ABR: An Accredited Buyer Representative is a salesperson who is qualified to provide buyer representation and who is familiar with buyer brokerage and buyer agency issues. To get and maintain this designation, an agent is required to complete a 12-hour course, be an active member in Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC), and have five or more documented sales during the previous 18-month period. The Buyer Representatives on The Kristan Cole Team sell an average of 25 properties per year.

CCIM: A Certified Commercial Investment Member is a specialist in the commercial real estate and investment market. A CCIM can provide valuable information to anyone buying, selling or investing in commercial real estate. This designation is presented by the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CIREI) after the agent completes a graduate-level course of study and has applied this knowledge in the field. Kristan is one of the only two CCIMs in the Mat-Su Valley.

CLHMS: A Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist is a member of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. Members of this organization have demonstrated their skills and expertise in the luxury home market as well met rigorous performance guidelines, including selling luxury homes over $500,000. Brad and Kristan are the only two CLHMSs in the Mat-Su Valley.

CRS: A Certified Residential Specialist is the "master's degree of residential real estate.” Every CRS must have a proven track record in the business, as well as additional education courses in finance, technology, marketing and other real estate-related subjects. This designation is presented by the Residential Sales Council.

REALTOR®: A REALTOR® is a real estate licensee and a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) who has agreed to abide by the high ethical standards set by NAR. Not every real estate agent is a REALTOR®. Look for the REALTOR® logo or ask an agent if they are a REALTOR®.

Howard Brinton Star Power Star: The "Star Power" organization is a hand-picked group of approximately 150 of the most successful REALTORS® in the country. "Stars" typically average more than 200 transactions per year and have the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience with other “Stars” through various conferences and summits.

Kristan Cole received a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) in 1995 from the University of Alaska Southeast. She also: 

• Received the designation of CCIM – Certified Commercial Investment Member, 1996
• Was honored by the Alaska Legislature in 1998 for illustrating how American values, hard work and knowledge encourage the best to rise to the top in the market economy
• Was a Commission Member of the Alaska Real Estate Commission 1992-1995
• Received the designation of CRS – Certified Residential Specialist, 1999
• Received the designation of ABR – Accredited Buyer’s Representative, 2003
• Received the designation of CLHMS – Certified Luxury Home Market Specialist, 2004

Business Experience

• May 1984 - September 1986, REALTOR® – RE/MAX of Wasilla
• September 1986 - October 1989, Broker/Owner – RE/MAX of Wasilla
• November 1986 - Present, Associate Broker – RE/MAX of Wasilla

Community Involvement

• Member & Past President of the Operating Board of Directors, Valley Hospital from 1993-2001
• Member Operating Board of Directors, Providence Hospital from 1999-2001
• Contributor & Promoter of the Children’s Miracle Network in Alaska
• Free community moving truck provided by The Kristan Cole Team for the Mat-Su Borough community to use
• Awards $2,500 in scholarships annually to Mat-Su Valley high school seniors
• Annual coat, book, and toy drives to bless children in our community. Distribution is through local charities and school nurses.

You get the benefit of my experience...

• Advice to help your home sell quickly. Not only will I give you a specificlly tailored master marketing plan, but I will also give you a printed handout describing how to prepare your home so that it will show its best. I’ll also give you specific suggestions to improve the impression your home will make to buyers.
• Pros & cons of contract proposal. When I bring contract proposals for your consideration, I’ll explain them as well as have an estimated closing statement so that you’ll have all the facts to make a good decision for your family. I have negotiated over 2,000 contracts in the last 22 years. I am a master negotiator.
• Process of selling a home. I’ll explain the entire selling process so there won’t be any surprises along the way.