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 - Realtor Party Disbursement Liaison 2023

National Association of Realtors - RPAC Federal Disbursement Trustee -  Chairman 2021

National Association of Realtors - National Director 2007, 2016-2022

South Carolina Association of Realtors - 2016 President

Charleston Trident Association of Realtors - 2007 President

Charleston Trident Association of Realtors MLS- 2004 President

Charleston Trident Homebuilders Association- 1997 President

Awards:

Mt Pleasant Rotary Club - Rotarian of the Year 2020

South Carolina Association of Realtors- 2017 Realtor of the Year

South Carolina Association of Realtors-2018 Advocate Award

National Association of Realtors - Omega Tau Rho

RPAC Hall of Fame 2020

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 - Secretary

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

Commonwealth of Kentucky - Kentucky Colonel

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lakemich1210

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3/1/2023
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We highly recommend David Kent as a buyers agent. We moved 1300 miles from Omaha Nebraska to Summerville SC. I visited with David Kent several times by phone and email before we had hired him - he was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, patient, caring, and fun to visit with as a person. We built a new home beginning in March 2022 thru October 2022 - David was very helpful through the entire process - we were not able to be onsite being a long distance build due to timing, and other factors. He went out of his way to send us timely updates - and included several pictures of our home and the progress that was being made on each step - he personally lives quite a distance away - but still took the time to come review our home. He also advised on which inspections we should do through a third party to insure the building was correct. We also had about 4 video conferences with David as he walked us through our home virtually - it was very helpful and he made it fun ! We did not know anything about the Charleston SC area - and he informed us about various areas and things to see and do. We totally trust David Kent - he's an amazing person - and you are in good, caring, knowledgeable hands with him !! Thank you David !Jerry & Chris Shriver

lakemich1210

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3/1/2023
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We highly recommend David Kent as a buyers agent. We moved 1300 miles from Omaha Nebraska to Summerville SC. I visited with David Kent several times by phone and email before we had hired him - he was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, patient, caring, and fun to visit with as a person. We built a new home beginning in March 2022 thru October 2022 - David was very helpful through the entire process - we were not able to be onsite being a long distance build due to timing, and other factors. He went out of his way to send us timely updates - and included several pictures of our home and the progress that was being made on each step - he personally lives quite a distance away - but still took the time to come review our home. He also advised on which inspections we should do through a third party to insure the building was correct. We also had about 4 video conferences with David as he walked us through our home virtually - it was very helpful and he made it fun ! We did not know anything about the Charleston SC area - and he informed us about various areas and things to see and do. We totally trust David Kent - he's an amazing person - and you are in good, caring, knowledgeable hands with him !! Thank you David !Jerry & Chris Shriver

julianagmorehouse

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1/11/2023
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I am sharing this on behalf of my dad, Brent Morehouse.My wife and I have used David Kent on two different transactions, and we have been well pleased with both experiences. In short, David ALWAYS works in the best interest of his clients. We are not from Charleston, and it was incredibly advantageous to have access to David’s extensive knowledge of the Charleston market. The Charleston market is unique, so it is imperative to have an agent who knows the different elements of it. As a former general contractor, David is helpful in pointing out many details about the property you are looking to purchase. Our most recent transaction was larger than our first transaction, and we heavily relied on him to get us the information we needed. He has excellent contacts, and he brought us even more information than we asked for. In both of our experiences with him, he NEVER tried to influence our decision just to make a deal. And since our most recent deal closed, David continues to be a resource for us by answering any questions we have. We are firm believers in buyers’ agents, and David is one of the best. If you have any questions about our experience with David, my wife and I would be happy to talk to you. While our relationship with David started based on business, we feel like we have gained a wonderful friend.

julianagmorehouse

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1/11/2023
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I am sharing this on behalf of my dad, Brent Morehouse.My wife and I have used David Kent on two different transactions, and we have been well pleased with both experiences. In short, David ALWAYS works in the best interest of his clients. We are not from Charleston, and it was incredibly advantageous to have access to David’s extensive knowledge of the Charleston market. The Charleston market is unique, so it is imperative to have an agent who knows the different elements of it. As a former general contractor, David is helpful in pointing out many details about the property you are looking to purchase. Our most recent transaction was larger than our first transaction, and we heavily relied on him to get us the information we needed. He has excellent contacts, and he brought us even more information than we asked for. In both of our experiences with him, he NEVER tried to influence our decision just to make a deal. And since our most recent deal closed, David continues to be a resource for us by answering any questions we have. We are firm believers in buyers’ agents, and David is one of the best. If you have any questions about our experience with David, my wife and I would be happy to talk to you. While our relationship with David started based on business, we feel like we have gained a wonderful friend.

