My Value Proposition

I am an Austin Native who has called the 78745 home since the late 20th century.  I strive to minimize the sometimes excitingly overwhelming chapter of buying and selling a home through patience, education and real world, boots on the ground real estate experience. In 2023, the average Austin area Realtor did 4.1 transactions while I helped twenty-two different families, friends and clients accomplish their real estate goals. The proof is in the positive reviews and the numbers.  

About Me - The Long Version

I am a residential Broker Associate with Horizon Realty with over 10 years experience as a licensed Realtor. I provide exceptional service to my clients by listening to their needs and helping people navigate life changes. Change (good or bad) drives the need for my services. It is not enough to do a good job for a client. That's kind of like saying you should do a good job as a parent, a good job is baseline. I treat people the way I want to be treated and to provide a level of expertise and service that is unmatched. Therefore, my philosophy is to serve my clients so well that your home buying or selling experience is enhanced because of my performance.

A little about me, I grew up in the good ol’ 78745 of Austin, Texas. After traveling throughout the United States pursuing my undergraduate and graduate degrees in archaeology I moved back to Austin in 2009 because I just couldn't stay away. I love Austin! When I am not helping clients, I enjoy preparing for my level three sommelier certification as well as being outdoors, reading books, walking my dogs, Styx and Zoso, spending time with my three cats, The Rat, Chewie and Dr. Loois and cooking foods that reflect mine and my husband Chris' many around the world travels!

I specialize in first time home buyers, home sales, move up buyers, new construction and downtown condominium sales whether relocating to Austin or already living in Austin and the surrounding areas.

Meet The Gang

Testimonials

Kristen was a pleasure to work with! She personalized the entire experience and reduced much of the stress of looking for a perfect place.  She is personable and professional and demonstrates an all round dedication to her clients by making you feel like her only client.  Kristen was meticulous, timely and organized in all aspects of the process, which I appreciate very much.  I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a seamless real-estate experience. 

-Heather Yarmy

Kristen was extremely helpful in explaining every detail of the home buying process, and understood that since this was my first real estate experience that we would have a lot of questions. She was very patient with us every time we changed our minds about a property, and was able to run around town to take measurements when we couldn't go back to the properties ourselves. Kristen is friendly and informative without being pushy, I would use her again, or recommend her to a friend in a heartbeat. A++

-Elizabeth Free

We had an excellent experience with Kristen as our realtor. She was always extremely professional, prompt, knowledgeable and prepared. She's a native Austinite and knows the city really well which is a huge plus. Most of all I was very impressed that Kristen always went the extra mile. We were dealing with a bit of a difficult seller but she handled everything beautifully and we got the house we really wanted in big part because of her. I would highly recommend Kristen as an agent.

-Doug & Katie Newell

 Kristen was the perfect choice for an Austin real estate agent.  She helped me find the perfect home, and made the entire process so quick and easy! I never dreamed that I would be able to find a house on my terms, but two weeks later, Kristen made my dreams a reality. 

-Adam Clarke

 My husband and myself have been working with Kristen for over a year now. She helped us move cross country into a rental until we got a feel for our new city. Looking for a home now, she has been such a pleasure. Her communication skills are awesome. She listens to our wants in a home and shows us around to get a feel for the community. She's very accommodation to our schedule. I couldn't ask for a better Realtor. She's the best.  I highly, highly recommend her as your Realtor. 

-Laura Dunham

Kristen was amazing - always positive and available to show properties to us throughout our search for a great home in the South Austin area, which is not an easy task for such a HOT market! She worked hard and always had our best interest at hand and gave great advice as this was our first time home buying experience! I would highly recommend Kristen and loved working with her! While buying a house can be scary and overwhelming, we never felt overwhelmed or not important in any way! Thank you Kristen for helping us so much!

-Allison Zogg

I was a first time home buyer and very nervous about my first home purchase. Not only was Kristen very familiar with all of Austin but she meticulously walked me through every step of the home buying process. Kristen is a skilled negotiator and a pleasure to work with. She ALWAYS answered her phone to assist me with any concerns or questions. When I decide to sell my house, I will be giving her a call.

