Working with Kristen was the most pleasurable experience during one of the most insane experiences and housing markets. Her knowledge on everything to do with every detail of a home was so incredibly helpful for us to learn how and what to look for in a home. She was so assertive on matters of the home and how to choose and offer on a property. Her expertise was invaluable! She was always attentive to our questions and on our house, visits especially suggesting that we take the time when others are not around to see homes instead of open houses. I could not recommend Kristen more!
– Kari Payne
I HIGHLY recommend Kristen Cramer to anyone buying/selling a house. We interviewed a few agents, and no one compared to Kristen. She is not only extremely knowledgeable in the world of real estate, but she also possesses a strategic and calm mindset. She went out of her way to ensure our house was secure and the grounds kept up when we were out of town, gave us continuous updates on the market, and was always a phone call/text away if we had any questions/concerns. Do not hire anyone before talking to Kristen, she will ensure that your experience is top notch.
-Amy Naccarato
My wife and I had so much fun working with Kristen to purchase our first house in Seattle. As first-time homebuyers we felt very overwhelmed in the beginning of a hot market. Kristen’s knowledge on older homes and interesting updates was paramount in making us feel comfortable looking. Ultimately, she secured the deal for us in the end, and we are so happy in our new (1924) house! Lola is also a little bit of a good luck charm.
-Adam Garrison
Kristen has been our agent for several real estate transactions & I can’t recommend her enough. She is knowledgeable, experienced, professional, and calm. She had great contractor referrals for prepping our house for market. We have referred her to several friends, and they also were very happy.
–Maureen Kwolek
We are very thankful for Kristen’s assistance in selling our home. She is so knowledgeable about the entire real estate market. She gave us the best advice about how to present our house and when to present our house for sale. She did her research into market conditions and comparable listings. When the offers came through, Kristen walked us through each one, professionally respecting each offer, but helping us narrow down to the reality of the best offer. We will always use Kristen as our real estate agent, seeking her advice, and we highly recommend her to those in need of real estate counsel.
-Brendan Johnson
My wife and I used Kristen to buy our first home in 2019. Kristen listened to what we wanted in a home before we started our search so that we didn’t waste our time viewing houses that we had no interest in. Kristen has incredible knowledge about many aspects of a house, including structure, and build quality. There was a flipped house that we viewed that visually looked nice, but she quickly pointed out the lack of quality in the renovation, which helped us to avoid placing a bid on a house that would not stand the test of time. I greatly appreciated that she would give her honest opinion about a house. I can not recommend Kristen enough.
-Justin Theophilus Ulrich-Lewis
Kristen is great to work with. She puts in the hustle for sure, and she was really helpful when it came time to put in offers. Also, we didn’t know much about homebuying, and she really helped us understand the process, and she hooked us up with a great mortgage guy.
-Daniel Kelley
Kristen helped me find my house and, 23 years later, helped me sell it. In between that time she was always there for questions and support. She is a wise council and great resource for everything Real Estate! So many thanks to her!
-Sara Proctor
We learned of Kristen through a good friend, and we are SO glad we went with her. Even before we were ready to buy, she sat down with us talk us through what we will need to start our home buying journey. When the time came, she held our hand through every part of the experience and answered all our emails and scheduling our tours promptly. She is extremely knowledgeable with all things home buying and recommended us to our lender (who was also AMAZING). As a first-time home buyer, the market is crazy, but we got through it and landed our home in our dream neighborhood thanks to Kristen’s master negotiating skills! Kristen is truly the best, and you will not regret using her for you home buying journey!
-Michele K
For a first-time buyer with a lot of questions about the process and the paperwork Kristen made this so easy and was able to explain each step very simply and responded straight away to every query we had to walk us through the process. If there were 10 stars to give Kristen and Lake & Company are definitely 10 out of 10.
-Liam Whelan
Kristen is one of the most capable real estate brokers we have worked with. She was very personable yet professional in all our interactions. Her local real estate knowledge gave us a thorough overview of our “competition” with both data and her personal visits to other condos in the area. By following her negotiating strategy, we sold our condo for more than our listing price in just one week. We highly recommend her.
-Susan Dearth
Kristen knows the market, and knows how to close a deal, getting the best deal for her client, whether you’re buying or selling. Kristen successfully negotiated our offer to be the best offer in the house we now live in, beating out 7 others. She went above and beyond, helping us get our rental house ready for sale. Meeting with vendors, helping with picking the best carpet and paint choices, lighting replacement, staging, landscaping, the whole nine yards. Even shoveled the snow so the stagers wouldn’t track it in onto the new carpet. There wasn’t a question she couldn’t help me with, pronto. The result was an outstanding above price listing offer that wasn’t in our wildest dreams. Even after we accepted the offer, Kristen didn’t rest, she still kept working for us, checking in on the house every day until closing. Full service.
– Katharine Sweeney
We were lucky to have Kristen as a buyer’s agent as well as a seller’s agent. She was always straightforward and had our best interests in mind. As buyers, Kristen’s local knowledge was very helpful. She showed us so many areas that fit our lifestyle and budget! As sellers, she sold our home in two days. I highly recommend Kristen – she is a fantastic realtor!
– Lisa Bilz
Kristen Cramer is a top professional, and her support staff at Lake is very responsive and friendly. First, Kristen’s personality is warm and friendly, mixed with excellent communication skills; clear, concise, articulate, and straightforward. So easy to work with. I appreciate her local knowledge, providing me with changes in the market, comparable listings, recent sales etc., she is a detail person who doesn’t miss a thing in the complex challenging world of home selling and buying in this market.
– Sheila Walsh
Kristen helped us to buy our house back in 2007 when the market was as hot and as crazy as now. We were frustrated after losing out on three other houses, she helped us to land on the fourth and our most favorite one which we still live in and love. She did not just advise us on putting together a competitive offer and she knew how to tell our story to add human element to the numbers and terms. I still appreciate Kristen’s help to these days.
– Michelle Lee
Kirsten is absolutely fabulous to work with! She’s a great listener and doesn’t go outside of what you want. She goes above and beyond to find you a place that will make your dreams come true. She knows the local market and is utterly reliable and responsive. You can’t go wrong with her.
– F Herring
My family and I have been working with Kristen for many years. Kristen is a dedicated professional who uses all of her resources to support her clients. She provides expert advise and information and acts and responds quickly.
– Kathy Stephenson
Kristen has been our go-to agent for 3 decades. She has helped us buy and sell many personal and rental properties. Kristen listens, responds promptly, and is always friendly and respectful to us and those that we deal with. We will always deal with her.
– Ron Ryder
Your skills in communication and negotiation were the best. You got us what we wanted and gave us helpful advice along the way. You kept us informed and provided a valuable service since we were out of state when the sale needed to go through. You also assisted in keeping the house safe from weather, squatters and any damage while we were away.
We were living in the same neighborhood and so you know the area, the market, and the clients.
You sold us our house in 1987 and we wanted to go through you when we were ready to move on.
Your knowledge of what would be the most expedient way to sell our house based on it’s condition and knowing who could help get it ready for sale was very helpful.
Another neighbor is thinking of selling this fall and I recommended you because you have been living in the area and are knowledgeable of what it will take to get the best price and a quick sale. You are personable (thanks for the cookies!), a friend and honest who will tell it straight but do your best to get the best deal. Thanks Kristen!