Justin

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12/13/2021
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As a first time home buyer from out of town, I was looking for an experienced agent who was willing to walk me through the process as well as someone familiar with the Charleston area. David is an excellent agent and proved to be a huge resource for me throughout the entire process. Even after the purchase I knew I could count on David to answer my questions about everything from quality contractors to property taxes.
As a first time home buyer from out of town, I was looking for an experienced agent who was willing to walk me through the process as well as someone familiar with the Charleston area. David is an excellent agent and proved to be a huge resource for me throughout the entire process. Even after the purchase I knew I could count on David to answer my questions about everything from quality contractors to property taxes.

Justin

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12/13/2021
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As a first time home buyer from out of town, I was looking for an experienced agent who was willing to walk me through the process as well as someone familiar with the Charleston area. David is an excellent agent and proved to be a huge resource for me throughout the entire process. Even after the purchase I knew I could count on David to answer my questions about everything from quality contractors to property taxes.
As a first time home buyer from out of town, I was looking for an experienced agent who was willing to walk me through the process as well as someone familiar with the Charleston area. David is an excellent agent and proved to be a huge resource for me throughout the entire process. Even after the purchase I knew I could count on David to answer my questions about everything from quality contractors to property taxes.

Meredith McPhail

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9/26/2021
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If you’re considering hiring David as your buyer’s agent, DO IT! My fiancée and I were looking for a home in Charleston, SC, at a time when homes were literally being listed and going under contract in a matter of hours.
If you’re considering hiring David as your buyer’s agent, DO IT! My fiancée and I were looking for a home in Charleston, SC, at a time when homes were literally being listed and going under contract in a matter of hours. We were first-time home buyers, so we didn’t know a lot about the process. David walked us through everything step by step. Here’s just some of the great parts about working with David: (1) He answered many, many (what some might think are stupid) questions. (2) He had endless patience for seeing house after house after house. (3) He totally understood our vision and knew exactly what we were looking for. If David didn’t feel like a house was a good investment or met our needs, he would definitely say so - he cared more about getting us the perfect fit than getting a sale as quick as possible. (4) His background is in construction, so he had a great eye for any potential construction issues in the potential houses. (5) He is fun and funny! Ultimately, there was never a moment when we didn’t feel like we were in good hands. It’s hard to imagine what the process would have been like without David. He’s the best!

Meredith McPhail

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9/26/2021
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If you’re considering hiring David as your buyer’s agent, DO IT! My fiancée and I were looking for a home in Charleston, SC, at a time when homes were literally being listed and going under contract in a matter of hours.
If you’re considering hiring David as your buyer’s agent, DO IT! My fiancée and I were looking for a home in Charleston, SC, at a time when homes were literally being listed and going under contract in a matter of hours. We were first-time home buyers, so we didn’t know a lot about the process. David walked us through everything step by step. Here’s just some of the great parts about working with David: (1) He answered many, many (what some might think are stupid) questions. (2) He had endless patience for seeing house after house after house. (3) He totally understood our vision and knew exactly what we were looking for. If David didn’t feel like a house was a good investment or met our needs, he would definitely say so - he cared more about getting us the perfect fit than getting a sale as quick as possible. (4) His background is in construction, so he had a great eye for any potential construction issues in the potential houses. (5) He is fun and funny! Ultimately, there was never a moment when we didn’t feel like we were in good hands. It’s hard to imagine what the process would have been like without David. He’s the best!

