My family and I had the best experience with Kelly and Rex as we sold our family home in Bay Park and bought in University City. They helped us each and every step of the way and we couldn't be happier how it all ended up. We refer Garver to anyone and everyone looking to buy/sell in San Diego! read more

Kelly Garver is simply amazing. I can highly recommend her. She worked tirelessly to sell my rental house and did so in short order. She definitely takes her job seriously. She is very communicative and keeps in touch with updates. She does her best to get you the best price possible. She was a real pleasure to work with. read more

I have had the pleasure to speak with Rex and I find him to Honest, Knowledgeable and Trustworthy I will certainly use Rex for my real estate needs read more

Rex and Kelly. Just help me with the purchase of my home. They were very professional, very honest and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them for your next purchase. Thank you Karl g read more

Garver Real Estate has been amazing to us! We have used them to view several properties over the years and they exhibited such patience with us. We have referred many friends and family to them and they handled each transaction with such professionalism. I highly recommend them! They have a huge knowledge base in the industry and it shows! read more

Kelly and Rex are the best realtors we could have ever hoped for! My husband and I met Rex at an open house about a year before we started seriously looking for a home. He knew we were nowhere near ready to buy, but he took 40 minutes to chat with us about the neighborhood and the home buying process. We liked him so much that we grabbed his card on the way out and kept it for about a year knowing we would call him when we got serious about buying. That time came and Rex connected us with Kelly, who we met with the very next day. She spent so much time walking through exactly what we were looking for and had properties lined up for us to view the following weekend. We had a six month old at the time and Kelly was more than accommodating - completely understanding when we were running a little late, always willing to avoid nap time showings, etc. She also was extremely informative along the way. We knew the major pieces of what we wanted in a home, but she was pointing out things we never would have caught, like foundation issues, problems that resulted from poor flips, potential construction issues, and more. Communication throughout was unbelievably fast and reliable -- we commented several times that Kelly somehow made us feel like we were her ONLY client. It never felt like she was pushing to make a sale either -- she truly wanted us to find a home we loved. Eventually, she found that home. At that point, she helped us through the negotiation, loan, and inspection processes, which at times felt very stressful and foreign to us. When potential pitfalls came up in the due diligence process, Kelly stepped up big time to ensure that things didn't fall through, pulling some really generous strings to get us across the finish line. Post close, I noticed that some of the fresh paint wasn't exactly the same color as the existing color, so she had her team paint the entire ceiling and wall so that the patches were no longer visible (out of her own pocket, we're sure.) She surprised us with that when we got the keys and I was so excited. One less thing we had to think about when moving in. She also knew how concerned we were about the pool with our little one, who was crawling by the time we purchased. So, before we got the keys, Kelly, Rex, and their team came to the house, cleaned out the holes where the pool fence posts went in and put up the pool fence for us (which we now know was no easy feat). It was so thoughtful and really put my mind at ease. Kelly truly went above and beyond for us. We trust her (and Rex) implicitly and will not only use the Garver Team on any future purchase/sale we make, but will recommend them to everyone we know! read more

Rex and Kelly are knowledgeable, honest and committed to surpass their clients' expectations. They helped us at every step of the sales process, from pricing strategies, staging our home, maximizing open house attendance and monitoring the closing process. They seem to truly love what they do and their results speak for themselves. Our home sold quickly for a very fair price. It was a real pleasure working with them and we highly recommend them if you are considering selling your home. read more

My wife and I highly recommend Kelly and Rex Garver! We were referred to Garver Real Estate by one of their former clients, and the hope is that we can do the same for others beginning to shop for an agent. Kelly and Rex were with us every step of the way -- from our initial phone consultation to closing day on our new home. They are friendly, hard-working, and truly dedicated to their craft. Additionally, they are incredibly knowledgeable about the market they serve and the ebbs and flows of the real estate industry. In what is always a stressful process, the Garvers were always available to answer our questions and concerns and to make sure we felt comfortable with every decision, no matter how big or small. Finally, they are incredibly positive people! In the current market, it's so easy (we learned) to get frustrated and feel like the search is hopeless. They were continuously there to remind us that the process is part of the journey and that we would get there, and we did! Look no further than Team Garver. You'll be glad you did! read more

Kelly was absolutely fabulous in all phases of the transaction. She gave us constant updates throughout the process. She gave us a timeline once we received an offer and met every deadline. This was a very smooth transaction and will highly recommend Kelly to others. read more

Kelly & Rex went above & beyond selling our home and finding our dream home. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a professional looking to buy / sell their home. read more

