Kristen came highly recommended by a friend who told me she sold her house in Middlesex within 24 hours on the market in 2019 so I took that as a good sign! She came to our house long before we put it on the market, she advised us on what sort of things we should spruce up around the house, had her team take outstanding professional photos, and when the market was just right, she listed it. Everything she did in preparation for listing made all the difference and we had multiple offers within hours of it going live. With Kristen's wise guidance we were able to sell the house seamlessly and rapidly. She was warm, professional, honest, a good advocate, and Got The Job Done!! I highly recommend her for buying or selling, she was a pleasure to work with!
Ame S.
We couldn't ask for a better agent..she was our agent twice when we bought and sold our home..absolute professional with a personality to match..we put our house on the market just before the pandemic hit and she kept us in the loop every step of the way..we highly recommend Kristen.
Shelli D.
I think it’s fair to say that buying a home in general is exciting and terrifying all at once. As we dream of what we want and bend to what we can afford the market can start looking daunting and sometimes even bleak. Let me start out by saying that I am a skeptical person by nature. Let me also add that I never write reviews for anything (good or bad). However, my fiancée and I felt compelled to write this review to PAY IT FORWARD to any potential home buyers out there. My fiancée found a real estate agent named Kristen Mills with KW reality. It was by chance and thankfully for us she was exactly what we were looking for. Kristen is straightforward and sharp. She has no hidden agenda and truly will bend over backwards for her clients. When we first sat down with Kristen, we both were struck by her welcoming and caring personality as well as her knowledge of the real estate market. She worked with us patiently as our dream home evolved in our minds. You may not think this is going to happen to you but trust me…….it will!!!!! Kristen was so amazing dealing with all our concerns and always made us feel like family. We found our perfect house…………. A house we can call our home. A house that our children are proud of………a house that was only made possible by the hard work and dedication that Kristen provided making our dream come true. I’m happy to pay forward such great information on an amazing real estate agent. She not only made the process wonderful for us but at the end of the day we are proud to call her our friend.
David & Tara
We were completely overwhelmed with the thought of buying our first home, but Kristen and her entire team were absolutely amazing and made the whole experience a breeze! She started by giving us an overview of what to expect and was always available to answer any questions. She was also able to connect us with a network of other wonderful professionals who all helped ensure a seamless process! We feel so grateful to have had Kristen to guide us through this experience and would highly recommend her!
Amber A.
From the first moment we met with Kristen, we felt completely at ease with our home-buying process. She has an AWESOME personality and is truly an exceptional realtor in every way. Her dedication, knowledge, efficiency, and responsiveness shined through in every interaction we had with her, and we feel so lucky to have had her as our agent. Our process was seamless, and thanks to her, we're now the proud owners of our first home! We'd highly recommend her to anyone!
DeAnna B.
Working with Kristen was an absolute pleasure. From the first meeting, where she explained what it would take to get my home ready to put on the market, throughout the negotiating and closing process, she was consistently helpful and knowledgeable. She was available 24/7 and even helped oversee the complication of installing a new septic system on my property which could have been a nightmare. Her team staged and photographed my home which I believe was a huge factor in getting it under contract in just 5 days. I highly recommend entrusting your home to Kristen.
Eros B.
Let me start off by stating that I can't say enough good things about Kristen. She was attentive, responsive and just a pleasure to work with. If a property that met our requirements hit the market she not only let us know within minutes of the listing but had successfully worked to get a showing that same day; multiple times! Kristen even went above and beyond by going door to door asking if anyone was interested in selling their property after just the suggestion that we really liked this one neighborhood. We did not expect that at all! Kristen definitely made the whole process a pleasurable experience from start to finish.
John W.
Being first time home buyers, my husband and I were a bit nervous to start the process of buying a house. As soon as we met with Kristen for the first time, all of our nerves went away! She was super helpful with answering all of our questions about the houses we looked at and what happened once we put an offer in. Kristen helped us so much and it was nice when we were closing and negotiating with the sellers that we felt like she had our best interest in mind. Even after closing she has made a point to check in and see how the house is!
