“We moved from Corona to Carlsbad with a very short, yet critical timeframe to find a home. Kids school, work timing, high standards for a new home and the fact that we had a contract with renters moving into the current home we were living in made for a complex house hunt. So I called Brent at Humpherys Homes because I knew that Brent would deliver like he had when we purchased another property in Downtown San Diego a few years earlier. Within 24 hours of looking with Brent, we had found an incredible home only to find out that our offer was the 3rd offer. Brent skillfully and strategically guided us through this process that had the seller accept our offer over the other two. It was pure genius. I love Brent’s energy, dedication and most of all his integrity. Both my wife and I knew through the entire process we were dealing with a pro. I usually don’t do endorsements like this but this is a no-brainer for me. If you’re looking for an agent, I highly recommend Humpherys Homes. And if I ever think about moving again (though not planning on it any time soon) Brent is my first and only call.”

“We were first time homebuyers, and Brent did a fantastic job educating us through the process and really listening to our concerns and desires to allow us to find our dream home. He is patient, helpful, and I felt like I was in really good hands with Brent in the home buying process while my husband was deployed in Afghanistan. I'd recommend him to my closest family and friends.”

“We hired Brent to sell our home in a depressed market.

He was simply outstanding. He helped us identify many areas within our home that needed minor improvements to prepare for the sale. He also brought a talented video crew in to make our house look simply outstanding.

The day the home went on the market we had multiple interested parties. Within 48 hours we had multiple "above asking price" offers. Brent helped us every step of the way. This has been the best service we have ever had from a Realtor. I strongly recommend his firm."

"Brent is very knowledgeable in the real estate business and was helpful with everything. He is trustworthy and advised us in a very professional way on what to do, and kept us informed. He was very reassuring, made us comfortable and explained everything. We know that society is moving so fast with all these new electronic things coming out, but Brent kept the pace slow and he kept it personal. He called us, he met with us, and it was an experience that we really enjoyed due to the time and effort he put into taking care of us. All I can say is that if you're going to buy a home or sell a home, call Brent at Humpherys Homes & Estates and just do it!"

"When we started looking at homes, we knew we needed a good Realtor and I heard from a friend about Brent. After interviewing him, we knew immediately that Brent was the one for us. His passion for what he does is obvious from the moment you meet him. He knows what he's talking about and has so many happy clients. For our family, what really set Brent apart from every other Realtor we've worked with was his communication. No matter what, whenever we contacted Brent, he got right back with us. His communication was impeccable. We have expectations when we hire a Realtor, and at every step of the way, Brent met or exceeded our expectations, whether it was paperwork, seeing homes, or just giving his advice on different situations we were running into. It was Brent's experience he was able to draw upon which kept us in the right direction – and we couldn't have asked for more. Literally within minutes from any time I reached out to Brent, I had a response, whether it was signatures on paperwork or wanting to see a home. Immediately he responded. I've worked with Realtors my whole life, my family has been in real estate since I was a little girl and I know how this industry operates. Brent is a cut above the rest! Something else we loved about Brent that we've never experienced with any other agent was his attention to detail and his unwillingness to accept anything less than the best. Some Realtors might just want to sell you the first house you like, you put in an offer and off you go, but not with Brent. We liked a couple of houses and Brent said that the houses were good, but he was sure he could find something even better for us. Then lo and behold, he found us the perfect house that all we agreed was perfect. Brent was an AMAZING negotiator! We did not think we were going to get the home for the price we did. When it came to inspections, we ran into some trouble, as Brent didn't like some of the things which came back. We were excited about the house and wanted to move forward, but Brent encouraged us to do some additional inspections, including bringing in a structural engineer so we could feel safe and secure in this investment we were making. I was extremely happy having Brent on our team and we will use him forever! Having been very satisfied client of Brent's, we can tell you that whether you are selling a home or buying a home, Brent will help you make more money or save you more money. We loved Brent!"

"We recently sold a home with Brent Humpherys and have been incredibly happy with everything from start to finish. Our transaction wasn't necessarily the easiest transaction, but Brent worked so hard to ensure that the transaction we wanted went through. We knew from the beginning that there were going to be some obstacles coming up along the way, but Brent worked tirelessly to ensure that those obstacles were taken completely out of our way and that the hurdles were cleared, especially when it came to the appraisal. Brent fought so hard to ensure that our home sold for what it was worth and gave us the best money we could possibly hope for with our sale. It was incredible to be able to walk through this whole process with Brent and find him there when we needed him. Brent helped us through everything we needed, being first time home sellers. Something we knew about Brent was that he has a lot of energy and he worked tirelessly to make sure we knew exactly what was going on, he communicated clearly and let us know when documents needed to be signed. Our home sale went pretty seamlessly. Overall we've been so happy with Brent and we are absolutely so thankful we chose him to be our Realtor. He's the best!"

“Thank you to Brent Humpherys from Humpherys Homes & Estates for our home buying experience! We've bought and sold a number of homes here in San Diego and Riverside County, but our experience with Brent was amazing. My wife had some specific needs in a home due to her illness, including a place without steps and certain things around the home for her to function appropriately. We let Brent know of these needs, and he moved on it and worked diligently to find the home we needed. We're so thankful for Brent's work in getting us the home we're in now. In addition to finding a home which meets one's criteria, there's a lot of other stress that goes into the home buying process. We are so thankful that Brent did not leave us or abandon us in the process, but stayed with us at every step of the way. He made us feel like a King and Queen getting our castle and it was so sweet to know that he was there. It's times like this which make it so important to find someone with integrity, and if you're looking for someone with integrity, you will find that in Brent Humpherys! We remember when we were in the process of making offers, it was also Brent's expertise in the industry which was there to guide us, and it was his experience that even helped the other Realtor in the process. Our experience with Brent was just phenomenal. We've bought and sold many homes, but this was by far our greatest experience.”

"We met Brent a year ago as we were considering a cross country move to the San Diego area. We were greatly impressed with him right from the start and even before we met him in person. He went out of his way to accommodate our very short first trip to San Diego to view homes. After seeing many homes, we ended up selecting one of Brent's listings that we wanted to make an offer on (and that we eventually purchased). It can be a delicate situation when the realtor represents both parties, but Brent really bent over backwards to be fair and upfront with both parties. We quickly found out that we could fully trust Brent and that he was looking out for our best interest, even if it meant the loss of a sale.

Purchasing our home was truly a great experience with our fabulous realtor and great sellers. So with that said, we wanted to point out why Brent is the best realtor to go with if you are either selling or purchasing a home. He has a plethora of strong points, so where do we start? We went to the Internet to see what attributes the "best" real estate professional should have and then assessed these for Brent. The "top ten list" is from kapre.com:

Knowledge. Brent clearly demonstrated a superior knowledge of all aspects of the real estate business.

Network of Connections. Brent has a wide network of people in the industry, including other realtors, and professionals in the financing, escrow, title, and inspection businesses. Those people had the highest regard for Brent.

Understand the local housing market. Brent continuously made it apparent that he thoroughly knows the area, including historical details, market trends, and location specifics.

Attention to detail. It can't get much better than Brent. He is a stickler for details from real estate laws to minor issues with homes.

Engaging personality. Can't say enough here. Brent is extremely personable and a pleasure to work with.

Interest in houses and architecture. Brent was great at pointing out pros and cons of houses, neighborhoods, interior and exterior design details.

Hustle and tenacity. Brent's responses to our questions and issues were always quick and thorough. He was always in "go mode", but never made it seem like he didn't have enough time for us.

Honesty and integrity. In any relationship, trust is essential, and once again, Brent gets an A+,

Self-motivated entrepreneur. Brent absolutely loves his profession, knows how to do it right, and is always looking for ways to do things better.

Problem solver. Definitely another sterling point for Brent. On our planned closing day with a moving truck scheduled for the following day, we ran into multiple last-minute issues that were going to cause a day or two delay. Brent jumped into action and drove others to get it all done by the end of the day."

"We are so pleased to share our wonderful experience we had with Brent Humpherys who represented us in the sale of our home. As first-time sellers we had a lot of apprehensions going into the process and Brent helped us to be comfortable throughout the entire journey. One of the components most important to us to be comfortable in the process was clear and constant communication regarding what was going on with the journey toward the sale and closing, and Brent more than exceeded what we expected in this area. Very few days passed without multiple and meaningful updates from Brent regarding showings, buyer interest and feedback from potential buyers and their agents. We always felt like we were “in the know” regarding exactly how our sale process was going.

From the initial listing appointment we could tell that Brent has a deep passion for the craft of real estate and for the important marketing component thereof. Brent loves “the game” and treated our home and sale process as if he were competing in a world class athletic competition. Brent absolutely loves his craft and did all kinds of things to promote the sale of our home which, upon investigation, we discovered other agents did not do. Examples included bringing in a highly touted professional photographer to capture our home in beautiful photographs, creating a 3D panorama tour, utilizing national and international real estate portals, etc. Each and every time we talked with Brent we could feel the passion he has for his business and the total commitment he had to our sale and success. Brent always made us feel like we were his only client despite being a remarkably busy and phenomenally successful San Diego realtor.

Brent’s genuine love for his craft and hunger for business were further amplified as he followed up personally on every showing, sought feedback, shared the feedback with us and used the feedback to pivot our strategy and approach when necessary. He made a point of genuinely connecting with agents showing our home to their clients and often had multiple touch points and conversations with individual agents. Often Brent knew and shared important details about individual buyers and what they were looking for in a home and crafted his approach to them and to their agents accordingly. Brent made it clear over and over that the process and strategy were all about us and the goals we set, and was never about him. I have heard difficult stories from friends in the sale process that they felt like they were working for their agent rather than the opposite – Brent never allowed us to feel that way.

Brent is a MASTER negotiator, a skill which served us well throughout the process and ultimately netted us a much more successful sale than we ever could have imagined. We are convinced that if Brent were to ever leave the real estate game he would be a perfect United Nations Ambassador!! He handled our home and our money as if he were managing his own, and we relied on his cool nerves and iron will to help us to make our best decisions. Many times we were ready to accept offers or contingencies to close the sale, but Brent reassured us that we could do better if we waited just one more day or approached the offers from slightly different angles. He expertly managed and shaped reality for us, masterfully crafting approaches which convinced buyers to reassess their offers and present better ones. Ultimately Brent helped us to land $45,000 more than we expected in the sale, what a victory!!

Brent THRIVES in the game that is competitive real estate and has the nerves of an air traffic controller. Multiple offers and competitive strategy are Brent's A-game, and he relentlessly pursued and leveraged multiple offers to our benefit. There is no task too small or day too long for Brent - one Saturday, he negotiated for 10 hours with multiple parties, calling us close to a dozen times with updates on where things stood with various parties. This tenacity resulted in great success for us and ultimately secured considerably more money in the sale of our home.

Another set of skills Brent consistently employed was his acumen as a personal real estate therapist. We quickly learned that selling a home is not for the weak of heart! It is often a wild and unpredictable rollercoaster ride, but Brent did everything he could to encourage us each time we were thrown a curve ball or got stressful news in the process. Brent had an uncanny knack of knowing exactly when he needed to call us to comfort or reassure, and he was always HONEST with the news he shared, be it good or bad. Brent’s honesty gave us comfort that we could unquestionably trust his assessments, feedback and advice. Brent was always available to us, was always present and truly guided us.

In summary we cannot sing praises high enough for our agent Brent Humpherys. His communication was solid and continuous, his passion for the business was pervasive and invigorating, and negotiation is the wind in his sails. Brent was constantly on top of the details and always kept us in-the-know - we always felt like we knew exactly what was going on in the process. His marketing efforts made us feel like our home was literally everywhere, and the many, many showings of our home in a noticeably short time proved this to be true. Throughout the journey Brent was a trusted friend and the best chief client advocate a seller could ever have. He made it clear that netting us the most money was always key. If you are selling a home, you would be a fool not to engage with Brent Humpherys and the magic of real estate that is his craft! THANK YOU, Brent!!"

"Brent recently sold our home in San Marcos, CA. He exceeded every expectation throughout our transaction. A good deal of trust is extended when selling your home and in our case we were hundreds of miles away, in another state. We had a high level of confidence in Brent, based on his track record but his communication skills and negotiating skills went far above our expectations. He embraced our scenario and over-delivered on each occasion. He took the extra time and visits to our home, all to serve our needs. We couldn't be happier with our experience and results. Brent demonstrated integrity, skill and caring unlike any service professional that we have ever dealt with. It's our pleasure to recommend Brent Humpherys for your real estate needs."

"We listed our second home in Carlsbad with Brent Humpherys. Our circumstances were complicated by the fact that my wife was battling pancreatic cancer. Brent did everything he could to reduce the burden of this substantial transaction on us. What did Brent do? He sold our home in a very short time and obtained a price in excess of our best expectations. Brent negotiated terms that facilitated a clean, timely close, and facilitated resolution of necessary repairs to assure a smooth closing. He consistently kept us informed without troubling us with nuisance communications, and he exercised sound judgement, accomplishing all of this while we were not on site and were consumed with a major health crisis. Within days of engaging Brent, he had two competing offers for our home. We had a contract before the house was listed on MLS. Since we were not on site, Brent took on numerous tasks that were rightfully our responsibility, eliminating our need to be involved in the many necessary details. Brent did an exceptional job of keeping us informed, giving us confidence that this $1 million transaction was completed to our advantage."

"Brent brought me a buyer for my house before it was even officially listed as for sale. He skillfully managed the sale and obtained a sale price higher than any resale in the neighborhood since the real estate crash in 2008-2009. I am totally satisfied with the transaction and will use Brent to manage any of my real estate transactions in the future. He is honest, thorough, diligent and responds very quickly to emails, phone or text messages. He has my highest recommendation."

"I have known Brent for 20 plus years. He is a friend first, but a tremendous agent that you will not be disappointed in. Brent helped me buy a home in 2015. My life went through a very difficult time which made for a complex transaction. Brent handled all the details with grace and professionalism. I couldn't be more pleased with his level of service. There are lots of agents to choose from but few can get the deal done with the skill and care of Brent."

"We listed our second home in Carlsbad with Brent Humpherys. Our circumstances were complicated by the fact that my wife was battling pancreatic cancer. Brent did everything he could to reduce the burden of this substantial transaction on us. What did Brent do? He sold our home in a very short time and obtained a price in excess of our best expectations. Brent negotiated terms that facilitated a clean, timely close, and facilitated resolution of necessary repairs to assure a smooth closing. He consistently kept us informed without troubling us with nuisance communications, and he exercised sound judgement, accomplishing all of this while we were not on site and were consumed with a major health crisis. Within days of engaging Brent, he had two competing offers for our home. We had a contract before the house was listed on MLS. Since we were not on site, Brent took on numerous tasks that were rightfully our responsibility, eliminating our need to be involved in the many necessary details. Brent did an exceptional job of keeping us informed, giving us confidence that this $1 million transaction was completed to our advantage."

"This was my THIRD transaction with Brent and I couldn’t have been happier! Unlike our first two transactions together, this one wasn’t quite smooth, with no fault to Brent. He did an amazing job keeping his resolve and professionalism as the deal became contentious. I was glad to have Brent in my corner and the house eventually sold. Brent’s great marketing let to a full priced offer. I highly recommend him to everyone I know."

