In the fast paced world of real estate, Kristin Kellin is equipped for the fight and ready to utilize techniques and strategies she has developed throughout her life to help clients win every time.

Before going all in on real estate eight years ago, Kristin ran the family business, Champions Mixed Martial Arts, an experience she calls key to her sustained success buying and selling homes and managing rental properties as Team Leader of The Kellin Group.

She learned the ins and outs of selling at a micro-level, she became personally connected with countless Lakelanders who enjoy the sport and she developed the personal and professional characteristics she needs to excel as an agent.

“Being honest, having integrity, and being educated—I think that those are the three biggest things that you can ask for,” the University of South Florida alum says.

“Having integrity is absolutely the most important thing for me because that goes into every single deal that we do.”

Kristin points out there is so much false information and “propaganda” related to real estate, and she works tirelessly to combat it by studying the facts of the Central Florida market to equip her clients to navigate a complex and ever changing market.

“There are a lot of [agents] out there,” she says. “And I practice real estate like your doctor practices medicine. I pride myself on being educated on the market…and with decades of experience working with people, I have also developed a keen understanding of consumer needs.”

Early on in her career, Kristin had the opportunity to work with investors, which eventually led her to opening the rental and property management side of her businesses. The dual focus allows her to not only assist investors, but to help everyday people find ways to build long-term wealth.

“I never imagined all the possibilities when I first started, but I feel incredibly blessed to have embraced them and excel in my role,” she says.”

Kristin’s Top Tips for Buyers in Today’s Market

1 – Hire the right agent!

Find the person you can trust fully with helping you make some of life’s biggest decisions. Look for experience, authenticity and a passion for the job at hand.

2 – There are no stupid questions, ask them all.

I love to answer questions because it helps me see where a buyer or seller is at and provides the opportunity to be honest and give them more confidence in the process.

3 – Stay informed; don’t fall for propaganda. There’s a lot of misinformation out there.

Do your homework and rely on facts and current data to guide your decision making.

What’s the difference between what being a real estate agent is really like and what you thought it was going to be like?

When I was getting licensed, I didn’t fully grasp how integral real estate is to everyday life. However, it quickly became clear, and I eagerly dove into it! I became obsessed with educating myself to fully understand the industry, and my passion for real estate has only grown since those early days. I love helping my clients understand concepts like equity and leverage, and showing them how they can build generational wealth for their families.