Kelly (assisted by her capable partner and husband Rex) did us right. We lived in the coolest 2-story townhouse imaginable in San Diego County. Yet now as we planned for the future, it was time to find a single-story home. When we first met with Kelly we asked something like, "We will only move if we can find a house that's as cool as this condo. Is that okay?" She agreed, of course, and we set out on a months-long voyage of search and discovery. One thing that stands about as Kelly as she took the lead in our search is that it always seemed as if we were her only client. She is available however one wants to communicate; for us (we did some emails, a lot of texts, and of course conference calls at critical junctures) it seemed like "24/7". Now occasionally she'd made innocent comments like "I just closed on a house" or "We took some clients to see..." and I would be reminded that she must have other clients. However, she made it seem as if her time and attention were 100% focused on us. We appreciated that. Was it 6 months before we found our "dream house"? Something like that. Well, now the hard part began. This was our first offer, since it was the first time we'd found a house "as cool as our condo". Would we get it? The odds were against us... 22+ bids, and ours was not even the highest! Yet... with Kelly's guidance (and help from others as well) we got accepted! Friendly, upbeat, smiling, always positive, Kelly is the Realtor to choose. (There's a reason for that... she was the successor of Nancy Dennison, who got us our sweet coolest-in-SD-County townhouse 20 years ago, and chose only the best to take over for her.... Kelly Garver!) read more

Rex and his team are top notch! They will help you in any way they can, go above and beyond and make sure your taken care of. I highly recommend Rex and his team for all your Realestate needs. Thank you Team Garver! read more

Kelly was great to work with! Awesome communication, fast to respond, and just overall I had a great experience. Would recommend to everyone and would work with again anytime. Thanks Kelly! read more

Working with Kelly made finding and buying our dream home ... a dream! She looked out for our best interests from first point of contact all the way through the process and beyond. She helped us find excellent inspectors, and made sure all necessary inspections were done. Never in a hurry, she took the time we needed to see a variety of houses before stepping into the one meant for us. We trust Kelly completely. She is tremendously knowledgeable, puts her clients' interests first, and is simply a delight to work with. I'd refer my closest friends and family to Garver Real Estate without a nanosecond's hesitation! The Garvers are simply the best--knowledgeable, experienced, skillful, and a joy to work with! read more

Rex and Kelly go above and beyond! They were exceptional when we were buying our daughter's condo. Highly recommend!

Yes, the market is crazy right now but that doesn't mean you should settle for an amateur. Over the years, we have had multiple transactions (buy & sell) in multiple locations (Boulder, Austin, Orange County), and Kelly's attention to detail, process orientation, and caring about our needs put her at the top. Additionally, she was always available to answer our questions or follow up with our concerns. If you're looking for a real estate professional who will guide you through the entire process, we highly recommend Kelly Garver. read more

Kelly and Rex were great to work with! We had a very small search area and got started in a very tough real estate market but the Garver team was there to help us find exactly what we were looking for. They are experts in San Carlos, understood what was important to us and advocated for us to get an offer accepted. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Just an update: Kelly has helped me with so many aspects of the real estate process that go way beyond the transaction. She is simply amazing!! read more

Kelly and Rex were the most professional, courteous, intelligent, and effective team that I've ever worked with in all my years of buying and selling real estate from Florida to Hawaii and everywhere in between. Kelly came in with a vision, a plan, and executed it seamlessly. This particular transaction required exactly that combination of skills, and she did it!!!! I'm very impressed and can't say enough about her. We also got 6 figures over asking price. Well done, Garver team!!! read more

I met Kelly briefly at an open house, where she greeted me with a warm smile and was able to quickly demonstrate her extensive knowledge about the neighborhood. She is an excellent listener and didn't waste my time showing me anything that didn't meet my criteria. As a first-time homebuyer, I had a lot of questions, but she never made me feel bad for asking "dumb" questions. Communication is extremely important to me, and I was most impressed by her responsiveness. She always responded to my text messages within 2-3 hours (most of the time, she replied within minutes), including holidays. She would always inform me if she would be slow to reply. Kelly is a pro and treats her clients as she would her own family. She held my hand every step of the way, which allowed me to trust her whole-heartedly with my entire life savings. Prior to meeting Kelly, I had been looking for nearly 4 months and had bad experiences with two other real estate agents, so I knew exactly what I was looking for in an agent. I wanted an agent who was adding value with their expertise and negotiation skills because quite frankly they're the experts - not me. I feel extremely fortunate to have met Kelly when I did because just when I was about to give up hope in finding a home, she called me 2 months after meeting me at the open house and asked if I was still in the market for a home. I replied, "Yes....why do you ask?" She replied, "I've got the perfect home for you and your little one!" Fast-forward 6 weeks later, I am the proud owner of a beautiful home with a view in a wonderful neighborhood, conveniently located minutes away from a park, restaurants and the freeway. read more

