleston area. As a first time buyer, he was instrumental in understanding the process of purchasing a home from literal step one, ...
David Kent is the perfect Buyer’s Agent. To me he is the Ray Donovan of home buying! He is “a fixer!”
David Kent is the perfect Buyer’s Agent. To me he is the Ray Donovan of home buying! He is “a fixer!” My husband and I have lived in the same house for 30 years and began the slightly traumatic process of considering a move to a condominium. For years, every time an appropriate listing would come available, he would patiently take us there, giving his expert insight on what was wrong or right about a site. We had total confidence in his ability to spot issues because in another life he was a general contractor. Finally, the day came when our perfect condo opened up. David walked us through every step of the way. I had a million questions. David was never to busy to answer every one of them. When I couldn’t get an answer from an agency or encountered a roadblock of any kind, David would say, “Don’t worry….I’ll take care of that…” And he did. No detail or issue was to big or to small for him to help me with till the issue was resolved. I am grateful for his calm, reassuring manner and expertise in every aspect of the home buying process. My only sadness is he can’t be the agent to sell our house. Any prospective home buyer would be blessed beyond measure to have David Kent as their agent.
David Kent is the perfect Buyer’s Agent. To me he is the Ray Donovan of home buying! He is “a fixer!”
David Kent is the perfect Buyer’s Agent. To me he is the Ray Donovan of home buying! He is “a fixer!” My husband and I have lived in the same house for 30 years and began the slightly traumatic process of considering a move to a condominium. For years, every time an appropriate listing would come available, he would patiently take us there, giving his expert insight on what was wrong or right about a site. We had total confidence in his ability to spot issues because in another life he was a general contractor. Finally, the day came when our perfect condo opened up. David walked us through every step of the way. I had a million questions. David was never to busy to answer every one of them. When I couldn’t get an answer from an agency or encountered a roadblock of any kind, David would say, “Don’t worry….I’ll take care of that…” And he did. No detail or issue was to big or to small for him to help me with till the issue was resolved. I am grateful for his calm, reassuring manner and expertise in every aspect of the home buying process. My only sadness is he can’t be the agent to sell our house. Any prospective home buyer would be blessed beyond measure to have David Kent as their agent.
We were from the NY area and shopping for a retirement home in either IOP/Sullivans or Mount Pleasant. David was very organized and responsive, we got to see many homes over the course of three days and ...
We were from the NY area and shopping for a retirement home in either IOP/Sullivans or Mount Pleasant. David was very organized and responsive, we got to see many homes over the course of three days and ...
When our family decided to start looking for a house in Charleston we really needed the help of David Kent and the Real Buyer's Agent. Having never bought a house before, the care, expertise and guidance ...
When our family decided to start looking for a house in Charleston we really needed the help of David Kent and the Real Buyer's Agent. Having never bought a house before, the care, expertise and guidance that David provided us was indispensable. From the beginning of your search to closing day, we cannot recommend highly enough The Realy Buyer's Agent to assist you in your house search.
When our family decided to start looking for a house in Charleston we really needed the help of David Kent and the Real Buyer's Agent. Having never bought a house before, the care, expertise and guidance ...
When our family decided to start looking for a house in Charleston we really needed the help of David Kent and the Real Buyer's Agent. Having never bought a house before, the care, expertise and guidance that David provided us was indispensable. From the beginning of your search to closing day, we cannot recommend highly enough The Realy Buyer's Agent to assist you in your house search.
David was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is extremely attentive you what it is you are looking for and works with you to hone in on exactly what are your key priorities and then finds the best ...
David was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is extremely attentive you what it is you are looking for and works with you to hone in on exactly what are your key priorities and then finds the best ...
We cannot say enough good things about David! Our family moved from Seattle to Charleston and he made what could be extremely stressful process, a lot of fun. We had very little notice to make a trip to to Charleston to look...
We cannot say enough good things about David! Our family moved from Seattle to Charleston and he made what could be extremely stressful process, a lot of fun. We had very little notice to make a trip to to Charleston to look for a house. David was able to work with our schedule to ensure we felt confident and educated that our decision was the right one for us. We decided to build a home and from the very start David was beside us making sure we understood the processes, scheduling and necessary inspections. For the next 5 months while we were 3,000 miles away, David played a huge role in ensuring our house was progressing as planned and helping us overcome any issues to ensure we closed on time. As a former home builder, David knows what to look for in homes whether they are new builds or existing homes. As we viewed the multiple homes in the area before making our decision, David would walk us through each house and show us his concerns with each house. His attention to detail in the home-building process was something we didn’t expect but greatly appreciated, especially as first time homebuyers. As a testament to David’s professionalism and dedication, he also provided recommendations for a loan officer, home insurance, and inspectors. Every person he recommended was very professional and provided competitive services. The home inspector caught a major code violation that was missed by both the builder and city inspector. Our builder even commented on what a great realtor he was! David went above and beyond to advocate for our family’s wishes and make sure we weren’t just getting a pretty house, but a home we could envision raising our son in. As we drove away from closing on the home, my wife commented that if there was one thing we did right it was hiring David and his team. If I had to go back and do this over again, my first and only call would be to David again. If you are relocating to Charleston or already in the area, look no further than David Kent - HE IS THE BEST!