“I would highly recommend Brent Humpherys from Humpherys Homes & Estates for anyone who is looking to sell or purchase a home. Brent has been an amazing Realtor to work with. Our experience selling and buying with him has been one of “fate.” We met Brent a few years back from a referral, when we were looking to sell our home. We were clearly underwater at the time and were looking for options to sell. Brent was patient with us, and we spoke, met, or emailed over a two year period until the market was back up and were able to list our house. When it was time to list our home, he met with us and walked us through the process so that we were involved and understood every step. Our house was listed for less than 24 hours..." See more

“I would highly recommend Brent Humpherys from Humpherys Homes & Estates for anyone who is looking to sell or purchase a home. Brent has been an amazing Realtor to work with. Our experience selling and buying with him has been one of “fate.”
We met Brent a few years back from a referral, when we were looking to sell our home. We were clearly underwater at the time and were looking for options to sell. Brent was patient with us, and we spoke, met, or emailed over a two year period until the market was back up and were able to list our house. When it was time to list our home, he met with us and walked us through the process so that we were involved and understood every step. Our house was listed for less than 24 hours, when it sold for more than full asking price. It was “fate.” The buyer of the home, was the original owner (the little girl who grew up in the house). She just happened to be purchasing a home in the area when she saw ours listed on Trulia and had to have it. The transaction became a difficult one, due to our buyer’s agent being inexperienced. Brent made sure to always have our best interest and worked hard to have the house close and to eliminate any unnecessary problems. He is an energetic and knowledgeable agent who does a great job making his clients feel that they are his only ones, when indeed he is a very busy man with lots of clients.
When it came time to start looking for houses, Brent was always available to show us listings. His humor and wit is contagious, and the entire process became an enjoyable one instead of a stressful one. After looking for over a month in a competitive market, we finally found our dream home. The only problem was there were multiple offers put in and a bidding war started. Brent was very strategic and creative in helping us become a front runner. He worked hard and was in constant contact with the seller’s agent and with us over the stressful two day wait. We ended up not getting the home, however he was able to deliver and get us in a back up offer position. For the few weeks following, we became discouraged and disappointed, however, Brent became like a therapist. He was positive and kept us feeling hopeful that the market would soon improve. Then, one day we got an amazing phone call from Brent. It was “fate” again! The buyers backed out and we ended up going into escrow on our dream home. I think Brent was just as excited as my families when we got the great news.
Brent is a dedicated, ambitious, and extremely knowledgeable agent. He becomes a friend in the process and is enjoyable to work with. I couldn’t imagine getting through the process without him as our Realtor. I would highly recommend him and would definitely use him again if we decide to sell or purchase. " See less

"My wife and I called up Brent after we saw him hustle and secure my parent’s home a few years ago. Brent was awesome! He came to our home to do an initial walk-through where he gave us a list of things to prepare it for market, then he arrived with a professional photographer. The photographer he used brought in all kinds of tripods, lights, and other gadgets. It felt like he was photographing our home for a magazine. Brent consulted with us clearly on what hours we'd want our home to be shown, how much notice, etc. He then followed up with realtors after every showing and he was able to get us into a multiple offer situation! Thanks to Brent's negotiation, we got everything we wanted, and even got us a 45-day rent-back on our home as a safety net to allow us the time we needed to close on the new home he was helping us buy. I think when it was all said and done, what we appreciated most about Brent was his enthusiasm, passion in his work, his attention to detail, and clear communication so we were always in the loop on everything going on. Brent truly loves helping people buy and sell homes and you can see it written all over his face when he's working. We know that Brent sells a lot of homes, but he always gave us all the time we needed and communicated with us daily. When we called, we always got Brent, not an assistant or admin. Brent got us more than we were expecting for our home and negotiated like a pro. We recommend him highly to sell your home, buy a home, or both."

"Brent Humpherys was nothing short of amazing! His integrity and attention to detail was exemplary! The other broker on the buyer's side was completely lost and out of touch - she had out-dated documents, her processing was slow, and behind our timeline to close. However, Brent pushed it through maintaining absolute integrity while guiding the majority of both the buyer's and seller's agent's responsibilities. The property sold quickly and we maximized our price. In fact, there was another property on the corner that was on the market since December and we had an offer in a couple weeks and closed 30 days later. The broker asked if they could speak with Brent to see how he was able to perform at such an outstanding level. Being the professional and caring person that Brent is, he did consult and help them as well. We highly recommend Brent!"

"Brent was simply stellar and always had our best interests in mind. We first met Brent when seeing one of his signs outside a listing he had in Oceanside. The sign said “text or call” and so we texted him a request to see the home. Brent responded immediately and arrived punctually the next day at our requested time. As he took us through the home, he wasn't anything like the many Realtors we used over the years. Instead, he was a professional consultant, showcasing the home while also being uniquely attentive to OUR needs and aspirations. It was evident in the first few minutes that Brent has many years under his belt and it showed. Believe it or not, we actually purchased the home and Brent was quick to disclose in writing the process and the unique details of serving as a dual agent who represented the seller and the buyer..." See more

"Brent was simply stellar and always had our best interests in mind. We first met Brent when seeing one of his signs outside a listing he had in Oceanside. The sign said “text or call” and so we texted him a request to see the home. Brent responded immediately and arrived punctually the next day at our requested time. As he took us through the home, he wasn't anything like the many Realtors we used over the years. Instead, he was a professional consultant, showcasing the home while also being uniquely attentive to OUR needs and aspirations. It was evident in the first few minutes that Brent has many years under his belt and it showed. Believe it or not, we actually purchased the home and Brent was quick to disclose in writing the process and the unique details of serving as a dual agent who represented the seller and the buyer.

This is where Brent's tenacity and professionalism truly shined. We had one price in mind and the seller had another. Brent set up the negotiation by clearly setting forth how he envisioned representing both us and the seller with strict adherence to the code of ethics, even requesting our approval to send certain communications simultaneously to both parties and whether to use BCC or actually display our email addresses. The man truly cares about even the minute details and at every stage of our transaction, he displayed care, finesse and integrity. When we had all agreed upon a price and opened escrow, Brent surprised us by suggesting that we order an appraisal. This at first seemed odd to us, as we were paying cash and appraisals are not common. He encouraged us to do this to protect our interests and ensure that we had not overpaid for the home. Brent also declined our request to have him line an appraiser up, pointing out that his selection of an appraiser could give the appearance of interference. We then picked the appraiser who asked Brent for comps, and Brent politely declined, citing the importance of the appraisal being an independent and non-influence one.

Brent was also very helpful in encouraging us that in California, there are no licensing requirements for physical inspectors and that we were strongly encouraged to select an inspector who voluntarily was a member of an industry group with ongoing, annual training and accountability to a board. It seemed that every aspect of our transaction was being carefully guided by a skilled professional who at every turn had our very best interests (and protection) in mind.

The transaction closed in a record eleven days, within which time I had a number of contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC professionals and other trades lined up to begin work on the home once we closed. We had literally hundreds of interactions with Brent in this short escrow and he was immediately responsive to our every need. A short time after we closed, we threw a huge housewarming party with a band, caterers and others and it was great to introduce Brent to our friends by saying, "This is Brent. He was not only our agent, but the seller's agent – and we liked him!"

It's been a few months since we closed and Brent has become a friend to us, staying in touch, popping by for a few visits, and not vanishing. We have to say that in every way, he was unlike any agent we have ever worked with. We highly recommend Brent to anyone looking for an agent who cares, and who undergirds that care with years of experience and a genuine desire to see that the interests of others always come first. Thank you, Brent!" See less

"We met Brent through a mutual friend. I first contacted him online when we were first thinking about relocating from Northern California to San Diego. His quick response was impressive! He was very helpful when sending us info on different neighborhoods, different schools, and what we could get for  our price point. Our relocation was a little different in that we weren't being forced to move, we were deciding if we wanted to move. And that all depended on if we could get the kind of house and neighborhood that we wanted. Well, Brent came through! We flew down for a weekend with our kids and Brent was very patient showing us different neighborhoods in San Diego..." See more

"We met Brent through a mutual friend. I first contacted him online when we were first thinking about relocating from Northern California to San Diego. His quick response was impressive! He was very helpful when sending us info on different neighborhoods, different schools, and what we could get for our price point. Our relocation was a little different in that we weren't being forced to move, we were deciding if we wanted to move. And that all depended on if we could get the kind of house and neighborhood that we wanted. Well, Brent came through! We flew down for a weekend with our kids and Brent was very patient showing us different neighborhoods in San Diego. He even built in a park/snack/break time for our kids in the middle of our showing. Honestly we weren't finding anything that would have made us make the move, but on our very last day, we finally found the neighborhood that felt like it could be home! We ended up buying a new construction home. After finding the home, Brent read through the builder contract and advised us on all the potential pitfalls. After signing the contract, Brent was still very helpful. He was there every time I flew down to meet with the builder to go over options, etc. He went above and beyond by setting up video calls and showed us our home when we couldn't be there. He was there for the builder open frame walk through and we were able to follow along online from our home in Northern California. He took pictures and video and sent them to us, he even went and picked out the slabs for our marble bathroom countertops at the slab yard, and did a wonderful job! He was there at the builder presentation and walk through of our home and helped point out all the little details that needed to be taken care of prior to closing. And of course, he was there to hand us the keys and welcome us to our new home when we closed! We loved working with Brent, and are so happy that we can now consider him a friend!" See less

"As NorCal buyers aiming to purchase in a specific area of North San Diego County with several special considerations, we offered Brent a challenge. Whether in person or via electronic communications, He was always professional, friendly, helpful, informed, courteous, quick to look into things for us and a pleasure (and fun) to be with - while engaging closely with us to meet our specific needs and help us locate a home. Working with Brent, various online resources, and family in the area, we were able to locate a great home meeting all our needs with a terrific pool and yard. Even after the purchase Brent continued to go out of his way to lend a hand with things at the house while we were in NorCal preparing to move. I would recommend Brent to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in Southern California."

"After six months of being on the market with very little activity, we were searching for a new Realtor. Three different friends of ours all referred one person, Brent Humpherys. After meeting with him and having him explain how he would present and represent our property, it was an easy decision to list with him. Brent is the professional real estate agent that we all look for; knowledgeable of the market, highly proficient of the R.E. tools (we didn’t know there were two MLS systems), professional presentation of the listing and flyers, and some really wonderful aerial images. Though he sold our home right before COVID-19, he was already doing all of the virtual marketing with a 3D tour and video, which was great for us because everyone who came to our home was qualified and not just a look-e-loo. Brent is also very well-known and respected by his peers. Brent kept us informed almost daily of the analytics; MLS views, saves, and more. When our home sold, we were fortunate to have multiple offers. Brent skillfully guided us through that process to ensure that we had the best buyer and terms. We were very pleased with the results. We not only had a positive experience, we also gained a friend for life. He even remembered our 50th wedding anniversary! So, look no further for the best of the best, give Brent Humpherys a call and start packing. Steve and Neila"

"If you’re looking for a real estate agent in the San Diego area look no more, Brent is your guy! He is knowledgeable, and very professional. This was my first time purchasing a home and I had over 100 questions but the Brent was very patient , open and honest.
Before we worked with Brent, My husband and I had some bad experiences with other agents. I was ready to give up until I was introduced to Brent. From the beginning he was very professional and I felt that he had our best interests. My husband and I purchased our dream home in less than 30 days. Thank you Brent for helping us with this process. I HIGHLY recommend Brent if you're looking to purchase a new home especially if this is your first time."

"Brent Humpherys is honest, intelligent, thoughtful, and reliable. Upon a friend's referral, we decided to seek his expertise in searching for an investment property. Brent exceeded our expectations in successfully purchasing a property. Throughout the stressful and unusual process, he remained our  strong advocate and wealth of knowledge to navigate us through the hurdles. He was so patient with us as we wavered in making up our mind and did not in any way pressure us to go in one particular direction. We would not hesitate to call him should we need his expertise again."

"Brent just assisted us in two real estate transactions. His expertise and professionalism is unparalleled....during our long journey together, we experienced it all!! We were only moving a short distance from Temecula to Fallbrook, but unforeseen circumstances seem to creep up around every corner. Brent successfully navigated us through and in the end, we are in our dream home. If I had to choose one word to describe Brent it would be accessible; I will miss the early morning email exchanges and the evening text updates. We were informed along the way and Brent made sure we clearly understood every aspect of both the sale and purchase. We never felt in the dark or unsure. Brent truly cares for each of his clients, and their families. Real estate is not just a job to him; it is his passion. If you are buying or selling, definitely give Brent a call!"

"I first met Brent at a resort where I manage the marketing and we connected on Facebook. Over the months which followed, I observed daily interaction between Brent and his clients in my newsfeed and saw in Brent a real hustle for those he served. I'm not sure which he has more of, energy or love for the business, but he found his calling. I approached Brent in late 2015 with a need to buy a home in North County, but there was very little on the market and homes were getting gobbled up fast with multiple offers. When I reached out to Brent, he responded in what seemed like a matter of seconds, and he advised me on the purchase process, connected me with his lender, and we sat down to go over the features which were important to me in a home. Working with Brent was really interesting, as I never saw him with a tablet or sheet of paper. He just listens and remembers everything..." See more

"I first met Brent at a resort where I manage the marketing and we connected on Facebook. Over the months which followed, I observed daily interaction between Brent and his clients in my newsfeed and saw in Brent a real hustle for those he served. I'm not sure which he has more of, energy or love for the business, but he found his calling. I approached Brent in late 2015 with a need to buy a home in North County, but there was very little on the market and homes were getting gobbled up fast with multiple offers. When I reached out to Brent, he responded in what seemed like a matter of seconds, and he advised me on the purchase process, connected me with his lender, and we sat down to go over the features which were important to me in a home. Working with Brent was really interesting, as I never saw him with a tablet or sheet of paper. He just listens and remembers everything.

Brent got busy showing me properties and when I found the one I wanted, the agent told him it was too late and that the seller and buyer had come to terms and it was too late. Brent very carefully took the listing agent through a series of questions and advised her of my qualifications and that if the seller would work with us, the deal would surely close and would be a positive experience. As it turned out, Brent advised the agent on how to retract a counter offer out to the other buyer and make the negotiation what he said was a "multiple" which would allow us to enter the mix and step into the negotiation. Brent would send me texts throughout the process with encouraging notes such as, "We're playing to win" and "Hang on, I think we've got this." He clearly advised me on every step in the process and then the exciting phone call came: "Sitka, we got the home! Congratulations!"
Brent was also very helpful in encouraging us that in California, there are no licensing requirements for physical inspectors and that we were strongly encouraged to select an inspector who voluntarily was a member of an industry group with ongoing, annual training and accountability to a board. It seemed that every aspect of our transaction was being carefully guided by a skilled professional who at every turn had our very best interests (and protection) in mind.

Throughout the escrow, Brent connected me with home inspectors, reviewed all documentation with me and advised me carefully on the repairs request and what he thought he could get the seller to agree to and what not to request. He attended all meetings and clearly looked out for me at every opportunity. He also stayed in touch with the lender and helped me navigate some new requirements which made the loan process more difficult. And when it came time to close, you've never seen anyone with a bigger smile when he appeared to hand me the keys! I've watched several friends who were in the market at the same time to buy a home still striking out and have now told them about Brent.

It has now been four months since I closed escrow and a couple of times I've needed Brent and he was just as quick at responding as before I was a client. He's offered to help me tackle an issue with the HOA and even helped me set up a special number at the gated entry so it could ring my cell. I'm happy to say that my experience with Brent was five stars and then some, and I can see why so many people choose to trust him with their home purchase or sale. Thanks Brent!" See less

"Brent undoubtedly deserves all the accolades he has received over the years. I would argue, however, that Brent's level of service and professionalism far transcends any particular vocation.

What I mean is this: It is simply not enough to say "Brent is the best real estate agent you will ever find." I would strongly suggest that Brent may be the most competent professional you will ever find - in any sector. To watch him work would be akin to watching Kelly Slater surf, Michelangelo paint, or Frank Lloyd Wright design a home. It is simply poetry in motion." See more

"Brent undoubtedly deserves all the accolades he has received over the years. I would argue, however, that Brent's level of service and professionalism far transcends any particular vocation.

