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Meet Kristi

Unmatched Expertise

A licensed broker since 1994, Kristi Nelson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her clients while representing their real estate needs of all price points and property types. Over the years, she has developed an in-depth knowledge base of market trends and the unique neighborhoods that are such a part of the Bainbridge Island landscape. She anticipates her clients’ needs and gracefully sees the whole process through from start to finish.

After graduating from the University of North Texas with a business and marketing degree, she began selling residential real estate in the Dallas, Texas area before moving to Washington state in 1998. While living on Bainbridge Island, she became experienced in real estate construction, development, and design and gained experience in the marketing and sale of new development properties.

Kristi Nelson , Bainbridge Island Realtor

“I believe my background in construction and design allows me to show my clients the most cost-effective ways to improve their home for selling purposes or to be able to see a bigger picture of what they could do with a home they might be considering purchasing.”

With her friendly, straightforward, and caring approach, Kristi quickly builds trust with her clients while never losing sight of her goal to provide them with the best service she can. And, as a mother of school-aged children, Kristi fully appreciates the extraordinary lifestyle and allure of Bainbridge Island and the Pacific Northwest. “When clients from other areas visit here, it’s fun watching them look around as if they have found a hidden treasure because that is exactly how I felt when I moved here, and I feel blessed to be able to raise my family here.” says Kristi.

Whether searching for the perfect home, selling a property, or seeking an opportunity for investment, Kristi will make and treat every decision with the care and attention it deserves to make your experience as stress- and trouble-free as possible.

Meet the Team

Artfully uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives

MANILYN BALINADO

Social Media Manager

Manilyn manages Kristi’s social media and website. Her talent lies in creating interesting content for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, as well as keeping Kristi’s website fresh with new blogs and updates. She's great at following the latest online trends, making sure Kristi’s social media is always engaging and up to date. This has really helped boost Kristi's online presence, making it more appealing and relatable to everyone.

AMANDA LYBECK

Client Services Manager | CLAY

Amanda serves as Kristi’s main point of contact to CLAY, the in-house marketing agency at Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. She facilitates the execution of any print materials as needs arise and is available for strategy, particularly as it pertains to marketing listings.

MEGAN ACKERLUND

Transaction Coordinator

Megan plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of Kristi’s transactions. She expertly navigates the intricacies of paperwork, deadlines, and communications, facilitating a smooth journey from contract to closing.

GABBY STWART

Compliance

Gabby is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of regulatory adherence within our operations. With a keen eye for detail, she meticulously reviews contracts, documents, and procedures to ensure they align with regulations.

TIM MCCANTA

Designated Broker

Tim ensures that Kristi and her peers operate ethically and efficiently and are positioned for success in the ever-evolving real estate market. He provides strategic insights, dedication, and fosters a culture of professionalism and success.

Testimonials

Testimonials

“Kristi is the best at her job. I have been involved with sales and purchases with her and she goes above and beyond to keep the transaction as smooth as it can be. Always a pleasure to work with her.”

“Kristi knows the Bainbridge market about as well as anyone. It isn't a simple real estate market and most people need help traveling in the sometimes challenging waters of the island. If someone is even thinking about buying real estate she, without a doubt, is an excellent person to have on your team.”

“Kristi worked with me for over a year to find the right house in Winslow. She understood my needs and made sure to utilize our time together efficiently. She’s a lot of fun and has a great sense of humor! I highly recommend her as your real estate agent.”

“Kristi is an experienced, competent, and well-connected agent topped with excellent listening skills.”

“Kristi Nelson is an excellent Realtor.”

“Kristi is an absolute expert with many years of experience overseeing Bainbridge Island and Kitsap real estate transactions.”

“Kristi Nelson is an amazing guide through the home buying and selling process.”

“Kristi Nelson is that realtor that you know must be out there somewhere, but you don’t know where.”

“Kristi assisted us in the sale of our last home and the purchase of our condominium on Bainbridge Island.”

“We loved working with Kristi!”

“We recently purchased our first home with Kristi’s help.”

“If I could give 10 stars to all of the above I would.”

“Kristi is the consummate real estate professional.”

“We are so grateful to Kristi for her help in purchasing our dream lot on Bainbridge Island.”

“We first met Kristi Nelson while shopping for our house in Port Ludlow.”

“Kristi represented us as the buyer as well as the sellers.”

“Kristi helped us to find and purchase a home on the island while we were still living out of state.”

“Kristi was a pleasure to work with.”

“Working with Kristi was wonderful!”

“My husband and I are so grateful to have discovered Kristi Nelson that it’s hard to put our emotions into words.”

“During what could be a very stressful transaction, Kristi was helpful and reassuring while selling my home in a difficult market.”

“It was a joy to work with you through the process of selling our house!”

“Kristi Nelson is fantastic.”

“We bought and sold our home(s) with Kristi under some pretty tough deadlines as we were leaving the country for a month and pushing hard to have the new home closed and hoping to have our (then) current home sold before we left.”

“Making a family move to a new state and an island we had never visited was scary until we met Kristi.”

“Over the years we have bought and sold many homes, and Kristi Nelson is the best Realtor we have ever had.”

“We called Kristi because we knew her island knowledge would help us sell our house.”

“We sold our condo in 3 days, at $11,000 over asking price.”

“Kristi helped me sell a condo on Bainbridge Island in late 2016.”

“Kristi Nelson is an excellent Realtor who knows the real estate market on Bainbridge Island well.”