I've been in love with real estate for over 25 years. My husband and I, married for 30 years now, have owned and renovated homes in several western states. We've bought homes that needed major repairs and turned them into jewels that we either lived in, rented out, or sold.
Joining Christie's International Real Estate Sereno was a natural evolution of my passion for the market. Combining my deep real estate experience and renovation expertise with my sharp ability to recognize and act on market trends, I help buyers identify the best deals and advise sellers on the most effective ways to prepare their homes to sell quickly and for the best price. I know that buying or selling a home is one of the most important transactions my clients will ever be part of, and as a people-person with a service mindset, I have a natural ability to connect and find common ground with my clients—a skill I use to get in tune with what they're looking for from a successful real estate transaction.
I bring a spark and ambition to my clients' real estate experience that you just don't find with many other agents. My experience helps me understand the emotional side of buying and selling a home. I'm also a get-it-done kind of person, so when you put me on the task of finding or selling your next home, you can rest easy knowing I'll give your project my full attention and apply my understanding of the market to yield excellent results.
In my spare time, I enjoy getting out and exploring Silicon Valley's beautiful trails. If you happen to bump into me, feel free to ask me about life in Guam. As a former military brat, I can tell you what it's like to hunker down when a typhoon blows through the island and describe the beauty of the calm, reef-protected waters that stay warm year-round.
For a no-obligation discussion about your real estate needs, contact me at kristi.ballou@sereno.com.