What I mean is this: It is simply not enough to say "Brent is the best real estate agent you will ever find." I would strongly suggest that Brent may be the most competent professional you will ever find - in any sector. To watch him work would be akin to watching Kelly Slater surf, Michelangelo paint, or Frank Lloyd Wright design a home. It is simply poetry in motion.

As for our specific case - Brent pulled off the impossible. We had 34 days to find a house or we would have been on the streets. Here is the kicker: we have never bought a home before so he had to educate us on every single aspect of the process. And that he did - with the mastery of a Jedi and the patience of a sage.

On December 29th - the day we would have officially started sleeping on floors, Brent handed us the keys to our beautiful new home. Folks, you just can't make this stuff up.

There is so much more I could say about all the unique challenges that this transaction threw at us. In every case, Brent knew exactly how to weather whatever storm blew through...and every time it looked as if we were going to crash on the rocks, Brent would assure us that everything was under control and that he has charted these seas countless times.

My family and I will be forever grateful for the kind Providence that brought Brent into our lives at this very difficult and very hopeful season.

Brent - may 2016 be the best ever for you and your beautiful family.

Soli Deo Gloria & thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!" See less

"I have known Brent for over 10 years now and my family has used him on multiple occasions in terms of Real Estate in the San Diego area.

But to pinpoint Brent under Real Estate only, would be a massive understatement. Brent ensures his clients needs & requirements are of the highest priority and he does this with a level of energy and urgency that is rarely seen nowadays.

We recently purchased a house with Brent's support and the process could not have been smoother and any more all encompassing. We had a complex move with both high and low level needs and Brent was instrumental in ensuring they all were met with high standards.

It is safe to say that I highly recommend Brent and am assured to work again with him in the future."

"Brent did a FANTASTIC job for us! We were in a bit of a time crunch and he sold our house in five days. Plus, he got us the price we needed. Throughout the process Brent gave us clear advice and followed up quickly on every request we had and requests the buyer had. It was crystal clear that Brent knows the local market and the overall business. He was a pleasure."

"I was in the Navy so moved around a lot. Each time buying and selling a property, using differently realtors every time. I stumbled across Brent when I called on a condo I was interested in that was advertised on Trulia. From the first minute I communicated with Brent, I felt compelled to give him a try. He mentioned he wanted to hustle for me. This was refreshing as many realtors didn't hustle at all, and often made me feel like I was inconveniencing them to see a wide range of properties.

Brent was ten fold better than the next best realtor on my list. He always hustled. We saw well over 40 properties and the level of Brent's enthusiasm never waned.

He treated every transaction like it was his own home he was purchasing.

Brent used his superior competency in the field to help me back out of a property that had physical inspection safety and liability concerns. He also advised when the other lawyer used unethical behavior in the transaction. I simply didn't know all the legal protections I had and Brent saved me on this deal.

Most of all, Brent is a blast to be around. He made it fun.

My experience with Brent was amazing. I still use several professionals in other areas (like home inspections, tax prep, etc) that Brent recommended.

Additional Review: "Brent is absolutely exceptional. With so much at stake when making a home purchase, there a few qualities your realtor should have. First, your realtor must be honest. Second, your realtor must treat the transaction as if it were their very own. Third, your realtor must be competent in the entire process. Fourth, your realtor must be hilarious! Brent dominates all of these qualities. Our family is so blessed to have someone of such high caliber who represented us! Thank you Brent."

"Brent sold my home. When I complete any sale (in real estate or otherwise) I ask myself 3 questions. a) Did the agent CLOSE the deal? b) Did the agent have my best interest in mind? c) Would I work with this agent again? My answer to Brent's work on my home sale is a resounding Yes to each of these questions. And its as simple as that. The rest are details.

He was very responsive. We got along well and he was great at incorporating my thoughts into his way of doing things while also protecting me from myself when needed. He did not push me to close on the deal for his expediency. Managed the Multiple Bid Offer very well. Overall a great experience working with Brent. I recommend him wholeheartedly."

"I would do business with Brent again in a heartbeat! Brent is a true professional. He knows how to maneuver through the buying transaction as smooth as possible. The sellers side was not nearly as knowledgeable as I'd hope and Brent guided them through the transaction process as well. He responds in a timely fashion. You know he personally cares that you are happy every step of the way, even after closing. I am thrilled I contacted Brent to help me through the largest purchase of my life. I was confident in his ability every step of the way. If I could give him 10 stars I would, he is truly incredible!

He was very responsive. We got along well and he was great at incorporating my thoughts into his way of doing things while also protecting me from myself when needed. He did not push me to close on the deal for his expediency. Managed the Multiple Bid Offer very well. Overall a great experience working with Brent. I recommend him wholeheartedly."

"Brent sold my very modest family home of 40 years. The California property was in probate after my father's passing, and Brent maneuvered all the special legal steps with ease. Though he did not make a large profit on this particular sale, Brent always treated us with the utmost respect, sensitivity, professionalism, and honesty, making me feel like I was selling a multi-million dollar home. I felt like I had a realtor who was out of my league!

I have never come across any private or professional individual or organization who excels at communication like Brent. He would return a call or email with shocking promptness. When face to face, I had his undivided attention. Brent researched every detail of every aspect of our sale and how to best market the home, and was patient and committed at all times, even though we'd spent nearly a year with Brent before even putting the home on the market. Brent was so obviously transparent to me about his findings and made everything understandable to me and to the family.

I trusted him to guide me through the process, since he is the professional, and following all his advice made for an easier and profitable sale for me. When asked, he shared his gut feeling about situations and he was right each time. I periodically consulted my brother, who is a realtor, asking for his input. I trust my brother immeasurably, and he always confirmed that Brent's advice was spot-on.

Brent is in command of all details in all the right ways. When he brought us multiple offers on the home, he guided us and helped us not be overwhelmed with all of the decisions. He is clearly a perfectionist, yet balanced with total humility. I am beyond fortunate to have worked with Brent Humpherys."

"We recently used Brent for the third time! Four and a half years ago he sold our condo and then we purchased a home with him after that. This time we had Brent sell our home as we had decided to move back home to Mammoth Lakes. We called Brent up and while he was excited for another transaction he was bummed we were moving out of the area. We set up a meeting to go over when would be a good timeframe to list and landed on mid to the end of April. We were still in the middle of a handful of home upgrade projects that we wanted to complete before the sale. Brent gave his professional advice on what items should be tucked away and stored in the garage and what items would make certain areas look more open so we would be prepared for the photographer when it came time. As was our experience previously with Brent, he went with what felt like above and beyond service. Don't get me wrong, Brent is as professional as they come but he is also a genuinely nice person who cares about your family and making sure everyone understands all the steps in the process as well.

We listed on a Thursday around 5 pm and we already had our first offer by 8:30 am. We kept showing all weekend and (if my memory serves me correct) we had like 13 offers with five of them above asking. We went through some hiccups at first with some less than professional agents but Brent was able to navigate through all the intricacies of getting a buyer back in place and escrow open. Home buying and selling is a stressful thing as it is. Brent really takes so much of that stress away and makes it a much more pleasant experience. Next time we buy it won't be anywhere near him but I so wish I could just take Brent and put him in my pocket! He's seriously the best and he will be a very hard act to follow!

Thanks for everything Brent!!"

"Years ago, Brent Humpherys sold my mother's house in Oceanside and skillfully managed a difficult market and a difficult tenant, getting me in contract with the right buyer and at a price which made me happy. He earned the 5-star review I gave him then, but this year I threw an opportunity at Brent which was so complicated and required serious determination and hustle. The family home I grew up in since the 1970s had just about every issue one could imagine, and Brent faced each challenge with skill, grace and the encouragement that he'd stand with me and face everything that was thrown at us. I made the mistake of hiring another agent who offered me a discounted listing commission and I paid dearly for that mistake. My home sat on the market for months and there were no offers. That's when I called Brent and asked for his help again. I was really embarrassed that I didn't call him first, but Brent was understanding and shared what he would do to get my home sold this time. He arrived with a professional photographer who took absolutely stunning pictures of my home. My wife and I looked at them and barely recognized our house! Then the sign was delivered and Brent emailed me a copy of the listing. It was nothing short of a masterpiece! My phone started ringing with showings and then the offers came in. I think Brent lives to negotiate deals, as he worked hard at looking at all the angles, what the best price would be and how to represent me in the best manner possible. He advised me about all the next steps, patiently worked with me in getting all of the disclosures together, and kept me informed every day on what was happening, when the inspections were scheduled, when the appraiser was coming, and then managed the process with the buyer's repair requests. He even helped me with getting my home tented and having several thousand dollars of termite and wood work billed to escrow so I wouldn't have to pay out of pocket. A few weeks into the escrow process, his title people found a lien on my home which had been paid but never signed off. Brent actually contacted the person who needed to sign off and helped negotiate an agreement to get the lien removed. There were so many days I thought the deal was not going to close and we'd be back on the market, but Brent never, ever gave up. He faced this and every detail on the transaction like a pro! A few days before we were going to close escrow, we received a legal notice from a third party and the title company said they would not close the deal. Brent promptly called the person back and shared what he was able to share with them, then patiently waited as attorneys got in a huddle to figure out next steps. After about a week of working with attorneys and reviewing everything, my home was cleared to close and Brent drove over to my home and actually helped me with the movers. I can't say enough about Brent's dedication to his clients and determination to get them the very best service, price and experience. Brent did make one mistake in the process though: after he came over and we posed in front of a sold sign, he forgot to take his sold sign with him when he left. I told him he'd better order a replacement, as he's going to need one when I call him to sell my next home in two years. If you are looking for an agent who will not tire, will not grow weary, will accept every challenge like an opportunity, who negotiation is like the oxygen he needs to survive, who will put excellence into everything he does, says and touches, then call Brent. And if you have a concern about what a discount agent can offer and what Brent offers, call me. I'll be happy to share how what I paid Brent got me more money when all was said and done."

"Very lucky to have this wonderful, humorous man, Brent Humphreys to represent us as our Realtor. Contacted him once from overseas about 2 months ago. The rest has been a blessing in disguise. Moving back to the US after many years, he not only reassured us that he would do anything he could to move us into a home ASAP, but he was there every step of the way. Very quick to respond, as well as question any flags along the way. Definitely a good man and a GREAT Realtor. Would recommend him any day!"

"We were extremely pleased with Brent and his knowledge and experience in the San Diego area. We reside in Arizona and were new to the area. We had a limited schedule and very specific requirements for a condo. Brent was able to find exactly what we were looking for and was very responsive and efficient with the entire transaction process. He was very personable and caring to ensure our needs were met. Even with the major renovations work that we needed to do with the condo, Brent was able to provide great advice and efficient contractors to complete the work. He was involved in the entire process from start to finish. We would definitely recommend Brent for anyone purchasing a property."

"We knew relocating our family from South Carolina to San Diego was going to take some serious logistical planning. Brent was recommended to us through our relocation company - and the rest is truly history. Brent had his hands full between our list of 25 “must see” homes and our short 48 hour visit to Southern California. He not only scheduled 25 homes in 24 hours (most by appointments) but we together made a timely offer in a VERY competitive market. Brent has been our lifeline in California from FaceTiming us at the home inspection to handling the settlement without us (so we didn’t have to fly out again) to managing some major construction projects just to ensure we walked into our perfect move in ready home. Brent is trustworthy, attentive, responsive and truly listened to our unique needs as a family. His customer service skills are impeccable and I guarantee he will treat your home buying experience as his own. With Brent on our side, we were able to concentrate on all of those other details that are needed for moving from 2400 miles away with a toddler and large dog. We have made a friend for life in Brent and he has been a blessing to us. We can never thank him enough."

"I wish I could give Brent 10 stars! Hands down the most courteous, professional, and hard-working agent in the business. As a first-time home buyer, my wife and I were in way over our heads trying to navigate the daunting process of purchasing a home. Brent removed the anxiety and walked us through the process step-by-step answering every question along the way until we were handed our keys. There is no time he is not available; even checking on us after his normal business hours to see if we had any additional questions. Brent was there for every showing, every walkthrough (once we selected our home), every meeting with the builder, and even there at our closing. I highly recommend Brent for any new or seasoned homebuyer; he cares!!"

"Moving from the UK to San Diego was stressful and difficult finding the right location just by viewing the Internet. Brent went above and beyond to focus much of his time to show us homes and areas as soon as the planes wheels hit the runway. Very dedicated, knows the local area, builders, models, comparative prices, and negotiated a fabulous price. Highly recommend his expertise and personality! Congenial attitude, humor, and willingness to accommodate a buyers needs."

"As a first-time home buyer, my excitement over the prospect of owning a home was matched by an equal amount of fear and intimidation by the process. I am so fortunate that I was recommended to Brent as my agent. His kindness, skill, and consummate professionalism were clearly evident from the first day we met. People often talk about that “ideal” professional, be it salesperson to physician, who treats you as if you were their only client. I always figured that was the stuff of lore, as I had never had the pleasure of working with a professional with that level of commitment. I am not exaggerating when I say that I truly felt like Brent treated me as if I was his top priority at every twist and turn of my home buying adventure. To my innumerable questions and concerns that I had throughout the process, he was always there to explain and clarify things in a patient and thoughtful manner. His commitment to actively engaging me at every step made me feel like a valued partner, rather than simply a client. From phone conversations to the numerous meetings we had at the home for inspections, etc., he never once made me feel like he was being inconvenienced or was rushed to get to another appointment. Finally, the genuine joy that he expressed as he handed me the keys to my condo was further proof that I had found that “ideal” professional, who truly cared about me. It goes without saying, I highly recommend him! -Steve Lawrence"

"Brent was referred to my husband and I by a mutual friend. Brent is extremely knowledgeable, ethical and passionate about the real estate business. He answered all of my questions and then some, was available anytime and truly went above and beyond to get our home sold as quick as possible. Brent was also going to help us purchase our home in Temecula but when a family emergency came up he was honest and helpful enough to refer a colleague to help us purchase our home ASAP. We would (and have) refer Brent to anyone we know. We will continue to use Brent for all our future real estate needs."

Jeff and Katy both wrote reviews. Jeff writes:

"Our family has had the good fortune and the honor of knowing Brent Humpherys for a few years. We have been blessed in knowing who this man truly is and for what he stands. When it came time for us to transition from renters to owners, we knew Brent would be the only phone call we would make. Throughout the entire process, Brent treated us like multi-million dollar clients. His communication was prompt, his insights and instructions were thorough, and his thoughtfulness and attention to details was inspirational. There are few in life that truly, genuinely..." See more

Jeff writes:

"Our family has had the good fortune and the honor of knowing Brent Humpherys for a few years. We have been blessed in knowing who this man truly is and for what he stands. When it came time for us to transition from renters to owners, we knew Brent would be the only phone call we would make. Throughout the entire process, Brent treated us like multi-million dollar clients. His communication was prompt, his insights and instructions were thorough, and his thoughtfulness and attention to details was inspirational. There are few in life that truly, genuinely, have a passion and a love for that which they do in their careers. Brent Humpherys is one such man. His impeccable integrity pours forth to inspire and motivate all parties involved in the transaction. And best of all, after working with Brent and his remarkable assistant Ashley, you not only have engaged in the best deal possible, you have a realty team that is not a mere contact for your address book...you have friends; genuine people with whom you are proud to be acquainted. The market is flooded with a glut of empty suits that simply want to move houses. Humpherys Homes And Estates, however, wants you to have a home. And that is why Brent is the only phone call to make for all-things-real-estate."