– Karen Riggers
Kristen was fantastic to work with. She was honest and respectful and clearly knew her job. She did exactly what she said she was going to do and she did it well.
She answered phone calls and emails promptly. Our house sold quickly and without and problems.
I would highly recommend her for your next real estate transaction. Thank you, Kristen!
– rice4pack
Kristen is an expert real estate professional and her experience shows. She knows the Seattle market and was so patient with us as we explored what we wanted in a house and learned about different neighborhoods. She is level-headed and gave us so much guidance, both factual and emotional. We plan to use Kristen again for any our of real estate needs!
– Leslie Rosenberg
I would highly recommend Kristen. She represented us in selling a home in Wedgwood neighborhood and we found her to be knowledgeable, professional, kind, and a great negotiator.
She has expertise with marketing properties on different platforms and understanding the regional housing market. She uses esign for document handling, which makes it so much easier to process all the forms needed.
She guided us through several sale negotiations with skill, compassion, and timely communication.
Kristen always let us know she was there to help and serve our needs. She is a motivated woman of action.
– Ann Lidnin
Kristin was recommended to us by our daughter who had used her twice. She took us to a few homes. We found a house we loved and with just a competitive market she recomenened a few different ways to help our chances of getting the house. We’ll there was several offers on the house and we got it. I firmly believe if it wasn’t for Kirstin we wouldn’t have this beautiful home we love.
– rjrussells
Knowledgeable, committed to getting us a house. She was out with us every weekend and we knew she was fighting for us to find the right house. We went from the south end to the north and she always showed us a variety of homes.
– kaelyse
Kristen helped us sell our home and was also the purchasing agent for our condo. She was awesome, and we would heartily recommend her. She got far over our asking price (before the market was crazy like it is now), and negotiated a great price for our purchase. Not only that, but she is fun to work with, personable, kind, honest, and always professional.
– janbarrett2000
Kristen was always candid and helped us to see why a particular house may not suit us, which was invaluable. She understood the different eras of houses and quickly spotted things we needed to be aware of. Her knowledge of remodeling projects and things to look for in house conditions was also really helpful. Despite our long search, Kristen never lost patience or hope – even if we did!
– zuser20160909191048729
Kristen is the most pleasant, competent, professional, honest, determined person I’ve had the pleasure of doing business with. When I purchased my home, I was single with a 7 year old. No one in my entire family had ever owned a home before. I needed to navigate all of the nuances of purchasing a home for the first time with Kristen as my only source of support. She was amazingly patient with me. Prior to Kristen finding this home for me I had never lived anywhere for more than 2 years…ever. I’ve been in my home for 18 years now and still love it! I am counting on Kristen to help me through my next purchase (and sale of my current home) when I decide it’s time to find a home in which to retire. I’ve reached out to Kristen over the years for advice, referrals and information and she has ALWAYS been responsive and helpful. I recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.
– tracystaylor
Kristen was quick to respond when we needed appraisals after separating. She is very knowledgable and an excellent communicator, Quick and concise, you get the information without extra sales tactics. Very PRO! I will definitely use her for the sale of my homes.
– snowfreekx2
Several years ago, I listed my home with Kristen and found her to be all of the above. While circumstances required that I take my house off the market, I will certain retain her again when it is time for me to sell. I am very confident she will do her best to market it aggressively and advise me what needs to be done to make it as inviting as possible.
– mllapierre
Kristen is very knowledgeable and will try to help you in any way she can. She helped me find a home and went to many places even though I knew very little about home buying. She was able to answer all of my questions and make sure that I felt comfortable buying the home I had. She even helped me save a few thousand dollars by helping me write better offer letters.
– bleaton gordy
Kristin gave us wonderful input to get the house ready to sell and get top dollar! Ranging from what to fix to choices of stagers. I highly recommend her!
– Sheila Long
Overall- Kristen is amazing! She’s extremely knowledgeable, professional, well-connected, ethical, responsive, and she’s funny! What more could you want?
Kristen first helped us sell our house in Seattle. We had lived in the house for 17 years, and Kristen was knowledgeable about what things we should “fix” to get the best price. She also had referrals for people who could do the work. This was during a crazy hot market in Seattle, so finding people with openings in their schedules to spruce your house up for the market was nearly impossible. Without Kristen’s help we never would have made our targeted “on the market” date.
As sometimes happens, one of the referrals she gave us abandoned the contracted work before it was finished. Yikes! Kristen helped by finding people who could take up part of the slack, and also offered to move the “to market” date. When the “bad” contractor sent us a bill for nearly the entire job, Kristen backed us up in contesting it. We countered with a well documented account of the work they had actually done, and Kristen used her relationship with the contractor to get them to accept the amount we felt we actually owed them for what they did.
We had multiple offers on our house and Kristen helped us decide between them, and negotiated the highest price possible. She kept us informed throughout the process, especially when it seemed the buyer’s financing might have hit a snag. Overall our house sold within a week and closed 33 days later.
We also used Kristen to buy our next house. She wasn’t as familiar with the area we wanted to move to (Lynnwood), so she spent time researching it before we began looking at houses there. Because it was a fast market, we needed her to be responsive when we did see a house we were interested in. When we did find “the” house, Kristen was able to use her connections so we could get it inspected and make an offer that same day. This allowed us to get our offer accepted before the house had it’s first public open.
We don’t plan on moving again for at least 17 years, but if we did, Kristen would be our first call.
– tkalloway7
Kristen did such an incredible job helping us find our home. As first time home buyers, Seattle’s crazy market was intimidating and overwhelming. Kristen made it easy to understand the home buying process as well as being there for us every step of the way. She went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met, as well has being flexible when our schedules got crazy. I recommend her to everyone I know. If/when it becomes time to sell our home and find a new one, she will be the first one we call.
– bkv11
Kristen continues to be an amazing resource, thank you so much for helping with this transaction including a few non-traditional steps due to the circumstances. You ROCK!!!
– tobias94
Working with Kristen to sell our home in Seattle was a great experience. Not only is she knowledgable about the market, but she took the time to explain to us the ins and outs of this monumental project since we were first time home sellers. Once we cleared the place out, she took charge of getting it ready for the market where it sold in less than two weeks! We highly recommend Kristen for her energy, experience and expertise.
– rodelacruz
Kristen did an excellent job of listening to our needs and working within our budget, needs, and wants requirements. She was very professional and easy to get along with and was willing to work with our schedule to show us a good amount of options each week as things became available.
– desasser79
Kristian sold 2 properties and has helped on another. She is a professional who goes beyond the norm to get your home ready to put on the market, and to get it sold. Homes sold in 3 days. Her years of experience and professionalism are a proven asset to any seller or buyer. Would use her again, and highly recommend her.
– ongreenwood1
Kristen is the best!!! I honestly think we would not have got the house we wanted if she had not been involved in the process. In such a competitive market you need to have the best professionals on your side or you will be lost
– looezsound
Kristen helped us find a home in Kirkland when we moved from Atlanta. As a family who has moved many times, we have a real appreciation for knowledgable, honest and detail oriented realtors. Kristen is one of the best I’ve ever come across!