We cannot say enough good things about David! Our family moved from Seattle to Charleston and he made what could be extremely stressful process, a lot of fun. We had very little notice to make a trip to to Charleston to look...
We cannot say enough good things about David! Our family moved from Seattle to Charleston and he made what could be extremely stressful process, a lot of fun. We had very little notice to make a trip to to Charleston to look for a house. David was able to work with our schedule to ensure we felt confident and educated that our decision was the right one for us. We decided to build a home and from the very start David was beside us making sure we understood the processes, scheduling and necessary inspections. For the next 5 months while we were 3,000 miles away, David played a huge role in ensuring our house was progressing as planned and helping us overcome any issues to ensure we closed on time. As a former home builder, David knows what to look for in homes whether they are new builds or existing homes. As we viewed the multiple homes in the area before making our decision, David would walk us through each house and show us his concerns with each house. His attention to detail in the home-building process was something we didn’t expect but greatly appreciated, especially as first time homebuyers. As a testament to David’s professionalism and dedication, he also provided recommendations for a loan officer, home insurance, and inspectors. Every person he recommended was very professional and provided competitive services. The home inspector caught a major code violation that was missed by both the builder and city inspector. Our builder even commented on what a great realtor he was! David went above and beyond to advocate for our family’s wishes and make sure we weren’t just getting a pretty house, but a home we could envision raising our son in. As we drove away from closing on the home, my wife commented that if there was one thing we did right it was hiring David and his team. If I had to go back and do this over again, my first and only call would be to David again. If you are relocating to Charleston or already in the area, look no further than David Kent - HE IS THE BEST!
I'm 58 years old and have bought and sold multiple properties in multiple states ranging from starter homes to estates. I have never had a better buying experience than the one I had with David Kent buying a home in the Charleston...
I'm 58 years old and have bought and sold multiple properties in multiple states ranging from starter homes to estates. I have never had a better buying experience than the one I had with David Kent buying a home in the Charleston area. David's detail-oriented, highly-responsive, 100% end-to-end coverage is unparalleled in my experience.
I'm 58 years old and have bought and sold multiple properties in multiple states ranging from starter homes to estates. I have never had a better buying experience than the one I had with David Kent buying a home in the Charleston...
I'm 58 years old and have bought and sold multiple properties in multiple states ranging from starter homes to estates. I have never had a better buying experience than the one I had with David Kent buying a home in the Charleston area. David's detail-oriented, highly-responsive, 100% end-to-end coverage is unparalleled in my experience.
David helped my wife and I with our out of state move, and I could not be more thankful for having him on our side. Looking back, we were clueless about the home buying process, and the local area. He listened to...
David helped my wife and I with our out of state move, and I could not be more thankful for having him on our side. Looking back, we were clueless about the home buying process, and the local area. He listened to us first, and truly took the time to understand our needs. From the first phone call to the closing, everything was flawless and I would truly recommend him to anybody looking for an honest agent to handle the whole process. I could keep going, but give him and call and find out for yourself.
David helped my wife and I with our out of state move, and I could not be more thankful for having him on our side. Looking back, we were clueless about the home buying process, and the local area. He listened to...
David helped my wife and I with our out of state move, and I could not be more thankful for having him on our side. Looking back, we were clueless about the home buying process, and the local area. He listened to us first, and truly took the time to understand our needs. From the first phone call to the closing, everything was flawless and I would truly recommend him to anybody looking for an honest agent to handle the whole process. I could keep going, but give him and call and find out for yourself.
I can't say enough great things about my buying experience with David. From my first email interaction and right through to the closing and even after, he has been an absolute professional. David knows...
I can't say enough great things about my buying experience with David. From my first email interaction and right through to the closing and even after, he has been an absolute professional. David knows the market well and and is eager to share his personal experiences about Mount Pleasant and greater Charleston to make the home buying experience more fruitful. He knows all facets of the process and keeps the buyer's best interests in his sights. If you're looking to buy a home in the Mount Pleasant, SC area, I can't recommend David enough!
