Krista learned the real estate business the old-fashioned way: from the back seat of her realtor mother’s Cadillac. No kid wants to spend their Saturday morning with their mom showing listings that just hit the market but she knew from a pretty early age that her mother’s on-it, available, can-do attitude was what kept her clients coming back. And though she didn’t yet know that she wanted to be a Realtor, she left for college knowing that she wanted to build her own business and that she wasn’t going to do it in Michigan. A business degree later, she headed for Portland, where the mild (albeit rainy) weather and laid-back attitude felt right to her but her 9 to 5 felt wrong. Like any good girl from the Midwest, she sought her mother’s advice and within months, she obtained her Oregon and Washington Broker’s Licenses and never looked back.
She is constantly growing her business by consistently exceeding the expectations of every person she works with. She doesn't just represent her clients, she builds real relationships with them. She gets that a house is more than a structure, it is a reflection of her clients’ lifestyle and values. She believes that clients who are better informed, make better decisions and they come away with more market savvy and knowledgeable than when they started. She is generous with her time, connections, ideas, and advice; but so are a lot of other Realtors.
So, what makes her different? It’s her authenticity. She approaches every negotiation from a place of transparency and as an advocate. She makes things look easy, especially when they are not. She loves what she does and loves it when her clients win; She sees beauty in the work and the people. With her, the journey, be it across the street or across the country, is a good one. She is committed to anticipating the needs of those she works for and she is supported by great contractors, home inspectors, and mortgage professionals who help make her transactions a success. At the end of the day, nothing is more exciting or rewarding to her than helping people meet their real estate needs.
Krista considers herself a concierge realtor. Accordingly, she always tries to anticipate her clients’ needs and provide proactive solutions, tailored to their particular situation. She aims to make herself readily available to clients because she understands the stress that can come with any real estate transaction, and wants her clients to feel confident that she is supporting them, whether they are buying or selling. This is more than a job to her, this is her life's work.
Giving back is important to Krista, and she donates a portion from each home sale to the Oregon Humane Society, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Save the Children. She also volunteers at her children’s school every chance she gets!
Home Types:
Condo, Townhouse, House, Lot/Land, MultiFamily, Manufactured
Years of Experience:
19