Katy writes:

"To say that we could not have done this without Brent Humpherys is putting it mildly.
Our being brand-new to the real estate market and being in a bind (because the owner of our rental home was putting our home on the market, only giving us a few short weeks in which to find a home), we were not only ignorant, we were also a little desperate.
From the beginning, Brent's easy-going and fun disposition put us at our ease, and his professionalism and thorough knowledge of San Diego real estate gave us confidence.
Every step of the way, Brent was there. He showed us other homes in the market, helped us narrow down what it was we wanted, and eventually was integral to our actually purchasing the home we were renting.
He figuratively "held our hands" through the whole thing.
Seriously, we could not have done it without him. He did everything in a timely and professional manner and was ingenious when he needed to be.
Even though he is busy with a very thriving business, he always took time out for us whenever we needed him. Whatever needed to be signed or attended to, Brent (and his assistant Ashley) were on it.
There was never a time I doubted that Brent was the right real estate agent for us." See less

“Since all the comments that have been posted about Brent are filled with praise and compliments, I thought that I would list some of the things that I don’t like about Brent and the service that he renders.
I don’t like that he makes his clients feel extra special. It’s such a disappointment when dealing with the rest of the world.
I don’t like that he returns calls promptly. Really….who does that in the business world?!
I don’t like that after you meet him, he becomes “family”! Now we will be having to change our wills.
I don’t like that he offers to do things for you..." See more

“Since all the comments that have been posted about Brent are filled with praise and compliments, I thought that I would list some of the things that I don’t like about Brent and the service that he renders.
I don’t like that he makes his clients feel extra special. It’s such a disappointment when dealing with the rest of the world.
I don’t like that he returns calls promptly. Really….who does that in the business world?!
I don’t like that after you meet him, he becomes “family”! Now we will be having to change our wills.
I don’t like that he offers to do things for you that aren’t even related to the purchase or sale of your home. Is he for real or should we offer him something?
I don’t like that he is a genius about making an impossible transaction happen with clever ideas and strategic thinking. Always have to ask myself why I didn’t think of that?!
I don’t like that he is always so full of energy. Is it the food at Chipotle?
I don’t like the twinkle in his eyes when he talks real estate. Honestly, chocolate, fine wine, cheese maybe….but real-estate!!?
I especially dislike the fact that we don’t have another property to buy or sell enabling our working with him again.
Brent sold our family home in Oceanside where we had lived for 43 years. His excellent guidance, creative thinking and optimistic attitude allowed us to move into our dream home in Carlsbad. He has also, through the years, represented other family members in 5 different transactions.
I would recommend Brent to anyone needing a Realtor and know, without a doubt, that their experience would be an excellent one. " See less

“We loved our experience with Brent! We were moving to San Diego from the Midwest, and had a really tall order for him to fulfill, and he made it happen. Not only is he a competent and knowledgeable Realtor, but he is honest and trustworthy. He shows he cares in so many ways, and we knew he was truly on our side and looking out for our best interest throughout the whole home buying process. Because we had to do most of our house hunting from far away, we had to rely on Brent in so many ways. We were unfamiliar with the San Diego real estate market, which we heard is perhaps one of the most challenging markets for home buyers, so Brent's expert knowledge was incredibly valuable to us. We felt completely confident relying on his competent guidance. When we spotted potential homes on the web, Brent would visit the properties for us and give us a detailed report about the home with concrete, realistic information. During the escrow period, we encountered several roadblocks. Once again, Brent went above and beyond the call of duty and took ownership of the process, which involved visiting the properties multiple times to secure the deal. We felt so lucky to have him represent us, and now we are very happy to call San Diego home. We couldn't have done this complicated cross-country relocation without Brent. His sense of loyalty and integrity is unparalleled, and we are proud to call him our agent as well as friend. We recommend him to anyone who has any real estate needs!"

“We were put in touch with Brent through a mutual friend and from the beginning it was clear that Brent really knew ALL things real estate. As first time buyers, it was extremely important for us to have an agent who would answer all of our questions thoroughly and be patient with our needs. We ended up putting an offer on the first home he showed us! Initially, we did not get the house due to a higher offer and were so devastated. We waited it out and with Brent's guidance ended up securing the home after the other offer fell out of escrow. We learned more than we ever thought possible in those 30 days of escrow about buying a home and Brent was there to answer every question with honesty and transparency. Brent and his assistant Ashley are true professionals and are fun to work with in the process! Thank you for helping us find the best starter home - we are so happy!"

“Recently, I had the opportunity to sell a home. In working to find an agent it seemed everyone knew someone that was in the industry and wanted to make recommendations. As a sales professional, the value of referrals goes a long way with me. I was taken aback at the frequency of referrals I was getting for Brent Humpherys. I had been told by several people that Brent was the professional to consult with. Many of the people that had referred Brent were some that had done business with and some that had never done any business with him. My wife and I sat with Brent and his assistant Ashley for initially what was supposed to be a brief interview. It lasted well over that and it was due to Brent's ability to really connect with his clients and genuinely be interested in what is important to the sellers. Brent's knowledge of the market and process as well as his explanation of activity during the transaction were above reproach. I found him to be responsive and compassionate and an extremely effective negotiator. I am well pleased with Brent and his ability to personalize the real estate experience. If you are looking to buy or sell a home - you would do yourself a disservice by not calling and speaking with Brent to see how he can make your transaction a success!!!"

“When we decided to sell our condo, we knew there was only one person to call: Brent Humpherys! Brent is very knowledgeable, attentive, trustworthy, energetic and funny. He advocates for you at every turn. Throughout the process Brent was always accessible and made us feel like we were his only clients. In reality, he was juggling several at one time! He kept us updated every step of the way, answered all of our questions, and gave us helpful recommendations when needed. The entire experience was beyond excellent! We look forward to working with Brent when we purchase our next home!"

“Out of all the agents we have used none of them have compared to Brent.
Quick, witty, knowledgeable and truly a champion at what he does.
Brent will even add a little humor just when things might seem stressful. He is superb at his job!

When we contacted Brent he had our house on the market within 24 hours. He also had our home sold the first day it went on the market. Amazing! Any problems or battles that came up through loans being completed, etc., Brent tackled them with a 110%..." See more

“Out of all the agents we have used none of them have compared to Brent.
Quick, witty, knowledgeable and truly a champion at what he does.
Brent will even add a little humor just when things might seem stressful. He is superb at his job!

When we contacted Brent he had our house on the market within 24 hours. He also had our home sold the first day it went on the market. Amazing! Any problems or battles that came up through loans being completed, etc., Brent tackled them with a 110%. You knew you chose the right person through the whole process. He truly took the job on and took the stress of any work off your shoulders. Unlike other agents who don’t always complete the job until the bitter end, Brent does! He is there from the beginning to the end. We have only had the chance of selling a home through Brent but we look forward to the day when we get to call him up to be our agent again to purchase a home.

I would recommend Brent to friends and family members. I know they would not be disappointed. If you really want to sell your house or purchase a home and feel like you are getting thee best agent Brent is your guy! He loves any challenge. Brent is all about his seller and buyer getting the best of the best!" See less

“There are not enough words to express what an amazing experience it was to work with Brent Humpherys in the sale of our home. Brent will make you feel as if you are his only client and do so by delivering top-notch world class service! He made sure we signed our papers, returned all our phone calls and emails right away and always the same day, kept us in the loop every step of the way, and treated us like we were selling a 10 million dollar home..." See more

“There are not enough words to express what an amazing experience it was to work with Brent Humpherys in the sale of our home. Brent will make you feel as if you are his only client and do so by delivering top-notch world class service! He made sure we signed our papers, returned all our phone calls and emails right away and always the same day, kept us in the loop every step of the way, and treated us like we were selling a 10 million dollar home.

Brent is a career Realtor which makes all the difference. This isn't just something he does, but it's in his blood. Since a child, Brent has been in and around the business, so he lives and breathes real estate. This house was the 4th home that we have sold and Brent was our 4th Realtor that we used. From our experiences, Brent was far superior to all the other agents and we would use him again in a heart beat.

The passion and level of professionalism that Brent portrays while working with you is something you might think was made up. His ability to negotiate a great deal, to getting you more than you originally thought for your home - is simply put, the best of the best. Brent's dedication to serving his client's needs and ensuring he goes above and beyond all expectations is evident from the moment you meet him.

Overall, if we could rate Brent on a 5 star scale, he would receive 6 stars!
Call him now! We can't begin to tell you how great he is." See less

“There are not enough superlatives in the world to describe Brent, his expertise, customer service, and level of integrity.
It was a difficult time, selling the family home of 50 years, but Brent made it an (almost) enjoyable experience. If it had to be done, he was the right man for the job!
I know Brent had many transaction in various stages during the time he was working with us, but Brent's care and concern about our particular situation made us feel like we were his only clients, and 100% of his attention and time were focused on us.
His knowledge about the real estate market and legal considerations continued to impress me, and raise my respect and esteem throughout our client/broker relationship. Anyone who would have the opportunity to work with Brent should grab it and hold on for a great experience and enjoyable ride."

“Brent was great. I was looking for a home specifically in Carlsbad with VA financing, which can be less appealing to sellers in today's market. Brent helped me put together a good offer. After a brief and reasonable negotiation, my offer was accepted. Brent was always accessible and he always had pertinent paperwork put together and out the door quickly. I would definitely recommend him to others."

“Brent was great. I was looking for a home specifically in Carlsbad with VA financing, which can be less appealing to sellers in today's market. Brent helped me put together a good offer. After a brief and reasonable negotiation, my offer was accepted. Brent was always accessible and he always had pertinent paperwork put together and out the door quickly. I would definitely recommend him to others." See less

“We literally looked for our forever home for 2 years dragging Brent all over north San Diego County until we found the home of our dreams. We hadn't moved in 15 years so the process was overwhelming and a bit scary but Brent was there every step of the way. He responded usually within minutes to all my questions and calmed me down whenever I got frazzled (which was often). We are settling in nicely to our new home and can't thank Brent enough for making our dreams come true. I would highly recommend Brent to represent you in the buying and selling process. He is very ethical and genuinely tries to provide a positive experience for his clients!"

“Brent was great. I was looking for a home specifically in Carlsbad with VA financing, which can be less appealing to sellers in today's market. Brent helped me put together a good offer. After a brief and reasonable negotiation, my offer was accepted. Brent was always accessible and he always had pertinent paperwork put together and out the door quickly. I would definitely recommend him to others." See less

“Brent is absolutely incredible! My partner and I were first time home buyers and had no idea what to do or how to do it. From the moment we met with Brent, it was no pressure and reassuring. Our first meeting with Brent he took the time to help us understand what the process looked like and what do expect along the home buying road. Brent's positive attitude and optimism made our home buying process such a pleasant experience. We even ran into a few hiccups with the sellers we were transacting with and Brent worked diligently to overcome all the obstacles. We could not recommend anyone has highly as we recommend him. He puts his heart into his work and although he may have other clients, he always made us feel like top priority. We really wish we could put into words how grateful we are for him and just how amazing he really is. Brent is 100% someone you want on your team when buying a home. There’s no doubt that when the time comes to buy again or sell, he will be our first call. Brent is the best!"

“My mom's house was located in Redondo Beach, California and went into probate and foreclosure. God put it on my heart to contact my cousin, Brent Humpherys, as I had seen him do a really difficult real estate deal that was in similar circumstances, just like my mom's house was, and he handled it with efficiency. I contacted him, and I am thankful that I did, as Brent knew just what to do. He worked with us for nearly a year, visited the property and patiently guided us on everything until we had court approval to sell. We had a neighbor try to buy our home without a Realtor, but Brent encouraged us that if he fully marketed it, he was sure that he could get us more money. And he did!!! In the first 3-4 days, Brent brought us over 20 offers and created a bidding war which ended at $150,000 more than the private party had offered. When it came to negotiating, Brent clearly advised us of our options and went to bat for us, even getting us an extra three weeks after close to stay in our home rent free, so that we could move out within plenty of time. I hired Brent because of his integrity, hustle, care, and responsiveness. Though our home was more than 100 miles from Brent's office, he still made multiple trips to see us, helped us prepare for the sale and even came after escrow so he could view the property and arrange for someone to come and haul away the stuff that wouldn't fit in our truck. We can't recommend Brent enough, as he did what he said he was going to do. He got us a lot more money, and he worked hard with the probate attorney and kept us informed every step of the way. Thank you, Brent for being our real estate agent. "

“I would recommend Brent Humpherys to anyone I know looking for an agent. He is a principled man of high character with tenacity, creativity, and seemingly never ending energy. We had a very challenging home to sell that took a significant amount of time to find the right buyer. Then once in escrow, we had an even more challenging escrow. Throughout the entire process, he was always available to answer any questions, consistently coming up with additional strategies to move the process along, and committed to the end to a successful outcome. We are very thankful to Brent for all that he did in getting our home sold. To me the biggest endorsement, is the fact that I now consider Brent a trusted friend, not just my Realtor."

“We would recommend Brent Humpherys to any and all looking to buy or sell a home. Brent’s attention to service is unparalleled; he truly cares about you and your home becoming a trusted friend through the process. You will feel as though your transaction is his transaction, as every step of the way he is there to handle even the smallest of details. No matter the challenges with the other party, Brent is there with solutions to move the deal forward, despite the other party’s obstacles, resulting in your family’s successful home purchase or sale."

Both Edgar and Eileen published reviews. Edgar writes:

“Brent was a blessing to our family. In particular, I want to mention the extra-mile effort he gave to our home purchase. He moved quickly to complete all forms and drove the seller's realtor to do the same so that we could close within our desired timeline. Brent is a must have partner for anyone considering a home purchase!"

Eileen writes:

"We were referred to Brent by a mutual friend and from the very first moment we met him we knew we had found the right person to help our family buy our first home here in southern California. Brent was a great blessing since he knew the area. He set our expectations regarding home pricing and areas we could afford. He was also responsive - a phone call or text away! Always welcoming our questions. We would totally recommend him to anyone looking for a home."

“We are very thankful to have Brent as our agent. He really takes the time to listen to our requests, concerns and answers and all of our questions. He loves what he does, it is very evident. He knows how to integrate social media in creative ways to market your home. We would recommend him to anyone who is considering selling their home. He understands it is a major transition in life and truly cares about his clients."

“We are very thankful to have Brent as our agent. He really takes the time to listen to our requests, concerns and answers and all of our questions. He loves what he does, it is very evident. He knows how to integrate social media in creative ways to market your home. We would recommend him to anyone who is considering selling their home. He understands it is a major transition in life and truly cares about his clients." See less

“Brent has helped us with two homes sales and one home purchase. If we still lived in the area, I would absolutely use him again. He consistently sets himself apart from the many choices of agents and really took great care of us in each of our transactions. Brent is always responsive and dedicates the time to build a relationship with clients. I highly recommend Brent for your real estate needs."

“Brent has helped us with two homes sales and one home purchase. If we still lived in the area, I would absolutely use him again. He consistently sets himself apart from the many choices of agents and really took great care of us in each of our transactions. Brent is always responsive and dedicates the time to build a relationship with clients. I highly recommend Brent for your real estate needs." See less

“This review is late as we closed on August 20th, but it is late because neither of us could come up with the words to clearly state just how wonderful our experience with Brent was and we thought maybe time would help us clarify our thoughts. That hasn't happened, so I am just going for it!

