David Kent is 2016 South Carolina REALTORS® President

David Kent, Realtor® and Broker in Charge of The Real Buyer’s Agent in Charleston, is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2016 president. Kent was inaugurated in a ceremony at the association’s September annual meeting in Columbia. His term began November 17th, following the National Association of REALTORS® annual meeting in San Diego, California.

Kent began his real estate career as a homebuilder more than 20 years ago, eventually opening the Real Buyer’s Agent in Charleston with his business partner. His background includes many leadership positions at the local, state and national levels of the Realtor® organization including: President of the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®, President of the Charleston Trident Homebuilders and Director at the National Association of REALTORS®.

As president, Kent’s goal will be to focus on SCR’s strategic plan, which is rooted in the protection of private property rights and transfer or real property without interference by government entities, unnecessary taxes and fees. In addition, South Carolina REALTORS® are proponents for homeowners seeking the benefits of the American Dream. 

“I’m honored and humbled to be able to represent our state’s Realtors® over the coming year and look forward to working together with them to build an even stronger organization,” said SCR President David Kent. 

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR), the largest professional trade association in the state, serves as the voice of real estate for more than 17,000 members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a professional in real estate who subscribes to a strict code of ethics as a member of SCR and the National Association of REALTORS®.