– bilzlisa17
We hired Kristen to help us purchase a home. I found her to be a very warm person who really values her clients. I felt she went the extra mile to always be responsive whenever we had questions, and did a great job accommodating our schedules and requests. She had a good knowledge of the neighborhoods in Seattle and the characteristics and caveats for them. I would highly recommend Kristen for her service! Especially first time home buyers can trust her to put them first, and know that they will be well taken care of and guided through all the steps to house buying.
– x28zhao
Kristen did a great job walking us through the entire process as first time home buyers. She responded to questions quickly and would regularly meet in person when we felt particularly worried or confused about something. We bought new construction and she stayed in contact and helped us non-stop for the 8 months from when we purchased it to when we finally closed and key got the keys. Kristen was referred to me by several coworkers and I will refer her to more!
– Cody Luitjens
– Recommended replacing light fixtures, recommended a style, went to home depot to purchase, then delivered to the house so I could install after work.
– Thorough recommendations for updating/upgrading/beautifying yard, home exterior, and home interior.
– The contractors (flooring, staging) that they recommended were top notch. Cynthia and Kristen helped let the contractors into the house while I was at work.
– The strategy for scheduling listing, showing, reviewing/accepting offer was superb, and they ran a tight ship (very professional).
– They recommended listing at an aggressive price, and we couldn’t have been more happy with the results!
– Alyson Deines
Kristian has been antiquated with my family for a long time and has been exceptional in her professionalism. She was extremely helpful and her experience was very valuable for a quick great sale. Got more then asking price. She was most helpful in her suggestion to get the house ready for sale. It sold in just a few days. Great Job from a experienced professional.
– Jasongreenwood1
Can’t say enough good things about Kristen! She was exceptionally patient with us as firstime buyers in a very competitive market. It took us over 9 months to find our home and she never ceased to be optimistic and determined. When we finally found the right property, she helped us get an incredible deal. She is knowledgable and frank in her assessments, and provides the highest quality customer service you can imagine! She manages to somehow always immediately respond to texts, calls and emails, yet is never on the phone with someone else when she is with you. Her Spanish language capabilities were a bonus in our case as well. We would recommend her without hesitation!
– marina2015
Kristen did an incredible job of partnering with us in the process of selling our home. From initial assessment to the final negotiations, she was there every step of the way. She really listened to us, understood our needs, and always made us feel like we were a high priority. Kristen has a deep knowledge of the area market, and expertly guided us through what can be a stressful experience by providing wise counsel, referrals, and support as we prepared our home for sale. She was our eyes and ears on the ground while we were out of town, helping coordinate contractors and landscaping in the weeks leading up to our listing date.
With Kristen’s help, we maximized our investment and the final result exceeded all our hopes and expectations. Without Kristen, we know we would not achieved an outcome nearly so satisfying. She is responsive, kind, insightful, and full of integrity. I trust Kristen implicitly, and would recommend her enthusiastically!
– msmarxc
Kristen is a true professional, detail oriented, and focused on a great client experience! She stayed in contact with me for the entire 14 years since helping me buy my home and did a great job helping me to sell it.
– user2264051
Kristen has a wealth of knowledge from many years of experience and knows the local Seattle residential real estate market well. My wife and I were first time homeowners and relatively new to Seattle. Kristen patiently worked with us and helped us eventually find and buy our dream house. She’s open, honest and often gives valuable insights when viewing houses. Overall, she was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend Kristen.
– scottbergernyc
Kristen has bought and sold a home for us. Her complete knowledge of the real estate industry and the lovely person she is makes her invaluable. She makes buying and selling a home easy. She is up to date and educated. We had so many questions and concerns – as buyers/sellers do! – and she has calm, cool and smart advice for it all. ~ Kristen just sold our home on the Eastside; we had multiple offers over asking. She helped us make sense of the offers and explained the pros/cons of each so that we could choose the one that was right for us. We made the best decision with her guidance. Kristen is an enthusiastic, honest and an amazing person. We completely trust her and look forward to working with her again.
– akmj28
Kristin Cramer was the Real McCoy! I was offered very professional advice, with just a little wiggle room when I felt strongly about something. She was timely, which I really respected. The guidance before, during and after the sale of our home was steady and there was very little drama due to her level head and, probably, all those years of experience. I felt as if the other realtors respected her and gave serious offers. We had a tricky sale, and yet our house sold in one week , with four great offers. In this day & age, I would have to say that Kristin is a rare find. Her attention to detail is very rewarding and that kept us from ever feeling vulnerable. Once you meet Kristin, this all makes sense. She’s very disciplined! And enjoyable!! Enjoy!!!
– kristinemarvich
Kristen helped us find a rental property. She patiently showed us everything available on the market as we narrowed down our search to specific areas and types of properties. Her knowledge of Seattle is impressive! The hot Seattle market requires speed and knowledge. Kristen acted quickly and efficiently as soon as something appeared that we might be interested in. Kristen’s wealth of experience came through as she educated us on offer strategies. We made offers on two properties but lost them to offers 10% over the asking price. Kristen stayed steady and optimistic. Her calm demeanor and unflappableness are great traits in an agent. We finally made the winning offer, it was accepted in large part because of Kristen’s advice on how to personalize the offer. The market has only gotten hotter since then and we are now using Kristen to purchase another investment.
– Heidi Schor
As a first time buyer, I was pretty wary of real estate agents trying to take advantage of my inexperience, but Kristen never ever made me feel like I was being pressured into buying a place that I didn’t feel was 100% right! In many cases, Kristen was actually the one to point out potential faults with apartments that I had either missed or not taken into consideration. I definitely didn’t expect that from an agent, and I feel like she went above and beyond to help me understand the process. Even though it took a bit of time, she worked tirelessly with me to get my perfect condo, right at my price point, which was especially important since I am a graduate student working with very limited funds.
I have already recommended her to one of my friends (She helped him find his dream condo as well!) and would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants to invest in property in Seattle.
I’m a first time home buyer and didn’t know much about the process that goes into buying a home. Kristen made sure I was well-informed the entire time, walking me through all the steps. She made sure I knew what my options were and how to best handle the seller’s market that we are currently living in, here in Seattle.
Kristen was avidly watching out for listings and was able to get us to see houses before open house. She was extremely responsive the entire time we worked together and even provided support after the purchase was made. I’ve never worked with a real estate professional before, but I imagine there’s a number of them that will disappear after they receive their fees. Not Kristen, she definitely wants to see you happy in your home. I had some concerns over my garage and she worked with me for months, helping me look at various options on how to resolve it. I would happily work with Kristen again, and would recommend her to anyone I know interested in buying or selling in the real estate market.
Kristen Cramer is the epitome of a Woman of Rectitude! I would highly recommend her in any situation…. You can trust her integrity , knowledge and honesty…… Plus she has a whimsical sense of humor…..She recently handled the sale of my house.. It was an unbelievable smooth experience…. Thanks to Kristen….. And to be quite honest with you……. It was not the money generated by the sale…… It was my real estate experience with Kristen that was the highlight….. I am sure you will have a similar experience if you choose her for your real estate needs I guarantee it!