If you are someone like me who has always thought that Realtors weren't worth the 6%, then Brent is the Realtor for you! He had many other clients and deals going while we worked with him but we always felt like he was giving us his full attention..." See more

“This review is late as we closed on August 20th, but it is late because neither of us could come up with the words to clearly state just how wonderful our experience with Brent was and we thought maybe time would help us clarify our thoughts. That hasn't happened, so I am just going for it!If you are someone like me who has always thought that Realtors weren't worth the 6%, then Brent is the Realtor for you! He had many other clients and deals going while we worked with him but we always felt like he was giving us his full attention.

We called him before we were ready to put our house on the market and he came over and spent a long time talking to us and giving us advice on what we should do to get the house ready for market. His suggestions were great and helped us to focus on the top priorities. When we were finally ready to put it on the market, we immediately had lots of showings and offers within 2 days! We went with one of those offers but there was lots of negotiating and angst and Brent worked us through it all so patiently. He was equally great on purchasing our new home and we had to go through some negotiating and angst in that process too. Bottom line is that both of our transactions closed beautifully and in our favor and it is all to Brent's credit.

And besides all that he is funny! And he is also kind and thoughtful and trustworthy and honest and just plain good people! When you have to work with someone in as stressful a situation as home selling and buying are, those are qualities that are invaluable. We both consider Brent to be a real friend and we will refer him to everyone we know (or don't know) that needs to buy or sell a house." See less

“Brent is a pro - super responsive, friendly and professional. He knows just what he's doing and I absolutely trust him. It was a great experience working with him!"

“Brent is a pro - super responsive, friendly and professional. He knows just what he's doing and I absolutely trust him. It was a great experience working with him!" See less

“Brent is a diligent, creative, wonderful agent! I started working with him after house hunting for over a year. With Brent's help, I closed on my new home less than two months later!

I told Brent right off the bat that I needed an agent who would fight for me - he did that by presenting creative solutions to any problem that arose..." See more

“Brent is a diligent, creative, wonderful agent! I started working with him after house hunting for over a year. With Brent's help, I closed on my new home less than two months later!

I told Brent right off the bat that I needed an agent who would fight for me - he did that by presenting creative solutions to any problem that arose and by effectively communicating my needs to sellers' agents.

I told Brent after about a week of working together, "thank you for bringing the joy back to the house hunt" - he did that by being infectiously enthusiastic about home buying and by making me, a first time home buyer, feel comfortable that my interests were being thoughtfully protected. Brent even accompanied me to sign closing documents and provided helpful information throughout the process.

I have recommended Brent to family and friends, and that's really the strongest endorsement I can give!" See less

"We worked with Brent Humpherys at Humpherys Homes to both buy and sell our homes this year. On both ends, it was an absolute pleasure, even for a woman who was 7 months pregnant and not so rationale! In selling our house, Brent came over and spent time with us walking through the property giving suggestions on how to make the house more marketable. We implemented his suggestions, he sent over his professional photographer..." See more

"We worked with Brent Humpherys at Humpherys Homes to both buy and sell our homes this year. On both ends, it was an absolute pleasure, even for a woman who was 7 months pregnant and not so rationale! In selling our house, Brent came over and spent time with us walking through the property giving suggestions on how to make the house more marketable. We implemented his suggestions, he sent over his professional photographer, listed the house and in less than a week, the house was sold to a cash buyer, above our listing price. We received multiple offers and Brent helped us analyze the offers and accept the right one. The transaction was smooth and Brent worked hard to negotiate a rent back option so that we only had to move once, after we closed on our new house. The buying experience was equally as smooth. Because we were in a rush to get into a new place before the baby came, Brent spent long days showing us tons of houses. He helped us form an aggressive purchasing strategy to ensure that we would get the house we loved. We bought below the list price and were moved in a month later. He guided us though each step of the process, spending time with us to ensure that we understood each step, made the right decisions and were comfortable along the way. Brent is clearly an expert in his field and one of the nicest, most sincere men I have ever met. He has the utmost integrity and is a true professional, someone you want to trust with a purchase and sale of this magnitude. He is detailed and reviewed each document to ensure that the process was completed correctly. We sincerely enjoyed every moment we spent with Brent and only hope that we can work with Humpherys Homes & Estates again." See less

"Brent came highly recommended to us by trusted members of our family and community. My wife and I feel very blessed that Brent worked with us--He was professional, energetic, passionate, knowledgeable, and extremely efficient throughout the entire process. I hear that buying a home is usually a several month process, but one month after we contacted Brent to be our Realtor, we closed on our house!Although I know that Brent is an extremely busy man, he treated my wife and I as if we were his only clients.

Needless to say, I cannot recommend Brent any more highly--we are his clients for life, and will be telling all of our friends and family about him!
Thanks, Brent!!"

"We found the home selling experience with Brent Humpherys of Humpherys Homes & Estates to be both of professionalism and excellence. Brent was always quick to respond to our many questions, concerns and requests with the utmost of pertinent information and to our satisfaction. Because of his knowledge in his field, he kept us abreast of what was coming and we never had any unexpected surprises. This made a daunting experience much more palatable. Brent was strong and persuasive in representing our negotiations, and bringing our sell to a smooth close. I would gladly recommend Brent and his company to any buyer or seller if honest, thorough, reputable and smooth transactions are what you are looking for. Thanks again Brent."

"Brent is one of the most personal individuals I know, he really connects with everyone he makes contact with. He's punctual, reliable, and his team at Humpherys is top notch!! I've known Brent for years, so when we closed as quickly as we did I almost regretted not getting to spend more time doing business with him! Seriously, Brent took care of every aspect which was of great value especially since we were out of state sellers."

"We wish that we could give Brent Humpherys 10 stars! Brent sold our home in San Marcos for top dollar, and closed escrow, in a record 15 days! We were amazed!Brent really watches out for his clients and ALWAYS puts their needs first. He is the consummate communicator, you are never sitting wondering what is going on with your property or what the status of your escrow is..." See more

"We wish that we could give Brent Humpherys 10 stars! Brent sold our home in San Marcos for top dollar, and closed escrow, in a record 15 days! We were amazed!

Brent really watches out for his clients and ALWAYS puts their needs first. He is the consummate communicator, you are never sitting wondering what is going on with your property or what the status of your escrow is. Can you say, "Refreshing?"

We were also very impressed with Brent's real estate knowledge, especially regarding the laws and regulations that govern his work. Had it not been for his expertise, we could have really made some unwise decisions.

The thing that stands out about Brent the most though, is his integrity. He does not cut corners or compromise his ethics for the almighty dollar or to gain favor for the wrong reasons. Again, can you say, "Refreshing?"

It is our honor to recommend Brent Humpherys, real estate extraordinaire! "

"Brent Humpherys came into our lives at an important point to shepherd us through the process of purchasing a home. He gave the best of his time and thoughts and initiative, and was able to secure a home at a fair price for both parties. Without him, the acquisition simply wouldn't have happened. Time and again, when the deal seemed to falter, Brent kept it alive with new ideas and tenacity. He is a living illustration of the best in professional brokering, and we learned a lot from him. We are also grateful for the friendship that emerged during the process and look forward to opportunities to build on it in the future. We know for certain it will be to Brent Humpherys we will turn for future transactions."

“I don't know how we could have gotten as much money for our home in this downturn economy if it wasn't for Brent. He worked professionally and diligently, accommodating our crazy schedules which included juggling a toddler and a newborn. He was able to connect us with a cash buyer who paid above market value for our home, and he leveraged his expertise to protect and guide us throughout the transaction. I highly value integrity and trust, and for those two qualities, I have no higher recommendation then Brent Humpherys..." See more

“I don't know how we could have gotten as much money for our home in this downturn economy if it wasn't for Brent. He worked professionally and diligently, accomodating our crazy schedules which included juggling a toddler and a newborn. He was able to connect us with a cash buyer who paid above market value for our home, and he leveraged his expertise to protect and guide us throughout the transaction. I highly value integrity and trust, and for those two qualities, I have no higher recommendation then Brent Humpherys. We also used Brent to find us a home to move into, and for that activity, Brent is an absolute rain-maker. We didn't chose from a list of available listed homes. Rather, we essentially told Brent the community we wanted to live in, the floorplan and what we liked and didn't like. There were no homes available at the time that met our criteria, but that didn't stop Brent from actively searching for and finding several owners in the community who would consider selling their home. Brent essentially 'reverse-engineered' our requirements and found a couple willing to sell there beautiful home to us, even though the sellers hadn't listed their home. Brent is the textbook model of real estate agent value; an affirming reminder of why we pay for agent services, and the value we receive in doing so. He is worth every penny." See less

“5 STAR rating - "As Good As It Gets!"

A big shout out to Brent Humpherys of Humpherys Homes and Estates!

Brent is such a gentleman, that takes the time to care about each of his many clients AND their families. He is nothing like the majority of the agents out there who are just trying to make a buck without..." See more

“5 STAR rating - "As Good As It Gets!"

A big shout out to Brent Humpherys of Humpherys Homes & Estates!

Brent is such a gentleman, that takes the time to care about each of his many clients AND their families. He is nothing like the majority of the agents out there who are just trying to make a buck without investing physical, mental and emotional time into each and every client.

I am amazed that he has the emotional ware-with-all to go through the home selling and buying process with each client. I have learned that it is quite an emotional roller coaster! Brent was always in my corner, cheering me on when needed and more often than not calming me down when needed 🙂

If you are looking for an agent that respects your family values as much as he does his own - Brent is your guy! Brent will fight for you and work on your behalf relentlessly during working hours, but when Sunday comes along - know that Brent powers down and is cherishing family time. You can't help but respect him for that! And come Monday morning he is rearing to go 🙂

Brent will make you feel as if you are his only client- running out to show you a house or replying to your hundreds of emails. Somehow he has the ability to connect with million dollar listings/sellers/buyers as well as 30k manufactured home/sellers/buyers! He is just that kind of guy 🙂

You will find when you are done with your selling or buying process that you will forever stay connected to Brent Humpherys - he is a gift to many people and has the type of personality that makes you feel better just being around him! And if you can't get ahold of him just check your local Chipotle, Panera or Costco - you might just run into him 🙂

Thanks Brent for all your efforts over the last few months - we are blessed by you and grateful for you!" See less

"I first met Brent in 2013 when my husband and I decided to sell our home in Venzano in San Marcos. I was immediately comfortable with Brent, and we listed our home that very afternoon. Brent is extremely professional and friendly, and he has enormous energy. His photographer is wonderful, and his expertise in marketing through all available on-line resources made us feel comfortable that our house would be displayed well to as many people as possible. Not only did Brent encourage us to be a bit more aggressive with our price...." See more

"I first met Brent in 2013 when my husband and I decided to sell our home in Venzano in San Marcos. I was immediately comfortable with Brent, and we listed our home that very afternoon. Brent is extremely professional and friendly, and he has enormous energy. His photographer is wonderful, and his expertise in marketing through all available on-line resources made us feel comfortable that our house would be displayed well to as many people as possible. Not only did Brent encourage us to be a bit more aggressive with our price, our house was in escrow at full price within six days of our listing. Brent then went on to help represent us as buyers in purchasing our new family home in North County which we recently moved into. Brent’s knowledge of real estate and his honesty made the processes as simple as possible because I knew I could count on him to make sure no detail was overlooked. We appreciate all of Brent’s hard work and his integrity, and having him represent us on both transactions also helped keep our stress levels down. We would recommend Brent highly to anyone, and we definitely will call Brent if/when it comes time to buy or sell another house in the future." See less

“Brent has been a wonderful blessing for selling our condo and now for purchasing our next home. He was referred to us by a dear friend whom Brent had sold her condo just months before. Before we even realized we were going to be selling our condo to purchase a larger space, she told us about Brent. Then once we found out we were expecting our first child she had mentioned him at least two more times and insisted we use him..." See more

“Brent has been a wonderful blessing for selling our condo and now for purchasing our next home. He was referred to us by a dear friend whom Brent had sold her condo just months before. Before we even realized we were going to be selling our condo to purchase a larger space, she told us about Brent. Then once we found out we were expecting our first child she had mentioned him at least two more times and insisted we use him.

We had a sub par experience when we bought our condo through another agent, so we were really looking for someone who had not only our best interest in mind but cared about their work. Brent is just that, he is compassionate and caring and you can really tell he values his clients.

Selling our condo proved easier than finding a new home. But, Brent has been patient and willing to fight for us to get us in to our next home. Its been a little hard in today's market with so little inventory. I also must mention that we are in San Diego proper and he is out of Carlsbad. He makes the trip down here once or twice a week from when we started looking five weeks ago and is happy to see us every time. Even saying "hi baby" to my tummy after greeting us! He has made this experience comfortable and never leaves us in the dark or wondering. He is also very patient and thorough with what seems to be my never ending barrage of questions! Always on point with communicating with whatever our needs may be.

It's great to have someone represent you that feels like a long lost friend and genuinely cares about your best interest and isn't in the business of making quick cash. Plus, knowing that once we get an offer accepted and are in escrow, we know he is going to be just as excited as we are.

I would recommend Brent to anyone needing someone to sell their home or to purchase a home. I plan on doing so the second I hear anyone looking to buy or sell and will let them know he is a stellar professional. Go with Brent, you won't regret it!!" See less

“Moving from WA to CA we found ourselves in need of a real estate professional that could help us find a new home. Some good friends from the area recommended that we give Brent a call and promised that he could deliver. They were correct! With the ever changing world of real estate and the mess of banking/lending issues, having someone that knows how to navigate the waters is absolutely critical. Brent proved his worth as we found ourselves in love with a home that was represented by a less than stellar agent..." See more

“Moving from WA to CA we found ourselves in need of a real estate professional that could help us find a new home. Some good friends from the area recommended that we give Brent a call and promised that he could deliver. They were correct! With the ever changing world of real estate and the mess of banking/lending issues, having someone that knows how to navigate the waters is absolutely critical. Brent proved his worth as we found ourselves in love with a home that was represented by a less than stellar agent that didn't know a lick about what he was doing. For all intents and purposes Brent had to teach this joker how to do his job.

My wife and I were very encouraged by Brent's professionalism, passion for his craft and great sense of humor. If we find ourselves in need to move again we will gladly give him a call.

Thanks Brent!" See less

“I am happy to say that Brent is my Realtor! His passion and expertise made our whole experience not only positive but actually kind of fun. I was very impressed with his attention to detail and his tenacious negotiation skills. Another thing that really sets Brent apart is his commitment to service after the sale. He's followed up with us many times after our home closed and has been wonderful to many families who we've referred to him. If you are looking for a Realtor who genuinely cares about the client and is super great at his craft, use Brent. It's been 10 years since he sold us our home and we're still excited about actively referring our friends and family to him. If you are looking for a Realtor, use Brent. He’s great!"

“I am a licensed Real Estate Agent and I have chosen to hire Brent Humpherys as my Consultant, Negotiator and Transaction Manager on almost every personal transaction I have done (We have purchased 15 homes and sold 11 in 6 years). In each and every case I paid the full commission as I am well aware of how much money he was saving me/making me with just his negotiating skills alone. I am not aware of any Real Estate Professional (even any human being for that matter) who can negotiate a transaction for the benefit of the buyer..." See more

“I am a licensed Real Estate Agent and I have chosen to hire Brent Humpherys as my Consultant, Negotiator and Transaction Manager on almost every personal transaction I have done (We have purchased 15 homes and sold 11 in 6 years). In each and every case I paid the full commission as I am well aware of how much money he was saving me/making me with just his negotiating skills alone. I am not aware of any Real Estate Professional (even any human being for that matter) who can negotiate a transaction for the benefit of the buyer better than Brent and in some strange way he manages to make the seller feel happy in the process! Pure magic! He made me so much money, and saved me from so many mistakes, that I just kept hiring him at full price each time I needed the best in the business.I have had 6 business coaches and currently own 3 companies. Every single business coach says the same thing: Find out what you’re great at and do it all day long. Hire people who are great at what you are not that good at. In my case I am nowhere near as competent as Brent at getting the seller to lower the price or provide benefit in some way through the terms of the deal. I have chosen to listen to the 6 business coaches who are much wiser than I am and hire Brent to do what he does better than anyone I know and I have never regretted it.

