Kirsten has been representing clients in real estate transactions in the Valley for over 20 years. While working with one of the largest home builders in the nation, she increased sales an average of 300% within 6 months, ranking in top 10 sales agents in metro Phoenix market. She’s earned a reputation for solid market understanding and negotiation. She sits on the Professional Standards Committee for the Realtor Board, is a Graduate of the Realtor® Institute, a Certified Negotiation Expert, a Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource, and is At Home with Diversity. Kirsten graduated with a bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University, with education in Interior Design. She also holds a master of Public Administration from Arizona State University. She has volunteered and offered grant writing in the community, organized neighborhood groups and served on a planning and zoning village committee for a number of years. Kirsten splits her time in Phoenix and Southern California with her husband of 19 years, 5 children and a Shiba Inu. They have been a foster/adopt family for over a decade. Kirsten and her husband have remodeled, flipped, and built from dirt since 2005. She is your friend in the real estate business!