Peace
– Terry
Kristen was fantastic and truly went above and beyond to help me and my husband find our first home. From our first face-to-face interaction with her, we knew she was a keeper. We flew into Seattle (and it was only our second time in the city, but we knew we would be moving here several months later), and Kristen cleared her entire Saturday to take us house hunting for the whole day. Nine months and countless emails, phone calls, texts, and house visits later, and we are living in a home that we love. Kristen never rushed us and always offered sound advice as we considered a variety of Seattle properties. We feel very fortunate to have found her and that she was our real estate agent. She has a wealth of knowledge to share about the area, about housing, and always strives to educate potential home buyers, which we truly appreciated.
– Vanwindekens Anna
Kristen is a brilliant agent! We highly recommend her.
She handled the sale of our condo this summer, 2013. It was a very, very difficult sale due to a complicated situation within the building that was only revealed after we went to market. It took all of us completely by surprise, causing what should have been a quick, easy sale in a hot market to take an agonizing 90 days. The deal almost collapsed several times through several twists and turns.
Kristen has years of experience, and she noted that this sale was among her most challenging ever. Her tenacity, persistence, organization, creativity and calmness in the face of a stressful situation resulted in a successful sale in the end. Despite all of the difficulties, she insisted that we not compromise the price to close the deal. I’m not sure how many other agents would have stayed the course as she did.
Kristen is always professional and maintains a positive, can-do attitude. She develops a comprehensive marketing plan, and then manages all of the details. She consults on all decisions and choices. Her professional contacts list is extensive, and she uses an amazing photographer. She communicates well and often, responding quickly. Most importantly, her focus is on you as the client. She sets realistic expectations, and then gets the result you want.
We recommend Kristen without reservation. She has the experience, knowledge, organization, thoroughness and patience to handle extraordinary circumstances. As she says, Service IS her middle name.
– goreonline
Kristen was amazing! She responded immediately to our questions big and small, and was extremely helpful on anything that needed to be done – from letting repairmen into our house to finding the right repairman.. Also, Kristen has an amazing Directory of people who get things done at reasonable prices. Kristen knew the answers to things I would never dream of coming up in the selling of the home. I suspect there is not too much she hasn’t encountered before because of her years in the business. She had a lovely and professional attitude. She was always very positive and was a good motivator to keep us on task – we hadn’t moved for 30 years! I truly enjoyed working with Kristen and would not hesitate to recommend her. I also would be happy to talk with anyone who wants a personal recommendation. A million thanks to you Kristen!
– jillbley
Kristen was amazing throughout the entire process of buying our house. I really felt like she had our best interest in mind and never let us settle for anything less than what we deserved. She knew the area very well and was very responsive in communication. In the end, she felt like a true friend. We will definitely be working with Kristen in the future and would recommend her to anyone.
– arendtdana
We chose Kristen to sell our townhouse after an earlier unsuccessful attempt. She promptly explained the area and the market and noted things that would make a difference to our sale. She had good connections and an excellent photographer. It was an intense experience for us but every thing went through without a hitch. We were concerned not only about selling the property but about doing it well. I think her guidance made the sale easy and effective we got quite a bit more for the townhouse than we expected. She also had an attitude that we appreciated. It was not just about money.
– perilynnd
We were searching for a Realtor to sell our townhouse in the Seattle market and read the reviews for Kristen Cramer. The reviews could not be more accurate, she is the consummate professional, knows the market and kept us informed all the way through the process. Kristen returned phone calls and e-mails promptly, evenings or weekends, it didn’t matter! She brought us up to speed on the markets, trends and other properties to make sure we could see the big picture then guided us through to closing. A wonderful experience with a true professional!!
– user71179015
Kristen is the most reliable and professional realtor I’ve ever worked with, out of 12 house sales in my life. She recommended a very unique pricing and marketing strategy which turned out to be perfect for the season (March) and our neighborhood (Maple Leaf) and which ended up with us getting a dozen great bids and 15% over our asking price. Kristen was always available for staging advice and a huge resource for all aspects of readying my home for sale: garden clean up, housecleaning, junk disposal, painting, you name it. Kristen even generously helped us after the sale with a few tricky details necessary to wind up the house sale process. It was a big help that she also is a Maple Leaf resident. She gave us every kind of support we needed with this sale, with a friendly and cooperative attitude. I can’t say enough about how my husband and I valued her expertise and friendship.
– user46056235
We are first time home buyers and really leaned on Kristen to educate us about the process. She was very good at pointing out things to look at in different houses and explaining pros and cons of different types of windows, pipes, etc. We ended up making an offer on a house where there were a total of 7 bids. She helped us through the pre-inspection process and we consulted her when deciding on our offer. We really have Kristen to thank for getting us our house. We learned that there were several escalation clauses and that we were the only ones not to write a letter to the sellers.
In the end, besides the sale price, it really came down to the fact that Kristen presented our offer in person to the Seller’s agent. We were told later that her professionalism and attention to detail made a difference. We know it really was above what other agents may have done to represent their clients. If I ever had to buy or sell a house again, I would call Kristen first. We were more than pleased with our experience.
– user3101181
Kristin deftly handled a thorny issue with buyer #1, who backed out of our deal, and successfully closed a deal with buyer #2 in short order. She always kept us well informed, and did a great job helping us prepare the property for sale, since we no longer live in the area.
– user777432
Working with Kristen was a wonderful experience. As first time sellers, we were completely in the dark about the process and didn’t know what to expect. But Kristen put us at ease from the start, coming prepared with answers to questions we didn’t even know to ask. She was exceptionally responsive, understanding, and accommodating, and made the process easy and virtually worry free for us. I would recommend Kristen without hesitation to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a property – she’s fantastic!
– ublondgirl
We highly recommend Kristen. She knows when to push and when to pull with others involved in the transaction, and us. She allowed us our time to “process” and make decisions that were best for us. She worked with us ad individuals and actually guided us through to the final result of our home purchase.She has immense knowledge, yet seems to always be learning. Her level of integrity is beyond normal. We would work with her over and over.
– user455868
We found Kristen to help us purchase our first home. After our first day of seeing several houses Kristen picked up on what we liked and didn’t like and began emailing us new houses as they came on the market. We put offers on 5 houses within 6 months, including bank owned, short sales and typical straight forward sales, many of which were multiple offer situations. Kristen was always willing to find time to meet with us to show houses or go over paperwork, she often worked late when we opted to put in an offer within hours of seeing a house. Kristen has a wealth of knowledge on all of the different types of sales, if she didn’t know the answer to one of our questions off the top of her head she would quickly find the answer for us. Kristen is always on the ball and always provided us with updates at least weekly. I would recommend her to anyone buying or selling their home.
– Rachel Meyer
My partner and I spent the first half of the year in the amiable company of Kristen Cramer. Almost every free moment through winter and spring was spent in communication with Kristen, whether the three of us were running across town in Kristen’s hybrid to look at homes or sending and responding to a flurry of late night emails. Every step of the way Kristen was patient, informative, and incredibly kind. Her extensive knowledge of the area and the ins and outs of the purchasing process put us at ease in the many instances when we felt overwhelmed. Her consumate professionalism is balanced well with her personable demeanor. We had a spate of rather specific parameters in what we were looking for in a home and Kristen accepted our restrictions with aplomb, tailoring her searches, recommendations, and information to our needs. We consider her an expert in the King County real estate market and would leap at the chance to recommend her to friends, families, and faceless Zillow surfers.