-Christopher Lamb

Kristen was awesome!! This was my first home buying experience and she made it great. She was always on top of everything and made sure to keep me aware of what was going on between everyone. I would highly recommend Kristen if you're looking for someone to help you buy or sell a home!

 -Stephen Klaus

 This girl knows her stuff. She worked so hard for us. If we had a question about anything, she would go out of her way to give us the answers that we were seeking. I think she works 24/7. We highly recommend her.

 -Teresa Holland

 Kristen was an absolute pleasure to work with from the start to the finish. She spent an incredible amount of time helping us prep the house for sale and constantly running comps to price our house at the ideal price point. Our house ended up selling only 3 days on the market even though the original offer fell through. She did a great job working up the contract to cover our leaseback and other minor things we needed. It was a wonderful experience having Kristen as our realtor and I could suggest her to anyone.

 -Peter Schier

 Kristin was very knowledgeable about the Buda market and home buying experience. This was our first home so she walked us through all the steps to make sure we understood everything throughout the process.

 -Lauren Pazitney

Kristen is very helpful and informative. She can give you the local's perspective of Austin, which is ideal for finding the right neighborhood!

-Elizabeth

It is rare to find a realtor who truly listens to what you want in a house. Kristen was amazing. She listened and was so proactive. She found us the perfect house. It was exactly what we wanted and needed. I recommend her to everyone I know. She really knows her stuff and cares about the people she works with.

 –Rachel & Mark Buley

Kristen was patient, knowledgeable, professional and worked around out somewhat limited schedule.  I would use her again in a heartbeat.

-Judi Free

Kristen is a very patient and dedicated realtor. She is very knowledgeable about the Austin area and does everything in her power to make sure you find the perfect fit. We recommend Kristen to our friend and look forward to working with her again. Thanks for being awesome!

-Tristan Pearman

We have been very impressed and thankful that we chose Kristen as our realtor.  Its been years since we have looked for a property and purchased one and at every step of the way Kristen has been there for us. Kristen is very knowledgeable and gives an excellent explanation of any of the processes you go through as a potential buyer. Also, in this day and time to know you can call and receive a response from your realtor, and know that she has your best interest at heart is very soothing. Kristen also thinks of details we would not know to ask and handles them for us.  We will always ask for Kristen Scudder when we need a realtor.  Excellent and professional in every way.

 -Mary Jane & Gerald Ray

Kristen was amazing!!! We had to find the perfect house fast and she made it happen. She was super organized and knowledgeable. She showed me every property that met my criteria and was so patient. We honestly could not have done this without her help. We will definitely use her for all further transactions and would recommend her to all of our friends and family.

-Danielle & Brian

My husband and I took the process of choosing a realtor very seriously and Kristen exceeded our expectations every step of the way! Kristen operates with the heart of a servant and strives to be a valuable resource for anything related to the home-buying process. She consistently put our needs first and went the extra mile to ensure our concerns were met. She is highly knowledgeable and from the beginning we knew we could trust her to make the process as smooth as possible. She also has a great personality and my husband and I had fun working with her to buy our first home.

 – Anne Ryan

Kristen was great at meeting and exceeding my expectations, and was more than happy to go the extra mile when needed.  She helped me found the perfect place for me and my situation.  I could not be more thankful for her services and guidance.   I would be more than happy to refer Kristen to any one in the Austin area looking for relocation.  Thank you for all of your help. 

–Mike Swetish

I've had the pleasure of working with Kristen Scudder for three years and have been consistently impressed with her work ethic and high level of professionalism. She equips herself with the most recent real estate tools and knowledge through ongoing educational classes. Most importantly, Kristen truly cares about her clients as she looks out for their best interest. Buyers and seller are in excellent hands when represented by Kristen Scudder.

–Christine Choate

I have worked with Kristen for 2 and a half years. Throughout that time, I have seen her be a caring, hardworking, knowledgeable Realtor who always goes the extra mile. Because of her diligence e and professionalism, I referred her to my brother who bought and sold a home with her. She did a great job and now my parents are referring her business as well. Kristen is wonderful!

