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Kristin Garnett

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Kristin Garnett is a highly accomplished real estate professional serving the Greater Metro Portland, Oregon area and Southwest Washington, including Vancouver and Camas. With over 12 years of experience and 10 years as a licensed REALTOR®, Kristin has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results while providing a personalized, client-first experience. As a native Oregonian, she brings deep local knowledge, having lived throughout the region and witnessed its growth firsthand, giving her clients a distinct advantage when navigating these dynamic markets.

Kristin holds an impressive list of industry designations, including Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), and multiple negotiation and luxury certifications. She is also an eXp Certified Mentor and Relocation Specialist, supporting both clients and fellow agents at a high level. Consistently recognized for excellence, Kristin has earned multiple Top 100 awards, client service honors, and was named Best of Business Real Estate Agent in Bethany and Portland in 2025. Her expertise spans first-time buyers, luxury homes, relocation, divorce situations, and second-home properties, allowing her to guide clients through even the most complex transactions with confidence.

What truly sets Kristin apart is her ability to balance professionalism with genuine relatability. As a longtime wife and mother, she understands the demands of busy family life, from managing schedules and school involvement to navigating major life transitions. Her hands-on involvement in local schools, both as a parent and through volunteer work, gives her valuable insight into the communities she serves. Clients appreciate her ability to listen, organize, and simplify the process, making even the most overwhelming situations feel manageable.

Outside of real estate, Kristin enjoys crafting, cooking, hiking, and spending time with her family exploring the outdoors. Her creative background and entrepreneurial spirit influence her approach to marketing and problem-solving, while her nurturing nature ensures every client feels supported from start to finish. Known for her integrity, attention to detail, and strong negotiation skills, Kristin is committed to helping her clients not only achieve their real estate goals but also feel confident and cared for every step of the way.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Reflecting upon the year and remembering to recognize Kristin Garnett - it was a pleasure to do a transaction with Kristin this fall. We so appreciated her communication and efficiency in seeing that her buyers' needs were met and that our seller was satisfied as well. We hope to have another transaction with Kristin in the future.

— Laura A.

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Extremely helpful and made the process easy. Great experience!

— Kelli C.

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Kristen does an amazing job representing her clients. Her communication, attention to detail, and negotiating skills were very impressive to me. I would highly recommend her as your realtor.

— Michele B.

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Kristen was the buyer’s agent on a home I had listed. She was knowledgeable, easygoing, and a great advocate for her client. Would love to work with her again sometime!

— Amanda H.

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Kristin is a true champ and consummate professional! From the beginning of our journey, she helped us navigate through some very challenging hurdles, persnickety sellers, and mountains of paperwork before ultimately finding us a dream home to call our own. This move was across state lines, and timing, communication, and follow-up were paramount to our success. There is no one better than Kristin in this ...

— Gaw

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Kristin was the agent for my sister when her home was being sold as a result of a divorce. It was a rough situation that Kristin helped to make better. She was great at negotiations and also at communicating with the attorneys. Stellar organizational skills, and she cared. Would recommend her services.

— Allison B.

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This was my first time buying a home. Kristin has an exceptional attention to detail! She made this whole process simple and was there for all of my million questions and concerns. I felt confident because of her extensive knowledge and experience. She has continued to be a great support and resource. I believe she is one in a billion, and I’m fortunate to have had her be my realtor!

— Niki V.

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To say Kristin Garnett did an amazing job when selling my house is an understatement. Not only was she very professional, but she remained neutral in a nightmare divorce situation. Her attention to detail and continuous communication with my attorney and me were beyond appreciated, and she was with me every single step of the way. Not only was she faced with dozens of challenges, but she handled every si...

— M'chel B.

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I am so grateful to Kristin for being such a knowledgeable, experienced, and well-connected realtor. We found our home so quickly and effortlessly with Kristin’s help and expertise. She even got us in contact with a really good lending team that was able to get us pre-approved, closed, and in a home within a month! I know I’ll be coming back to Kristin for any of my real estate purchases or sales. She’s ...

— Indylee J.

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We met with Kristin as we were first-time home buyers and had lots of questions. She was a wealth of knowledge, answered our questions, and explained the process without judgement. We felt comfortable moving forward. Our process was very quick to find a house, put in an offer, and the rest is history! She was there every step of the way, answering questions, had a very quick response time, and gave us co...

— Kari K.

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Exceptional real estate agent. She went beyond to help us both buy and then sell our home in Portland.

— Mahima G.

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Kristin recently helped in the selling of my parents' home. Although I have known Kristin for over two decades, this was my first experience using her as my realtor to sell mom and dad's home. She was fantastic as a realtor! I have bought and sold many houses over my lifetime, and it is a very easy call to label her the absolute best realtor I have ever worked with. She has such a deep knowledge of the m...

— Brian B.

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Kristin and I have worked together, and I can not say enough good things about her. From her professionalism to her knowledge and dedication to her career, she will not disappoint you.

— Krystal

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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kristen on multiple real estate deals, and I can honestly say she is the agent you want in your corner. Kristen has a rare ability to make things happen—no matter what challenges come up, she finds solutions and keeps the process moving forward. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every detail is handled and that the deal successfully closes. Her profess...

— Michael

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Kristin was great to work with in looking for our second home! She is very thoughtful, caring, puts you first in your home search, and provides a no-pressure experience! 10/10 would recommend Kristin to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

— Chad W.

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Kristin was incredibly professional and reliable from start to finish. When unexpected issues arose during the selling process, her problem-solving expertise helped her find quick solutions, and she handled everything with a calm and professional demeanor. Kristin also ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately and on time, making the closing process smooth and successful. We were exceedingly bl...

— Ernis M.

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From the very beginning, it could not have been better. Kristin first sat down with us to hear our concerns, our needs, and our wants. Then she shared information to help us understand the whole process more clearly. She walked us through each step. It also appeared that she knew everything and everybody. Kristin always got back to us promptly. Never pressured to make any decision. She sincerely cared, a...

— Beverly H.

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My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Kristin to find our perfect home. Throughout the entire process, she was incredibly supportive and always had our best interests in mind, which we truly appreciated. She made the home-buying experience easy, smooth, and even fun. We’re so grateful for her help and look forward to working with her again when we’re ready to buy our next home in a few...

— Cristal R.

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Very insightful, understanding, caring, and thorough with her work! Would recommend.

— Jonathan M.

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Where to begin? She was there from the beginning, helping my husband and me navigate a life-changing move to what we hoped would be our sunset-years home. She held our hand through a variety of hurdles, getting us across the finish line into our beautiful house in the clouds. Unfortunately, within 2 years, I needed her expertise again when my husband passed away, and I had to sell our dream home. There w...

— Carla W.

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