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2026
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Takoma Park, MD
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Kris is an exceptional realtor. Though we'd purchased a home before in another state, the home buying process is not to be taken lightly. After renting for six years and considering (and reconsidering) purchasing a home in DC, we reached the end of the decision process with two homes in mind! Kris helped us weigh the pros and cons of each home and once the final decision was made, he communicated with us regarding what to expect throughout the settlement process. It was such a smooth process because of his guidance and preparation. Thank you, Kris!
I had a wonderful experience working with Kris on my home purchase. He was thoughtful, patient, detailed, communicative and a skilled negotiator. I was searching for an investment property which brings with it unique considerations, which Kris understood and appreciated. He also was able to recommend service providers to help with closing, home inspections, etc. all of whom were great and easy to work with.
Kris worked with me through a complicated sales process in a rapidly changing market. I valued his advice and he was consistently responsive and professional throughout.
We cant speak more highly of Kris. He helped us navigate the whirlwind process of buying a single family home in MD aEUR| sight unseen, from the West Coast, during the holidays. We unexpectedly came across a listing we couldnt pass up even though it is a little earlier in our timeline than planned. Kris took our pivot in stride aEUR" from aEURoemaybe send us some listingsaEUR? to aEURoewould you please go to this open house and Facetime us tomorrow?aEUR?. He helped us turn around an immediate offer, talking through the factors that would make it competitive in the current market and jumped into action to find all the resources we needed for financing, inspections, etc. Though weve purchased and sold a few houses now, we werent entirely sure what to expect with a remote process on a compressed schedule. Remarkably, this was smoother. Kris gave us guidance when we needed it, pushed the process forward without making us feel pressured, and always made himself available when we had any random questions. His deep knowledge of the area was critically helpful to us and he jumped in to represent us when we couldnt be around. We came away from the home inspection feeling as if we had been there based on his pictures, videos and phone calls. We very much appreciated his incredible calm, patience and sense of humor, which kept the process enjoyable. Even though we know he was juggling multiple clients at the time, he made us feel like his only ones. We appreciate that he gave us candid opinions without trying to influence us aEUR" he just wanted to make sure we were as informed as possible. Kris clearly pays attention to what his clients need and adapts himself to provide it. Even after the purchase, hes been checking in on us, helping us find vendors, and seems to be an endless resource. We feel incredibly supported and are grateful to have connected with him.
Kris was the best part of our home buying process! His expert knowledge of Northern Virginia helped us make informed decisions about towns and neighborhoods we wanted to visit during our search and his encouragement not to rush into buying, but to wait for the "right" house - whether it was a single family home or townhouse - ensured that we were never stressed about our timeline. Once we found our home, he put together an extremely competitive offer package that respected our budget and was accepted within a day. Kris' industry knowledge was critical to our success, we could not recommend him enough!
We had a wonderful experience working with Kris to buy our first home. We visited many properties in DC and the surrounding areas, and throughout it all, Kris was knowledgeable, patient, and honest. He helped us understand the quirks and history of different neighborhoods, spotted details we might have missed, and had a great sense of what could work for us. He also helped us see the potential in a home we might have otherwise overlooked, which ended up being the one we chose. We couldnt be happier with the decision. He made the process feel less intimidating and was always easy to reach when we had questions. We couldnt have asked for a better agent.
Amazing experience working with Kris! He helped us on get it ready for the listing, everything was fast and efficient! And he got it sold at the right price!
Kris just recently got done helping us sell our townhouse in VA. My wife got a new career opportunity in TX and we had to move before getting a chance to really get the house ready for the market. Kris was referred by my brother and I don't know how we could have done this without him. Kris and his company helped us finance the improvements we needed to get the house ready to sell. He coordinated all the contractors, got us a reasonably priced staging company, and coordinated more contractor work due to my nightmare of an HOA forcing me to do a 1000 additional repairs. Selling your home is stressful and I am extremely grateful for all of Kris's help. I would recommend him and his company to anyone with any real estate needs.
Kris was absolutely amazing! He found me the best condo, answered all of my questions, and provided thoughtful advice throughout the whole process. He came highly recommended from a friend of mine, and I'm so grateful I had him to help me through buying a house!
