Kristie Smith was raised in the Houston area - first inside the loop and then settled out in the suburbs. "What I love about the Houston area is its expanse and diversity - and that in times of crisis, we come together to help each other". Kristie studied Marketing and has worked in the Home Decor Industry for 30+ years. She and her husband married in 1990 and bought their first home just 6 months later. "It was very important to us to put down our own roots and raise our children in a stable environment, where we had room to grow - enjoying many years playing in the backyard and making forever friends in the neighborhood."Kristie and her husband invest in real estate - having bought, sold, refinanced, flipped, and rented out property. She is well-versed on the challenges that can arise in real estate but rises to meet those challenges with a "can-do" attitude. She is highly organized, an excellent communicator, and an experienced negotiator. What also sets Kristie apart as a REALTOR is her commitment to bringing value to her clients, focusing first on understanding their needs, and then working to find solutions. "Navigating today's real estate market is a rollercoaster - from the click bait headlines to high inflation and rising costs - it is very important to have the right REALTOR working for you"."I am very passionate about real estate and about helping others achieve their dreams and goals within it. Whether that is buying, selling, or investing - I can guide you through it all."