Kristine Kappel

5/19/25Lauren Park

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Kristine Kappel is truly one of a kind. My girlfriend and I just bought our first home together, and we can confidently say we couldn’t have done it without her. From the very beginning, Kristine was a strong advocate for us. She truly had our backs every step of the way. She guided us through the entire homebuying process with patience, expertise, and genuine care.

Kristine also negotiated fiercely on our behalf at every step of this journey. We honestly didn’t think homeownership was something we could achieve in San Diego, but Kristine changed that. She helped us find our perfect place, and in doing so, completely changed our lives for the better. If you're looking for someone who will fight for you, educate you, and celebrate with you when you get the keys, Kristine is the one. We’re so grateful for her!

3/13/25Zaunte Williams

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If you're looking for a full service agent that knows literally everything you would need / want to know about the San Diego RE market, Kristine and team are the way to go! Kristine's professionalism, overall knowledge of the local market, industry resources / connections, and dedication to seeing you happy with your home are just a few reasons why I had a great first time home buying experience. I highly recommend Kristine to anyone in the area looking to purchase a home, as you will not be disappointed. She went above and beyond multiple times during and after the closing process to make sure everything went smoothly, even fighting for me on additional seller credits till the very last min! . I am also a veteran and Kristine was very knowledgeable about using my VA loan and how to get the most value out of it while. Overall I highly recommend Kristine, you will not be disappointed!

1/24/25Murugan P

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Kristine Kappel Realtor Kristine has been one of the best (top 2 in my experience) realtor i have worked with so far. Kristine is one of the best communicators and negotiators. She knows the San Diego market very well and she armed me with information that helped me make a informed decision. She was very thorough in all aspects including timely follow ups to ensure a smooth transaction end to end.

Most importantly for me, Kristine actually did thorough background research and analysis on properties that i would expect my agent to do and came back with right simplified summary for me to quickly review and ask deeper questions if i wanted to get more information.

Kristine differentiated herself from the average realtor by truly representing me which means reading all documents and advising me (NOT just opening doors for viewing which anyone can do) on what my options are and what her recommendation was. She let me make informed decisions as opposed to me having to read documents and find out for myself.

Kristine was always available in moments notice. I highly recommend Kristine to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in San Diego.

8/24/24Francyne Alvarez

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If we could give more than five stars, we would! Kristine from Kappel Realty Group | Compass San Diego, came to us as a referral and we are so grateful she did. Kristine was right behind us for any questions and additional support we needed. Being first time and first generational home buyers, we had a lot of questions in which she always had the answers. She provided kind guidance and was an excellent advocate for our growing family of three. Kristine has great attention to detail and stellar communication skills. Kristine kept us informed of current steps and next steps all along the way. She always had our best interest in mind and at heart. She made us stand out in the competitive real estate California market. She worked well with our lender sales manager Michelle and was knowledgeable. She always kept our budget in mind and not once did we feel pressured to do something way out of our comfort zone. We valued her expertise and knowledge as we learned so much in real estate from Kristine. We plan to use Kristine again and highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell. Thank you Kristine Kappel from Compass Realty, Michelle Magana from New American Funding, and Erin Perry from Compass Realty for being the best team to work with and for making our first home buying process a dream come true. They truly are in the trade to help families achieve their home buying goals and more. They made the close and handing over the keys to our new home so special and have created a family memory that will forever live in our hearts.

7/5/24Joshua Allen

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Kristine is an exceptional realtor who goes above and beyond for her clients. Her deep knowledge of the local market and keen attention to detail made the entire buying process smooth and stress-free. From the first meeting, she took the time to understand our needs and preferences, ensuring every property she showed us was a potential perfect fit. Kristine's communication skills are top-notch; she kept us informed every step of the way, promptly answering all our questions and addressing any concerns.

Her negotiation skills are impressive, securing us a fantastic deal on our dream home. Kristine's dedication to her clients is evident in her tireless work ethic and commitment to providing excellent service. She even offered valuable advice on financing options and connected us with reliable professionals for inspections and repairs. Kristine's warm and friendly personality made the experience enjoyable, and we always felt like a priority. Additionally, Kristine was absolutely adored by our daughter and her interactions with her always left our daughter happy and excited to see her again.

We highly recommend Kristine to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She truly cares about her clients' happiness and goes the extra mile to ensure a positive experience.

6/17/24Erin Bijas

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From the moment I met Kristine, I knew that she would be the perfect realtor for me. As a first-time homebuyer, I had all kinds of fears. On top of that - I was buying a home that my parents would be living in with me as I become their caregiver. Knowing that my situation was unique, it felt like Kristine was constantly going above and beyond for me. Answering every question, text, email (in lightening speed) and making me feel beyond comfortable with the decisions I was making - these are just some of the reasons why my experience was as good as it was. The amount of detail that Kristine provided throughout every step of this home-buying journey was like nothing I could have imagined. She cares so much and wants you to find the exact home that is right for you. On top of that - her team was the best. Ridiculous attention to detail and I found myself constantly referring back to my checklists that they provided. If you are looking to buy a home in San Diego - I truly cannot recommend Kristine and her team more. They are amazing at what they do, they care about what you’re looking for and they are just genuinely great people. In addition to finding my first ever home, I can say that I found a great friend in Kristine.

5/10/24Sidharth Kapoor

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it was a pleasure working with Kristine! She is very professional and knows how to take care of her clients. She does an excellent job of being proactive in doing video tours and giving her insight into the local San Diego neighborhoods. She definitely has a go-getter attitude that helps in a crazy, competitive housing market.

5/8/24Cat Marcotte

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Kristine is my shining star! We worked with her to find our first home and she was always so aligned to our needs and what we were looking for -- keeping us well-informed the entire way.