Kris was extraordinarily helpful and responsive during the process of selling my condo. He helped me navigate a very tough market. I'd recommend him anytime!
Kris was absolutely amazing to work with throughout our home-buying process. He was informative and reliable, but let us come to our own conclusions and did not push us at all. I felt very supported by him through everything. My husband and I actually met Kris at an open house that he was listing, and liked him so much that we chose to work with him over all the realtor recommendations we had received from others. And now we are in our dream historic home in the location that we wanted. Thank you, Kris, for everything!
Kris helped my mom find her home. She was so nervous and unsure during the whole process but he made her feel confident and secure by being knowledgeable, attentive, and so friendly. We love Kris Nelson! And would happily and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor!!
Kris was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was super responsive to all of my needs and pretty much, single handedly, helped me renovate and sell my house. There are very few people that I work with that I feel like are as attentive and professional as Kris is. Thanks a ton Kris and I will not go to anyone else, ever, when it comes to my real estate needs!
Kris is genuine, patience, and has got your back. He is our "Go To" Realtor due to many factors. He allows us to explore at our own pace, giving us space and stays objective throughout the process, and will never place his own views above yours. Very responsive to email or text and will make time anyway he can; down to selecting the Title Company, arranging for home inspector to negotiation and accurate assessment of how to win the bid.
I worked with Kris during the summer of 2021 to purchase my first home. Overall, my experience with Kris was excellent. As a first-time home buyer I had a lot of questions - and a lot of nerves relating to this process. Kris was referred to me, and I am immensely thankful for that! Working with Kris was wonderful. He helped me to think through and refine my search, narrowing down a wide range of options to a much more manageable set of options. He was exceptionally well-organized and prepared when we went to visit properities. He was also very knowledgeable about the features of homes that I'd want to pay attention to and options I'd have to design and customize the property. When it came to making an offer and addressing contingency, not only did I value Kris's advice but I was also reassured by his evaluation. This was a daunting process, but the tools Kris shared with me and his easy-to-understand explanations made it much easier to navigate. Kris was my trusted guide from offer through to closing - and left me feeling very confident in the purchase decision I made. Kris was incredibly responsive throughout the process; we frequently interacted multiple times a day; despite my irregular schedule, I never was left waiting for a response. Finally, Kris was an exceptionally friendly and calming reator to work with. He frequently wore a "therapist" hat with me, helping to calm my nerves and get through moments of anxiety. In summary - I can't recommend Kris highly enough, and anyone who works with him should consider themselves exceptionally fortunate!
Kris priced our condo right and sold it within 24 hours. All aspects of working with Kris were top notch, from photographing and marketing to communicating with other agents, and then helping us negotiate multiple offers. Would definitely hire him again!
Working with Kris was a pleasure! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the market in our area, and helped us navigate the overwhelming process of buying our first home. I can not recommend Kris enough!
It was a pleasure working with Kris. He is very knowledgeable and diligent about his work and his client's interest. He helped us to get our perfect first house in a very tough seller's market and his advise and expertise allowed us to find exactly what we were looking for. He is extremely responsive and never pushes his clients into something they don't really need to increase a commission. We very much appreciated his positive attitude and honesty and we will absolutely will work with him again.
Kris Nelson is an absolute gem in every aspect! He is a super knowledgeable, responsive, communicative, flexible and friendly realtor who draws on a fantastic network of other professionals to get great results. We have worked with Kris for many years and have always found him willing to go the extra mile to for us. Recently he helped us find and buy our new forever-home in a super competitive multiple offer situation. He crafted our offer perfectly without being pushy at all. At the same time, he sold our home off-market and on our terms - simply outstanding! In addition to being able to recommend the best finance reps, inspectors and contractors to fit any timeline and circumstance, Kris also has an impressive knowledge of horticulture, architectural history and just downright good style. Kris Nelson is thoughtful, detail-oriented and genuine; he helped us immensely through every aspect of our recent sale and purchase and we look forward to working with him again and again.