Harrison Smith

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7/19/2021
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David Kent is not just an exceptional exclusive buyers’ realtor, he is an exceptional human being. He leads by example, works tirelessly, day and night, weekday or weekend to help you achieve your goals. He is respectful, well mannered, humble, kind, jovial and most importantly, he is honest.
I wanted to take a moment to share with everyone my praise of David Kent. My wife and I are both locally employed in the medical field. I lead with this as we are incredibly hard working and driven individuals with busy schedules. We have high expectations of ourselves, and thus ask the same of the individuals we choose to work with. It was non-negotiable that whomever we ultimately used as a realtor had to be able to accommodate our busy schedules, be that either meeting on weekends, or late in the evening. We further needed someone who would give us efficient and honest answers, who had extensive experience with the local real estate market, who received accolades that supported this, and who treated us with the utmost respect and humility deserved when making arguably the largest purchase of your life. …Enter David Kent. As mentioned above, my career engrains a habit to always perform extensive research before making a decision. As such, I did the same before selecting a realtor to help me purchase our first home. I was in the market for an exclusive buyer’s agent to minimize all conflicts of interest, thus reinforcing the feeling that I truly had someone in my corner of the ring. There were ample testimonials online of exceptional interactions with David Kent. After vetting a few others, we ultimately reached out to David for a meeting. From the moment we started a professional relationship with David, he was friendly, respectful, knowledgeable, modest, and trustworthy. He worked with us on our schedule, and was able to accommodate our needs, be that late night phone calls, assistance in finding the best rated mortgage lenders, viewing homes, etc. He provided us his cell phone number, and absolutely made himself available 24/7 for the entirety of our interaction. Another thing worthy of mentioning was that we chose to buy our house during the housing boom of 2021. Most houses were on the market for less than 24 hours, and bidding wars became an all but guaranteed thing. Despite this being a novel situation, David helped us navigate this process with ease. There were some downright awkward interactions with others given the housing market and David always took charge to get us on to properties, negotiate our most competitive offer, and play our hand close to our chest. Unfortunately, and to no fault of David what-so-ever, we had a nightmare scenario occur in regards to our interactions with the seller we ultimately came under contract with. David rose to the occasion. I cannot even begin to count the times I would call him on the phone with a concern, and he would quickly respond with “I’ll handle it, don’t you worry about a thing.” And then he would do just that. Every time, without fail, he would come through for us. Be it from his personal knowledge of the closing process, or his plethora of contacts, he would always, and I mean always, help us overcome any obstacle that arose. All the while he did this with grace, composure, and a level head. I write you now from the comfort of my first home. It met every criterion we had, closed in a timely fashion, and I look forward to building a life here. None of this would have been possible without David. If you take away any value from what I have written above, I hope it is this: David Kent is not just an exceptional exclusive buyers’ realtor, he is an exceptional human being. He leads by example, works tirelessly, day and night, weekday or weekend to help you achieve your goals. He is respectful, well mannered, humble, kind, jovial and most importantly, he is honest. I can assure you beyond a shadow of a doubt that if your goals and expectations are realistic, he will help you find the property for you. No question about it. He receives the highest recommendation I could give. I have already recommended him to my closest friends and family and I will certainly use him in the future. Thank you for your time.

Harrison Smith

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7/19/2021
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David Kent is not just an exceptional exclusive buyers’ realtor, he is an exceptional human being. He leads by example, works tirelessly, day and night, weekday or weekend to help you achieve your goals. He is respectful, well mannered, humble, kind, jovial and most importantly, he is honest.
I wanted to take a moment to share with everyone my praise of David Kent. My wife and I are both locally employed in the medical field. I lead with this as we are incredibly hard working and driven individuals with busy schedules. We have high expectations of ourselves, and thus ask the same of the individuals we choose to work with. It was non-negotiable that whomever we ultimately used as a realtor had to be able to accommodate our busy schedules, be that either meeting on weekends, or late in the evening. We further needed someone who would give us efficient and honest answers, who had extensive experience with the local real estate market, who received accolades that supported this, and who treated us with the utmost respect and humility deserved when making arguably the largest purchase of your life. …Enter David Kent. As mentioned above, my career engrains a habit to always perform extensive research before making a decision. As such, I did the same before selecting a realtor to help me purchase our first home. I was in the market for an exclusive buyer’s agent to minimize all conflicts of interest, thus reinforcing the feeling that I truly had someone in my corner of the ring. There were ample testimonials online of exceptional interactions with David Kent. After vetting a few others, we ultimately reached out to David for a meeting. From the moment we started a professional relationship with David, he was friendly, respectful, knowledgeable, modest, and trustworthy. He worked with us on our schedule, and was able to accommodate our needs, be that late night phone calls, assistance in finding the best rated mortgage lenders, viewing homes, etc. He provided us his cell phone number, and absolutely made himself available 24/7 for the entirety of our interaction. Another thing worthy of mentioning was that we chose to buy our house during the housing boom of 2021. Most houses were on the market for less than 24 hours, and bidding wars became an all but guaranteed thing. Despite this being a novel situation, David helped us navigate this process with ease. There were some downright awkward interactions with others given the housing market and David always took charge to get us on to properties, negotiate our most competitive offer, and play our hand close to our chest. Unfortunately, and to no fault of David what-so-ever, we had a nightmare scenario occur in regards to our interactions with the seller we ultimately came under contract with. David rose to the occasion. I cannot even begin to count the times I would call him on the phone with a concern, and he would quickly respond with “I’ll handle it, don’t you worry about a thing.” And then he would do just that. Every time, without fail, he would come through for us. Be it from his personal knowledge of the closing process, or his plethora of contacts, he would always, and I mean always, help us overcome any obstacle that arose. All the while he did this with grace, composure, and a level head. I write you now from the comfort of my first home. It met every criterion we had, closed in a timely fashion, and I look forward to building a life here. None of this would have been possible without David. If you take away any value from what I have written above, I hope it is this: David Kent is not just an exceptional exclusive buyers’ realtor, he is an exceptional human being. He leads by example, works tirelessly, day and night, weekday or weekend to help you achieve your goals. He is respectful, well mannered, humble, kind, jovial and most importantly, he is honest. I can assure you beyond a shadow of a doubt that if your goals and expectations are realistic, he will help you find the property for you. No question about it. He receives the highest recommendation I could give. I have already recommended him to my closest friends and family and I will certainly use him in the future. Thank you for your time.

