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Kelly Klein, "Doing Great Things Today to Improve Tomorrow" (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Pen Fed Realty) Real Estate Agent

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Kelly Klein
"Doing Great Things Today to Improve Tomorrow"
location_on Santa Rosa Beach, FL — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Pen Fed Realty
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
3107554
Get to Know Kelly Klein

Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), e-Pro, Certified International Property Specilist Designee (CIPS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), GREEN, Loss Mitagation Certified (LMC), Performance Management Network Management (PMN), Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS), Transnational Referral System (TRS), Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist (SFR), Relocation Specialist

2016 Vice President of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors

2016 Certified Luxury Realtor

2011 South Walton Realtor of the Year !

2010 South Walton Director for the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors

2009 South Walton Realtor of the Year

2009 South Walton Director for the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors

2008 Women's Council of Realtors Past-President

2007 Women's Council of Realtors President Elect

2006 Women's Council of Realtors Secretary

2006 Emerald Coast Association of Realtors Leadership Development Team, recipient of the "You Rock" award

2006 Obtained Broker's License

2002 - Present Member of the National Association of Realtors

2005 - Present Member of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors

2003-2005  Member of the Georgia Association of Realtors

Licensed in Florida and Georgia as a Realtor

Associates Degree in Computer Science

Leaving the IT field and entering into Real Estate was the best career decision of my life.  I love people just like you and would love to EARN your business.  I specialize in Waterfront and Waterview Properties along the Emerald Coast from as far away as Navarre to Panama City Beach with a emphasis on the Hwy. 30-A market.

Hobbies and Interests:  Exercise, love of dogs, reading, education, politics, boating, playing drums!

Please give me a call when thinking of buying or selling.  My team of professionals can assist you with a smooth transaction.

Thank you!

Certifications

Waterfront and Waterview lots, condos, and homes along the Emerald Coast from Destin to Panama City Beach with an emphasis on the Hwy. 30A market in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.  I also have experience with short sales and foreclosures in an ever changing marketplace.  GREEN home advisor.

 

May 23, 2009 -- I couldn't have found a better Realtor to work with if I had spent a monthlooking.  Kelly did an excellent job working with us on a 4 day househunting trip and has provided consistent communication with us since we left the Destin area.  Overall Kelly gets an A+.

Troy and Celeste Johnson

May 6, 2009

"We were shopping for a home long distance and needed a realtor we could trust. Kelly was there for us every step of the way. She viewed properties, gave advice, was always honest, and worked harder than any real estate agent we've ever known! Don't hesitate: Kelly Klein is outstanding!"

Angela, David, and Donna Diebolt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 2, 2009

 

 

Ms. Kelly Klein

Dear Kelly:

Thank you for your assistance with my recent property purchase.    You were referred to me by good friends who were extremely pleased and grateful for your help when they purchased their new home.  They were impressed by your attention to details that they might not have considered, to both protect their interest and to save money.   I wholeheartedly agree with their opinions!

I appreciate how much time, effort and importance you placed on my real estate search.  Not being familiar with the area and living out of town, I was fortunate to rely on your guidance and expertise with a sense of trust that my requirements and interests were your highest priority in finding that perfect property.

In addition, your strong and positive network with related professionals and businesses (title insurance company, mortgage lender, surveryor) streamlined the process.  You should know that you are held in high esteem by your peers, as I discovered during our association.

Kelly, you exceeded my expectations, and I hope to work with you again.  

Sincerely,

Paula Smithson

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From Janet and Bill,

We enjoyed working with you also and would recommend you to anyone who is looking for an excellent real estate agent and a fun person to work with.