I had a complicated sale/purchase with simultaneous close. Kelly and team handled it beautifully. Detail-oriented, knowledgeable, and personable....I absolutely would recommend them for your real estate needs. read more

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Wow! What a team!! We were referred to Kelly & Rex by a neighbor and they did not disappoint. In fact, they continually went above and beyond our expectations during our entire transaction. We had a few bumps (buyer issues) and they guided us through with their expert knowledge and professionalism. Their communication is unparalleled. If you're looking for a team you can trust, go Garver! read more

I would give 6 stars if they would let me. They say selling and buying a home is stressful but after our experience with Kelly and Rex I would have to disagree! Hands down the best team we could hope for. Getting our dream home in this market with a contingent offer seemed like a long shot at best but they pulled it off. Do yourself a favor and go with Garver Real Estate. You will be glad you did! read more

We went with the Garver team for our first time selling our place and could not be happier. We had some issues encountered and Kelly and team helped us along the way and made the process as easy as possible for us. Any time we needed them they were so quick to respond and were incredibly knowledgeable. There were topics we had no idea about but they helped navigate us through to the right answers. They have such a strong knowledge of the area and we just knew we were in great hands. We recommend them to everyone we meet. read more

My husband and I met Kelly and Rex while looking at home they were showing. Their friendly, welcoming demeanor immediately stood out. Even when we said that particular home was not for us, they openly pointed us toward other homes in the area we may be interested in (homes they were not involved in selling). When we decided to look more seriously, we asked to meet with Kelly and she immediately fit us in within the week. In that first meeting, she sat with us for a long time reviewing our needs, our "dream home" wish list, deal-breakers, our goal move-in date, budget and regions of interest- taking detailed notes and educating us on the process. She patiently answered our many questions. Our home search lasted approximately 6-7 months and we looked at many homes during this time. She knew the various areas of San Diego VERY WELL and taught us a lot about the homes, the general cost in the area, the pluses/minuses of the neighborhoods. When you walk through a home with Kelly, her experienced eyes picked up on details we wouldn't have noticed and she is honest and open with any concerns she may have. She also takes mental notes on your likes and dislikes and incorporates this into future home searches. If there were things she wanted to clarify with the selling agent, she would do so and close the loop with us every time. She has a keen sense of whether the home is priced to sell, listed too high and can be negotiated down, or will likely sell for more. She was not pushy and sincerely listened to what we had to say- she didn't disregard our opinions or concerns no matter how naive or inexperienced we were. She is genuinely interested in making sure you have found "the home" for you and your family. Kelly is also a great communicator- not just with her clients- but also with other real estate agents (which is super important), inspectors, engineers, etc. She was never late to a single showing or meeting and immediately responded to our texts and emails. We had tons of questions as this whole process was new- and never once did she sound annoyed or impatient. She was very easy to talk to but also up front and and straight forward and set realistic expectations. Once we found our home, we wanted to go back a few times to see it at different times in the day- Kelly made this possible and opened her schedule to meet our needs. Once we were in Escrow, my parents made an impromptu decision to visit san diego on 4th of July. We asked Kelly that morning and she came out and opened the home so our parents could see it and patiently waited while they toured the home and asked questions. Kelly made what could've been an extremely confusing, stressful process clear and organized. Her attention to detail, foresight and organizational skills were key in making the process as smooth as it was. We will definitely be recommending her, without hesitation, to any friends who are looking for a home in the future. Her husband, Rex, and her assistant, Jackie, were all amazing to work with- they have an incredible team. read more

Kelly and Rex are a great pair to work with. Kelly spent time getting to know me and my likes, so much so that the second place she showed me is the one I now own. She was great about explaining every step to me, giving me recommendations and outlining different options allowing me to pick what worked best for me. Once the offer was accepted, Rex helped me every step of the way from going through the inspection to getting the keys on closing. He even provided tips and ideas on some of the work I wanted to do in order to consider resale in the future. They both provided referrals for other services I would need and still answer any question I have about home ownership almost a full year later! If you need a realtor, these two are the way to go! I've even referred friends to them and they have also been successful in purchasing a home. Definitely 5 stars! read more

This is a long way overdue post..... Kelly and Rex are one of the best duo since Batman and Robin. Saving the day is in their DNA. But really, theses 2 not only found me a great home, they also delivered in professionalism, idealism, and strategy. Found me a home within 3 months that had all my requirements. Where as my last agent didn't find what I was looking for a whole year. Kelly schooled the loan officer I originally had in her own job and found me a better mortgage loan that also brought me down in another percentage. Kelly worked well with the selling agent in giving me money back for certain repairs, got me a new fridge as well through the seller. Could go on and on but you just have to experience them for yourself. I am telling everyone and anyone about them because they were just amazing to me and I can't thank them enough. read more