Kris helped my husband and I with buying land to build our brand new single family home. His professionalism and knowledge was unmatched. He made what could have been a very stressful process, extremely seamless and pleasant. He answered our questions at every turn and held our hand throughout the entire process. His robust network put us at ease knowing that his entire team was working on our behalf. He is punctual, honest and above all patient in finding the best home to fit your needs. We will definitely be working with him again and would recommend his services to anyone looking to by a new home.
Kris is great to work with--professional, knowledgeable, personable, and helpful. He did a great job marketing the house, helping me select from the numerous offers, and seeing me through the settlement process.
As new homebuyers, we had a lot to learn about searching for, bidding on, and securing a home. Kris was the exact right mix of: knowledge of the competitive D.C. market, patience as we navigated our way through the home search for the first time, and diligence to ensure we had the intel we needed to land a winning bid. Kris helped us win a competitive property with 35 offers(!), and was calm and data-driven throughout the entire process. We intend to keep in touch with Kris over time to stay up-to-date on the D.C. market, and would work with him again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend Kris to anyone searching for an agent.
We would highly recommend Kris Nelson to anyone buying a home in the DC area-- especially first time buyers! He is incredibly knowledgeable, organized, and responsive. He was available for questions virtually any time of day or night, via email, text, or phone. He also made himself available to see properties with us last-minute, even when it meant juggling other obligations on his time. We particularly appreciated his easygoing style, which made an otherwise stressful process feel remarkably manageable. He never pressured us towards purchasing any home and genuinely seemed to want what was best for us. He was hugely generous with his time and attention-- we really felt cared for!
Kris exhibited everything a first time and experienced buyer could expect in a realtor. Not only was he objective about properties, he truly gave his honest opinions about property value and condition. At no point did Kris ever pressure us into one particular property because its realtor fee was a greater percentage. Furthermore, Kris has been the most organized realtor we have ever worked with to date. His online portal, in partnership with Compass, allowed us to maintain a streamlined form of communication that truly helped narrow down the vast choice of housing in D.C. He was even highly accessible by call and text (quite literally any moment of the day) for the dozens of questions we had about D.C. properties! If you are a first time home buyer or an experienced investor, we highly recommend Kris to guide you through his DMV properties. You will never look back!
Kris is a fantastic real estate agent! As a first time home buyer I was incredibly nervous about making such a large purchase and I had TONS of questions. Throughout the entire process Kris was patient, kind and understanding. He was incredibly responsive to all my calls, emails, texts and accommodated several visits to the property as closing was delayed (new construction). His calm demeanor helped my stress level immensely. He never made me feel like all my questions were a burden or unreasonable at all. He's incredibly knowledgeable about the home buying process and industry and was able to provide contacts for inspection, lenders, and contractors for projects. He even checked in post closing to make sure everything was going well. Overall I can't recommend him enough. He was an absolute pleasure to work with! Thanks Kris!
We were lucky to find Kris Nelson, who came highly recommended by friends. Kris was most patient with my endless questions and concerns. I have worked with buyers' agents before and have had mixed experiences, but there was never a doubt in our minds as to who Kris was looking out for. He was helpful in comparing homes in different neighborhoods, and especially at pointing out the good and bad points about particular properties, the underlying value due to construction, neighborhood, recent comparables, security, etc. Kris was absolutely professional and followed up on every request. I would recommend him to my best friends. S Studebaker
We worked with Kris to buy our current home and couldn't have been happier. He asked the right questions, listened, and was always patient and encouraging. He helped us take advantage of a terrific opportunity to end up in the perfect spot for us, and we're really grateful!
We worked with Kris to buy our home. We were really specific in what we were looking for. we looked at many many homes over many many months Kris was extremely patient throughout the whole process. When it came time to purchasing, Kris did all the research on what an appropriate price should be and what was the best strategy to negotiate the price. IN the end we payed 30k lower than the asking price. It was a great pleasure to work with Kris and i would recommend him to all my friends.
