When you work with Crista and Nicole, you get the Power of Two: two agents working seamlessly together as a team to guide you through every step of your transaction – whether that is touring your home before you sell with an eye for maximizing your listing dollar, or helping you find the perfect home for your needs and lifestyle. Why rely on just one agent when you can have two looking out for your needs from Day One?

“Let the Power of Two Work for You!”

Why List Your Home with Crista and Nicole?

When you work with Crista and Nicole to sell your home, you are doing more than hiring two real estate agents. You are hiring a team with complementary skills and talents that is focused on creating your personal home-selling strategy, getting your home polished and market-ready, and going the extra mile to make sure your home is seen and appreciated by as many potential buyers as possible.

With Crista’s educational degree in design and her designation as an accredited stager, you have an agent with a keen and scrutinizing eye who understands that moving a couch a few inches this way or that can have a profound impact on the way a home is perceived.

Crista loves listings – preparing homes and making them shine for the market. She determines what needs to be done and has solutions for making it happen. However, she doesn’t want you feeling like you are living in a museum when the home is listed, so she will work around your day-to-day needs.

And with Nicole at the marketing helm – creating the marketing plan and implementing that plan online, in print, and in social media – you can rest assured that potential buyers are going to pay attention to the new listing in town when yours comes on the market.

But the benefits of working with information-rich brokers like Nicole and Crista go far beyond what a mobile app, online video, or website can do. Their clients value their knowledge, along with the native expertise that comes from being locally born-and-raised brokers who have lived in a number of areas of the Puget Sound.

The Importance of Staging and Marketing

According to the National Association of REALTORS, 95% of buyers are searching online for properties. Homes that are staged and photographed in a very compelling way will get home buyers excited and ready to see your home in-person – which is what we need to seal the deal.

Buyers who see your home in-person are much more likely to form an emotional attachment to the home. The more buyers who see your house as their home, the higher the resulting price for your home will be.

The bottom line: we don’t cut corners when marketing your home. We invest in photography, staging, mailings, and all the extras your home needs to get noticed.

Examples of our photography and staging “before and afters” are below.

Marketing

Once your home is photographed and ready for buyers, we will implement our marketing plan which will include:

  • House flyer and special feature cards
  • Just listed letters/cards to let your neighbors and potential buyers know your home is listed
  • Custom open house materials
  • Marketing to most local real estate brokers through the Northwest MLS
  • Online marketing on dozens of websites including John L. Scott, REALTOR.com, Zillow, Redfin, and more where buyers are searching for homes.
  • Facebook and social media advertising

And more! Each home gets a unique, customized home plan.

What to Expect When Buying a Home

When you are ready to buy a home, or are just beginning to think about a move, we encourage you to reach out and start the conversation. You don’t need to be completely ready to go; in fact, we assume you have questions and concerns about your next steps. As your real estate advocates, we take a consultative approach and are happy to discuss your options and give you ideas.

If you haven’t bought in a while, have never bought before, or if you are a seasoned purchaser or investor, we have you covered!

The market is constantly changing, so the market or process of yesterday isn’t exactly what you will encounter today. Here is an overview of what you can expect:

  • Your Goals, Wants, and Needs – We start with gaining an understanding what you are looking for, why you want to move, your goals for your new place, and any other important information. Then we create a home search plan that is right for you!
  • Get Pre-Approved – Meeting with a lender and getting pre-approved are two of the best things you can do to get prepared. We have lenders with great reputations and products to refer to you, or you are welcome to find your own.
  • Understand the Market – When you are ready to search, we will educate you on what is happening in the market in the price point and the area you are looking in. This will help you understand how fast you need to make decisions and can help you be more comfortable with what you might find when searching.
  • Search – Depending on how fast the market is moving, we may need to look at homes the day they hit the market, or we may be able to take a more leisurely approach. In either case, we will discuss how you want to be notified of new listings that meet your needs and work together to determine a schedule of communication and viewing homes.
  • Offer and Negotiations – When we have our initial meeting and once you get pre-approved, we will have a good understanding of what you want, what you need, and your budget. Before you make an offer, we will review all the forms and documents so you can be comfortable with all the components of the offer. If the seller sends a counteroffer, we will negotiate on your behalf.

Once we have a mutually-accepted offer, that is when we really get to work! There are a number of deadlines and contingencies that will need to be met. We will keep your transaction on track through the inspection, appraisal, title, escrow and more. When you work with us, you are in great hands!