–Marie Prendergast

Kristen is a wonderful, extremely professional realtor. She is very responsive. To be honest, I am picky and a bit demanding, and she always knew how to find what I wanted. She was very thorough in researching properties, and always had good advice. While I ultimately ended up not buying a house (through no fault of Kristen's), if I decide to try and go through the process again, I will be contacting her.

–Christina Nissen

Kristen is an AMAZING realtor! We worked with her to find a rental property in Central Austin, and had some very specific requests. She was great at making sure she addressed all of them, communicated with us daily for updates, and always answered our questions about specific properties ASAP. We will definitely use her again, hopefully soon when we are able to purchase a home.

-Erin Roberts

Kristen was incredibly helpful and encouraging every step of the way in my home buying process. Any time I had questions or concerns Kristen was very quick to respond and got me all the information I asked for. She had great advice and I'm really glad to have had her in my corner. I loved that she checked in with me regularly to make sure she was providing the kind of service that worked for me and tailored the experience around my personal preferences. I'm now moved in to my lovely new condo thanks to Kristen's help and I couldn't be happier!

–Lee Howson

I had to move quickly and with a specific budget and commuting requirements so we set something up for the following day and saw 5 appropriate spaces I had selected within 2-3 hours. She even ran me by the bank for a cashier's check for the app fees so there was no delaying the application! I applied and was screened for the 3rd one and was approved that first evening, within a few hours with a lease I was able to e-sign by the next day, and a move out date only two weeks out, as desired! This was most abnormally efficient and so I really want to say, talk to her if you are on top of your targeted searching and want a realtor who is able to be on the same page with you! Thanks Kristen for getting me taken care of, and also to Sondra for getting me into such good hands!

-Wendy Sawyer

Smooth as silk. I have never had such an effortless time buying a house. Kristen is the best.

-Chris Ellison

Kristen was awesome!!! We put offers on 4 different houses until we had one accepted. Kristen was upbeat and helpful every step of the way. She made recommendations but always made sure we were not pressured. Kristen knows the Austin, and Hays area so well. She knows her stuff! Even on days when nothing was happening and we were waiting for the inspection or appraisal to happen she would call to check in. Kristen responded quickly to all questions and scheduled viewings as soon as we asked. She was on top of her game! I recommend using Kristen if you are looking for someone knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to work with!

–Tyson & Bailey Williams

Our house rental experience was stress free with Kristen's help! She was professional and amazing. She kept me posted with rental houses on the market via e-mail. She always responded back to my questions and concerns in a timely manner. She showed us houses that met our specific criteria. I would highly recommend her! We are glad that she helped us find our new home!

-Liz Bryant

Kristen worked tirelessly to find us the perfect home. If we had questions about something she would get back to immediately with the answers. She has so much knowledge on how all this works. We bought a home June 13, but she is still answering questions for us. I would definitely seek her out again if I ever have need for her services again.

-Teresa & Chris Holland

I really can't say enough awesome things about having Kristen as a realtor. She was so helpful throughout the entire process and so patient! :) I loved that I could always get a hold of her. Even if I had to leave her a message she would call or text back very quickly. She helped us find a great house and we got a great deal on it too! So if you're looking for a realtor that will be super awesome, you've found her.

-Anne & Eric Geswender

Kristen was professional, knowledgeable, had great follow-up's and has a get-it-done attitude. She is honest, upfront and has integrity. No fuss. No drama. She's an Austinite so knowing she knew all the good areas was super awesome! I will definitely use her again when I purchase/sell. Knowing she was handling all the details, reduced my stress. She's not just a realtor, she's a friend:)

–Madison Jones

She is very thorough and prompt. She gets all the information you need ASAP and communicates your wants and needs very effectively. Kristen helped us find the rental that we wanted and needed.

– Christina Nissen

Kristen, was very knowledgeable about the Austin area and extremely helpful. We moved from Southern California to Austin and Kristen went to each location that we were interested in and got video of each location so we could get a better idea of each house looked like. Luckily, on the third try we found the perfect one. Even after the lease was signed, she kept in contact with us to make sure our transition was smooth. We highly recommend Kristen, and look forward to working with her in the future when we are ready to purchase a home.

