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“I would highly recommend Kristy. I have in the past recommended her to friends who were looking to buy, and sell a house. As a home inspector, I enjoy working with her because she takes what I say seriously, and we have good communication. Some people in real-estate think this is a numbers business, but to Kristy it has always been a people business.”

Josh Rabanus- Owner, Precision Inspections Home inspections

307 S.14th Street-SOLD-28 Days on the market

$189,500|Aproximately 3.8 Acres|2 car attached plus 1 car detached garage plus Storage shed|3 Bedroom|2 Bathroom|Living & Family Room|Formal Dining Room & Eat-in Kitchen|Wrap Around Deck with Several Different Access Points|Screened Porch

What a unique opportunity to own a piece of gorgeous property right in the center of town, yet very private! The land is surrounded by mature, beautiful trees and low maintenance landscaping, with hundreds of perennial bulbs and flowers for your enjoyment also. It is a very serene  setting and the owner has made little walking trails around the perimeter of the property to enjoy also. You will see the occasional deer, as well as a variety’s of birds, yet be able to walk downtown or across the bridge to campus in minutes.

The home is a comfy, updated, walk out ranch with a lot of options for layout. There is a large kitchen that has been re-modeled with all new cabinets, floors and counters, including a great swing out pantry and built in microwave and desk areas. It is open to the dining room which has french doors into the family room. Bathrooms have nice wood cabinetry and higher than standard counters for convenience. The basement is dry and has a lot of extra unfinished space for storage, utility, crafts or work out spaces, etc.

*The roof, furnace and air conditioner were all new in 2005. The family room was added on in 2005.

Come see this amazing property that feels like a nature preserve in the middle of the city.

Relocation Client Referral

“My wife and I recently relocated from South Carolina to Lafayette, Indiana and purchased a home with Kristy.  Circumstances forced us to arrange a six day house-hunting trip on extremely short notice and Kristy was able to arrange ~25 showings in a 3 day period.  By day two Kristy had developed an idea of what our tastes were and refined our search to make better use of our limited time.  She was extremely organized, friendly, knowledgeable and without her help we could not have purchased a home in the tight time frame we were dealing with.  We were extremely fortunate to have worked with Kristy and will recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in Lafayette!”

Ryan and Erin Conway

*The Conways were ideal clients for me. They came to town ready to get the job done. They were also very organized and very good at giving me feedback on the homes we saw. They quickly provided all documentation necessary to get us closed on time. We had some large obstacles to navigate in this deal and still managed to get them in the home on time, and a large part of their success was due to their own personal effort to make this happen. Thank you so much for being great to work with!

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Dear Kristy,
It was pleasure working with you as a referral agent.  I appreciated the communication and updating that you always gave me and most of all the smooth way the whole transaction went.  It was a much quicker sale than I expected.  I would highly refer you to any agent who needed to work with someone in your area!
Kind Regards,
Kathy Owens
Broker/Owner Coldwell Banker Kokomo

625 Wellington, Lafayette-SOLD in 18 DAYS

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Great 3 season room, soaring vaulted ceilings and a massive, beautiful brick fireplace with built-in shelves, floor to ceiling on each side!

This is a warm, inviting  home and offers style along with ease of maintenance. The yard is the perfect manageable size while still offering plenty of room to enjoy. You will love the 3 season room with quality windows. Privacy fenced on two sides, with nice easy care landscaping to add interest. The vaulted ceilings are accented by a large skylight over the kitchen and spacious living room, which has an impressive focal point wall with room to display your treasures. The galley kitchen includes all appliances, a separate laundry area with storage, a large pantry, a lot of cabinets, a breakfast bar and is partially open to the living area. Both bedrooms have nice sized closets and are spacious and clean. Freshly painted and neutral! Centrally located, but on a dead end road, you can enjoy the convenience without the traffic of a busy street.

This home is waiting for it’s new owner! Please contact me anytime with questions or to see this or ANY home for sale in our area

 

3125 Cedar Lane-SOLD in 26 days- Another fast one!

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$239,900  3291 Finished Square Feet including 594 in the basement, also has an additional 582 Square feet in the full basement! 4 Bedrooms|2 Full 2 Half Bathrooms|Screened Porch with Vaulted Ceiling|Stamped Concrete Patio|Oak Floors and Staircase|Real wood moldings, doors and more!

The main-floor features a formal dining room and living room. The kitchen and family room share an open floor plan. The focal points of the family room include a brick fireplace which encompasses a full wall, a bay window that offers a view of the wooded lot, and beautiful hardwood floors.

The large eat-in kitchen has a ceramic tiled floor and recently installed 1 1/4″ granite counter tops, brown-cherry cabinets with paneled ends, an island with room for stools, stainless steel appliances, and a spacious pantry. The laundry room is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen.

Upstairs are four bedrooms including a spacious master suite. All bedrooms have ceiling fan/light fixtures. The master suite is an expansive two-room peaceful retreat with double walk-in closets. There is plenty of room for a sitting area or nursery. A dormer alcove provides a great nook to curl up with a book. The master bath has recently been retiled and features double sinks, garden tub, and a separate toilet/shower.