I can't say enough great things about my buying experience with David. From my first email interaction and right through to the closing and even after, he has been an absolute professional. David knows...
I can't say enough great things about my buying experience with David. From my first email interaction and right through to the closing and even after, he has been an absolute professional. David knows the market well and and is eager to share his personal experiences about Mount Pleasant and greater Charleston to make the home buying experience more fruitful. He knows all facets of the process and keeps the buyer's best interests in his sights. If you're looking to buy a home in the Mount Pleasant, SC area, I can't recommend David enough!
David is the best! Our negotiations for our first home was really intense, and David walked us through the process seamlessly. He is very knowledgeable on the construction of a home, which is super helpful if you are...
David is the best! Our negotiations for our first home was really intense, and David walked us through the process seamlessly. He is very knowledgeable on the construction of a home, which is super helpful if you are a first time home buyer! Go with David, we have no regrets!
David is the best! Our negotiations for our first home was really intense, and David walked us through the process seamlessly. He is very knowledgeable on the construction of a home, which is super helpful if you are...
David is the best! Our negotiations for our first home was really intense, and David walked us through the process seamlessly. He is very knowledgeable on the construction of a home, which is super helpful if you are a first time home buyer! Go with David, we have no regrets!
Home buying is a high value but infrequent decision. To make our big decision we had high expectations on agent service and truly wanted a consultant for our relocation to Charleston. There are the sites...
Home buying is a high value but infrequent decision. To make our big decision we had high expectations on agent service and truly wanted a consultant for our relocation to Charleston. There are the sites online and then there are insights that only a seasoned local professional can provide. In discussing our needs a friend recommended David Kent who only represents buyers. David over delivered on those expectations with phenomenal service and helped us find our new home in the Old Village. Here are the things we loved: -Incredible market expertise from 23 years of experience -Provides buyer guidance and anticipates needs -Great communicator and negotiator -Attention to details Selecting David Kent is an investment in buying the perfect home for your situation. Had we not selected the right agent we would have made mistakes during our process. Thank you David for the professionalism and friendship.
Home buying is a high value but infrequent decision. To make our big decision we had high expectations on agent service and truly wanted a consultant for our relocation to Charleston. There are the sites...
Home buying is a high value but infrequent decision. To make our big decision we had high expectations on agent service and truly wanted a consultant for our relocation to Charleston. There are the sites online and then there are insights that only a seasoned local professional can provide. In discussing our needs a friend recommended David Kent who only represents buyers. David over delivered on those expectations with phenomenal service and helped us find our new home in the Old Village. Here are the things we loved: -Incredible market expertise from 23 years of experience -Provides buyer guidance and anticipates needs -Great communicator and negotiator -Attention to details Selecting David Kent is an investment in buying the perfect home for your situation. Had we not selected the right agent we would have made mistakes during our process. Thank you David for the professionalism and friendship.
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Members of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA) meet to discuss home buying advice and strategies to help homebuyers.
November 3 is quickly approaching. I would suggest downloading a sample ballot so that you are prepared when it is your time to vote. www.SCVotes.gov
David Kent, President of The Real Buyer's Agent, Charleston 1st Exclusive Buyer's Agency, talks review the real estate market data for September 2020. His presentation compares 2018, 2019 and 2020 real estate market in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties.
Lumber prices increased 14.9% in August, marking the largest four-month gain since such data was first recorded in 1949 and the second-largest gain since seasonally adjusted data became available in 1975. Such a sharp increase has put unnecessary pressure on home owners and builders alike to figure out how to close the gap.
David Kent, President of The Real Buyer's Agent, Charleston 1st Exclusive Buyer's Agency, talks review the real estate market data for August 2020. His presentation compares 2018, 2019 and 2020 real estate market in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties.
David Kent, President of The Real Buyer's Agent, Charleston 1st Exclusive Buyer's Agency, talk reviews the real estate market data for June 2020. His presentation compares 2018, 2019, and 2020 real estate market in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties.
Amazingly, our real estate market here in Charleston went about business as usual. We were considered an essential business because people have to have shelter. Of course, we expected a huge slow down in demand. But we didn’t see it.
Showings are rebounding in South Carolina as they are nationally. In the Charleston market, there were 362 homes under contract during the week of 4/17/2020-4/23/2020 verses 406 homes in 2019.
Article in the Post & Courier about David Kent and his role as the President of the South Carolina Realtors President
The Post & Courier publishes an article about David Kent heading state real estate associates group
David Kent and his unique approach to helping only real estate buyers is featured in Mount Pleasant Magazine.