Bottom line here is how I feel: Brent has made me far more money, and saved me hassles in the process, than I could have made representing myself.

Call for any questions at all about Brent’s abilities." See less

“Brent,

I wanted to thank you so very much for your invaluable assistance in finding a Realtor to assist me and my family during a very difficult time. I was so discouraged and disappointed by the lack of interest and care shown by a Realtor my mom had signed with; clearly not understanding that my mother was terminally ill and she was trying to finish up her affairs..." See more

“Brent,

I wanted to thank you so very much for your invaluable assistance in finding a Realtor to assist me and my family during a very difficult time. I was so discouraged and disappointed by the lack of interest and care shown by a Realtor my mom had signed with; clearly not understanding that my mother was terminally ill and she was trying to finish up her affairs. This Realtor had put in minimal effort in advertising, inadequate pictures on the MLS listing, and was resistant to providing updates on open houses, etc., to me personally, who was acting as my mother's appointed administrator.

After seeing so many of your posts on Facebook and knowing you on a personal level, I really could not have asked for a better person to help me. You were so kind and sincere in your desire to help; I was relieved and felt that it was a divine opportunity. Your knowledge and network is precisely what we needed in finding a Realtor in Washington DC who would be willing to work closely with me and sell my mother's home. Thank you for taking the time to screen and explain our situation and assist us in signing with the right Realtor. She was wonderful and just like you, went above and beyond. My family and I cannot thank you enough for making what was a very stressful and emotional time, a lot easier.

Clearly, I would be happy to refer anyone I know to Humpherys Homes & Estates for their real estate needs. You are an asset to the industry and your passion and care for your clients shows. Thanks again!" See less

“The great thing about Brent is his ability to be your advocate. He is a fighter and is probably the hardest working agent I have met. He juggles million dollar homes as well as $300k condos like mine. He was able to navigate the difficult task of a short sale with a loan that had a first and a 2nd both from 2 different banks. Due to my first failure of a short sale my 1st lien was sent to Seterus (a loan servicer) while my 2nd loan stayed with Chase. This short sale was very difficult because..." See more

“The great thing about Brent is his ability to be your advocate. He is a fighter and is probably the hardest working agent I have met. He juggles million dollar homes as well as $300k condos like mine. He was able to navigate the difficult task of a short sale with a loan that had a first and a 2nd both from 2 different banks. Due to my first failure of a short sale my 1st lien was sent to Seterus (a loan servicer) while my 2nd loan stayed with Chase. This short sale was very difficult because we needed to have both the 1st and 2nd lien holders to agree on the value and price that they would get. Brent was very good at keeping the pressure on them to deliver what is required of them. Banks seem to be very good at dragging their feet and losing things. Brent was very good at using technology to provide quick response and documentation. He is tenacious at demanding a response from the banks and he is willing to go to any length to get them to respond, even soliciting help from local municipal leaders or his connections with Chase Bank. I will admit we had some harrowing moments when I wasn't sure what would happen. But in the end, Brent was able to get all the T's crossed and I's doted and close the deal. I am very happy with Brent's work and I recommend Brent, particularly with difficult short sale. He also does regular home sales too.

The background on how I came to use Brent is also interesting. I originally met Brent when we both had attended the same church. We lost touch until we met again through Facebook. I have been following Brent on Facebook with his quirky comments on his daily activity and he has shown himself to be quite adept on the social networking landscape.

A couple of years back we were given an opportunity to move to our dream house which we could not pass up. We wanted to sell our condo but the timing was bad since this was when the housing market collapsed. So we attempted a short sale with another agent but failed. I decided to hold onto my condo until either I could no longer afford to own 2 homes unless the market improved. Well the market didn't improve and 2012 was the year we had to sell our condo since the loan was about to adjust and if we waited any longer we may not be able to get tax forgiveness for the short sale.

Brent helped me earlier with finding a loan broker for my primary home that I am living now so I asked him if he knew anyone that specialized in short sales and he said he was able to do that. So I trusted him to complete the short sale and he originally warned us that it would take about 6 months at the very least and we understood that. That was back in March of 2012 and now it is September and he was able to deliver in 6 months. Not too bad." See less

“The year is 2013. It is a seller's market in San Diego, California. Inventory is low. Homes are receiving up to 30 offers where only one buyer may emerge victorious after a long emotional negotiation over the home of their dreams. Traditional families pursuing a loan for their home are at a disadvantage against cash buyers/investors with no loan contingency. How can a growing family dream of obtaining a home that meets their needs in this cutthroat market?" See more

“The year is 2013. It is a seller's market in San Diego, California. Inventory is low. Homes are receiving up to 30 offers where only one buyer may emerge victorious after a long emotional negotiation over the home of their dreams. Traditional families pursuing a loan for their home are at a disadvantage against cash buyers/investors with no loan contingency. How can a growing family dream of obtaining a home that meets their needs in this cutthroat market?

The answer: A partner in your fight that is an absolute expert in the real estate market (be it small condominiums to grand mansions), who will be relentless in treating you like his only client or, at least, his most important one and will keep your dream alive in this crazy market while never compromising in his professional AND personal ethics and integrity- someone who will protect you and fight for you passionately against banks or service providers, all the way up to their CEO if necessary- someone that is such a pleasure to have by your family's side as you pursue your dream home that you'll spend half your time together talking and laughing about things that have nothing to do with homes.

For my wife, my 14-month-old son and I, we found all of these things and more with Brent Humpherys at Humpherys Homes & Estates. With our little-one learning to walk at 11 months and run shortly thereafter, our two bedroom condominium, where we have happily lived for the past two years since we've been married, suddenly began to feel smaller and smaller. Our family is growing and home prices are relatively low so, fully aware of the nature of the competitive market in San Diego, decided to 1) Sell our condo and 2) buy a bigger single-family detached house.

We had worked with Brent Humpherys in 2011 and he sold us our condo just before we were married- We had a short engagement, so we came to him and told him we needed to find a place "NOW", and he made it happen. We couldn't have been happier, and we loved our condo for two years.

The market is different now, and we were looking to buy in neighborhoods that happen to have very low inventory. My wife and I wanted to be in only a few select areas for things like schools, neighborhood safety and home values, etc. To make things worse, we needed proceeds from the sale of our condo to come up with much of the down payment for our next home. This meant that not only were we at a disadvantage against cash buyers since we needed to have a loan contingency, we also needed to have a sale contingency while shopping for our next home! Why would a seller accept an offer from a buyer that has both a loan AND sale contingency when they have dozens of cash or traditional loan buyers to choose from? I had no idea- but we were confident in Brent.

Brent had a member of his team, Karen, come with him to our home to take photos for the listing to sell our condo. I can't tell you what a difference this makes- Having looked at dozens of listings during our home search, we found ourselves really drawn to properties that had amazing photos so we had a better idea of what we were getting into before spending the time (we are all very busy) to drive out and see it in person. Long story short, Brent pulled in a couple of offers on our condo BEFORE ANYONE HAD EVEN SEEN IT IN PERSON. We opened escrow less than 4 days after listing.

Then, the scary part began- Searching for a home in this brutal market. We placed offers on a small handful of homes that we thought we were in love with, and were extremely disappointed every time we got a "no". Then a home came along in a neighborhood we had placed other offers on. Looking at the photos in the listing, we were absolutely certain there was going to be a ton of competition for the home and it could go for $50k above list price.

When Brent met up with us to take us through an open house, we ran into the listing agent and the sellers and viewed their beautiful home. After the open house, we wrote them an offer for list price and the sellers accepted, with no negotiation whatsoever, in less than 24 hours. We are now in escrow and the home inspection has been completed. We were secretly willing to pay $25,000 more for the home, but Brent told us his instincts were that we could offer the list price and get our deal accepted. Many agents might have happily written the offer for much more money because they'd make more and increase the odds of getting the offer accepted. Brent was more interested in saving us money, which he did.

My wife and I literally cannot believe that Brent was able to get us into a home that is IMMACULATE, upgraded, while we're loan contingent and sale contingent, at list price, with zero counter-offers involved, in a neighborhood where inventory is so low that homes are receiving over ten offers.

If you want the absolute best selling or buying experience possible, give Brent a call, text or shoot him an e-mail." June 26, 2013

"Brent is passionate about getting the job done in an efficient yet very friendly manner. In working with him during my first-time home buying process, he worked tirelessly to ensure that all of my needs were met, and that all of my questions were answered thoroughly. He continually made me feel like I was his only client in the entire world, which is a level of skill that is discussed frequently yet seldom practiced by others." November 11, 2011 See less

“We are coming up to our 2nd anniversary of ownership of our "get-away" condo, our "little slice of paradise" in Carlsbad. We are not rich folks at all and bought a 1 bedroom/1 bath condo, yielding Brent one of the smallest commissions he's probably received in a long time. But you'd never know it by the tremendous level of service he provided. He took the time to truly listen to us, to help us find the right place, and when closing happened, with what I presume was a fairly standard contract, he took the time to go through every detail..." See more

“We are coming up to our 2nd anniversary of ownership of our "get-away" condo, our "little slice of paradise" in Carlsbad. We are not rich folks at all and bought a 1 bedroom/1 bath condo, yielding Brent one of the smallest commissions he's probably received in a long time. But you'd never know it by the tremendous level of service he provided. He took the time to truly listen to us, to help us find the right place, and when closing happened, with what I presume was a fairly standard contract, he took the time to go through every detail with a fine toothed comb. He mentioned some things we could ask for, and wisely steered us away from requesting things that wouldn't help. But the true gift was BRENT CARES! He doesn't sell 4 walls with a few bedrooms and baths. Brent serves his clients as his calling. His ethics and honor are impeccable. His level of knowledge of all things Real-Estate is "top-shelf." If you're a buyer or seller you will gain not only a great deal, but a friend in the process. BRENT CARES!"June 25, 2013

"I only wish there was a 6th or 7th star to rate Brent. Many folks are "capable" at the Real Estate game, able to list a home or find something for a client. Brent is exceptional on all levels. It is his INTEGRITY that sets him apart. We met him through our eldest daughter, who babysat their children a few years ago. I am a pastor in the Inland Empire and my wife and I were looking for a place to "retreat to" in the Carlsbad area. Very limited budget (purchase price on a one bedroom condo of 575 sf, of less than $150,000., and his small cut of the selling fee/ a split commission with the seller's agent - he hasn't gotten rich off of us!) Brent worked for us as though we were buying a multimillion dollar estate. BRENT LISTENS AND CARES! As we went through our list of wants, etc., he gave us great advise. When we were looking at different potential homes he was there with wise counsel on so many issues. When the legal paperwork came through - he read everything, and I mean everything. He didn't assume this was "boiler-plate" stuff and give it a glance - HE CARES for his clients are not merely, "clients." I will be retiring in a decade or so, and when that happens, Brent will sell my home in the Inland Empire and my little "slice of paradise" as we call our Carlsbad Condo, and then help us purchase a larger condo with at least two bedrooms and two baths, so family can come for a visit. If you want a Realtor who really cares and with that is utterly professional, prepared, detail oriented, able to navigate the waters of real estate law and finance - go no where else. You will have total peace of mind. Brent is so much more than a Realtor - a caring man who will go all the way to serve you!"
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"Brent is a rare man. He upholds the highest standards of integrity. I am a pastor and look for this in my "business contacts." Brent has far exceeded my expectations. We bought a small condo in Carlsbad. The price paid was small and so his commission, split with the seller, was quite small. Yet Brent treated my wife and me as though we were buying a multimillion dollar estate. His attention to all the details gave us great confidence. He always followed through... on everything. Calls were both made and returned in a most timely manner. He truly cares about each person. When we are ready to retire and will want to "upgrade" into a larger condo or home in the area we will enlist Brent. I cannot endorse or recommend him too highly. He brings honor to his profession. Go with Brent. If you want to contact me for a personal recommendation, I will be honored to speak to any of his potential clients."
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“If you want a real estate agent who is ethical, honest, hard-working, knowledgeable, communicates effectively and very often, someone with a sense of humor who can make a bad day better, someone to fight for you at every turn with the banks if needed, who will take on any other agent who is unethical, and only has YOUR best interest at heart, then I highly recommend Brent Humpherys with Humpherys Homes & Estates..." See more

“If you want a real estate agent who is ethical, honest, hard-working, knowledgeable, communicates effectively and very often, someone with a sense of humor who can make a bad day better, someone to fight for you at every turn with the banks if needed, who will take on any other agent who is unethical, and only has YOUR best interest at heart, then I highly recommend Brent Humpherys with Humpherys Homes & Estates.

When circumstances beyond our control forced us to give up our house, we were confused by the multitude of information being thrown at us from all sides and it was creating a negative environment! When you are at the foreclosure point it seems ever real estate agent and investor looking to flip a house in the country wants your business and you are over inundated with letters and calls and pressure that is truly unbelievable. You are told there is only one way to solve the situation, and everyone has a different idea, but no real help. Bottom line, they want your house no matter what the cost to you! Not to say they are all like that, but we never ran into one that gave us any real help or had a lot of knowledge of the short sale process that made it comfortable or easy to understand. If you have never worked with Bank of America, you are fortunate, because it is the WORST experience in the world--they lose paperwork constantly, claim they never spoke with you, tell you you are eligible for programs and when you apply you are turned down. It seemed we could never win. A friend of 35 years recommended Brent to us months before, however I am a very big skeptic and trust is not something I give over easily. However after looking at other people's success with Brent and taking their recommendations, we just had a good feeling that Brent was going to be an advocate for us.

We weren't wrong! He did an amazing job from Day 1. Within 18 hours we had 12 interested buyers wanting to see our home, and from then on it was non-stop, and we had several offers at the end of the weekend. Brent was working on several other deals at the time and some were worth a million or two more than ours. Some people would have been more focused on the more expensive homes with the higher commissions, not on a short sale, which reaped a lesser commission and created far more work. He made us feel like our home was worth millions and we were just as important. As houses sometimes do, ours fell out of Escrow, however Brent was back on it within hours and the house was re-listed and more offers came in a few hours later. The most important part of all this is that Brent fought Bank of America for us with dogged determination and did not let up on them, even elevating things to the President sometimes at a cost to himself. He made them responsible for paperwork that was lost (and they magically found when he pursued them) and he got us a $10,000 relocation check from B of A through one of their programs (that we had no idea existed, and they should have disclosed to us earlier). Most of the people we knew were getting nothing and the few that did received $3,000. He was in communication every day through text, phone calls, and emails. We never had to wonder what was going on. When something came up it was handled immediately, and he consistently forwarded information that came from B of A and other agents regarding our home. He dealt with buyer's agents who weren't doing their job and were holding up the process, and some who wanted to circumvent the process. When we weren't sure about legal issues he referred us to people who had the same morals and ethics (he only works with those kinds of people and it was proven time and time again). They were all honest with us every step of the way legally and financially. For the first time in over a year all of our stress had been lifted, and we felt relieved of the pressure and negativity. Our house was sold in a short time in a tough market, and we were able to start over again. He gave us back our sanity!" See less

“I worked in real estate in New York before moving out to California, so when I say that Brent is the most tenacious, ethical, brilliant, and down-right friendly agent I've ever known, those adjectives hold a lot of weight.