-Jon Sanchez & Desi Ramos

Kristen was so great in helping us sell our home! She did a good job of explaining the process, keeping us up to date, and helping us get our home ready to sell. We were able to get a full price offer within two weeks! She was wonderful to work with and very attentive to her clients!

–Sammie & Kevin

All our experience with Kristen was really perfect. More than being very professional, always immediately responding to our demands, it was such a pleasure to discuss with her. She's very open minded, nice and friendly. We have find the apartment that we were looking for in less than 2 weeks, thanks to her! We deeply recommend Kristen if you are looking for a place to live in Austin.

–Mathieu & Celine

Very professional and always courteous. This is the second time we have worked together and Kristen Scudder has made it happen each time. Always well prepared and has the information for you to keep in a folder. Will need her assistance again in the future. Will recommend her to friends in the area as well.

-Mike

Great to work with. Kristen will return and answer any questions you may have in a timely matter. She is professional and is great with her communication skills. She keeps you in the loop is involved in every step of the process.

- Gracie & Teo

I highly recommend Kristen if you're buying or selling a home. She most recently helped us buy a house in Texas while we were living out of state. Her communication with the builder and all relevant vendors was key. She's very responsive and goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy with your purchase.

- Dannielle & Kevin

Kristen is hands down the best agent in Austin. Using the expert local knowledge of a true Austin native she helped us find the perfect home for us! Thanks to Kristen for her patience and all her sage advice helping us to navigate our first home buying experience!

-Gabe

Kristen was very helpful and accommodating over a several month period. We even looked at properties over Christmas, and she was out of town to visit with family. Her associate Jolie was just as perfect. We would definitely use her again.

–Ed & Marilee

Kristen was an absolute pleasure to work with in my search for my new home in Austin. There are not enough words to describe how awesome she actually is. She provides excellent service. She went above and beyond in every way to help me.....and she has continued to be here for me and help me, even after we closed on the purchase of my new home. Her knowledge of Austin and the surrounding communities, along with all of her expertise in this process, was and still is of great help to me. Because of Kristen’s warm, friendly and courteous manner, along with her professionalism, my experience in searching for my new home in Austin was wonderful. She is amazing, and I would use her again if I should ever need her services. I will also recommend her to anyone who is in need of the services that she provides. She is the very best!

- Barbara

Working with Kristen on our first home together in Austin was fantastic. Kristen made the buying process smooth and easy. She was so knowledgeable about the areas we were looking and always had the answers to our questions. She did a great job of listening and observing us, and figuring out what we were looking for. She learned by listening to us what we were truly looking for before we even knew. Kristen was very patient with us and always made herself available for us for showings and questions. She made us feels as if we were her number one client. 

-Stacy & Joseph

Kristen is awesome! She was very helpful and knowledgeable about the areas in Austin we were looking at. When we had questions Kristen was very open and honest when it came to the details of our questions and concerns. Kristen was always a phone call away when we had questions. Kristen did an amazing job making us comfortable; and went above and beyond with assisting us.

-Tristan & Gypsy

Kristin is amazing! She helped us purchase our first home 2 years ago and now our second home! Kristin is an expert in the industry and she shared her knowledge with us every step of the way! She set realistic expectations with us from the beginning and helped us achieve our goals! She was 100% our advocate throughout selling our home and purchasing our new one. I would 100% recommend her to new and experienced buyers looking in not only Austin, but the surrounding areas as well! 

-Lauren & Arik

Kristen is everything you could want in a realtor: charming, knowledgeable, and relentless when needed. When we needed to find a house to rent on a very short time table she jumped to and helped us find a house in a day. Then when we decided to buy our own home she was there for us supporting our every need. She stands up for her clients and asks the hard questions. She is very supportive and has a wealth of knowledge. And she helped set our expectations at every turn so that we were not surprised by anything important.

