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Should Your Agent Be There For All Showings?

Thursday, 12 March 2015 by Gary Kent
Question: “I’m interested in selling my condo in La Jolla. I’ve already spoken with an agent who promised she’d accompany other agents for all the showings. Are you willing to do that?” Answer: I’d never do you such a disservice! Why is that a disservice? Because it usually dramatically reduces interest and showings. Let me
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365 Things to Do in San Diego: Feb. 5–11

Monday, 02 February 2015 by Gary Kent
Every Monday throughout 2015, I’ll bring you a list of exciting activities to do throughout San Diego—one for each day of the year! Here you’ll find ideas for upcoming events, great restaurants and other exciting activities. February 5: Try something you’ll never forget: go skydiving with one of the companies operating in south and east San Diego.
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365 Things to Do in San Diego: Jan. 29–Feb. 4

Monday, 26 January 2015 by Gary Kent
Every Monday throughout 2015, I’ll bring you a list of exciting activities to do throughout San Diego—one for each day of the year! Here you’ll find ideas for upcoming events, great restaurants and other exciting activities. Jan. 29–Feb. 1: See movies that highlight the black experience at the San Diego Black Film Festival in the Gaslamp. January 30: Try
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365 Things to Do in San Diego: Jan. 15–21

Monday, 12 January 2015 by Gary Kent
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Every Monday throughout 2015, I’ll bring you a list of exciting activities to do throughout San Diego—one for each day of the year! Here you’ll find ideas for upcoming events, great restaurants and other exciting activities. January 15: Become a member (or get invited) and enjoy exclusive golf, tennis, beaches and dining at La Jolla Beach & Tennis
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365 Things to Do in San Diego: Jan. 8–14

Monday, 05 January 2015 by Gary Kent
Every Monday throughout 2015, I’ll be bringing you a list of exciting activities to do throughout San Diego—one for each day of the year! From food to sports to arts and culture, there’s something for everyone in America’s Finest City. January 8: Take a walk, ride a bike or have a picnic at Mission Bay Park in Pacific Beach.
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How to Know if Your San Diego Home is Your Principal Residence

Tuesday, 16 December 2014 by Gary Kent
Question: “Hi Gary, My wife and I want to sell our home in La Jolla. We live part of the year in Phoenix and part in San Diego. We want to get the $500,000 principal residence exclusion. How do we know which one is my principal residence?” Answer: According to industry journal California Real Estate
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Why People Sell Their San Diego Homes Without Signs

Monday, 17 September 2012 by Gary Kent
Question: “The house next door to me is for sale, but I didn’t even know because there’s no sign. Why would someone sell without a For Sale sign?” Answer: Unless you live in La Jolla, where no signs are allowed, there’s no good reason to sell without a sign. The main reason I’ve heard is
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Short or Stay San Diego Gary Kent San Diego Short Sale Specialist

Monday, 21 May 2012 by Gary Kent
Should you Short Sell or Stay in your San Diego Home? That is a question many San Diego home owners ask me. Hi, my name is Gary Kent. I’ve been a REALTOR since 1984. With the San Diego real estate meltdown, it’s been a difficult time for many people like you. If you are frustrated
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Having Defects Fixed vs. Dollar Credit

Tuesday, 13 December 2011 by Gary Kent
“My wife and are planning to buy a La Jolla home. We know to hire a home inspector to find any major defects in the home. If such defects are found, do you suggest asking for the item to be fixed or for a dollar credit?” Answer: I usually recommend to all my clients, be
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Selling Your San Diego Home Vacant vs. w/ Tenant

Saturday, 29 October 2011 by Gary Kent
“Hi Gary. We love your Q&A. Question: We want you to sell our rented La Jolla home in January. So my question is whether we should sell the house vacant or with the tenant in? What do you think?” Answer: Great question. The best answer is usually to sell it vacant, but the right answer
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