– user467428
We know a number of real estate agents, and having bought and sold several homes in our lifetime, we have more than a little experience with them. Never have we known one as professional and excellent in every way as Kristen has been. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have met her!
We have been so impressed and helped throughout the process of selling our home and buying another, by her knowledge, her willingness to take the time to communicate every step of the way, her kindness and sensitivity to our needs, her skills as a negotiator.
It’s been wonderful having her represent us, and we are delighted to refer anyone who is looking to buy or sell their real estate to her.
– TomnJan
I can not say enough good things about Kristen! As a first-time home buyer I was in way over my head. Kristen took the time to explain to me the nature of the market, what to expect and how everything worked. She never pressured me and was always there when I had a question.
She spent the time to learn what I liked. Then she set me up with emails of homes that met my personal criteria. She showed me many houses and taught me many things. If I asked her a question I knew without a doubt I would get an honest answer. Not one time did I ever feel like I was just another sale.
Now that I have closed on a house our relationship is over, right? No way! She has helped me locate reputable contractors that she has worked with throughout her 27 years as a realtor. I know that I can call her with a question and she will go out of her way to help me, even now that I am no longer home shopping.
Kristen is in a league of her own, far, far above the rest! I will never look for another realtor and you shouldn’t either. She is an amazing person and a great realtor! Look no further, I promise you will find no one better!
– user404242
Kristen is an absolutely outstanding real estate professional. She has a incredible amount of local knowledge, patience with clients, and balanced perspective. We found her to be refreshingly honest and proactive in pointing out both the pros and cons of properties and neighborhoods that a client may overlook. It was clear that she had our long-term interests in mind. And all this with a wonderfully pleasant demeanor and attitude. We would recommend her without any hesitation whatsoever.
– user612785
Kristen Cramer took on a challenging sale especially as I live overseas. She ensured that there was routine communication with me and handled the transaction which went very smoothly in a professional and efficient manner. I would recommend Kristen to anyone who wants their townhouse sold fast and hassle free.
– user871029
Kristen Cramer help me purchase my duplex back in 1995 as my buyer’s broker. Fifteen years later she listed and sold my duplex as the seller’s broker. In 1995 she demonstrated her excellent skills negotiating the price, work orders as a result of the structural inspection, closing and occupancy dates and more. In March of 2011, she listed my duplex and with a keen understanding of the local market was able to secure a buyer, negotiate a fair price and negotiate a rent-back until I could find my next home. I have consistently been impressed with Kristen Cramer’s professional approach to her real estate business as she is always striving to improve her skills and acquire new designations. Her committment to her clients is exceptional and I would use her services in the future and recommend her to any of my friends, colleagues or relatives.
– Dru Druzianich
Kristen was great. We looked for 9 months and she was very patient and understanding throughout. We are first time home buyers, and Kristen always took the time to explain things in detail, and she didn’t mind answering the same question more than once! Kristen is always willing to share her knowledge about contractors, possible design solutions to issues, and is frequently knowledgeable about general remodeling costs. We finally found the perfect house. Now that we’re moved in, we feel like we could call her at any time for advice. In all, a very positive experience.
– jej68
Buying a home is exciting, but it can be stressful as well. Buying one 3,000 miles from where you live has the potential for being 3,000 times as stressful. Fortunately, working with Kristen was fully exciting and not at all stressful.
We were buying a condo as a second home near our daughter and her family, and so we started with Kristen’s request for our priorities. We made two trips to Seattle. On our first trip, Kristen showed us around various neighborhoods, and showed us several condos that matched several of our priorities. It was a preliminary “let’s take a look around, see what’s on the market, and find out your likes and dislikes” kind of a trip. We saw a lot, and congratulated ourselves all the way home in the smart choice we’d made in selecting “our” agent.
Our second trip was three months later. During the interim, Kristen showed us online just about anything that matched our price range and most of our criteria. We let her know which ones we considered possibilities, and then Kristen previewed them. We don’t know exactly how many hours she logged checking out the various condos, but it was considerable. She was in constant touch with us explaining the best/worst things about each condo and eliminating them when she felt they were simply not a good match. Her experience with the Seattle market, and her ability to keep our priorities in mind at all times were the keys to our successful second trip where we again saw several condos, all of which had been pre-screened by Kristen. We were able to easily (within 4 days) make a brilliant decision! There was no pressure from Kristen–she’d just done her job so well that we saw only real possibilities, one of which gently rose to the top of the list over the course of a few days. The light, the size, the location–almost everything on the list was accounted for and our biggest desire–a fun, walkable neighborhood was right up there at the top of the features list. More importantly, Kristen worked all this magic well within our budget.
For us, the entire process from start to closing was pretty painless and we owe that to Kristen who is as professional and ethical as they come. We highly recommend her if you’re buying or selling in the Seattle area. She’s smart, knowledgeable, and a whole lot of fun too!
– Virginia Grandma
I can unreservedly recommend Kristen to anyone in the markets I have been in. And I have no reason to believe she is no less capable in any other greater Seattle market. She helped me sell and buy two pairs of homes. For the first sale and purchase she came on recommendation from friends. The second time I did a careful vetting of three agents/ agencies. All properties were essentially in NW Seattle. Phinney Ridge to Ballard in 2001 and Ballard to Richmond Beach, Shoreline in 2011. Even in this tough market Kristen has a great sense of the possible without being dramatic – she remains cool, alert, realistically positive, and patient but ready to move on cue – price setting, negotiation, financing or working the typical system delays. Her process skills seem knowledgeable and solid – she’s honest about what she does and doesn’t know. And what she doesn’t know she learns quickly. Her contact list of experts and industry go to people is impressive – and productive. If there is any downside to Kristen’s services it is that she is busy – none of us are her only client. All in all thoroughly professional – a delight to work with.
– QE3
Kristen is very good at what she does. She goes that extra mile for the clinet. We live in Longview, Wa and she helped us buy property in Seattle, WA. were she is from. It went very smoothly using internet, e-mail and phone.
– gary herold
Kristen has helped us buy and sell a number of homes in the Seattle area. We recently purchased a fixer after reviewing hundreds of potential properties. She is an extremely professional, knowledgeable and thorough agent. We were especially grateful this time for her assertive, yet sensitive and thoughtful negotiations that left both parties feeling good about the transaction. She’s one of the best, a great person and we wouldn’t use anyone else!!
– mcm2011
Kristen obviously recognizes a central axiom of good customer service: if you focus on providing great service, the rest (i.e. the commission) will take care of itself. She was approachable, knowledgeable (especially about the area, which wasn’t on her home turf, demonstrating to me her overall familiarity with the Seattle-Tacoma real estate market in general, and the area where we were searching in particular), responsive to our questions and focused on helping us find exactly the sort of house we were looking for (and frequently raised questions we ourselves hadn’t really begun to ask- so she was just as good at helping us find things we weren’t looking for!). Lastly, she helped de-mystify the entire process from initial scouting through to our closing date, and make it as painless as possible!
If you’re looking for a home in the Seattle-Tacoma area, I recommend Kristen Cramer without reservation or qualification. She’s a great realtor!