-Jeana

Kristen assisted me in my search for a condo in Austin, and I cannot speak highly enough about her work. She was dedicated, responsive, and proactive, even in the face of challenges. As a first-time buyer, I needed some hand-holding, and Kristen was beyond thorough and knowledgeable throughout the process. She was a master communicator, and even when she was out of the country, she ensured that I was in good hands with a colleague and did everything in her power to check in and answer questions. When I had to pull out of an offer due to extenuating circumstances, Kristen was the picture of professionalism, grace, and kindness. She was beyond patient with me, and I always felt sure she was (relentlessly!) representing my best interests. She assuaged fears, answered even the most trivial of questions, and coached me through every step of the home searching/buying process. I had the best experience with Kristen, and I highly recommend her to anyone searching for a tireless ally and advocate who knows the Austin area inside and out.

-Kathryn

Kristen was very patient and responsive to our questions, ideas, and preferences. Our purchase was complicated because of a delayed closing on a house we were selling, and she handled these complexities while minimizing our anxiety. She was very easy to work with and we would absolutely recommend Kristen to others!

-Leah

Kristen helped my family and me find a house in Austin. She leveraged her native Austinite knowledge to find an area that met our criteria and set up an MLS search right away. She was always available to answer our questions and responded very quickly, even when she went out of the country. To that end, she set us up with a trusted colleague who took us to showings in person until she was returned to Austin. Kristen thoroughly explained each step of the process from obtaining a loan, making an offer, signing the contract, having the inspection done, asking for reasonable repairs, and closing. She listened to our goals and helped us land the house we wanted. I highly recommend her!

-Jon & Blair

I recently moved to Austin in July. Kristen offered to help me find a nice house in my budget, so I let her help me out. She made the search and signing process so easy for me. She was absolutely professional, super nice, and very timely in responding to any request I had regarding my search for my new home. My moving experience was stress free thanks to Kristen. I would recommend her to anyone searching for a place to live in Austin, Texas. Kristen is the best realtor that I have ever had the pleasure of working with! Thank you for your hard work, Kristen.

-Mason

We used Kristen as our Realtor to help us find a condo for our son. He is just starting out and as a first time buyer, he had a relatively small budget, but Kristen found a unit he could afford and in the area he wanted. She was attentive, communicative and responsive. We highly recommend her.

-Troy & Sarah

Kristen was a terrific real estate agent for us: thoughtful, informative, expeditious, super friendly and down to earth. Kristen possesses a special ability to provide very thorough, detailed information about a subject and at the same time, envision and explain the wider array of scenarios and outcomes that are possible. Kristen also deserves a special thanks from us for guiding us through the home-buying process during the initial COVID-19 pandemic shock wave in March-April 2020. Given all the uncertainty, risk and confusion happening (in all areas of life), she stayed flexible, communicative, and completely ready to help us despite whatever curve balls were thrown our way.

-Daniel

In early February of this year I was served with a "Move Out" notice and suddenly, six months ahead of plan, I was searching for my retirement home. With just over three months to find it I was blessed with an introduction (from my lovely niece, Beth) to Kristen Scudder. I closed today on a perfect home. Kristen made every step easier and at a time when everything is so uncertain, she kept me on track, stress free and fully informed. If you are looking for a home in this area, call Kristen.

-Susan

This was the second time using Kristen and I am so happy that I used her for selling our home. She is a dedicated hardworking realtor but also such a breathe of fresh air when communicating with her. She helped us sell our home during the crazy times of the pandemic and she made us eel at ease. I will continue to use her for any future home needs and I would definitely recommend her to my friends and family. Thank you Kristen for being the calm to some of the crazy storms of buying or selling a home!

-Madison & Eric

A good friend of mine highly recommended Kristen to me and I am so glad that he did! As a first time homebuyer, I was nervous about the process. Kristen was very patient and informative throughout the entire home buying experience. As an Austin native, she’s in tune with the culture of the city as well as market trends. She is a bastion of real estate knowledge, diligent in explaining things, super quick and responsive, and was very positive yet practical during the negotiations. If you are a first-time buyer like me, you will not regret working with Kristen!