I couldnt recommend Kelly and Rex enough if you are looking to buy a home! They were with me every step of the way, they are super knowledgeable and detailed.. they thought of things that would have never crossed my mind to think about or check. In this crazy market, they were able to help me navigate through and make the best decisions and kept me honest to what I wanted in a home. I was also searching virtually from across the country, but they were still attentive and accomodating, doing facetimes and calls that worked with my schedule. They are the best! and I would definitely work with them again for a buy or sell in the future! read more

So my wife and I stumbled upon Rex and Kelly because they live near my daughters school. My wife and I saw Rex loading for sale signs into his car one day and we briefly chatted with him. Fast forward few months later my wife and I decided to move. I went to pick my daughter up from school and I remembered talking to Rex. I rang their door bell and met Kelly. Kelly was awesome and answered all my questions. Kelly came over met with my wife and I and was very prepared with statistics and comps of the area. Fast forward to us selling our house. Kelly was awesome throughout the whole process. Rex handled the showings and man did he put up a lot of signs. Their team work as a husband and wife is amazing. I know the market is great for a seller right now, but Kelly and Rex knocked it out of the park and were awesome. If you're looking for someone to sell your house or help you find a house Kelly and Rex are you people. I am so happy I went with them to sell our house. I would recommend them to anyone I know who is selling or buying. read more

There really aren't enough superlatives to describe our experience with Kelly and her husband Rex. They made the process FUN. They found our dream house for us - not an easy task when you are looking for a mid-century modern home in a very modest price range - in one of the hottest markets in the country. She then skillfully got our sellers down to $560K when they originally wanted $625K. Impressive! I naively thought Kelly's job was mostly done when our offer was accepted - but oh no! She kicked into high gear and negotiated when necessary, but most of all, she made us feel so comfortable as we navigated the process. Again and again she went above and beyond to make this easy on us - including meeting our HVAC guy for a bid and then spending a hour recapping everything he said. She worked incredibly well with the listing agent to get us through inspections and appraisal. It is apparent that everyone she has contact with has the utmost respect for her. Most of all, she is a wonderful person, and it's just such a pleasure to business with someone with so much energy, humor, and knowledge.You are crazy if you sell or buy with anyone but Team Garver! read more

Kelly, Rex and Jackie were awesome throughout the entire home selling/purchasing process. On the selling side of things, Kelly was confident that her list price was appropriate and would garner a lot of interest, while other realtors recommended a much lower starting point. We had many showings in the first few days and were able to accept an offer above list. The Garver team coordinated everything during escrow, from inspections to home repairs; everything went smoothly. On the purchasing side, we had two specific locations in San Diego that we wanted to live. That combined with the extremely low inventory, we were in it for the long haul and so was the Garver Team. They were always available for viewings, even during the COVID-19 pandemic and having a kiddo attending school from home. They reached out to contacts when the market was dormant in our areas of interest to drum up viewings; it was apparent we were a top priority. Once we found our home, they again took care of everything. We had a ton of work that needed to be done to the new place during escrow and they handled everything. We closed on time and cannot happier with our purchase. We will definitely be recommending them to family and friends, and highly suggest giving the Garver Team a call if you are looking for a dedicated real estate team. read more

The Garver Team including Kelly, Rex and Jackie made our home buying and selling experience a truly pleasant (and even fun) experience. After sitting down and discussing our goals and interests, Kelly provided some fantastic recommendations on neighborhoods that ultimately led us to find our new home. At the same time, she strategically laid out a roadmap for selling our previous home, knowing the best time to list at the best price, how to stage, and what to do (and not to do) before listing. Kelly always exceeded our expectations. She is great at negotiating and asking all the right questions that got us more credits when buying and multiple offers above asking price within days when we were selling. Plus, she had great recommendations for contractors and cleaning services. The Garver Team always provided the perfect amount of communication. They make things so smooth by filtering out the unnecessary stuff that can make the home buying/selling overwhelming. After our experience, we have many friends that will be using Kelly and the Garver Team when buying and selling their homes in the future. read more

Where do I start to complement this amazing team. Kelly is absolutely genius with her knowledge and people skills. Kelly and her husband Rex are quite the dynamic duo. The team is very trustworthy and that's huge in real estate when they are representing you. I really can't even find enough words to say how pleased I am with this amazing team. I highly recommend them. They will be there every step of the way to help you and have a lot of subcontractors to help you through the process of getting your home ready. They are knowledgeable friendly and smart that's a great combination. read more