My partner and I met Kris through a referral from our mortgage company, and we're very happy that we worked with him. Kris is super-responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable about DC real estate - everything you want in a Realtor. This was my first home purchase and I used my VA Home Loan, which can make the buying and closing process a little more complicated and time-consuming. Also, I was very set on finding a house that hadn't been flipped but wasn't an uninhabitable gut job. Through multiple viewing days and conversations, Kris helped us narrow down location and make realistic decisions based on our price range and how much work we were willing to do after closing. The property that we settled on had several hurdles to overcome - multiple bids, in need of repairs before the VA inspection, we lost the first round of bidding - but Kris worked seamlessly with the mortgage company and seller's agent to get us the property and close on a tight timeline. Exactly two months to the day we first emailed him, we moved in to our new home in Brookland. We recommend Kris to everyone we know who is looking for a Realtor in the DC area.
Kris Nelson is an excellent broker. I would most certainly use him again if I were looking again. When I worked with Kris I was a first time homebuyer so I had no idea what I was doing. Purchasing a home can be anxiety-ridden process, particularly for a newbie. Kris made the process so much easier for me. He was constantly available through phone, text and emails. He fully explained each aspect of the process as we were going through it, demystifying the process. It all went so smoothly and it was largely because of Kris. I would highly recommend him for your real estate needs.
I was a first time home buyer and VERY new to the whole process. Kris was extremely patient and informative throughout the entire process. He had expert advice and recommendations for lenders that helped me get the best rates and pre-qualified. During the home search we spent only a couple months seeing homes because he had such a knack for identifying exactly what I was looking for in my first home. He was very responsive and even at one point left his family vacation early to come back to meet me to see a house. I had heard the horror stories of negotiations that occur in DC due to the high demand and quick flips on houses. This was not even a challenge for Kris given his knowledge of the market and negotiation skills. While my home was on the market for 3 days and had 14 offers, I won the bid all thanks to Kris's strategy. Even though the offer was more than asking, it still appraised for higher than the purchase price. Kris is extremely talented and would highly recommend him for your next real estate needs.
Kris was recommended to me through a friend when I was looking for an agent to sell my home. From the start, it was apparent that Kris was a professional. He has a very friendly demeanor, was always quick to respond to my questions, was very knowledgeable about the ins-and-outs of selling a home and I felt that I could trust him right away. Kris arranged for a professional to repair my floors, coordinated an extremely helpful staging consultation, and helped me with a smart strategy when it came to marketing and pricing my home. I was living out of town at the time and Kris was extremely helpful in meeting with the movers, securing a storage space and helping to prepare my home for sale while I was not there. He even moved furniture around as advised by the stager! The schedule to get my home to market was seamless from photography to the open house. Kris was able to sell my condo in 3 days for $25,000 more than the asking price. If you are looking for a great, trustworthy real estate professional, I highly recommend Kris!
Kris was fantastic in helping us with our recent first home purchase. We met Kris at an open house one weekend. We wanted to put in an offer on a different house and did not have a realtor, so we contacted Kris who helped us make it happen in two days (and we got the house in a competitive bidding situation). He was very patient, knowledgeable and proactive and never pushed us. He is very low key and extremely responsive, smart and professional. He has also been very supportive post-closing by checking in with us and providing contacts for contractors.
I recently worked with Kris to purchase a home and had a wonderful experience. Kris was extremely patient, attentive to my needs, and readily available to answer the many questions I had. He never made me feel rushed or pressured to make a decision I wasnt ready to make. Kris made sure the closing process went as smoothly as possible and ultimately served as an advocate to make sure I was getting the best possible outcome out of my search. Whats most impressive about Kris is his dedication to his clients even after closing. Since my closing date, I have reached out to Kris multiple times with questions and to seek advice regarding my home. Kris has always been extremely responsive and supportive, which has made me feel appreciated as a client and reinforced my certainty that I made the right decision in choosing him to be my agent. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kris and cannot thank him enough for all his hard work and support. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone considering buying or selling!
Kris is an incredible realtor! He cares about his clients, he is knowledgeable about the DC metro area and is always willing to go the extra mile. He was always responsive to any question or need I had - he made a stressful situation less stressful. I had a great experience with him selling my home and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone!
Very patient and easy to deal with. Took the time and effort to get me into a place that was the best fit for me. Helped me move quickly on an offer and worked with me exclusively via email and text while I was traveling.