I am a first time home buyer who purchased a home listed by Gabe. The realtor in charge of the listing was named Ronny. Only after putting in an offer on the house were we told that it was being sold as is. I understand that means seller isn't going to do any work but that doesn't mean we can't try and have them do work. Ronny requested a 7 day inspection contingency. As soon as the 7 days started we lost all contact with Ronny. It seems weird to me that they requested the 7 day contingency and then would not work with us on anything in those 7 days. Further throughout the process Ronny continued to submit documents with our names spelled wrong and submitted documents late. We negotiated the seller to do some basic repairs. Example the stove, washing machine and dryer and fridge and some cabinets had been removed to fix a leak in the kitchen. The seller was to put them back in place and plug in. Whoever Gabe had working on the house decided it was a good idea to drag all the appliances across the wood floors when putting them back leaving big scratches. I dropped by the house to check on it and the person working on it said he worked for Gabe. The craftsmanship of the work they did was so sub par that we didn't want them even working on the house anymore. They were making the house worse every time they tried to fix something. Throughout the entire process it was like pulling teeth to get a hold of Ronny or Gabe. You think someone that is trying to sell a house would communicate with the buyers realtor. On the day we closed we got to the house and could not find the keys. They were not in the lock box. We got a hold of Ronny and he told us that earlier that day he put them under a rock by the door because the lock box was being picked up. Glad to know the house I just bought had the keys just sitting by the door all day with no notification from the listing agent. Finally we requested Gabe to remove the lock box on our front door for two weeks after we closed. Finally after 3 weeks of owning the home he sent someone out to cut them off. I have never encountered a more unprofessional company then this one. The only reason we put up with this horrible service is because we wanted the house. I would not suggest listing our buying a home from Gabe. read more

The worst listing agent ever!! To sweeten the deal Gabe asked for a quick close. We negotiated a 17 day close, sounds awesome right? Wrong! It would have only been awesome if Gabe was responsive. When ever an issue arose Gabe went dark. There were things that showed up in the home inspection that he did not want to address, therefore he didn't and became unresponsive. From the expected day of close we had plans to have new flooring laid, that was pushed our two weeks because Gabe didn't want to address the termite issue. The house needed to be tented but it took Gabe 5 Days to respond and he only responded because he said our agent and the termite company way blowing up his phone. Oh and the termite issue is still not fully resolved, shocking Gabe is unresponsive to finish it out. We never received the keys, the garage door remotes, or the mail key to the house. We replaced the locks, to have house keys, we bought new garage remotes and $20/each, and we had to drill out the mail lock just so we could check our mail. Oh, did I mention the termite issue is still not resolved? So warning if anything shows up in the home inspection report, don't expect Gabe to be responsive, he may have just skipped town so that he doesn't have to address it. This was our first home buying experience and it was the worst experience ever! It makes me never want to buy another home again. Lesson learned if Gabe Filkey's name is on the for sale sign, keeping on passing by. read more

I used the Filkey and Associates to help me move an item and they were so easy to deal with! Great communication, on-time reliability, quick and efficient, friendly and nice. I would highly recommend you use them (at least for their moving service). read more

I had some reservations about working with the company to start with but was interested enough in the property, that I pushed through. They're very 'laid back' about everything, which really means disorganized. However, it's a family business. So, I rolled with it. I should have been recording every interaction, taking photographs, and documenting everything. They misrepresented the property, were unaware of HOA guidelines, and misreported amenities. I tried to remain 'laid back' but it got out of control very quickly and they can't be bothered to make anything right. Repairs, when completed, take no less than 2 weeks (regardless of how simple they may be). They'll also tell you that you'll be reimbursed for repairs, but then they will not follow through. If you are going to work with them, record EVERYTHING. Get everything in writing. Photograph EVERYTHING. Goodwill is not going to be reciprocated. When in doubt, go with a different company. I wouldn't want to work with them as an owner because of how much they mismanage renters and propertieThey chase away good people in exchange for talking a good game on the owner side. Having been on both ends, I realize how important it is to have a management company who works well as a dual advocate for renter and owner. These guys ain't it. This situation just gets worse by the day. I have never dealt with such unprofessional behavior. Electrical issues continue to go I repaired and grow worse with each month. I have received emails refusing the initial move in inspection-I was reminded that this is not my home and that they can come into this house anytime they want-they refuse to make any repairs... this is a rental nightmare that has and will cost me thousands of dollars and countless hours from which to recover. Trust me, do not ever work with these people. read more