Sean Fourney

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6/17/2021
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I think the easiest way to sum up our experience with David is to say that we trust him. We never once felt like we were out of the loop or were going down the wrong path because of him. We truly felt that he wanted to find the perfect home for us given our needs. I would highly recommend David to anyone who is unsure about the homebuying process and wants someone who is working with your best interest in mind.
From the beginning to the end, we could not have asked for a better representative than David Kent at The Real Buyer's Agent. As first-time homebuyers, we were afraid we would miss an important structural detail about a home, not understand the purchasing process, or miss a crucial deadline for submitting certain paperwork. With David, however, none of that was an issue. He has a construction background and knows what is structurally sound and what isn't. He shoots very straight about what will or will not need to be done with the house when you see it, and he does not hesitate to tell you if something is going to be a problem. He also takes great care in walking you through the offering process, how to play it, and how to seal the deal. We would not have found and closed on our home without him. He is also extremely available. In this fast-paced market, there wasn't one time that we didn't get to see a home that just popped up. David's online system has quick alerts, and he always answers his phone when we call and ask to see it immediately! We also received his analysis on every home that we expressed a deeper interest in before moving forward which included market value of similar homes, property reports, and disclosure repair statements. In all, there is no stone left unturned. I think the easiest way to sum up our experience with David is to say that we trust him. We never once felt like we were out of the loop or were going down the wrong path because of him. We truly felt that he wanted to find the perfect home for us given our needs. I would highly recommend David to anyone who is unsure about the homebuying process and wants someone who is working with your best interest in mind.

Sean Fourney

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6/17/2021
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I think the easiest way to sum up our experience with David is to say that we trust him. We never once felt like we were out of the loop or were going down the wrong path because of him. We truly felt that he wanted to find the perfect home for us given our needs. I would highly recommend David to anyone who is unsure about the homebuying process and wants someone who is working with your best interest in mind.
From the beginning to the end, we could not have asked for a better representative than David Kent at The Real Buyer's Agent. As first-time homebuyers, we were afraid we would miss an important structural detail about a home, not understand the purchasing process, or miss a crucial deadline for submitting certain paperwork. With David, however, none of that was an issue. He has a construction background and knows what is structurally sound and what isn't. He shoots very straight about what will or will not need to be done with the house when you see it, and he does not hesitate to tell you if something is going to be a problem. He also takes great care in walking you through the offering process, how to play it, and how to seal the deal. We would not have found and closed on our home without him. He is also extremely available. In this fast-paced market, there wasn't one time that we didn't get to see a home that just popped up. David's online system has quick alerts, and he always answers his phone when we call and ask to see it immediately! We also received his analysis on every home that we expressed a deeper interest in before moving forward which included market value of similar homes, property reports, and disclosure repair statements. In all, there is no stone left unturned. I think the easiest way to sum up our experience with David is to say that we trust him. We never once felt like we were out of the loop or were going down the wrong path because of him. We truly felt that he wanted to find the perfect home for us given our needs. I would highly recommend David to anyone who is unsure about the homebuying process and wants someone who is working with your best interest in mind.

