Before becoming a Realtor ®, Kristina Powers was a stay-at-home mom for 10 years. “I always wanted to get into real estate, so I went ahead and did it three years ago,” she says. “Our family has relocated across the country several times, so I know the pain and I know the stress. I feel like I can walk with someone through that transition and help them.” She also thoroughly enjoys the relationship aspect of the industry. “I really love working with people, so I felt like this was my calling.”
In order to broaden her client base from a national market to an international one, she has joined Luxury Homes International in Franklin. Previously with Luxury Homes Tennessee for a number of years, in January she followed one of the owners from that agency into this new and exciting venture. “We have partnered with Keller Williams International, the number one real estate firm in the world,” she says.
Since COVID came on the scene, Kristina says the market has been more competitive than ever. “Last month, there were 60 homes on the market for an average of 13 days. There’s been some frustration for home buyers, but I love to assist them by being creative and doing whatever I can to help them win the deal. I've had to do that several times this past year.”
Surprisingly, it’s not always about the highest dollar amount, she explains, but more about what the seller wants. Sometimes they need extra time in their house, or want a buyer who is willing to pass on a home inspection, or one who can pay cash. “It really just depends on the sellers and so I try to find out what's most important to them,” says Kristina.
She especially loves working with families that are relocating to the area. “It's such a big life transition for them and they want to make sure they're making the right decision,” she says. “People are moving to Franklin from all over the world, and everybody I’ve worked with who has moved here just absolutely loves it - there are no regrets.”
She adds, “A lot of people are moving here from other areas because they want to be in a community that they can get involved in and Franklin has wonderful neighborhoods and an amazing downtown.”
This is why it’s so important to have a realtor who knows the area well, especially when buyers are coming from out of state. “You're the one who's going to guide them to exactly what they're looking for, such as where their kids are going to go to school and where the nearest grocery store is, or if their child is into gymnastics, where the closest gymnastics center is located.”
Kristina is certainly positive about her move to Luxury Homes International. “We have a winning culture and we really work hard for our buyers and sellers,” she says. “We get the most money for our sellers in the least amount of time and we get the best deal for our buyers as well. We have exclusive contracts with vendors such as photographers and magazines, and we have phenomenal signs and an exceptional dedicated marketing department. All of our clients receive
a quality, professional product every time. Luxury Homes International has the center spread of Luxury Home Magazine and they do amazing digital and social advertising for our firm.”