Specializing in real-estate since 2004, I provide high level service to my real-estate clients; buyers and sellers alike. Born and raised in Petaluma, I came to Marin County in 2002 and started my career with Frank Howard Allen Realtors. Working alongside one of the most successful agents in Marin County, I became a sponge and mastered the art of market analysis, negotiating through the transaction process, and real-estate marketing while building strong relationships with different agents, lenders, contractors, and other professionals throughout the Bay Area, and specifically in Marin – Sonoma Counties these relationships have benefited my friends and clients.
"I strongly recommend Kristen Palmer to anyone who is looking for a realtor to list and sell a home in the San Rafael area. After a close relative passed away, I was faced with the difficult task of selling a condo thousands of miles away from where I live. My attorney referred me to Kristen. After discussing the property with her and a few other realtors, I chose her to list the condo. Kristen did much more than just list the condo. The property was in need of substantial renovations. Kristen and I worked through email, text, and phone meetings to make all of the decisions about contractors and selections for countertops, applicances, flooring, and paint colors. The vendors and contractors she recommended were professional, timely, and reasonably priced. The condo was beautiful and homey after all the renovations were done. Kristen then arranged for it to be furnished by a professional staging service. It was gorgeous! During the listing period, Kristen kept in close communication with me about every prospect and showing. Within a month, I had several offers to choose from and accepted one that was above the asking price. Needless to say, I was thrilled with the outcome. I also have to add that Kristen was very empathetic with regard to the grief and other emotions that go along with disposing of a deceased loved one's property. She is an ideal choice for anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation."
"We came into the home buying market without ANY knowledge and felt nervous about the whole process! Kristen Palmer is a friendly, knowledgeable, patient, genuine and AMAZING agent. As we started the process of looking for a home, she took the time to help explain how the process works, get us pre-qualified (with a Mortgage Lender) to understand what we can afford, discuss the reality of the current market and what our expectations should be when looking at houses. As we were touring homes, she helped give us the details of the neighborhood based on what was in the listing and also provide us the comp prices of the surrounding homes to give us an idea of what the home will sell for. As we started our first bid on a home, she helped us create an offer that was the winning bid! As we moved through the different stages in the process of closing on our first home we had a few moments of stress and panic, Kristen was there listening to us in our panic and was amazing in providing support based on the insight of real estate industry and experiences. She is wonderful real estate agent and we highly recommend her to anyone wanting to purchase a home! We will use her again and again if we decide to purchase another home!"