Your Home-Buying Team

When you are getting ready to buy a home, it is important to align yourself with the professionals you need to get the job done. They need to work together and take care of the loose ends. Although we will be there leading the way, having the additional support of your home-buying team will make all the difference when it comes to having a seamless transaction. We have worked with many professionals and are happy to help you build this team as needed.

Lender – Getting completely pre-approved with a lender is one of the most important steps you can take to make yourself buyer-ready. The lender you choose should have a reputation for being a problem-solver and for getting the transaction to close.

Appraiser – Although the appraiser will be assigned by the lender, doing a great job of choosing your lender is a good indicator of the strength of the appraiser in terms of getting the job done in a timely manner and utilizing great local data to make sure your investment is a sound one.

Inspector – You are able to choose the inspector who will be conducting the inspection on your home. You want to find someone who is thorough, provides you with a written report and photos, charges market rate, and who can be scheduled within a few days of your offer.

Escrow – Escrow makes sure that all the documentation is correct, timelines are met, and all the details are adhered to in the transaction. They will also make sure all parties sign the correct forms and that all monies are distributed correctly.

Title – Title will review the property history, verify that the legal description matches what is being sold, make sure the seller has the right to sell the property, identify other possible lienholders, identify easements, codes, covenants and restrictions, and more. You want to make sure the title company has a reputation for identifying all potential problems.

Your Real Estate Professionals – That’s us! Because there are two of us, we have the time to address your needs, concerns, and help you through all the aspects of your purchase. We look forward to your home buying success.

Once you make an offer, things can get fast and furious in a hurry. During the transaction is not the time to be checking online reviews of an inspector and hoping for the best. We can help you determine your team members up front.

Moving Out of the Area?

If you are selling your home and moving out of the area, we have a vast network of qualified real estate professionals across the country. From brokers who work with seniors, condos, golf course properties, and even with specific niche markets and areas, we have the connections you need to make your transition a seamless one. Give us a call or send an email!

Investors

Are you a first time investor looking to get started in real estate?  Do you want to grow your portfolio?  Are you a seasoned investor looking for an easier way to find properties that fit your criteria?  We have the tools to help you get where you want to be.  Contact us today for more information.

About Us

Meet Crista

Crista and real estate were made for each other. Homes have always been a passion of hers, since the days when she was sketching floorplans in her room as a child. Creating a new place to call home or taking a lived-in place and making it its best version of itself is what drives Crista to help her buyers and sellers.

Crista has been a REALTOR® since 2013. Prior to becoming a broker, she was an interior designer with a degree from the Art Institute. When helping clients sell or buy a home, Crista’s applied expertise offers them a clear advantage.  On behalf of her sellers, Crista takes every measure to protect and achieve the targeted sales value of their property. When working with buyers, Crista offers a keen ability to see the value and potential in a property. She takes the time to evaluate and prioritize her clients’ goals so that she may skillfully find a home that fits their budget and lifestyle, and her buyers trust in her vision.

When Crista is not working, she loves to spend time with her daughters and grandchild.

Meet Nicole

Nicole loves houses – everything about them. She loves helping buyers find the right one by putting her nose to the grindstone and doing her research. On the selling side, she loves the challenge of getting the home ready and the marketing in place to hit the market with that WOW factor. Nicole loves problem-solving, and her mission as a real estate broker is to create an excellent real estate experience and deliver the highest level of client satisfaction.

Technology has made information more accessible to everyone, but it can be difficult to keep up with recent events that affect home values.  Nicole provides her clients with information on market seasonality and information relevant to what is happening in their specific neighborhood. Her customized analyses include recent sales that factor into pricing and offer strategies.

When Nicole is not working, she enjoys spending time with family, and checking out new places, concerts, and local community events.

Testimonials

"Crista and Nicole are a great team! They are highly competent, having a great deal of knowledge (and talent!) in listing and selling a home. We enjoyed their enthusiastic approach to their work. They took the time to get to know us, and communicate with us. They were responsive and hardworking, truly cared about the services they delivered. We would highly recommend them to our friends and family."

- Jon Fyre
Crista And Nicole
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2018-04-25T10:02:59-07:00
Crista and Nicole are a great team! They are highly competent, having a great deal of knowledge (and talent!) in listing and selling a home.

