Charleston Bound

To David Kent, a North Carolina native who frequently visited South Carolina while growing up, Charleston and South Carolina’s Low Country have always embodied the best of everything life is about. A rich cultural history, an ideal family environment, limitless outdoor activities and some of the country’s most distinctive homes—it’s a place unlike any other. David has lived permanently in Charleston since 1985. He came here upon graduation from Clemson University with a building science and construction management degree.

A New Path

In 1994, David worked as a home builder, a career he had enjoyed for many years. Because of his close connection to the real estate industry, friends and family often approached him for advice or assistance when buying real estate. While he accommodated their requests to the extent real estate law would allow, he quickly saw a unique need to fill: there were no real estate agents in Charleston, SC that worked exclusively for buyers. No agents that provided 100% buyer representation.

With his distinctive background and extensive knowledge of the real estate industry, David decided to embark on a new path. In 1995, with license in hand, David and his partner W.C. “Cece” Stricklin, opened Charleston’s first exclusive buyer’s agency. Steadfast and committed to buyer representation, this relatively new approach to the real estate business took flight. For over a decade, David and his team have been committed to providing the most comprehensive services for home buyers in the area.

David brings to his business both extensive construction-industry experience and a genuine commitment to customer service. He has worked on many land development projects throughout the Charleston area. He has acted as both the President of his local Association of Realtors as well as President of the Charleston Trident Homebuilders Association. He has also acted as a director for the National Association of Realtors. David lives in Mt. Pleasant with his wife, Minou—a local school teacher—and their two daughters, Alexandra and Hanna.

Elevating the Standards

David is also committed to further education about buyer representation and elevating the standards within the real estate profession. This is one of the reasons he was selected as Realtor of the Year for the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors in 2008. He was also asked in 2009 to help update the National Association of Realtors- Buyer Accreditation course (ABR). A course he had taken himself back in 1998 to become an Accredited Buyer Agent. Since 2008 David has served on the advisory board for the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors and inducted into the REBAC Hall of Fame in 2010.

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The Real Buyer's Agent is a full service real estate company serving homebuyers throughout the Charleston area. Our goal is to guide you through every step of the home buying process, from locating that perfect dream home for you and your family to signing all the necessary papers during closing. If you are interested in purchasing a home in the Charleston, South Carolina area – whether it’s a house, town home, condo, resort property, or land – you have come to the right place. Our team works daily to research not only the Charleston real estate market, but also the communities that make Charleston such a desirable place to live. We continuously stay informed of the performance of both public and private schools and the ranking of our local colleges and universities. We also keep up with the local cultural offerings and sporting events. Most importantly, when dealing with our customers we work educate them about all facets of the Charleston real estate marketplace. The majority of real estate agents owe their loyalty to the seller, not the buyer. The Real Buyer’s Agent works directly and exclusively for buyers only. Our clients pay no additional fees for our exclusive service. Nearly every property on the market, new or previously owned, has a commission built into its sales price. The money our company earns from the transaction comes from that built-in commission. So if you don't use an exclusive buyer’s agent, you may not be represented at all. Whether you're looking for real estate in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Wild Dunes, James Island, West Ashley, John's Island, Wadmalaw Island, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, North Charleston, or any other area we serve, the team at The Real Buyer’s Agent has one goal: to help you find and buy the home you want, for the best price and best terms.Start your online Charleston home search now or call (843) 884-0888 to speak with one of our agents today.