Gabe Filkey is an amazing agent. Not only was he extremely patient and informative in helping us navigate the process of buying our first home, he was always willing to exceed any expectations of what one could expect from their realtor. With the distance of our relocation and our limiting work schedules, Gabe made himself available when we needed him to be, and often personally handled parts of the closing process for us when we couldn't be there. He was very forthcoming and provided crucial insight that helped us choose the right home for our needs. He was also a great negotiator and really went to bat for us, ensuring we got the best price. So many other people we know who have recently bought homes, endured hellacious processes; taking 18+ months to finally find a home and close escrow, making countless offers and having to compromise on features or location. With Gabe's help, we were able to complete the entire process in less than six months and buy a home that far exceeds what we thought we would be able to afford without compromising on our needs or the location we desired. I highly recommend Gabe to anyone with real estate needs. He is knowledgeable, genuine and attentive. I am thankful, not only for the quality of work he did for us, but also for the time I got to spend with him during the process, as I know consider him a great friend. read more

They tried to charge me a $250 "move-in" fee. I pointed out that this was illegal and they quickly dropped it. Ever since then I don't trust them one bit. read more

The property management side of this company is horrible. They lie regularly and are not to be trusted. We had a water bill dispute that had us paying for the water bill of the people that moved in after us who just happened to be employees of Filkey. So we paid Filkey's employees water bill for two months not knowing that they never took over the responsibility . Even the City of Poway Water was surprised at the lack of interest on the part of Filkey to take responsibility. They charge a cleaning fee of $200 when you move and charge you $300 when you move out no matter how clean the house may be. I know all of this because I had to pick up a package a month after we moved out an before I even know about the water bill and saw the house was occupied by Filkey employees. I've paid the bill for Filkey's employees and closed the account and I'm moving on. I just had to bring it to the attention of the public. Check them out at Better Business Bureau San Diego read more

Gabe Filkey is both highly competent and personable. While many Realtors claim to go the extra mile for clients, Gabe truly lives this out as a core value. Buying or selling a house is, obviously, a huge decision. Gabe's knowledge, communication skills, and ability make others feel at ease will make this process easier and, ultimately, more successful. I could not recommend a real estate agent more highly. read more

Awesome awesome awesome awesome! Gabe and his team get 5 stars from me. My husband and I just bought our second home and used Gabe as our broker for both of them. Our latest purchase was a very difficult one to buy, as we bought a house that was for sale by owner. Anyone who has ever purchased a house from a owner who is not using an agent knows just how difficult and frustrating a process it can be. However, it was an enjoyable and exciting process for us because Gabe successfully navigated us through the whole sales process with the seller and took it upon himself to handle all of the things that normally the sellers agent would be handling, which he did not have to do. Gabe's negotiating skills amazed me. With every hurdle and every obstacle that we encountered, Gabe knew exactly what to do, what to say and how to say it. I strongly believe that if we had had a different broker we would still be working on closing the deal. We closed escrow in 30 days! From a "For sale by owner"! That is unheard of. Needless to say, we are thrilled with Gabe's performance and dedication that he showed to us. He was always early to all of our appointments and went above and beyond when it came to customer service. We will never use anyone else. He provides platinum service and most importantly he gets it done. Thank you Filkey, Hyatt and Associates. read more

I recommend staying away from Gabe Filkey. Gabe appears to make excuses, he fabricated the square footage measurements of the house he was listing, and he is unable to adhere to respectable timelines. I was in the process of closing on a house and Gabe was the listing agent. Gabe listed the house for his seller approximately 300 sqft larger than the actual square footage of the home; this was pointed out to me by the VA Appraiser, and to corroborate the VA Appraisers findings, I personally measured the square footage, it was an exact match to the VA Appriaser. As a result of the square footage discrepancy, the home was appraised 69k less than the listing price and 15k less than the price we agreed upon prior to escrow. Following the VA Appraisal Gabe went dark, we could not reach him. My agent tried time and time again to contact him, the escrow company tried time and time again to contact him....crickets. I finally signed a cancellation and send it off to Gabe to have his seller sign and it as almost been two weeks and nothing. He continues making excuses and is stalling the EMD return process. From my perspective, Gabe is not a reliable listing agent. read more

My review is based on the property management side of HomeViewer. I normally correspond with Becky and she always makes sure all my questions and inquiries are addressed. Communications have a very quick turn around and the follow up is great. If I ever have request for the tenants, Becky always coordinates efficiently and gets everyone on the same page seamlessly. It's always a pleasure working with HomeViewer. I highly recommend them for property management services. read more

Filkey Hyatt and Assoc. helped us a few years ago with our shortsale. They treated us so well that when we were back on the market for a house it was a no brainer. Everyone at their office is super helpful and will go out of their way to find you the right house. It is obvious that they are not trying to push you on a house or just trying to make a commission. Gabe, Dawn, and Andy were fantastic in helping us with our search. They kept us updated daily with new inventory and always had someone available to show us properties we were interested in. Within a short time they knew exactly what we were looking for, and what we weren't. I feel that as crazy as the market is right now that we would not be in our "forever" house if it wasn't for Gabe and his crew. read more