Sabrina Horvath

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6/6/2021
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I would leave more stars if I could! I worked with David Kent to purchase a home from out of state. David is an excellent realtor; he knows everything about the Charleston area real estate market, and he has a builder's eye in looking at the quality and care of a home. David made a stressful process as easy as possible! I chose this firm because it is the only one in the Charleston area that works only from the buyer's side, which I see as an advantage for first-time buyers. I would highly recommend David and this firm to anyone looking to purchase a home!
I would leave more stars if I could! I worked with David Kent to purchase a home from out of state. David is an excellent realtor; he knows everything about the Charleston area real estate market, and he has a builder's eye in looking at the quality and care of a home. David made a stressful process as easy as possible! I chose this firm because it is the only one in the Charleston area that works only from the buyer's side, which I see as an advantage for first-time buyers. I would highly recommend David and this firm to anyone looking to purchase a home!

Sabrina Horvath

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6/6/2021
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I would leave more stars if I could! I worked with David Kent to purchase a home from out of state. David is an excellent realtor; he knows everything about the Charleston area real estate market, and he has a builder's eye in looking at the quality and care of a home. David made a stressful process as easy as possible! I chose this firm because it is the only one in the Charleston area that works only from the buyer's side, which I see as an advantage for first-time buyers. I would highly recommend David and this firm to anyone looking to purchase a home!
I would leave more stars if I could! I worked with David Kent to purchase a home from out of state. David is an excellent realtor; he knows everything about the Charleston area real estate market, and he has a builder's eye in looking at the quality and care of a home. David made a stressful process as easy as possible! I chose this firm because it is the only one in the Charleston area that works only from the buyer's side, which I see as an advantage for first-time buyers. I would highly recommend David and this firm to anyone looking to purchase a home!

Christina Mingora

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4/10/2021
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David was an all around great agent! My husband and I contacted David at the recommendation of a colleague and we could not have been more pleased with our experience. From first contact to closing David flawlessly helped us navigate a difficult housing market and was always readily available to answer any and all of our many questions. As first time home buyers this was invaluable to us. 10/10 would recommend!!!
David was an all around great agent! My husband and I contacted David at the recommendation of a colleague and we could not have been more pleased with our experience. From first contact to closing David flawlessly helped us navigate a difficult housing market and was always readily available to answer any and all of our many questions. As first time home buyers this was invaluable to us. 10/10 would recommend!!!

Christina Mingora

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4/10/2021
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David was an all around great agent! My husband and I contacted David at the recommendation of a colleague and we could not have been more pleased with our experience. From first contact to closing David flawlessly helped us navigate a difficult housing market and was always readily available to answer any and all of our many questions. As first time home buyers this was invaluable to us. 10/10 would recommend!!!
David was an all around great agent! My husband and I contacted David at the recommendation of a colleague and we could not have been more pleased with our experience. From first contact to closing David flawlessly helped us navigate a difficult housing market and was always readily available to answer any and all of our many questions. As first time home buyers this was invaluable to us. 10/10 would recommend!!!

Nancy Snow

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12/6/2020
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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.

Nancy Snow

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12/6/2020
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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.

ann schuler

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4/15/2020
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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.

ann schuler

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4/15/2020
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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.

lauraryan416

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12/10/2018
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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!

lauraryan416

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12/10/2018
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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!

Jontosches

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11/17/2018
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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.

Jontosches

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11/17/2018
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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.

Steven S.

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9/5/2018
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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!

Steven S.

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9/5/2018
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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!

justin.scott17

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5/14/2018
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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.

justin.scott17

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5/14/2018
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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.

Bryan Tolliver

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9/17/2014
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I worked directly with David Kent in finding and purchasing a home in Mount Pleasant and couldn't be more pleased with the experience.
I worked directly with David Kent in finding and purchasing a home in Mount Pleasant and couldn't be more pleased with the experience. As this was my first home purchase, the information that David provided was invaluable. He was patient, personable, and extremely professional throughout the process. David's flexibility in scheduling meetings and property visits was especially important given the lack of flexibility in my work schedule. I am truly grateful to David and his entire team at The Real Buyer's Agent and recommend their service without reservation to anyone looking to buy a home in the Charleston area.

Bryan Tolliver

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9/17/2014
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I worked directly with David Kent in finding and purchasing a home in Mount Pleasant and couldn't be more pleased with the experience.
I worked directly with David Kent in finding and purchasing a home in Mount Pleasant and couldn't be more pleased with the experience. As this was my first home purchase, the information that David provided was invaluable. He was patient, personable, and extremely professional throughout the process. David's flexibility in scheduling meetings and property visits was especially important given the lack of flexibility in my work schedule. I am truly grateful to David and his entire team at The Real Buyer's Agent and recommend their service without reservation to anyone looking to buy a home in the Charleston area.

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