-Caitlin

5 stars are not enough for knowledge, expertise, and responsiveness - Kristen is the best we have ever worked with in these areas. She was always as helpful and responsive as she could possibly be, and in this COVID world, she did not slow down or take short cuts - everything was done well and with a professional yet friendly approach that we really enjoyed and benefited from. what you can expect from Kristen is that she will thoroughly answer every question and she will guide you through the steps whether it is searching or buying or closing. what may be the most impressive of all, is that she knows the best providers in the industry to help with those steps - again, whether it's the search, home inspection, loan, or painting - she can recommend several candidates for each and they will not disappoint you. Well done Kristen! we appreciate your help and flexibility and in finding our new home!

-Bryan

Kristen has been a pleasure to work with!! Her responsiveness and quick actions got us the home we were looking for. I would highly recommend using Kristen’s services, and will definitely work with her in the future again.

-John

I can't recommend her enough. She is knowledgeable, responsive, accommodating & really understands the market. She expertly helped us navigate buying a home in Austin when homes were high in demand & competition extremely high. Her patience & understanding in the emotional component of purchasing is not something taught but comes from her kind & patient personality. You can tell she really loves what she does. She's quick to answer questions, is knowledgeable in the area and the structures of homes. She is quick to do research on every home you are interested in. She handled the scheduling and was available to be there during any inspections etc. to make sure she had all the information to help advise us. She was with us through every step of the process. Kristen didn't just find us a house in this crazy market but the perfect house. I will always be grateful she was the one who we went through this with. Having her as our realtor; someone we could rely on & that we trusted completely; made the process much easier & less stressful. If you are looking for a realtor, I highly recommend Kristen.

-Debbie

Kristen helped us sell and purchase a new home. What we were concerned would be a stressful, and maybe even impossible plan in today's housing market, turned out to be a relatively easy and stress free transition thanks to Kristen. She was exceptional in helping us not only prepare and sell our previous home, but listened to our needs and wants and found us our perfect home to purchase. Her knowledge and guidance was invaluable and it was wonderful working with someone we trusted to put our best interests first. She was always extremely professional, responsive, thorough and had an answer to every question. I have no doubt this process would have been as smooth or enjoyable without her hard work and expertise.

-Linze & Michael

Thank you, Kristen, for your patience, direction and the expertise you provided throughout my home sale process (April 2022). Kristen is most knowledgeable in all areas of real estate and can quickly provide an incredible level of detail when responding to any questions you might have regarding selling or buying a home. Additionally, her professionalism was on display daily by keeping me informed via email, text or an evening phone conversation always ending with a thank you! Furthermore, the sale of my home had no surprises, and the close process couldn’t have gone any smoother. Kristen is a seasoned real estate professional and native Austinite. I would recommend Kristen Scudder for any of your Texas real estate needs. She is a pleasure to know and work with.

-LaRynda

Kristen is the best! She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and will guide you through the entire process. We were first time home-buyers and did not know what we were doing. Kristen was extremely responsive and helpful every step of the way. Cannot recommend her highly enough and will definitely use her again for any and all real estate transactions!

-Dane & Erin

Kristen was incredibly accomodating and thorough! We had two big obstacles going into this whole process: A.) we were moving from out of state and B.) we were incredibly unfamiliar with the entire process of purchasing a home. Kristen was an absolute superstar in both respects, showing us houses and neighborhoods all over creation (until we found the PERFECT neighborhood) AND holding our hands through the entire closing process. She took the edge off an otherwise stressful process and I'm not sure we would have even been able to negotiate this home without her. Highly recommended!

-Alex & Laura

Kristen was an absolute joy to work with through my exhaustive house search. She led me through my first time buying a home, answering all my questions, digging deep to find resources when I needed them, and was always easy to reach with prompt responses no matter the day. Kristen had expert advice on creative ways to make offers competitive in this hot market while always making sure I was 100% comfortable. She truly cares about her clients, takes time to get to know them, and puts your needs in front of her own. I’ve already recommended her to close friends and family because I know she will take excellent care of them. I could not have been happier to have a realtor who was a genuine supporter, especially during an often stressful time. There is no doubt that you’re in good hands if you choose Kristen as your realtor!

-Courtney

Kristen L. Scudder, Broker Associate

klscudder@gmail.com

512.630.2031