We truly cannot recommend the Garver team highly enough! Kelly was recommended to us by a friend and after our first phone meeting, we knew she was the perfect real estate agent to help us buy our first home. She was able to somehow really hear what we were looking for - even when we didn't have the exact words to describe it! The Garver team was incredibly reliable, responsive, knowledgeable, proactive, and went above and beyond to find us an incredible home. They found ways to accommodate our busy and irregular schedule when looking for houses, went above and beyond with coordinating all the inspections and helping us with early home renovation decisions even after our contract was signed, and continuing to be an amazing resource for us after we moved in. Thank you for everything you have done for us and our family! Hopefully we will never have to move again - but if we do, we know who we'd reach out to! read more

Rex and Kelly are a great team. We bought our house with them and they smoothed the process at every step. They both worked with us to find a house that fit both our needs and our wants. Then they worked with everyone, including the sellers, to keep the process moving along. Can't recommend them highly enough! read more

It all started with a conversation with Rex Garver at an Open House. Our son struck a relationship with the Garver Team. *Multiple showing of homes in desired neighborhoods. Delivered *Knowledgeable advice on value of homes. Delivered *Realistic bid and time of closing to insure acceptance of offer on desired home. (5 bids: Ours was accepted due to Garver's advice and reputation) Delivered *Punctual for appointments. (Kelly, Rex, and Jackie) Delivered *Realistic expectation of home inspection. Delivered *Meticulous paperwork in closing of sale of home. Delivered *Arranged for Open House & sale of own home with possible closing in 1 month. Delivered (Closed in 3 weeks!) *Reliable contacts for inspection, cleaning, electrical, pest, etc. services. Delivered read more

I have bought and sold 7 homes in my lifetime and my experience working with Kelly, Rex and Jackie was by far the best I have ever had. Kelly knows the market and was willing to go the extra mile to deliver the results I wanted. As an example, she took the initiative to write a letter to every owner of the condo complex where I wanted to buy asking if they might be interested in selling. Within a few weeks I was able to make a successful offer on a great condo. On the selling side....Kelly was the only one of 3 realtors who did a market analysis for me who came up with a selling price that reflected the true value of my property. She saw the potential in it that the others did not....and it paid off in a sale price significantly higher than I would have gotten if I had worked with one of the other realtors. On top of all that Kelly and her team are really nice folks who bring humor, expertise and a solid work ethic to what they do. I highly recommend them!!! read more

Working with Kelly Garver (and Rex!) to find our first home was an absolutely amazing experience. Kelly is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to many different neighborhoods in San Diego. She is an absolute professional and an expert at navigating negotiation. Her communication is clear, thoughtful, informative and her responsiveness is fantastic. I would definitely work with Kelly again and recommend her to family and friends for their realtor needs. read more

We just closed escrow on the home we purchased with the help of Kelly and Rex Garver. Words cannot truly express how much we appreciate them, because this has been such a process! The Garvers worked with us for over a year to find our family's home. They were patient, knowledgeable, and professional. They fiercely advocated for us, and we could not be more thrilled with the outcome! They were determined to help us despite the hurdles we faced- like, searching during COVID, and being long distance for the first half of the year while we looked. They took the time to get to know us well, and to understand what was important to us. Rex even helped us hone in on what we wanted- we thought we knew, but with so many options it's difficult to keep it all straight. They would preview properties for us when we lived 400 miles away, and then give us their professional opinion and feedback based on what they saw, and what they knew we wanted. Once we entered into escrow on an amazing home (one we weren't sure we'd ever find, but they said they knew we would!), Kelly went to bat for us. She went above and beyond countless times, and we will be forever grateful for her hard work during such an important purchase. We knew she had our best interests in mind at all times while she represented us. Her communication, negotiation, and expertise are top notch. We would recommend the Garver Team to everyone we know, in fact we already have- multiple times. We are so happy with our experience! read more

I need six stars because Kelly went above and beyond in all categories. She is really off the scale. Our home purchase wasn't the most simple and dragged out for a few months because of timing and logistics on our end. Kelly helped keep us cool headed and because we knew she had everything under control. From day one, she was organized showing us great properties. She kept us informed all along the way and would explain anything we wanted to know, without EVER feeling rushed. She negotiated the price down for us and seem to know what is and isn't negotiable. I think she did all the right things to keep the seller from pulling the plug on us and eventually it all worked out. She is also a very ethical as everything was done fairly for both parties and that impressed me a lot. Also, her support staff were there at the right times when they were needed. read more