Kevin & Danielle
We recently bought our first home and we can't say enough about the guidance and support Kristen offered us as we navigated this potentially daunting process together. The local market is very competitive and can be intimidating but we felt at ease with Kristen's support. She is incredibly accommodating and responsive. From the moment we met her we immediately felt more comfortable. She's very open and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions quickly and clearly. She also has a great network of people that she works with, from tree removal services to home inspectors, lawyers, electricians, and plumbers. It was very helpful to have some trusted names to reach out to and in most cases Kristen handled the details for us. This was a huge help for us as we both work full time and couldn't spend as much time on these aspects as we may have liked. We always felt like we were in good hands. You can tell that Kristen is very passionate about the work she does and she has a genuine sense of adventure which helped to take a lot of the stress out of the process. She really knows what to look out for which helped immensely as first time home buyers who didn't necessarily have the background or wisdom to ask particular questions of the seller. Kristen works hard and really takes the time to get to know her clients and their wants, needs, and wishes. She tailored our search to fit us and guided us through the process with ease and a high level of support. We absolutely LOVE our home and really couldn't be happier. Kristen has kept in touch even after closing and still checks in with us to make sure we are still happy and to see if we need anything. This has come as a very pleasant surprise. We highly recommend Kristen if you are looking for a realtor that goes above and beyond!
Molly P.
My boyfriend and I bought our first home with Kristen's help recently. Having never gone through the process of searching for a home, putting an offer on a property, or actually closing on a house, there was definitely potential for the experience to be stressful and overwhelming to us. However, we were so pleasantly surprised at how smoothly the process went with Kristen's guidance and support. She made the process as clear as possible, answered all our many questions, and was extremely responsive and ready to help us whenever we needed it. nKristen was patient with us and scheduled viewings for about 20 different houses and condos throughout the 4 months we were working with her. If a new property came on the market, she not only notified us but also worked with us to schedule a showing as soon as possible. She was always flexible to work around our schedules to make sure we could view the home and have the best chance at making a strong offer if the property matched what we were looking for. nWe also genuinely appreciated that it felt like Kristen was going through the process together with us and really understood what we were looking for and what was important for us. She never once pressured us to put an offer on a place that wasn't the right fit for us or to offer more money than we were comfortable with offering. nThe real estate market in our area is strong and competitive. Having Kristen as our advocate through our first home buying experience made it so much more enjoyable and less overwhelming than it could have been. We have many friends who have purchased homes before us and none of them have had as positive of an experience with their realtors as we had with Kristen. Because of this, we know that our experience was unique and not the norm. We would recommend her wholeheartedly if you want someone who will support you through the ups and downs of the home buying experience!
Jessie M.
We first met with Blair and Kristen a year before we decided to sell our home but we knew when we met them that we would be using them to help us with our process! Kristen helped us sell our home and she was amazing to work with; very professional, easy to communicate with, and helped ease any stress I felt during the process. My husband and I would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home!
Heather
My home had been listed for 11 months with another firm but hadn’t sold. My lease was almost up in a month so I interviewed 4 potential new realtors. Kristen came to my home the most thoroughly prepared to list my home. She made gentle suggestions as we walked through the house. As we sat down to talk she presented several full color comparative analyses. I was not expecting this at all. What I appreciated was her step by step explanation of how these analyses were used to determine my selling price. She had the hard but diplomatic discussion backed up with data and research that helped me understand I was asking too much for my home. She also made it clear that we’d stay in touch every few weeks and make adjustments if there was limited activity after listing. She came with a professional team shortly after to stage and photograph my home for listing, prepared to launch ASAP. I was impressed. I valued Kristen’s professionalism, diplomacy, energy, and communication skills. Because of her I willingly lowered my asking price with my existing realtor who refused to release me from my contract because I had less than a month left. I sold a week later. Kristen supported my price change and held no ill feelings. She said the house sold and that was the goal. She was extremely professional and supportive. I definitely wanted to work with her to find my next home. She worked diligently and successfully with me. Kristen is a remarkable realtor who will work side by side with you with professionalism and enthusiasm, always equipped with a smile, to sell your home and find a new one.
JoAnn
This is the second time working with Kristen and the proof is in the pudding. She was always there early, stayed up late answering questions and was super helpful. Her knowledge of the process and ability to use her connections helped with all facets of our sale. Never one to push us a certain way, but always one to share pros and cons and let the buyer/seller decide. Would be happy to use her again... although we're not moving for a long time so we'll just have to send her some referrals!
Derek
Kristen was very quick to respond to any questions I had in the process of purchasing a property. If she didn't have an answer to a question she was very quick to find it. I couldn't have gotten through the process without her. Kristen has a great personality and it was a joy to work through the process with her! I highly recommend Kristen, you won't be disappointed.
Sharon
Kristen was helpful and upbeat through the whole home buying process. She was timely, friendly and truly a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her!
Tara
Kristen was simply amazing from start to close. She helped us find the right place and walked us through the entire process. Kristen made the whole thing easy. If you are in the market, do yourself a favor and ask for Kristen!