We did this process from another state, and she made the viewings, necessary steps, and communication so seamless it was like we were standing right next to her the whole time. She's also just so lovely and so much fun to work with -- that she turned a very stressful situation of buying a house into a fun journey.

We love you Kristine! And thank you for everything -- we'd be lost without ya :)

5/2/24Natalie Patel

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Kristine was amazing to work with. She is incredibly thorough and follows up with all requests. If you’re an out of state investor she’s the person you want to work with. Made videos on everything and gave her honest opinion. Highly recommend Kristine!

3/30/24Chantal H

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We purchased our first home with Kristine and she was the best! We had many limitations with where we were looking to buy and our budget. She was able to find us an off market deal within our budget in a very limited housing market. She found the home we never thought we could get with the market’s competition. She’s always available if you need to discuss something. As first time homebuyers, she was more than a realtor, she was our therapist too! She’s with you every step of the way and is really your advocate. We highly recommend Kristine!

3/22/24Catalina Lee Kim

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Kristine made our first time purchasing a home feel very smooth and easy, but we know she did a lot of work behind the scenes. Kristine made sure to explain every step of the way and answered all the questions we had. Kristine was right by our side and had our backs even when there were some hiccups along the way due to the seller’s agent being difficult. Kristine’s interpersonal skills and professionalism really works in her favor because she got us exactly what we wanted and did so very tactfully.

If you’re looking for a reliable and hard working agent to help you sell or purchase a home, Kristine is the one for you. We highly recommend Kristine and definitely plan on reaching out to Kristine when it’s our time to sell or purchase another home!

3/22/24Kyle A

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Kristine always had our best interests in mind when buying our first home! She educated my wife and I very well during the whole process. No question was ever unanswered and Kristine was with us every single step of the way. If you’re looking for a professional real estate agent who will work hard for you, I highly recommend Kristine and her team. Lastly, Kristine is a top 1% real estate agent in the county and it’s shows!

-Kyle, First time home buyer

9/18/23Rob Turner

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Kristine is shockingly competent. A consummate professional. Very responsive. Advocated for us. Gave good advice and coaching. An ideal agent for real estate investors because Kristine is an investor herself. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kristine, and I hope to work with her again.

9/13/23Denisse Gonzalez

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Kristine did an absolute marvelous job at ensuring that we found everything we were searching for. We were looking for a place that can be our perfect first home after coming back to the United States from being overseas. Kristine has shown us nothing but endless support and resources to finding the right home for us. From doing zoom calls on different time zones to constant emails and text messages making sure that the process was going as smoothly as it did. Kristine and her team provided us with consistent updates, and never hesitated to answer our questions at whatever time. Although we were first time home buyers, the process made it seem otherwise. It was an amazingly smooth process to purchase our home. We will absolutely be purchasing another property with Kristine and her team.

6/29/23Marel Dugan

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Kristine is amazing! As a fellow Realtor I have had the opportunity to work with Kristine on multiple transactions and they have all been fantastic experiences. Her professionalism and communication are exceptional and you can truly see how much she cares for her clients. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about being a real estate professional and advisor. I look forward to working with her again on future transactions because I know they will always be extremely smooth!

6/26/23Carter Carr

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Kristine was amazing! I would recommend her to anyone that is even thinking about purchasing their first home. It’s a scary thing to jump into but she walked me through every step of the home buying process in detail and worked day and night to get me into my first home. Kristine worked with me to put in extremely strong offers and even got us enough credits to where I closed on my home with barely any money down. She made herself very accessible and worked multiple late nights to make sure that everything went smoothly. She did so much work behind the scenes and helped me so much. Thank you Kristine!

12/8/22Iuliana Dabija

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Working with Kristine has been the best experience I have had in real estate thus far. She is a motivated, hard worker that will work with you to find the best solutions and make them a reality in the most timely manner. Her dedication and work ethic is contagious!

12/6/22Mary Oster

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I cannot possibly give Kristine Kappel enough praise. She consistently went above and beyond for us as she helped us navigate the scary process of buying our first home. She was prepared and ready for action every single step of the way. I know that she is THE reason our offer beat 11 others over asking price on our home! On top of all that she is a sweetheart with a fantastic sense of humor and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

Her real estate knowledge extends far beyond the home buying process and she helped us understand the convoluted regulations regarding ADUs in San Diego County. In addition to being our agent, she was an excellent mentor with regards to the principles of real estate investing and the San Diego market.

Bottom line: I trust the guidance of the most competent and knowledgable people in a given field, especially when it comes to a large purchase/investment such as a house. I did months of research before reaching out to an agent (Kristine). She proved to me that she and the Kappel Realty Group really are the best of the best! We are so lucky to have the opportunity to work with her.

12/3/22Evan Balderelli

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Kristine and her team were extremely helpful in helping me secure my first multifamily property! They listened to my wants/needs and never steered me astray. Kristine made the home buying process fun and exciting! I will certainly work with her again in the future!

11/30/22Long Tran

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Kristine is exceptional. The purchasing process was very foreign and fast paced yet Kristine put me at ease with her great communication and breadth of knowledge. I can assure you that its Kristine and Kappel Realty Group that you want by your side.

11/23/22Jesse Bandle

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Kristine single-handedly shepherded us through a 1031 exchange. She gave us every available opportunity to complete our exchange with our dream property by structuring our seller agreement to complete our down leg purchase in the given time. We never even made it to market because she found us a buyer with a great offer before we spent any money getting the property tuned up for sale. Kristine is personable, flexible, enthusiastic, knowledgeable… she embodies everything you want in a realtor! If you haven’t called her yet, do it now!!!