The home has solid wood interior doors above ground, wood moldings and trims, and oak hardwood floors. All are stained with a walnut finish. There are custom light fixtures throughout the home. The windows tilt in for easy cleaning.

Approximately half of the basement has been professionally finished and half is available for storage and utility. The basement includes a nice half-bath. The finished area could be used as a second family room with yet additional space available for a den/office/craft or work-out area. The basement has padded, professionally installed carpet, drywall, and trim. The owners have been in the home 11 years and have never experienced any water problems.

Exterior features of the home include a nearly 1/2 acre wooded lot with mature foliage providing privacy and shade. The professionally built screened porch has a vaulted ceiling, solid wood wainscoting, and ceiling fan/light fixture. The porch opens onto a stamped concrete patio that is screened by a privacy fence. Low maintenance landscaping. Gutter guards, invisible pet fence, and security system have been installed. The home has an impressive appearance and beautifully maintained exterior.

Neighborhood features include: Community ponds, swimming pool, common areas for picnicking, etc., Home Owners Association. Homeowner association fees have been paid through 2011.

All additions were permitted and inspected. Recent upgrades include newer roof, furnace and air conditioning, ceramic tile in upstairs baths, gas log, bath in basement with waste ejector, granite in kitchen, garbage disposal, and water heater. All of the nearly new stainless steel appliances are included.

3336 Sibley Lafayette~SOLD IN 16 DAYS

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I was referred to this client by another agent in Kokomo, who found me online. The client was making a big transition in life and needed someone who was sensitive to his emotional attachment to the home, but motivated enough to push a little bit to get things done. We worked on staging a lot and he was completely trusting of me and my suggestions. He also priced it exactly what I suggested to result in a quick sale, but still get a fair price for him. He was responsive to showing requests and always made sure to present the home in its best light. I was so happy to have someone buy it so quickly. It is another great example of how trusting me as an agent and working as a team will get you quick successful results! Congratulations Paul!

REALTORS-If you need an agent to work hard for your clients and make you look good for referring them, then call me. I love to pay you referral fees, seriously. I will do what it takes to ensure we are all successful.

3312 Humboldt, West Lafayette ~ JUST SOLD ~ in 11 days

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$179,900|Amberleigh Village|West Lafayette School Sysytem|Corner lot with a view of the pond|2038 Square Feet|3 Bedrooms (could be 4)|2 1/2 Bathrooms

This home is situated on one of the larger lots in the area, a great corner lot with a pond view and quick access to over 18 miles of public walking/biking trails in West Lafayette. You will be within walking distance of  the West Lafayette Farmers Market, soccer and baseball fields, shopping, restaurants and more. It is within the highly sought after West Lafayette school district and offers an open concept living area, as well as a great  back yard with a concrete patio and lots of evergreen trees.

You will appreciate the covered entry to the home, the foyer area and 2 car attached garage, but you will love the large living room with brazilian cherry laminate floors, large windows and black ceiling fan light fixture. There are sliding glass doors off of the breakfast nook, onto the patio, and a breakfast bar that make entertaining a joy. The star of the home is the large kitchen featuring whirlpool appliances, maple cabinets with brushed stainless hardware, 2 large pantries and faux marble counters that gleam. You will also find a dining room with tons of natural light and a half bathroom downstairs.

Upstairs you will envision a lot of peaceful rest in the huge master suite with walk-in closet, walk-in shower, deep soaking tub, a linen closet and nice clean carpet. There are also 2 additional bedrooms, a second full bathroom, a family room that could easily be used as a 4th bedroom, and a laundry room.

This is a great house and I would love to show it to you today! Contact me anytime to see this, or any home in our area, or with any questions at all.

 

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“Kristy was such a pleasure to work with.  She really made buying my first home a breeze, and was right there with me every step of the way.  I really
can’t imagine that anyone has ever had an easier time buying a home in the history of home-buying!  In all seriousness, it’s rare to find someone in any
facet of the business world that will make your priorities their own, will work tirelessly for you, will make themselves available at all times for you and
that honestly care about you fulfilling your goals.  I’m so grateful that I found that person in Kristy while I was buying my home.”  Tyler Tatlock Buyer 4/2011

* Tyler was a wonderful client! He worked very well with the lender and I, to quickly provide all of the paperwork we needed, and was a true pleasure to work with. He has a great attitude! Thank you for working with me on your first home purchase!

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“Kristy worked tirelessly to sell our home.  She went above and beyond in helping us stage and market our house in a way to make it desirable to buyers.  I would recommend Kristy to anyone looking to sell their home.” Karah (1104 Kossuth Street)

531 Graham Lafayette~SOLD in 27 days-Buyer represented also

This home was on the market for nearly 6 months with only one or two showings, price reductions and a discouraged seller. I received a call that they would like to list it with me and did an analysis on the property. It was listed at a very reasonable price and I did not suggest any further reduction, but did suggest we change the marketing, staging and photography. Within days we had several showings and an open house and within 27 days we had an accepted offer! I also represented the buyer for this home and know that he was very happy  and particularly enjoyed the outdoor and green features of the property and the convenience of it’s location. I am very proud to have been able to help the selling family and the buying client to reach their goals! Thank you for working with me!