Ty and Courtney
Kristen was an absolute pleasure to work with in our home buying process. Her attention, excitement, and commitment was such a bonus to finding the home of our dreams
Sara
Kristen Mills was an absolute pleasure to work with and a valuable asset in our home search. We went in phases from being extremely motivated to periods of not being interested in moving and Kristen worked with us throughout the whole process. She never pressured us and was always balanced and thoughtful when seeing many (many!) houses. There are times when we know that she helped save us from making potentially costly mistakes (like a tree growing out of the foundation) and many times when she gave us honest and straight-forward advice (like probably needing to revise an offer, or change a requirement). She was always responsive and ready to go, and she helped us find our absolutely beautiful, perfect place, for which we are very thankful. In the end, she also key in thinking about a creative offer that was tens of thousands of dollars less than the highest offer - and ended up being our successful offer. I have no doubt that she made this experience considerably less stressful during a market that was absolutely nuts to try and buy in. While I hope we won't be working in this context again soon (because we love our place!), I would not hesitate to recommend Kristen with the highest recommendation and to use her again in an instant as our realtor.
H Mason
My wife and I worked with Kristen Mills to find a house to purchase. Kirsten was all we could have asked for. She is hardworking, passionate, and knowledgable. When we wanted to see a house, she scheduled a showing the next day. She was flexible and worked with our schedules to make showings and negotiations happen. She is a strong negotiator and works in the best interest of her clients. If you are seeking a realtor, look no further. We cannot thank her enough for helping us obtain our dream house!
Nick
This girl is on fire! About two months ago, I wrapped up one of the most amazing journeys of my life. I closed on my very first home. Finding and buying your first home is a hair-raising experience under any circumstances. Finding and buying your first home in the present market is exponentially more hair-raising. Finding and buying your first home in the present market when you use a large power wheelchair is plain insanity. I had been living in a fairly nice apartment in a sizeable complex in a downtown environment in Chittenden County for about 12 years. It was a nice unit that was quite accessible and set up well for me, but several years ago I decided I was sick of renting and that I was ready to have my own place. A friend connected me with Kristen, and so began our journey! I was not an easy client. My accessibility needs were one thing, but I also had other "needs" as well...and many of these needs/priorities changed over time. At first, I thought I wanted a single -family home in Chittenden County that wasn't too rural. Very tall order, considering that most of the existing single-floor housing stock in Chittenden are 1950s-1960s era ranches with narrow hallways and doorways that would never work for my wheelchair. But Kristen pulled a rabbit out of the hat more times than I can even remember and found places that were pretty nearly exactly what we had talked about. Often, for me to get in to see places, we had to be creative about figuring out how I was going to navigate a step or three (or other less-than-fully-accessible architectural features). Kristen was always up for the challenge! Her can-do spirit is beyond compare. In the early chapters of my search, I would inevitably get cold feet for one reason or another or decide it would be too much work to do the renovations that would be required to make a place fully accessible. I would eventually lose my own drive to continue the search for several months (or more) and just "go dark" on Kristen for a while. This is what makes Kristen the most spectacular realtor (and, more so, one of the most spectacular humans) I've ever met: she never gave up on me...even when I disappeared on her for a while. In fact, with each iteration of our search, her drive to find me the perfect home just grew stronger. In the end, of course, she succeeded! Her tenacity and raw determination prevailed. One day this spring she called me and said, "Ben! I just saw a place that we need to go see TODAY!" Sure enough, it was the place we had been looking for since the beginning: wide open floor plan, tons of space, and a great neighborhood. And to cap it off, there was even an electric lift in the garage up to the kitchen door for my wheelchair!!! We put an offer in that day, and I moved in two months later. After six weeks of living here, I can say without reservation that my new home is perfect in every way. Yes, Kristen is a superb realtor who embodies the ideals of her profession in epic fashion. But she is also a class act in every way. Her humanity, her awesome sense of humor, and her unblemished authenticity and genuine passion for fulfilling other people's dreams are just a few of her traits that have seared her into my life forever as a dear friend. THANK YOU, KRISTEN!!!
Ben
My business requires us to sell homes for our clients. These homes are rarely in great condition; there is often hoarding or they have been severely neglected. Kristen understands that every client I have is different, the situations are different. The process to prep the house to sell can be lengthy. The houses can be anywhere in Vermont. The thing I like about working withKristen is that she takes the time to understand what we are trying to accomplish with the sale; she spends a lot of time finding comps and reviewing them with me; we always have multiple offers that range widely based on the buyers; we discuss every offer, whether it’s top dollar with conditions or a clean cash offer which allows me to make an informed decision. I have worked with other agents over the years. The first house we worked on was in 2019. I realized I could depend on her to manage all the details so I can focus on my clients. I believe we have sold 8, maybe 9 houses together and there are more coming up. Kristen makes my job so much easier and I cannot imagine working with anyone else.
Kathi
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