– BnRT
Kristen is by far the best agent that I’ve ever worked with. She is knowledgeable, efficient, and thorough, and most of all, I really appreciate her high integrity and honesty as well as her great sense of humor! She has the unique ability to build relationships that feel like true partnerships. I recommend her highly!
– robthornt
Kristen is an active listener. She not only took note of our initial “shopping list” as we described what we were looking for in a home, she continued to listen to our comments to refine our choices. She made the homebuying experience delightful and low stress. As we drove to the house which we later purchased, she told us it was the house for us and she was right.
– Lynnwood92
Kristen was our agent when we bought our first house in 1999. She was also our agent when we sold that house and bought our current house. Kristen provided us with valuable knowledge that met the current real estate market conditions. Kristen is always very professional and was always there when we needed to ask questions. If you are buying or selling a home, Kristen IS the one! Thanks Kristen,
– Justin and Amy Craven
Hands down this agent is the BEST! What we thought was the impossible, she made the achievable! As buyers, she clearly understood our needs and wants and the reality of the market, to maximize the possibility of making a deal happen, and in the most difficult of circumstances. She was on the lookout for and sent us listings regularly, she worked tirelessly through our property research and purchase negotiations, and walked us through the closing process quickly. We would highly recommend her to everyone we could!! She is good what she does.
– scoul
Kristen was excellent at showing me homes that met my criteria, financially and otherwise. She had a great way of gently reminding me of my own priorities! Because my price range was so low, we didn’t find anything in the Seattle area (north or south). When we started looking on the eastside, she was hesitant because Kristen knew I loved the city. Living in suburban Bellevue might not cut it. However, we were able to see enough possible choices. I felt confident that I’d chosen the best condo for me. With Kristen’s help the sale was successful. She is a joy and pleasure to work with. Her style is thorough and relaxed. I recommend her highly.
– SAFEnterprise
Kristen was an absolute pleasure to work with. She took the time to learn what we really wanted in a home and then found us the perfect match. Throughout the entire process she was always straightforward and honest, and it was clear she had our best interests in mind. She came highly recommended by several colleagues, and we now recommend her to anyone who is looking for an agent. We will definitely turn to Kristen the next time we’re purchasing a home.
– tjmars
Kristen listened to our goals and preferences. She used her knowledge of the area to get past our own faulty assumptions (such as ‘all of Bellevue is too rich for us.’) Then she guided us through the process without pressuring us to make the decisions she might have preferred.
– Magevney
Kristen helped our family buy at least two homes. She is the best! I highly recommend her. If you want a crackerjack real estate agent who will work hard, she’s the one for you!
– NinaJR
Kristen Cramer was my Realtor during the sale of my old home and purchase of my new home in August/September of 2007. This was my first experience conducting a concurrent buy/sell and I needed a lot of coaching along the way. She was the consummate professional, providing expert guidance at every turn, making the experience much smoother than I could have ever anticipated. When I first met Kristen, she came to my house prepared and ready to answer all of my questions about the selling and buying process. Her market analysis for my home was complete and gave me a realistic idea of what I could get for my home, and in turn, buy. In about a month of searching we across the perfect home for me in the right location. The price was right and the house was going to move quickly, so we prepared an offer. There was a competing bid and she assisted me in making the offer that got me the house. She found me an amazing home inspector for the next day, and we finalized the deal in 24 hours. When it came to selling my house she went above and beyond. She hired a staging consultant to do an initial consultation with me at my home to set me in the right direction. Due to the Labor Day holiday coming up, she advised me to not put the house on the market until after the first week in September to capture the pickup in activity after summer. She had professional photos taken, did a great write up of the place and even provided art and other items to finish the staging of the house. The price we set was what I wanted, and within 4 days of having the house on the market we had two full price offers. After holding out for one open house, we ended up getting $5,000 over asking. Needless to say I was pleased and not just a little relieved that I didn’t have to handle two mortgages. Following the sale, I had a request from the buyer to have the ducts cleaned. Kristen arranged for the cleaning, met them at the house and even paid for it up front so that I didn’t have to worry about anything. In the final days of emptying the out my old house, I found that I had accumulated a lot of pant and other household hazardous wastes that I need to dispose of. Rather than me having to take time off from work, Kristen offered to pick it up and take it to eh local hazardous waste disposal for me. I can’t imagine better customer service. Not only would I use Kristen for my next move, I would not hesitate to refer her to anyone.”
– Tanya Treat
Kristen helped us find our home over a six month period in which we looked at over 200 potential homes — literally. She has the patience of a saint and knows her way around Seattle extremely well. It may not have taken so long if we had actually paid attention to her suggestions on how to bid. Eventually we learned that she does know everything! She found us the perfect home, and we (finally) put together the perfect bid.
– MReiten
As someone who has had the pleasure of working with Kristen Cramer as both a buyer and a seller, I would like to take this opportunity to assure that you are in good hands. She handled everything efficiently and professionally, which was a great relief since I was a first time buyer on a tight budget and had worried I’d find the home buying experience stressful. During my search for a home, Kristen was both patient and thorough. She showed me those properties that met my criteria, and Kristen was patient enough to spend the time it took for me to feel comfortable making a buying decision. I really appreciated the fact that she wanted me to find the right property, the one most suited to my needs. When we found that home, a duplex in Ballard, we were in a multiple offer situation that Kristen handled so adroitly mine was the accepted offer! Later, when the time came to sell my home, I again relied upon Kristen’s expertise. My home sold after only two weeks on the market which was helpful since I was moving due to a job relocation. My only regret is that she is not here in Portland to help me find my next home !
– Manoagirl
I have referred Kristen to friends and relatives and they have all had the same wonderful experience I had. She makes being a home a comfortable and enjoyable process from start to finish. When I sell my home she will be the person I call.
– sprocto
When you are a first time home buyer it can be very scary and overwhelming at first. However, from the moment we met Kristen Cramer I knew that we were in good hands. What impressed me the most was her knowledge for every aspect of the home buying process from start to finish. Her constant attention made you feel as if you were her only client… which we knew was not the case! She always answered her questions with her honest and professional opinion. I would recommend Kristen to anyone who not only wants to have a great experience buying a house, who doesn’t want to feel pressured into any quick decisions, and who is determined to find the home of their dreams. She also gave us great referrals for everything you might need when owning your own home from plumbers to landscapers. I will be coming back to Kristen with every future homebuying venture. Kristen is trustworthy, professional, knowledgeable, helpful, engaging, and works hard to find you what you’re looking for in a home.
– Genessa Ottomann
Kristen has made miracles happen back when we had bidding wars. I got a house that had 8 other offers, Kristen made sure my offer stood out. I have bought one house and have sold one as well as sold a condo with Kristen. When it comes time to sell, Kristen gets the other agents to preview the property prior to listing, to make sure the price is right. Really knows the neighborhoods, and can smell mold a mile away!
– kasweeney
Kristen helped my buy a home in 1988. I rate her highly even though our business relationship was over 20 years ago.
– cperp
Kristen has been my real estate agent for more than ten years. She worked with me closely in buying our current home in the Magnolia area of Seattle and my previous home in Ballard which was the best investment I’ve ever made. She has also continually supported my wife and I with advice on market conditions, home values, and service referrals for home repair and improvements. She is a very knowledgeable professional and also a pleasure to work with. We plan to work with her for our future real estate needs as well.