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Kristy takes it like she is selling or buying the property for herself when working with her. From start to finish, if there is any question she goes to work to find the answers. I have known Kristy for years and when she told me that she was going to start selling real estate for Coldwell Banker, I knew then she would do great at it! She loves people, she is a go-getter,  and she will take Coldwell Banker to the next step in real estate sales. I am not just saying this because she is a friend, it’s because she works hard  for seller and buyer’s. GREAT JOB, KEEP UP THE HARD WORK!   Don Sapp  Don’s Property Management LLC

*Currently has a home listed with me, bought in 2011, and has referred friends to me too! Don actually referred my very first client to me! Thanks Don for everything! You are always one of my favorite clients to work with!

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“I have worked with many realtors around the Lafayette area and Kristy is one of the best to work with. Whenever there are issues from home inspections found at a property she always wants to come see first hand to get an understanding what the problem is and what it will take to fix it.
I would recommend her services to anyone looking for a hard working, sincere, and knowledgeable real estate professional.”

Rob Jude, Building Inspector, ATD home inspection

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“Kristy is ambitious and has continued to move forward in learning and initiating new programs to provide excellent service for her customers. She is on the cutting edge of technology which helps her advertise and sell more properties. She serves her customers with patience, kindness and personal attention while following the rules and ethics set forth by license law. She has grown expediently in wisdom and insight and is definitely a top quality agent in all aspects of this business!” Lu Ann Heitert  Principal Broker/Manager, Coldwell Banker Shook

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“Kristy has a dedication to her clients that is second to none, and is constantly researching the market to stay current with market trends. Her thirst for knowledge and technology allows her to serve her clients on a level that is hard to reach! It propels her over the top, to ensure that her clients are receiving the industry’s best service, while maximizing their opportunities as a buyer or seller. I highly recommend Kristy to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!”    Lonny Lawson  Tippecanoe Title

2307 N. 20th~ I SOLD This Home in 10 days & represented the buyer

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I was proud to show off this listing! I was even more proud to sell it in 10 days and represent the buyer also! The sellers were willing to do everything that I suggested to stage the home and price it to create a lot of interest in the very beginning of the listing. They trusted me, and we were able to form a plan that led to a very successful open house and a super fast sale that was very close to list price. They now live in their dream home and the buyer lives in his first home which he loves!

Read more about Arts and Crafts, also known as Craftsman, Bungalows at the links below.

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http://www.arts-crafts.com/archive/achomes/bungalowhomes.shtml

http://www.oldhouses.com/styleguide/arts-and-crafts-houses.htm

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“Kristy works earnestly to find the right properties for her clients. I used her as our Realtor on my last purchase and the transaction went smoothly. We always include her on our list of preferred Realtors at Allied Home Mortgage Corp. because she is honest, hard working and understanding.” James Werner-  January 15, 2011

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“We were very happy when Kristy decided to work for our organization. She had many opportunities available, but we knew were extremely interested in having her as a part of our company. It was a happy day when she accepted our offer. Since that day, she has never let us down. She is eager to learn, asks wise questions at the right time, interacts with customers and prospects with ease and strives for nothing but the best for her customers and what is fair within the transaction. In addition to her business skills, Kristy is a delight to have in our building. She has an infectiously happy personality that causes those around her to be enthused. Kristy will continue to be very successful in real estate.”

Charlie Shook, President, Coldwell Banker Shook   December 11, 2010

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“I have enjoyed working with Kristy, I love that she is honest and trustworthy. What she says is what she means, she doesn’t mince words. I also know her to be an extremely hard worker that will go the extra mile and then some to get the job done. She truly cares about people and has a huge heart, looking to help others in any way she can.” December 13, 2010  Aimee-Realtor

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“Regardless of whether the home you want to put on the market will sell for under 100K or over a half a million, Kristy pours herself into her work, providing you with expert advice and exceptional service. It is truly a pleasure working with her, and you can rest assured that she will partner with you as you move forward with one of the biggest decisions in your life…buying or selling your home. Thank you Kristy!”  Denise  January 15, 2011

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“YOU ARE THE BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH!!!! YOU WERE SO HELPFUL AND ON TOP OF THINGS ALL THE WAY THRU!!!”
Sheila Lee- Buyer 2010

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“You are very easy to talk to…Jason and I loved that you didn’t mess around…if something needed answered, you got the answer that SECOND! You are also very honest and give great advice. STAGING is EVERYTHING people! Do the work! Thanks Kristy!!”

Allyn-Seller/Buyer 9/10

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6220 NASCHETTE WEST LAFAYETTE – SOLD IT IN 57 DAYS

( West Lafayette, Indiana Home for sale. ) The homeowner was easy to work with on showings, photo’s of the home, maintaining a clean and well staged appearance and communicating with me on the marketing of the home. I believe the co-operation of the owner and myself led to superior photos of the home, resulting in increased interest, showings, and a faster offer and sale. I hosted 3 successful open houses in less than 2 months and sold the home for a great price, allowing the owners to move to a home that they love. This home sale was a wonderful success story for all of us involved!