As our short sale agent, he fought the bank for six months (many times calling up the chain, contacting multiple executives, demanding that they hold firm to their legal obligations, etc.) and just would not let the short sale..." See more

“I worked in real estate in New York before moving out to California, so when I say that Brent is the most tenacious, ethical, brilliant, and down-right friendly agent I've ever known, those adjectives hold a lot of weight.

As our short sale agent, he fought the bank for six months (many times calling up the chain, contacting multiple executives, demanding that they hold firm to their legal obligations, etc.) and just would not let the short sale fall through, no matter what obstacle came into play (and their were HUGE obstacles throughout the process). His business acumen, creativity, and ethical standards are quite simply unparalleled. If I had ANY other agent, I know the deal would have fallen through long ago. So, do call Brent first. You will be very happy to have done so." See less

“Having bought and sold several homes over the years, we decided to pull up stakes and move across the country to an east coast state. We put a deposit on a home we found on the internet, then chose Brent Humpherys to sell our home in So. California. The first people to look at our home made an offer which we accepted. With a 30 day escrow! With the current reticence of lenders to lend, Brent kept on their tails like a hound after a fox. Thanks to his dedication and persistence we were able to meet all our deadlines and make our move. Thanks, Brent!"

“Brent was referred to us from a friend who had previously worked with him. Brent is extremely personable, easy to work with and works on the client's timetable. When issues arise, we found Brent to be right on it to obtain resolution; always courteous, yet firm when needed in tough situations. We would recommend Brent to anyone in need of a real estate agent. We hired him as the listing agent on the sale of our home, as well as our buyer's agent on our subsequent purchase. He is wonderful!!!!"

“I like Brent; I like Brent a lot. I would not normally hire anyone I like to sell my house. I want someone who is really going to work for me and represent what is in my best interest and fight for me in a transaction. That is what Brent does; it is never what's in it for Brent. Here's the bottom line: We've worked with Brent three times. Brent has sold two homes for my wife and me; and both homes were sold for way above market. Beyond that, he helped us buy a home in a market that was extremely difficult to find anything at the time..." See more

“I like Brent; I like Brent a lot. I would not normally hire anyone I like to sell my house. I want someone who is really going to work for me and represent what is in my best interest and fight for me in a transaction. That is what Brent does; it is never what's in it for Brent. Here's the bottom line: We've worked with Brent three times. Brent has sold two homes for my wife and me; and both homes were sold for way above market. Beyond that, he helped us buy a home in a market that was extremely difficult to find anything at the time. Brent was patient until we were able to find exactly what we wanted; and then handled all the details flawlessly. He handles the details." See less

“If you are looking for partner in the home buying process that delivers an excellent experience Brent is your best choice. We are experienced in real estate purchases, but Brent brought a new level of consultation and support. He is there before, during, and after to make sure you are satisfied and pleased with your decision."

“Brent was the best Realtor! I compared notes with our friends and the fact remains - Brent went above and beyond to find us the right house at the right price to meet our family's needs. As an example, the first time we met, I flew in from the East Coast on a Saturday morning. Brent met with me and took me to see more than 25 houses over that weekend alone. When I went back to the East Coast, he continued to work to find the best house for us. His work ethic, attitude, and skills are second-to-none! I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs to buy a home."

“Brent is a topshelf agent! He helped our family relocate from San Marcos, CA to Murrieta, CA. He is highly proficient at his craft, very easy to work with, and is committed to the highest level of ethics. He personally drove up to our new area many times during our hunting process. I will absolutely use him again for future real estate needs!"

“Brent Humpherys of Humpherys Homes & Estates, is truly an exceptional realtor. He ensures through thorough questioning and listening, that he understands the type of property you are looking for. Then he goes and finds it! No task to small to ensure that your purchase goes smoothly. My husband and I, were so grateful to Brent. As international buyers, the US housing market and processes were completely different to those that we were used to, and Brent guided us through it seamlessly and with much laughter. We would highly recommend Brent to any person buying or selling, and we have. Thanks Brent."

“I used Brent's services as both my seller's agent and as my buyer's agent for homes changing ownership in two different cities at the same time in 2007. These transactions required that he coordinate with several other agents. His knowledge of the market, contacts, and professionalism managed both transactions very smoothly. I have complete trust in his capabilities."

“When I called upon Brent to get a referral for an agent willing to deal with my elderly mother's nightmare real estate situation, I never dreamed he'd be willing to take it on personally. I thought it was too "low end" for a broker of his caliber. He treated her property with the same diligence and integrity he gives to his multimillion dollar listings. It was a long process, with crazy paperwork and legal issues. Plus he had to deal with potential buyers and agents that were very difficult, to put it mildly. He didn't let them rattle him..." See more

“When I called upon Brent to get a referral for an agent willing to deal with my elderly mother's nightmare real estate situation, I never dreamed he'd be willing to take it on personally. I thought it was too "low end" for a broker of his caliber. He treated her property with the same diligence and integrity he gives to his multimillion dollar listings. It was a long process, with crazy paperwork and legal issues. Plus he had to deal with potential buyers and agents that were very difficult, to put it mildly. He didn't let them rattle him, and kept his great sense of humor throughout the entire process, which was mandatory for all of our sanity! I don't know what we would have done without Brent. The next time we need to buy or sell real estate of any price range, he will be the only agent we will consider working with. I recommend him to everyone I know without the slightest hesitation. I really can't sing his praises enough." See less

“Even though I was not looking to buy or sell properties, I turned to Brent as a trusted expert when I had some real estate-related questions. He was patient, knowledgeable and kind and in no way tried to pressure me to make any type of buy or sell decision. He researched my questions and responded to me in a timely manner. I would wholeheartedly recommend Brent in any capacity."

“Brent helped us sell and purchase homes. He has always been respectful, on time and was a real problem solver for us. He gave us great advice on how to manage the details with closing, how to negotiate for a better purchase price, and even worked with us to help us get out of our old home and into the new one within our deadline.

Brent is just an honest guy. He knows how to negotiate for his buyer or seller and we had a great experience with him. He was our seller's agent at one property and helped us buy another. We really appreciate his honesty and he's an ethical Realtor. It's easy to see how he made it thru the 2008 economy - the better ones did. I would highly recommend him for one reason – I trust him."

“Brent and I have been friends for almost 10 years. I say that as our friendship truly was born out of a transaction. And to be honest, the fact that it has taken me this long to write this recommendation is crazy!!! In 2005, I was in the Mortgage industry financing new construction homes. I found myself helping friends and colleagues buy and sell real estate while making a lot of money along the way. After missing 2 1/2 years of real estate growth, I finally jumped into a property in Menifee. Once the keys were mine, the intent was to..." See more

“Brent and I have been friends for almost 10 years. I say that as our friendship truly was born out of a transaction. And to be honest, the fact that it has taken me this long to write this recommendation is crazy!!! In 2005, I was in the Mortgage industry financing new construction homes. I found myself helping friends and colleagues buy and sell real estate while making a lot of money along the way. After missing 2 1/2 years of real estate growth, I finally jumped into a property in Menifee. Once the keys were mine, the intent was to flip it and turn the profit. Brent was recommended by a close friend who had done very well flipping property. By that time, it felt as though the outlying areas of San Diego were beginning to peak. The first thing Brent did was make some great recommendations regarding improvements that would dramatically increase the value and assist in selling the home quickly while keeping the costs down. Within 4 months of the purchase, Brent drove out to Menifee several times to ensure that he marketed the house well to move it. Well, he knocked it out of the park, selling the home for $425,000! That turned out to be an $60,000 gross profit in a VERY shifting real estate environment. The real evidence of his skills came about a year later. When we looked at the comparable sales, they were down nearly $80,000! Some of the homes that were listed at the same time as mine were still on the market. Not only did Brent earn my respect as a real estate guru, a good friendship has been a huge bonus. But that is a separate recommendation!"
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“I knew I would have a small window of time to find a new home in North San Diego County once our home in San Francisco closed escrow. A friend referred me to Brent, and in short order Brent identified our criteria for our new home in preparation for a four day house hunting trip. My wife & I reviewed nearly 100 listings online and settled on 25 homes to tour. Brent treated my wife & me like VIP's. I can best describe the service he delivered to us that week as a “housing consultant.” Brent proved invaluable in helping us refine..." See more

“I knew I would have a small window of time to find a new home in North San Diego County once our home in San Francisco closed escrow. A friend referred me to Brent, and in short order Brent identified our criteria for our new home in preparation for a four day house hunting trip. My wife & I reviewed nearly 100 listings online and settled on 25 homes to tour. Brent treated my wife & me like VIP's. I can best describe the service he delivered to us that week as a “housing consultant.” Brent proved invaluable in helping us refine our search criteria. We were not easy to satisfy and Brent proved up to the task with his patience, humor & steadfastness. We finally fell in love with house #25. Then the complications of the transaction began to emerge. It turned out that the owner of the house lived in mainland China and did not speak English, yet despite this, Brent's negotiating skills proved invaluable in closing the deal at our price. During our escrow, my wife & I were in Europe. Complications arose from the inspection report. Brent intervened and got the builder to correct the problems to our satisfaction. It's been over 5 years now. There were no surprises after moving in and our home is everything we hoped it would be. Brent might as well have been buying this house for his own family. That's how safe it felt having Brent as our Realtor." See less

“Nearly 2 years ago my husband and I were looking for a little "retreat" condo, a get-away place. Brent treated us like royalty, even though our purchase and his commission from it was probably the smallest he collected all year. My husband is a pastor of a church in the Inland Empire and for us, money is tight. Brent listened, truly LISTENED and he CARED. He advised us so very well about what to look out for and took the time to truly care about our needs. Then came closing and he read every word of the contract..." See more

“Nearly 2 years ago my husband and I were looking for a little "retreat" condo, a get-away place. Brent treated us like royalty, even though our purchase and his commission from it was probably the smallest he collected all year. My husband is a pastor of a church in the Inland Empire and for us, money is tight. Brent listened, truly LISTENED and he CARED. He advised us so very well about what to look out for and took the time to truly care about our needs. Then came closing and he read every word of the contract. He was the consummate PROFESSIONAL. Every detail was reviewed in his reading and then with us. The negotiations with the seller were fruitful. If you are looking for someone who cares and will PUT YOU FIRST then look no further. He will sell our Inland Empire home and our "Little Slice of Paradise" as we call our 1 bedroom 1 bath condo in Carlsbad, and then find us the right retirement condo, when my husband retires in about a decade. If you want to verify this review, ask Brent for our phone number and I or my husband will be honored to tell you about this man of HONOR."

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“If you need the kind of Realtor who can successfully identify your idea of “home,” and who will go the extra mile to help you secure that home, and do so while being highly professional, market savvy, and consistently gracious, you need Brent Humpherys, owner of Humpherys Homes & Estates. He patiently worked with us for seven months to find the perfect home, always cheerful and encouraging, and stayed on top of a difficult escrow as a creative diplomat between parties, and staunch defender of our legal position. He is a man of integrity and honor. We highly recommend Brent, and are confident you will find him to be the consummate expert Realtor."

“Brent was amazing. His energy and passion in helping us find a house here in Carlsbad was brilliant. We were relocating from the UK, so really needed his help to guide us through the process and look out for us. He was with us every step of the way and always offered to help....no matter what it was. He really did go the extra mile and his balance of professional services alongside friendship was refreshing in a Realtor (or Estate Agent ...as we call them back home!). I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Brent if you're looking for a committed, professional and fun Realtor here in San Diego County."

“Brent Humpherys from Humpherys Homes & Estates has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He managed to receive 10 offers within 24 hours of listing my home for sale! To pull that off in this type of market is astonishing. Setting aside his stellar marketing abilities, he’s a wiz when it comes to loans, foreclosures, short sales and negotiating. However, the best thing about Brent is his attitude. He’s always happy, laughing and full of stories. He clearly loves what does, and I loved working with him because of it!"

“There are not enough words to express what an amazing experience it was to work with Brent Humpherys in the sale of our home. We came into it with very little knowledge about the process, and he walked us through it carefully every step of the way. Brent genuinely cares about your family's particular needs and he will go above and beyond to take care of them. His careful attention to the marketing of our home resulted in 32 offers and a sale that sold about $150,000 above the most recent home sale in our area. Brent is very..." See more

“There are not enough words to express what an amazing experience it was to work with Brent Humpherys in the sale of our home. We came into it with very little knowledge about the process, and he walked us through it carefully every step of the way. Brent genuinely cares about your family's particular needs and he will go above and beyond to take care of them. His careful attention to the marketing of our home resulted in 32 offers and a sale that sold about $150,000 above the most recent home sale in our area. Brent is very current and knowledgeable on real estate requirements and the market and his efforts gave us the flexibility to choose the best buyer situation for our needs to keep us in our home with a rent back until our new home was ready. You will not find another real estate agent who keeps more attention to detail or cares as much for your family's situation than Brent Humpherys!!" See less

“To Those Needing a Great Realtor: We SO recommend Brent Humpherys! Here is why: When we were ready to buy a home, Brent was right there for us. He listened to our wants, needs, desires in a home, and he immediately went to work to find us that home. He really cares. He is honest. He listened to what we liked or didn’t like, and when we wanted to see a certain home, not only was he very well informed about the house, he also cared enough to state if he felt we would be financially tight if we bought that certain home..." See more

“To Those Needing a Great Realtor: We SO recommend Brent Humpherys! Here is why: When we were ready to buy a home, Brent was right there for us. He listened to our wants, needs, desires in a home, and he immediately went to work to find us that home. He really cares. He is honest. He listened to what we liked or didn’t like, and when we wanted to see a certain home, not only was he very well informed about the house, he also cared enough to state if he felt we would be financially tight if we bought that certain home. He showed us that he cared for us more than making the mighty dollar. One example of this was we were looking at a home that we loved in many ways. He noticed black mold and told us we needed to get out of the house quickly because it was a health risk. Even then, he supported what we wanted to do, but explained what it would mean if we bought a home so full of black mold. We are SO SO thankful we listened to him. He was very patient with me, the wife, the one with the stubbornness to see homes we probably shouldn’t, yet he very graciously showed them to us. He was so right on. This man knows his stuff. It seemed he knows every aspect of helping people find a great home, including bringing joy to the search. He is honest and encouraging. That honesty and – especially – the encouragement helped us hang on and keep looking. And then, one day – WOW! We found our wonderful home. And we were so thankful we listened to Brent. And during the entire buying process, he went to bat for us with the other Realtor, the inspector, the mortgage company, and all that goes into buying a home.

We are very thankful for Brent, and highly recommend him to anyone and everyone. We love our home! So – put your home buying needs in Brent’s hands – you will be glad you did" See less

“My family and I loved working with Brent! He was so positive and upbeat the whole time. I think he even smiled more than I did (That's impressive). He seemed to be happy doing what he loves to do. Along with his great personality, his knowledge of real estate seemed second to none. He really broke everything down so I knew what to expect each step of the way. In the end it did not work out, at no fault to Brent. The timing was just off with family issues taking persistence. I know when the timing is right we would not go to anyone else for our real estate needs. Anyone would be in great hands, especially new home buyers, with Brent Humpherys."

