We have worked with Kristen for four years now, starting when she helped us buy a home in Austin, and we keep coming back because she is simply outstanding. She recently sold our house in Buda, and even in a challenging market, she delivered a smooth closing through sheer effort and expertise. What sets Kristen apart is how personally invested she is in every sale. She didn't just list our house and wait — she coordinated staging, arranged landscaping, showed the property herself, identified strong buyers, and closed the deal. When unexpected inspection complications came up, she guided us through them with confidence and clarity. She helped us navigate multiple offers and provided a sharp pricing strategy that kept us grounded and informed throughout the process. Kristen is warm, professional, and always available. She knows the Austin-area market inside and out, and her responsiveness is remarkable — we never felt like we were waiting for answers. She is as skilled at finding and closing buyers as she is easy to work with. We trust Kristen so much that she is currently selling another home for us. If you want a realtor who will treat your transaction like it's her own, Kristen is the one to call.

Extremely professional. She assisted me in finding a property quickly, which at the time was supremely stressful. Given that I was coming from out of state, and had to drive a great distance, she went out her way to accommodate and make me comfortable in a new and foreign (to me) location. It was a satisfying venture, and our relationship was most amiable. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.

Kristen is incredibly patient and always took the time to explain everything clearly, making the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. What stood out most was how genuinely supportive and responsive she is. We always felt heard and never rushed, and her steady guidance gave us confidence in every decision. Beyond being highly professional and knowledgeable, Kristen is truly a wonderful person to work with.

This is my second property that I’ve worked with Kristen on. I purchased a condo with her and sold one . She also worked with me on renting one of the Units. Kristen is so knowledgeable and prompt about getting things done . She truly loves her job ! You can call, text & email and she’ll get right back to you. If she doesn’t have the answer… she’ll get it ! If you have any real-estate needs or questions …please reach out to Kristen, she won’t be just your realtor… she’ll be your friend!

Kristen is the kind of agent who feels more like a great friend guiding you through a real estate transaction. She was a great listener, always there to help me with any questions, she had great advice and took care of all details and follow up with thoughtful attention. She made the entire process so easy, I never worried about anything. I knew she was truly on my side and looking out for my best - just like a good friend. That is an outstanding real estate agent to me. I would recommend her to anyone wanting the best.

Kristen was great to work with! My husband and I were moving from Arizona to Texas and Kristen was a great help. She knew the area well, and she was very flexible in working with us while we were not physically in Texas. Kristen responded quickly to everything, and she was available through text, email, and phone calls. Once we found the home we loved, Kristen was a large help in facilitating the home buying process. She is incredibly knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. She also helped us with processes after the close, like giving us information on exemptions. She continued to check in with us as well as we settled into Texas. If the need arises, I will definitely work with Kristen again on buying/selling my home.

Kristen goes above and beyond, things that are unforeseen she knows companies who may help and if not she finds an answer or person to contact. She knows more about the market and price points to start.

Have you ever worked with a professional who stands shoulders above the rest of their industry? Meet my Realtor, Kristen Balke. Kristen is the type of Realtor who knows what you need long before you know it. From the very beginning of the relationship, Kristen works tenaciously for you to make your real estate transaction successful. I have purchased and sold homes with Kristen in the past few years, and each time she exceeds my expectations. If you are buying a home with Kristen, you will only receive property information that she meticulously and thoughtfully curates exclusively for you. If selling your home, she can create top-rate marketing materials, social media campaigns, seller documentation, host Realtor tours, and open houses. Kristen has a wealth of business contacts, including financers, inspectors, and title company professionals that she hand-selects specifically for your needs. Her follow-through in all business matters is always thorough and diligent. Kristen makes each of her clients a top priority and is your best ally in the real estate business. Kristen Balke is a 5-Star Realtor in my book.

Highly recommend Kristen! This the fourth house we've sold. We usually wouldn't hire a friend as our realtor but knowing Kristen socially for the past 2 years, we observed her professionalism, read her reviews, so it just made sense. We're so happy we did. She was also great and easy to communicate with, always encouraging and helpful. It was smooth from start to finish. Our house sold before it went on the market which was great for us. In fact, the buyers asked if Kristen would represent them too as their realtor. She of course asked us first if we were ok with that, we didn't hesitate to say yes because she'd been so great thus far. As we went through the process to agree on a price, we felt that she represented us both fairly. Since seeing how great our experience was, our neighbor just hired Kristen too. I'd recommend her to anyone, she was really so great to work with. We're super grateful we met Kristen and had SUCH a great experience.

Kristen’s knowledge of the real estate market was excellent! Her help along the way with all the things that crop up was on target! She was dedicated from beginning to finish to get my home sold!

We bought a house with Kristen in August 2024. We were extremely happy with her services and would give her our strongest possible recommendation! We spent nearly the entire summer searching for a house, and Kristen was patient enough to take us to at least fifty or sixty houses. Throughout the process, her expertise was invaluable as we figured out what we wanted and got a feel for the market. We greatly appreciated her insight, and her recommendations were communicated consistently and professionally but not in a way that made us feel rushed to make a decision. When it came time to close, we felt that Kristen absolutely was trying to get us the best possible deal and put us in the best position. We ended up finding a house that we were extremely happy with for a great price, which we were able to negotiate even lower with her advice. We would absolutely recommend Kristen as a realtor to friends, colleagues, and anyone else looking for a home in Austin.

I’ve worked with a few realtors before and I have to say… Kristen was by far the best! She was so knowledgeable, patient and went above and beyond my expectations to find & show me properties. After my purchase & living in a different state.. she set up contractors , brought them over to do work .. get estimates and kept me informed with texts , call , emails & FaceTime!! If you’re looking to buy or sell … call Kristen!!