After more than 25 years as a marketing and graphic design professional, becoming a Realtor® allowed Kristen to combine her life-long passion for real estate with her creative thinking to help buyers and sellers achieve their dreams. Building on her experience as a buyer, seller, investor, homeowner, and HOA officer, in her first year as an agent, Kristen was named Rookie of the Year for the largest real estate office in Carroll County. As a Carroll County native, Kristen is truly your hometown real estate professional. She has enjoyed her entire life, living and raising her family in the Sykesville and Eldersburg area. She believes in giving back to the community and her volunteer efforts include serving as a club leader and coach for the county and state 4-H Horse Programs; serving on multiple local HOA boards; volunteering in the Carroll County Public Schools through PTAs, Athletic Teams and Drama Boosters and supporting many animal-telated charities. Working with Kristen, you’ll also gain the backing of the Luster, Ripley Team and the Long & Foster family. That’s a family of real estate professionals across Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, from North Carolina to New Jersey… A family of brokerages around the world via corporate affiliations and partnerships… And a family of companies, from mortgage, title and insurance to relocation, property management and vacation rentals, all working together to help you find that place to call home.