“My family and I loved working with Brent! He was so positive and upbeat the whole time. I think he even smiled more than I did (That's impressive). He seemed to be happy doing what he loves to do. Along with his great personality, his knowledge of real estate seemed second to none. He really broke everything down so I knew what to expect each step of the way. In the end it did not work out, at no fault to Brent. The timing was just off with family issues taking persistence. I know when the timing is right we would not go to anyone else for our real estate needs. Anyone would be in great hands, especially new home buyers, with Brent Humpherys." See less

“Tom and I are so grateful to be moving into our new condo in San Marcos. We wanted to be closer to our grandchildren and church and we needed to do it quickly. It wouldn't have been possible with out the expertise and help of our Realtor, Brent Humpherys. Brent also shared with us that he could market and sell our out-of-area home in Hemet, CA. We were surprised he'd want to help us on the selling end, too, but that's what he did. He arrived with a professional photographer, studied our community and sold our home for..." See more

“Tom and I are so grateful to be moving into our new condo in San Marcos. We wanted to be closer to our grandchildren and church and we needed to do it quickly. It wouldn't have been possible with out the expertise and help of our Realtor, Brent Humpherys. Brent also shared with us that he could market and sell our out-of-area home in Hemet, CA. We were surprised he'd want to help us on the selling end, too, but that's what he did. He arrived with a professional photographer, studied our community and sold our home for tens of thousands of dollars more than our neighbors, some of whom are still on the market while we're packing to move. If you want someone who has the exceptional expertise, years of prosperous experience and a sparkling personality plus a personal desire and determination to find the right home for you or sell the one you have, then call Brent at Humpherys Homes & Estates" See less

"Brent Humpherys proved to be an amazing Realtor for us. He made the process of selling our home very smooth. My wife and I really enjoyed his attention to detail and level of communication during the listing and escrow process. Brent puts his clients first. This was evident through his accessibility. We needed someone who could answer the tough questions and be available as needed. His people skills are top notch. He brought his years of experience and tools necessary to make our experience a great one! We would go through Brent again whether selling or buying home in the future."

“Brent was great. We appreciate Brent's expertise and responsiveness in selling our home. Brent is dedicated and very passionate about his work. We would highly recommend Brent."

“Brent is a delight to work with. He is always professional and does what he says he will do. What I most appreciate is how responsive he is. Any time I emailed him, he would respond almost immediately. He is very friendly but will push when it is necessary to get the deal done. I would highly recommend Brent and look forward to working with him again soon."

“I was so lucky to find Brent to help me sell my mom's condo. He was easy to work with and full of energy. Brent loves real estate and really knows his profession. I appreciated the honest opinions he provided and the thoughtfulness with which he listened to my needs and goals. Never pushy, his number one goal was to make me happy. He always responded to prospective buyers exactly as I requested. Always accessible, communicating with Brent was the right mix of emails, phone calls and text messages. He made sure that somebody was always available to meet a contractor or do whatever was necessary to get the condo ready for sale. I highly recommend Brent."

“Brent Humpherys was my elderly dad's agent for the sale of his house. I felt perfectly safe and confident in using Brent Humpherys as an agent. I knew that Brent would treat my dad fair, and with integrity, and that he did! It was great knowing that Brent was always looking out for my dad's best interest, and that he was someone we all could trust. I never felt like I had to look over his shoulder to make sure he was doing his job. We were 100% pleased with Brent's service and professionalism. He did a great job! He is now our go-to man for any future real estate needs"

“Brent pulled some fancy techniques to get us into escrow...contingent on the sale of our home, in a market with nearly no homes for sale and when the listing agent had a buyer with an offer in play. Due to Brent's dedication & knowledge, the deal worked out! Thanks Brent!"

“Counting our Blessings from 2013
This time of the year I like to count my Blessing from the prior year. One of the greatest gifts we received in 2013 was working with Brent Humpherys and Humpherys Homes & Estates! This story started back in 2012 when my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer and our lives were thrown into chaos. We were told he only had a few months to live and started praying he for more time with him. In early 2013 we received a notice from our first..." See more

“Counting our Blessings from 2013 and beyond. This time of the year I like to count my Blessing from the prior years. One of the greatest gifts we received in 2013 was working with Brent Humpherys and Humpherys Homes & Estates! This story started back in 2012 when my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer and our lives were thrown into chaos. We were told he only had a few months to live and started praying he for more time with him. In early 2013 we received a notice from our first mortgage company (a private lender) saying our payments would be going up in January 2014 by $1000 a month. We were already paying over $3000 a month and were completely upside down in our loans (two private lenders). With the uncertainty of my father's condition and the expense this may put on our family we started looking for solutions.

I know Brent and his family personally but never had the occasion to use his services. I cannot say enough about what Brent did for us. From the first meeting, his knowledge and professionalism shined through. He was not concerned about what he could do but what OUR NEEDS were, and wanted to hear our story. We started working toward Short Selling our home of 10 years, which was a very painful decision and Brent empathized with our situation.

Everyone else we talked to said the only way this would happen was to stop making payments on our house and go into default. This was not something we were comfortable with because we have excellent credit. Brent was the only person who told us absolutely DO NOT stop making payments because he was confident he could get the deal done with the RIGHT BUYER, under the RIGHT TERMS, and WITHOUT ruining our credit. (AND HE DID)

We listed our house going with Brent's expert market analysis and in 7 days we had over 10 offers. This started what we thought would be a 9 month process. Brent was a true professional, whatever road block stood in his way, he knew just how to address and overcome and see it to completion. He worked day and night (except Sundays, which is his family day) to close our home sale. We were treated as if we were his only client even though he working with multiple families during this time.

I am happy to say not only did Brent successfully negotiate the sale of our home with two private lenders, but did it without additional cost to ourselves or the buyers and in 6 months. No one thought this could be done, except for Brent! Because our close happened so quickly we needed to find a home to rent with very specific requirements as we were moving my father in with us. Brent's team took over the task of finding us a home in record time!

Brent, you are truly a Blessing to us and have changed our lives! We no longer have the stress and financial burden of our home and were able to enjoy my father for many months before he passed away in December of 2014. We are looking forward to working with Brent again in 2016 as we took to make some more changes in our lives." See less

Both Kris and David published reviews. Kris writes:

“After spending 11 years trying to sell our home through 5 agents, we called Brent. Brent did a terrific job selling our house for us and brought us 17 offers. He got us more than what we were listed at, and he and his staff were efficient with the paperwork and were on top of the entire process. Would definitely recommend Brent for all real estate services."

David writes:

"Brent did a terrific job selling our house for us. He got us more than what we were listed at. Brent and his staff were efficient with the paperwork and were on top of the entire process. Would definitely recommend him for all real estate services."

“We first contacted Brent almost a year to the date before deciding to list our home with him. He graciously agreed to sit down with us and honestly help us assess our situation and whether it was a good time for us to list or not. Ultimately, it was not the right time, but a year later in the fall of 2013 the value of our home had increased enough to list! Every step of the way Brent constantly went above and beyond. We were able to sell our home in two short months and had a quick 30 day close. We have, and will continue to..." See more

“We first contacted Brent almost a year to the date before deciding to list our home with him. He graciously agreed to sit down with us and honestly help us assess our situation and whether it was a good time for us to list or not. Ultimately, it was not the right time, but a year later in the fall of 2013 the value of our home had increased enough to list! Every step of the way Brent constantly went above and beyond. We were able to sell our home in two short months and had a quick 30 day close. We have, and will continue to recommend Brent to anybody looking to buy or sell in the Southern California area. Not only did he handle the sale of our home, but he also helped line up our out of state relocation. We simply can not say enough good things about this wonderful man and his work ethic!!" See less

“Brent was an excellent partner in helping us sell our house. His knowledge of the market, staging, the local area and use of digital media helped us sell our house quickly and for the best price possible. Additionally, Brent worked with our relocation management company to make this a smooth process. His integrity, willingness to listen and hard work generated the great results. Our house ended up selling for a price not previously seen in that neighborhood during the previous 5 years. I highly recommend Brent as your partner on your next real estate transaction."

“As a first time home buyer, I hired Brent because I wanted an experienced agent that would patiently advise me through the buying process, and, more importantly, one that could ethically get our offer accepted over others on the house we wanted. I am happy to say that when we did find that house, Brent was able to competently advise me through several challenges in a multiple offer situation so that our offer was accepted, and we got the dream house. I am also happy to report that he did, and insisted upon doing so..." See more

“As a first time home buyer, I hired Brent because I wanted an experienced agent that would patiently advise me through the buying process, and, more importantly, one that could ethically get our offer accepted over others on the house we wanted. I am happy to say that when we did find that house, Brent was able to competently advise me through several challenges in a multiple offer situation so that our offer was accepted, and we got the dream house. I am also happy to report that he did, and insisted upon doing so, with the highest standards of integrity and honesty to all parties. I highly recommend Brent Humpherys if you are looking for an experienced agent who can out-negotiate the competition." See less

“Brent was very diligent, responsive, and honest while helping me find and buy my first house. I would and have recommended him to others as well as I would use him again in any other real estate venture. "

“Brent Humpherys is a first class Realtor! He just recently sold our home and his degree of service, attention to detail, knowledge, and professionalism were all top notch. He was absolutely superb at negotiating for my best interests and advising me how to avoid any legal headaches that could arise from the transaction. I have worked with many Realtors and few exhibit the integrity and capability as Brent. "

“I knew Brent as a friend before deciding to work with him professionally. When it was time to purchase our first house my wife and I never even considered for a moment it would be anyone other than Brent. Prior to buying our home, I was always impressed with Brent's general knowledge of real estate and the home buying/selling business. It is a very complicated world, and one in which any number of people in the loop are out to get 'their cut' and take advantage of the client. With Brent, it was fire and forget..." See more

“I knew Brent as a friend before deciding to work with him professionally. When it was time to purchase our first house my wife and I never even considered for a moment it would be anyone other than Brent. Prior to buying our home, I was always impressed with Brent's general knowledge of real estate and the home buying/selling business. It is a very complicated world, and one in which any number of people in the loop are out to get 'their cut' and take advantage of the client. With Brent, it was fire and forget. Not for one moment was I worried I was being taken advantage of. And, because of his superb moral standards, Brent only chooses to work with quality professionals. When buying a house there are number of people that have to be involved from lenders to escrow companies. Brent was a one stop shop, he had recommendations ready for everything we needed, yet always stipulated that we were the boss, and we could use anyone we chose for any aspect of the transaction. I always dreaded buying my first house, having heard numerous horror stories. As it turns out the right agent makes all the difference, and Brent is most certainly the right agent. Once we found the one we wanted Brent immediately began the process and helped us get a couple things done on the new build before closing. As if his superior service in helping us get the house wasn't enough. Brent had another card up his sleeve. On our close date, I was away for two months training (I'm a Marine). Brent drove to my old apartment and helped my wife pack it up and move it to our new house. Knowing that my wife had help gave piece of mind that one couldn't put a price tag on.

So when it came time to sell the house, Brent was naturally our choice. During the selling process Brent recommended strategies and thoroughly researched the market and helped us make informed decisions. We closed escrow rapidly and at a great price. Brent even helped us navigate the rough waters of a difficult buyer. And he did it with grace.
Brent is a consummate professional with great communications skills. He was always quick with a response when either called or emailed and always had the information I needed. I cannot think of ANY person in ANY industry I would recommend more highly than Brent." See less

“Brent was a great person work with - Professional & Friendly, Honest & Knowledgeable. One of the best qualities I like about him is that he was prioritizing even our smallest choices during the search. He was always prompt in responding to my queries and with completing & submitting paperwork during the process."

“Brent is a great realtor. He's always willing to talk to you and makes you feel like you are his only client. Brent is knowledgeable and he loves the realty business. Our condo went on the Market October 21 and escrow closed on December 7. He has a photographer that takes excellent pictures of the property and they are quickly uploaded to the internet. We highly recommend Brent Humpherys as a realtor."

“We met Brent in the 1980s when he was running cross country and we were coaches. Brent could talk -- really talk -- and one day while running, we offered to bring him a plate of cookies if he could finish his run without talking. Here nearly 30 years later, we reconnected with Brent, learned he was in real estate, and asked him if he'd sell our vacant land in San Marcos. Brent joyfully accepted, despite our teasing him about how he talked too much while a young boy in high school. Well, Brent has come a long way, and though still pretty energetic, he's grown into a mature professional who talks just when necessary, such as at marketing caravans where he pitched our property several times, at visits to our land where he professionally escorted prospective buyers, and when he needed to advise us carefully on various offers he received on our land as he passionately represented us and helped us choose the right buyer for our land who really had the money and who Brent was convinced would actually close escrow on our parcel. Back in the 1980s, we talked a lot about endurance and going the distance. Brent advised us when he took the listing that in 2016, the market was saturated with land listings and it might take a while to secure the right buyer. Brent demonstrated endurance while remaining energetic, focused and very committed to seeing our mission through. In fact, we were so happy with him selling our land that a few months later, we gave him our home to sell, too -- and he sold our home for more money than any other home in our community (and this sale was a fast one!) We highly recommend Brent as an agent who truly works hard for his clients, looks out for them, and who gives his very best. When you call him to list your property, be sure to ask him about the cookie story!"

“Brent Humpherys is a first class realtor! He just recently sold our home and his degree of service, attention to detail, knowledge, and professionalism were all top notch. He was absolutely superb at negotiating for my best interests and advising me how to avoid any legal headaches that could arise from the transaction. I have worked with many realtors and few exhibit the integrity and capability as Brent."

“My 93 year old dad and I decided to see if it were possible to buy a home- Brent was our choice as our realtor. He kept us encouraged, up to date with the process and always answered quickly to any questions we had. What a joy to have him as our friend! He is willing to give beyond his job- he is a calming humorous voice when the waiting game is taking place.
Thank you Brent!!"

“Brent made the process of selling our home as painless as possible. From start to finish we appreciated his expertise, professionalism, and sense of humor."

“Brent is a great real estate agent! He treated the sale of our property like a special project, which he was very committed to. His communication was excellent and frequent. He helped us understand the complicated issues and was very helpful throughout the process. He was on top of everything all the time. He will work hard for you. He is very friendly and honest and will treat you like a friend. The Docusign program he uses for signing documents saved us a lot of time. We will definitely use Brent again. Thanks Brent!"

“Some people buy and sell houses. Brent understood that I was selling my home. I believe this made the huge difference as Brent made the sale of my home as positive an experience as possible. Even when the other side of the transaction was not pleasant, Brent stood our ground, but did not spread negativity. He was always professional. Brent empowered me to make important decisions by educating me and giving me options. I was never left alone through the complicated selling process, he was always by my side advocating for what was best for me. I would have to say, after buying and selling multiple properties, this was the best transaction because I was able to completely put my faith in Brent."

“Before I was referred to Brent, the first realtor I contacted to handle my difficult situation seemed to be competent, but had trouble tailoring advice to my specific circumstances. I was then referred to Brent, and I could tell early on that Brent understood and was well equipped for the nuances of my situation. He was quick to respond to my texts and he was patient when I forgot things. My place sold sooner than expected, and Brent assisted me along the way by finding the right buyer who had a vision for what to do with the property. Brent displayed his strong grasp on all the details and making sure the file was well-documented. I will definitely plan on using Brent's services next time."

“When we finally decided to move and find the perfect house, we interviewed three agents. Brent was the guy we chose, because we felt a passion from him for helping us, that we didn't get from anyone else. After giving Brent a very precise list of what we were looking for, knowing we had limited options, he still took us to every single house we wanted to visit. After only one day of driving us to options, he realized what we really wanted, and started a new search for us. Still allowing us to view the homes we thought we wanted...
We experienced a few firsts for him with some weird sellers/lenders/sellers agents, and he did it all with a smile, and a, "Good thing we didn't go any further with them!" positive response, to help set our minds at ease. He continued to tell us that the right home was out there for us, even after we decided to stop looking for awhile.
But then, the perfect house came on the market! And within hours of it being listed, he got us the first showing! And after not getting it at our first offer, the listing agent had loved him, and us so much (because of his integrity, honesty, and knowledge of the business) that the sellers agent had called him back, and told him that it was available for us if we were still interested. And of course we got it! I doubt any other agent would have been able to turn the tides like he did!
We had many other weird things happen, where Brent was able to hold our hands through to the other side."