PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Kristin Harris
www.homesbykristin.com
There is no shortage of real estate brokers in the Portland metro area. What is harder to find is someone who will slow down, learn what actually matters to you, and make sure you feel genuinely informed and taken care of from the first conversation through closing.
That is how I have worked for 30 years.
I work with buyers and sellers with a particular focus on clients navigating significant life transitions: downsizing, relocating, settling an estate, investing for their future, or finally making that move they have been planning for years. For many of my clients this is not just a real estate transaction. It is the beginning of their next chapter, and it deserves that level of care.
What separates a good transaction from a great outcome is often the conversation that happens before anyone signs anything. I take time to understand the full picture: where clients are now, where they want to be, and what path actually gets them there.
My approach is straightforward: thorough preparation, honest pricing strategy, skilled negotiation, and clear communication at every step. No pressure, no scripts, no shortcuts.
Before real estate I spent 17 years in the hospitality industry. That background shaped how I work with people - attentive, service oriented, and genuinely invested in the experience, not just the outcome.
Not sure where to start? That is exactly where most good conversations begin. Reach out and let’s figure out your next chapter together.
AREAS I SERVE
Portland Metro Area
Clackamas County
· Sandy
· Boring
· Damascus
· Oregon City
· Happy Valley
· Estacada
· Gresham
· Molalla
· Canby
· Mount Hood Corridor Communities
SERVICES I PROVIDE
Real estate needs look different at every stage of life. Whether you are simplifying, relocating, building wealth, or navigating a major transition, I provide thoughtful guidance tailored to where you are and where you want to go next.
· Seller and buyer representation
· Residential homes and condominiums
· Rural and acreage properties
· Investment and multi-family properties (2-4 units)
· Relocation and life-transition moves
· Estate and probate sales
· Investment property strategy and sequencing
· Referral partners available for specialized needs outside my primary focus
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Five Star Professional conducts market-specific research throughout the U.S. to identify service professionals who demonstrate professional excellence and provide quality services to their clients. The Five Star Real Estate Agent program is the largest and most widely published award program for real estate agents in North America, covering more than 40 major markets. Five Star award winners do not pay a fee to be included in the research or on the final list of award winners.
The Five Star Professional research team contacted thousands of recent homebuyers, consumers and industry leaders to identify Portland-area real estate agents who stand out in their industry and community.
To learn more about the research methodology, click here.