– Chad Richardson
Kristen has worked with us on most every sale we have made in Seattle, which includes rental properties and family homes. She has always been prepared. She is thoughtful, polite, and aggressive in going after the properties in which we were interested. To us, she is the best.
– newarte
Please consider this as our letter of recommendation for Kristen Cramer. She assisted us with the purchasing of our first house in 2000, so when it came time for us to sell and buy again, we called her. We have been very impressed with the services she has provided us. We felt like she was truly looking out for our best interests and came up with a lot of creative ideas. We will ask Kristen to assist us with any of our future real estate needs and would not hesitate to recommend her to our friends and family
– amjapage
As a real estate professional who has been in business for over 20 years, Kristen Cramer brings a wealth of experience to home buying or selling. When I purchased my home, she met with me beforehand to assess what particulars I was looking for, and then we toured houses that met my criteria. This was so helpful and time efficient for me. I also recommended Kristen to neighbors who were selling their home, and they interviewed four other agents before selecting her. They raved about her marketing strategy and professionalism. With experience in representing both buyers and sellers, I highly suggest contacting Kristen for your real estate needs.
– Seattle Wahine
Kristen Cramer helped us buy our first home, an experience we expected to be daunting, but with her as our guide proved to be smooth and seamless. Over the years, Kristen has represented friends and relatives of ours and all have been thrilled with her service. We continue to recommend Kristen and will absolutely engage her services the next time we’re in the market.
– Moe at 99022
Kristen helped me buy my first home and I couldn’t have asked for a better agent. She was very knowledgeable, organized, and bent over backwards to meet my needs. The price range I was looking in was very low, but she still treated me like her #1 client. She is very personable and made the home buying process as stress-free as possible. I will definitely use Kristen again for my real estate needs.
– lbaker415
Kristen was tireless in finding buyers, holding a fruitful open hours, and then, she helped me with negotiations to find and buy a condo.
– alceste
Kristen has helped me both buy and sell more than one house. She has great knowledge of the real estate market and is wonderful to work with. Highly professional in all of her dealings. I plan to work with her again in the future.
– BAAM
As a first time homebuyer in an economic downturn, it was hard to make the jump to home ownership from renting. I had a lot to learn about the process and the commitment. Kristen Cramer had helped my mom get into a home when we had first moved to Washington. I chose Kristen after seeing how she had kept my mom’s best interests paramount. Kristen understood my taste almost immediately. It was so nice to have confidence in letting Kristen do the looking for me. When we were at properties, Kristen was very considerate. She let me form my own opinions. When I needed information, she was spot on. I never felt pressured in any of the 40 something houses we looked at. She was always available as well. We were looking at places almost daily. Overall, I really felt that Kristen helped me to get into the perfect home. Her guidance and knowledge were priceless. I would definitely recommend Kristen to any of my friends, and will certainly be calling her in the future myself.
– colinproctor
Kristen made my first time home buying experience fun and enjoyable. She never pressured me to purchase anything than the perfect home. She was quite literally with me every step of the way. Her passion and knowledge shine. I cannot endorse her enough. She is first and last person I will go to for real estate.
– wwvuillemot
We purchased our first home with Kristen’s help and we were so happy to have her there with us to explain the process in detail. She made the whole process as easy as possible for us. She was friendly, timely and organized; a great advocate for us to help us get the home we wanted in a hot market
– kjanuto
Kristen was instrumental in helping us understand our needs and then buy our current home. She continues to be a very important reference for general real estate questions, not to mention her recommended contractor directory which we receive regularly and to which we often refer.
– Sir Bias
Kristen was outstanding to work with. She knew the market, she knew the process, she was very responsive, and she worked very hard for me, both in selling my house, and helping me buy one. I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience with Kristen. I recommended her to both my brother and sister, and they were both happy with their experiences as well.
– BradinSeattle
Kristen is a fabulous agent and I have recommended her to three of my friends who also have had great experiences using her. In 2001 she helped us buy our first house, and in 2009, in a very tough market helped us successfully place a contingent offer on our new home and sell our first home. She is responsive, professional and fun to work with! We will use her again, but hopefully not for a long time since we love our house.
– hbergstrom1
There are many things I can say about the high quality of service I provide to my home seller and home buyer clients, but probably none would be as credible as testimonials from some of my recent clients themselves.
So please take a moment to read the following testimonials. I hope they indicate my experience and integrity, as well as make it clear how much I enjoy helping people with their real estate needs.
I would be happy to email you additional testimonials if you are interested.
“We had a great experience when we bought a house with Kristen in 1999 and she worked hard when we sold our house in early 2004, especially as we only had a two month window to sell before heading out of Seattle on an extended trip. When the time came to buy again in Seattle, we did not hesitate to return to Kristen for our real estate needs. Kristen worked hard to find a house which was handicapped accessible, within driving distance from our daughter’s school, had plenty of office space, had a nice yard and was within our price range. A tall order! However, she found exactly that. Additionally she led us smoothly through the offer process, the inspection report and even brought the closing documents to our apartment, for signing. Absolutely recommended, provided great service all through the process of finding and buying a home.”
– Gordon and Kristen Scott
“As a first time homebuyer in an economic downturn, it was hard to make the jump to home ownership from renting. I had a lot to learn about the process and the commitment.
Kristen Cramer had helped my mom get into a home when we had first moved to Washington. I chose Kristen after seeing how she had kept my mom’s best interests paramount.
Kristen understood my taste almost immediately. It was so nice to have confidence in letting Kristen do the looking for me. When we were at properties, Kristen was very considerate. She let me form my own opinions. When I needed information, she was spot on. I never felt pressured in any of the 40 something houses we looked at. She was always available as well. We were looking at places almost daily.
Overall, I really felt that Kristen helped me to get into the perfect home. Her guidance and knowledge were priceless. I would definitely recommend Kristen to any of my friends, and will certainly be calling her in the future myself.”
– Colin Proctor
“When you are a first time home buyer it can be very scary and overwhelming at first. However, from the moment we met Kristen Cramer I knew that we were in good hands. What impressed me the most was her knowledge for every aspect of the home buying process from start to finish. Her constant attention made you feel as if you were her only client… which we knew was not the case! She always answered her questions with her honest and professional opinion.
I would recommend Kristen to anyone who not only wants to have a great experience buying a house, who doesn’t want to feel pressured into any quick decisions, and who is determined to find the home of their dreams. She also gave us great referrals for everything you might need when owning your own home from plumbers to landscapers. I will be coming back to Kristen with every future home-buying venture.
Kristen is trustworthy, professional, knowledgeable, helpful, engaging, and works hard to find you what you’re looking for in a home.”
– Genessa Ottomann
“Kristen is the ultimate professional. She has a superlative work ethic. Our family has come to rely on her on more than one occasion with regard to selling our home and assessing its value. Kristen is trustworthy and gives insightful feedback while getting the job done.”
– Diana Naramore
“Kristen has a detailed knowledge of neighborhoods and things to look for when buying or selling a home. She worked tirelessly to meet our demanding needs and was huge asset as we negotiated complicated real estate processes. We’ve worked with her three times and recommended her to others.”