"Crista was outstanding! She helped us purchase a house in Kirkland.  Everything went well and we now have the house of our dreams! Crista was beyond belief handling the details of 2 inspections."
Crista And Nicole
5
2018-04-26T11:21:05-07:00
"Crista was outstanding! She helped us purchase a house in Kirkland.  Everything went well and we now have the house of our dreams! Crista was beyond belief handling the details of 2 inspections."

"Nicole and Crista were fantastic to work with! They really went above and beyond to be sure that my home was priced competitively, all the while addressing any and all of my questions along the way. I would certainly recommend Crista and Nicole to anyone who is planning to buy or sell their home :)"
Crista And Nicole
5
2018-04-26T11:21:31-07:00
"Nicole and Crista were fantastic to work with! They really went above and beyond to be sure that my home was priced competitively, all the while addressing any and all of my questions along the way. I would certainly recommend Crista and Nicole to anyone who is planning to buy or sell their home :)"

"Crista and Nicole were the key to our successful home purchase last year. We had been very casually keeping an eye out for a small waterfront vacation home for about a year, watching Zillow and going to open houses now and then. Suddenly, we happened to find a house that we wanted to jump on immediately.  Crista didn't flinch when I called her and said we needed to make an offer that day!  She kept us calm and answered all of our concerns with expert advice.  She and Nicole knew the market and knew exactly how to write up a winning offer.  Ours was chosen the following day, out of 10 offers submitted.  We are confident that without Crista and Nicole's leadership, we would not be the proud owners of a charming lakefront cabin.  I think of them every time we visit the house and how lucky we were to have them on our team. To top it off, they are extraordinarily fun and caring people who are about as enthusiastic about our cabin as we are!"
Crista And Nicole
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2018-04-26T11:23:55-07:00
"Crista and Nicole were the key to our successful home purchase last year. We had been very casually keeping an eye out for a small waterfront vacation home for about a year, watching Zillow and going to open houses now and then. Suddenly, we happened to find a house that we wanted to jump on immediately.  Crista didn't flinch when I called her and said we needed to make an offer that day!  She kept us calm and answered all of our concerns with expert advice.  She and Nicole knew the market and knew exactly how to write up a winning offer.  Ours was chosen the following day, out of 10 offers submitted.  We are confident that without Crista and Nicole's leadership, we would not be the proud owners of a charming lakefront cabin.  I think of them every time we visit the house and how lucky we were to have them on our team. To top it off, they are extraordinarily fun and caring people who are about as enthusiastic about our cabin as we are!"

"Crista Robertson is incredible. The most attention and support we received from a realtor, ever. We got max dollars for our sale and the process was smooth and easy. I am always going to work with Crista and her partner Nicole. Best experience!"
Crista And Nicole
5
2018-04-26T11:24:16-07:00
"Crista Robertson is incredible. The most attention and support we received from a realtor, ever. We got max dollars for our sale and the process was smooth and easy. I am always going to work with Crista and her partner Nicole. Best experience!"

"Nicole is wonderful to work with and help get us our dream house. Despite the competitive market. We know who we are going with for our next house! Thank you."
Crista And Nicole
5
2018-04-26T11:24:35-07:00
"Nicole is wonderful to work with and help get us our dream house. Despite the competitive market. We know who we are going with for our next house! Thank you."

"What a team! Worked with us months in advance to stage properly and get us the offer we needed on opening! And then they helped us get through escrow when we were too busy to tackle it all. I highly recommend."
Crista And Nicole
5
2018-04-26T11:24:54-07:00
"What a team! Worked with us months in advance to stage properly and get us the offer we needed on opening! And then they helped us get through escrow when we were too busy to tackle it all. I highly recommend."

"We had a great experience working with Crista! She was on point in every way. We needed advice on how to present our house to get the best return and she knew exactly what to do. She also had our house staged and had great contacts to help us get everything done. She even kept an eye on our house while it changed hands. I would definitely recommend her to my friends."
Crista And Nicole
5
2018-04-26T11:25:23-07:00
"We had a great experience working with Crista! She was on point in every way. We needed advice on how to present our house to get the best return and she knew exactly what to do. She also had our house staged and had great contacts to help us get everything done. She even kept an eye on our house while it changed hands. I would definitely recommend her to my friends."