Chris Hyatt and his in office support from Dawn Kelly make Filkey & Hyatt stand outs in the Realty business. This organization is tremendous. They went way...way beyond the call of duty in assisting me and my family in purchasing our home. Its a long sorted tale that I wont get into here, but when I started looking for a home, we found an aggressive real-estate market with several sellers willing to lie, cheat and misrepresent their properties. Without the extraordinary support and guidance provided by Chris Hyatt at Filkey, Hyatt & Associates (Century 21), I'm sure my family would have been dragged through the filthy real-estate and home finance market. Truly top notch (forget 5 stars....its truly 10 stars) talented professionals. Highly recommended! read more

Serious and sincere 5 star review. We were introduced to Gabe and his team by our neighbor and landlord after losing 5 homes with our previous agent. We needed a straight shooter on pricing strategy and a skilled negotiator to close the deal in this very competitive market. Gabe and his team came through, giving us significant personal attention as well as engaging very effectively with the sellers agent. In short, I'd recommend Gabe Filkey and his team to my Mom, Dad and best friends, I trust him that much. Integrity is a tough thing to find in this profession and this team defines it! read more

Working with Home viewer has been fantastic. The staff are exceptionally communicative, they have invested in technology to ensure that every request and transaction is carefully accounted for, and (perhaps most importantly) they are genuinely nice people who truly care about the experience you have with them. read more

The absolute worst property management company I have ever worked with. Upon moving out, we were lied to multiple times, we were charged for items from our security deposit that were never fixed and/or installed afterwards, they did not provide inspection reports in a timely manner, and they lied during and after inspections about what we would be charged for. The person conducting the move out inspections had no idea what he was doing. He took a bunch of pictures and then went back to the office where someone else would look at the photos and determine what we would be charged for. The guy also lied to our faces about issues he said we fixed at time of inspection and were ok. This company may know the rules of real estate but they will try to steal, lie, manipulate and do anything to try and squeeze a buck out of you. If you happen to get sucked in, document, take pictures and know the law. They will try to screw you! I would highly recommend staying as far away from this company as possible. read more

If you are looking for someone to fight for you tooth and nail, then look no further then Gabe and his team. Our escrow had so many hoops and hurdles that my wife and myself were ready to throw in the towel, and give up on our dream of becoming homeowners, but Gabe never lost sight at the task at hand, which was to put us in a new home. Being first time home buyers, Gabe answered every question we through at him. a true professional. This man knows his buisness, and his business is real-estate. He started out as our agent, not any more, now his part of our family. read more

Our house was on the market for six years with six different realtors. We had given up all hope until Gabe Filkey entered our lives. With websites straight from God, he got us leads all over the US. In the past, we would get a a single query once a month; now, Gabe, had 4-6 people looking at our house every week. We closed last month at a price significantly higher that we anticipated. Filkey did a marvelous job with complete integrity and professionalism. Take advantage of his services. You won't be sorry! Terry and David read more

Gabe was referred by our daughter's friend who works in a title company. I guess that meant something that someone in a title company would referred Gabe. He better be good. Since we were not familiar with San Diego area, Gabe showed us all the condos we were interested and the ones he suggested. We started the process in the beginning of July and closed escrow the first week of August. During the process, Gabe was on vacation and his partner Chris Hyatt smoothed things along. Chris was fabulous. We are lucky to have both of them worked for us. Gabe was professional and I definite recommend him to my friends. read more

We purchased a home recently and Gabe Filkey was there every step of the way. Gabe is the consummate professional and it shows not only in his real estate knowledge but in the fact that he dedicates himself to meeting and exceeding your expectations. During our initial meeting, he laid out what his goals were and helped us establish a needs and wants list for our new house. This proved extremely valuable in locating a home that was what we wanted and didn't exceed our budget. Gabe was always available for any questions we had whether it was day or night, weekday or weekend. During the most critical phase of the home buying process (when we put in an offer), he would provide timely updates which really helped alleviate some of our anxieties. He was a huge help in putting us in a home that we love and we have nothing but praise for him. read more

Gabe is a rare blend of professional and relational competence. He knows the business inside and out and is someone I trust to go the extra mile to get the job done, with my needs and priorities in mind. I highly recommend him as a Realtor in the San Diego area read more

To say that Gabe went above and beyond for us is an understatement! Gabe helped us to sell our condo and move into our first family home, and I can honestly say that we could not have done it without him. We came across some huge hurdles throughout the buying process, but Gabe was always honest, upfront, communicative and professional. Gabe quickly went from being our Realtor to a good friend, and I would highly recommend him for any real estate needs. Gabe Filkey is the kind of guy you want to do business with! THANK YOU GABE, we love our new home! read more

Gabe is the best agent out there, not only does he know what he is talking about but he tries to help you understand and has such a great personality and so personable! I have been going to him for over 5 years and wouldnt go to anyone else:) read more