– Tobias Lutterodt
“Kristen has been my real estate agent for more than ten years. She worked with me closely in buying my current house in the Ballard area of Seattle which has been the best investment I’ve ever made. She has also continually supported my wife and I with advice on market conditions, home values, and service referrals for home repair and improvements. She is a very knowledgeable professional and also a pleasure to work with. We plan to work with her on buying our next property as well.”
– Chad Richardson
“Kristen Cramer is a true professional. I have hired her on more than one occasion and I am always impressed with her ability to provide a service above and beyond her peers. I recommend her without hesitation.”
– Aaron A. Pelley
“Kristen has helped me both buy and sell more than one house. She has great knowledge of the real estate market and is wonderful to work with. Highly professional in all of her dealings. I plan to work with her again in the future.”
– Autumn Stensen
“Kristen made my first time home buying experience fun and enjoyable. She never pressured me to purchase anything than the perfect home. She was quite literally with me every step of the way. Her passion and knowledge shine. I cannot endorse her enough. She is first and last person I will go to for real estate.”
– Ward Vuillemot
“Please consider this as our letter of recommendation for Kristen Cramer. She assisted us with the purchasing of our first house in 2000, so when it came time for us to sell and buy again, we called her. We have been very impressed with the services she has provided us. We felt like she was truly looking out for our best interests and came up with a lot of creative ideas.
We will ask Kristen to assist us with any of our future real estate needs and would not hesitate to recommend her to our friends and family.”
– Aaron and Michelle Page
“After an extensive search for a realtor to list and sell my Seattle home, I selected Kristen Cramer from Lake & Company. This turned out to be a wonderful decision.
I cannot praise enough her hard work and commitment to help me sell my home. Pricing your home for sale is a critical step and Kristen did market research that far exceeded what I received from Windermere and Remax, the other 2 agencies I was considering. Once we correctly priced the house for maximum profit, Kristen worked with me to plan a strategy for a speedy sale. It worked perfect! Full price offer on the first day we were accepting offers.
As with any great undertaking, there can be obstacles and we had our fair share. Kristen was diligent at minimizing the impact on me and keeping the sale on track. She was particularly unwavering in her efforts to get a furnace replacement covered under warranty. Due strictly to her tireless work, I paid only $300 instead of $2200. I would have given up fighting the stalling tactics of the warranty company but she kept at it.
I highly recommend Kristen. She is the realtor you want on your side – – selling or buying. Not only for her years of experience but her honesty, determination and the sheer pleasure of working together. Always considerate, always informative and always on your side.”
– Christine M. Ralph
“Our experience with Kristen over the last two years demonstrated her professional skills as well as her ability to adapt to all of the idiosyncrasies of a couple who had not purchased or sold a home in a very long time. Kristen was excellent at dealing with our issues as they were raised, but more importantly was able to educate us on the current market and all of the changes that have occurred over the last several years.
Her patience and skills at coming up with new ways of promoting our home in a constantly changing environment made the sale of our house much easier than it might have been. She states that her middle initial stands for “Service” and we truly believe that the designation more than applies to her in the way she operates as a professional Real Estate Advisor and Agent.
We would recommend her unequivocally as a buyer or seller representative as she demonstrates all of the skills necessary to an excellent Accredited Seller Representative.”
– Ken and Peggy Wiltse
“Kristen Cramer was my Realtor during the sale of my old home and purchase of my new home in August/September of 2007. This was my first experience conducting a concurrent buy/sell and I needed a lot of coaching along the way. She was the consummate professional, providing expert guidance at every turn, making the experience much smoother than I could have ever anticipated.
When I first met Kristen, she came to my house prepared and ready to answer all of my questions about the selling and buying process. Her market analysis for my home was complete and gave me a realistic idea of what I could get for my home, and in turn, buy.
In about a month of searching we across the perfect home for me in the right location. The price was right and the house was going to move quickly, so we prepared an offer. There was a competing bid and she assisted me in making the offer that got me the house. She found me an amazing home inspector for the next day, and we finalized the deal in 24 hours.
When it came to selling my house she went above and beyond. She hired a staging consultant to do an initial consultation with me at my home to set me in the right direction. Due to the Labor Day holiday coming up, she advised me to not put the house on the market until after the first week in September to capture the pickup in activity after summer. She had professional photos taken, did a great write up of the place and even provided art and other items to finish the staging of the house. The price we set was what I wanted, and within 4 days of having the house on the market we had two full price offers. After holding out for one open house, we ended up getting $5,000 over asking.
Needless to say I was pleased and not just a little relieved that I didn’t have to handle two mortgages. Following the sale, I had a request from the buyer to have the ducts cleaned. Kristen arranged for the cleaning, met them at the house and even paid for it up front so that I didn’t have to worry about anything. In the final days of emptying the out my old house, I found that I had accumulated a lot of pant and other household hazardous wastes that I need to dispose of. Rather than me having to take time off from work, Kristen offered to pick it up and take it to eh local hazardous waste disposal for me. I can’t imagine better customer service.
Not only would I use Kristen for my next move, I would not hesitate to refer her to anyone.”
– Tanya Treat
“We are writing to give our highest recommendation for Kristen Cramer. We have worked with Kristen since 2005 and have been extremely impressed with her market knowledge, customer service and responsiveness.
Kristen helped us through three house transactions: the sale of two homes and the purchase of one.
On the sale of our Ballard home, Kristen was very thorough in her market analysis. She advised us on a fair market price design to entice potential buyers to visit the property. This strategy brought in 12 offers; all significantly above the asking price. We successfully listing and sold the house in less than a week. Kristen’s expertise allowed us to secure top dollar for our home.
On the purchase of our Phinney Ridge home, Kristen worked with us on a daily basis showing us prospective homes. She was extremely flexible and was always available to preview homes throughout the day and evening. Kristen even managed the purchase of our new house as she underwent back surgery. Kristen never missed a beat. She made sure that everything was taken care of and in order. Kristen gave new meaning to the expression “beyond the call of duty.”
Kirsten truly shined during the sale of our Lynnwood home. We put our house on the market just as things began to switch up. It was a very stressful time. Daily media reports encouraged potential buyers to sit on the fence. Consequently, Kristen had to deal with flakey agents, unrealistic buyers and low ball offers. For nine months, Kristen was undeterred. She was positive, determined and always encouraging – even as we grew increasingly skeptical that we would ever find a buyer! Kristen pulled out all the stops and helped us to get the best possible offer in a soft market. We were very grateful to have Kristen on our side.
Selling and buying homes is a challenging experience even during the best market conditions. It takes a very talented and accomplished professional to navigate the twists and turns in the market. We feel that Kristen proved us that and much more. We really enjoyed working with her and would recommend Kristen’s services without question!”
– Anne Keeney and Daniel Erickson
“The Board of Directors of ICA-USA wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your excellent service recently in successfully selling our unique office condo property in Seattle. The high quality of your work was the subject of an upbeat discussion this weekend at our December Board meeting. Your advice and counsel in marketing our property proved insightful and right-on-the-money. Your patience and persistence in promoting and re-promoting our property made all the difference.
In the end, the sale could not have occurred at a better time for the interests of ICA-USA. Thank you for your top notch work on our behalf.”
– Richard Wilkinson, President ICA – USA Board of Directors