"I had a great time working with Nicole! She was always very responsive and attentive to my needs. I also really appreciated her obvious high-level of knowledge regarding the area. She also felt honest and I never felt like she tried to "sell" me on anything that she knew was potentially problematic. I would definitely recommend working with her!"

- Jamila Rivers
Crista And Nicole
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2018-04-26T11:26:02-07:00
"I had a great time working with Nicole! She was always very responsive and attentive to my needs. I also really appreciated her obvious high-level of knowledge regarding the area. She also felt honest and I never felt like she tried to "sell" me on anything that she knew was potentially problematic. I would definitely recommend working with her!" - Jamila Rivers

"Working with Crista has been an absolute pleasure! She showed me dozens of homes, always came prepared, and was even willing to meet me at a property at any time (even when traffic was a nightmare). My search to find exactly what I wanted lasted several months and Crista never lost faith that we would find the one. With Crista knowing what I was looking for, she would able to send me the details and show me the property the day it hit the market too. Crista is very knowledgeable of the greater Seattle home market. I look forward to working with her again."
Crista And Nicole
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2018-04-26T11:26:26-07:00
"Working with Crista has been an absolute pleasure! She showed me dozens of homes, always came prepared, and was even willing to meet me at a property at any time (even when traffic was a nightmare). My search to find exactly what I wanted lasted several months and Crista never lost faith that we would find the one. With Crista knowing what I was looking for, she would able to send me the details and show me the property the day it hit the market too. Crista is very knowledgeable of the greater Seattle home market. I look forward to working with her again."

"Nicole was great!!! She knew the answers to almost all my questions and would find out right away if she did not. She understood exactly what I was looking for maybe better than I did. She was kind, thoughtful and patient."
Crista And Nicole
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2018-04-26T11:26:45-07:00
"Nicole was great!!! She knew the answers to almost all my questions and would find out right away if she did not. She understood exactly what I was looking for maybe better than I did. She was kind, thoughtful and patient."

"If I could give 10 stars, I would! Crista was a pleasure to work with. I was putting the first property I've ever owned on the market so I was a little nervous about how the selling process went after the listing went live. Crista took all the worry out with her professionalism and, what I can only assume, magic! By the end of the first day of the open house she managed, I had an offer and accepted. I can't speak highly of Crista enough!"
Crista And Nicole
5
2018-04-26T11:28:14-07:00
"If I could give 10 stars, I would! Crista was a pleasure to work with. I was putting the first property I've ever owned on the market so I was a little nervous about how the selling process went after the listing went live. Crista took all the worry out with her professionalism and, what I can only assume, magic! By the end of the first day of the open house she managed, I had an offer and accepted. I can't speak highly of Crista enough!"

"Working with Crista was a awesome experience and made buying a home a pleasure instead of a chore. Once I had given Crista my parameters she took charge and brought me many choices that fit the bill. She had to work around my work schedule which was no picnic and orchestrated it without a hitch.  In the end, once I had decided on a particular home to purchase, she came up with a masterful plan that put me in a very strong position to be able be the final person standing. I bid on the one house that I really wanted and Crista worked her magic and voila I am now a happy homeowner in the Lake Hills area of Bellevue. Crista may be new to the realty business, but you would never know it, as she has years of experience in very closely related fields, such as interior design and residential construction. Crista is a winner!"
Crista And Nicole
5
2018-04-26T11:28:47-07:00
"Working with Crista was a awesome experience and made buying a home a pleasure instead of a chore. Once I had given Crista my parameters she took charge and brought me many choices that fit the bill. She had to work around my work schedule which was no picnic and orchestrated it without a hitch.  In the end, once I had decided on a particular home to purchase, she came up with a masterful plan that put me in a very strong position to be able be the final person standing. I bid on the one house that I really wanted and Crista worked her magic and voila I am now a happy homeowner in the Lake Hills area of Bellevue. Crista may be new to the realty business, but you would never know it, as she has years of experience in very closely related fields, such as interior design and residential construction. Crista is a winner!"
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Contact

Looking for a home or thinking about putting your home up for sale? Maybe you just have questions about our local real estate market? Whatever brought you to our website, we would love the opportunity to help you. Give us a call!

Crista Robertson, Broker
206-793-3050
cristar@johnlscott.com

Nicole Noyola, Managing Broker
425-269-3584
nicole@gowhisper.com

             

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