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From Fred ~

Last October my wife spent a weekend visiting a friend of hers who lives in the Riviera Beach area of Panama City Beach. When she got  back home she felt like it was the sort of a spot that I would like and that there might be several good deals available in that areas' housing market.  So,  after a visit the following weekend and a  lot of internet research, we randomly selected Kelly to help us on our quest for the best vacation home that our budget could handle. She could not have been any more accommodating. Her energetic, kind and pleasant, but professional manner turned  what could have been a frustrating search into a fun adventure. As we hunted for our dream vacation home, she had all sorts of interesting lowdown on the area. She knows her stuff. The first weekend we had a few possibilities in sight. We made a couple of offers but they didn't pan out. Each day Kelly would E-mail us at our home near Atlanta any other possibilities as they came on the market. When we had  a free weekend to search some more, Kelly was unable to be available. In spite of this she managed to have an associate of hers meet us anyway. She too was equally as accommodating. During the negotiation and closing phases of our purchase she was very helpful. Throughout the entire process, we really got the  impression that she would do anything we requested. Can't say enough about her. We are very pleased. She even congratulated us with a smile and a bottle of wine the day we moved in!

 From Mike and Michelle ~

 

Just so there are no doubts on this issue, we are most thankful for your efforts throughtout the buying process and especially during our last visit.  You are the one who educated us about the market, gave us advice based on your experience and insights - even if you thought we might not want to hear it, helped us get it clear in our heads what was important to us when it came time to make tradeoffs, listened to what we were saying and then guided us to properties that met those criteria - as opposed to steering us toward properties that you might have had a personal preference for, and most importantly behaved in a way that was totally professional, with high personal integrity, and had a personal touch that made the overall experience enjoyable.
And lastly, you shepherded us through the offer and closing process - all the way down to making sure we got the keys to the condo.

All of the above are why would we without hestitation refer you to others that might be interested in investing in the Destin area.  Michelle has already referred you to her step-mom.  And I wouldn't be surprised if some of our friends take an interest after visiting us in Miramar Beach.

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From Dan and Jan -- Thank you for your assistances with the purchase of our Florida house.  Dan & I appreciate your thoughtfulness.  Sincerely, Jan and Dan

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Hi Kelly,

Thank you so much for the information that you have sent thus far. 

Your information and email style is both helpful and extremely professional - thank you. 

 

 

We have a lot of friends and family that we will refer them to you.  Hopefully, within the next year and a half, we will be ready for pre-sale opportunities in Florida.

 

Again, thank you so much for your time, energy and professionalism.

 

Warmest regards,

 

Christy and Dave

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Dear Kelly, Thanks so much for the terrific write-up and pictures of our lot. We sincerely appreciate your prompt and professional attention and look forward to working with you.
Kind regards, Hal & Julie

 

I forwarded your name and the work you've been doing for us to our son in Houston, Tx.  He has some properties in Panama City Beach (Laguna Beach) that he wants to list before long.  So, don't be surprised if you get a call or email from them.

Thanks again,   

Julie & Hal

 

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Kelly, I wanted to Thank You for all your help on the purchase of my house.  As an out of town owner I had a lot of concerns about inspections, closing, and overall how to do this from another state.  You made things happen; were well organized and knew what you were doing. I will certainly recommend you to friends and acquaintances in the future.
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Testimonials
Yan
06/01/2015
Thanks, Kelly! Me and Xia always thought you are a best agent! Hope you can help Xia find a nice one in Destin, Fl with good price, who's really want to buy other one for investment ! Have a nice weekend! Thanks always!
Mike and Glenda
05/10/2015
May 2015 Hi Kelly. Well, we are on day 3 in our new condo and loving it to death. It is even better then the pictures/video and your FaceTime we relied on. And we are blessed the Degans were super nice people. They left several beach chairs, a large cooler and all kinds of neat things here. With my back I am always worried about the bed but, here again, they bought quality and it is great! We are very, very happy and lucky.
Janet and Bill
06/30/2012
We have already referred you to her step-mom. And I wouldn't be surprised if some of our friends take an interest after visiting us in Miramar Beach.
Christy and Dave
05/30/2012
Hi Kelly, Thank you so much for the information that you have sent thus far. Your information and email style is both helpful and extremely professional - thank you. We have a lot of friends and family that we will refer them to you. Hopefully, within the next year and a half, we will be ready for pre-sale opportunities in Florida. Again, thank you so much for your time, energy and professionalism. Warmest regards, Christy and Dave
Christy and Dave Palmer
03/20/2012
Hi Kelly, Thank you so much for the information that you have sent thus far. Your information and email style is both helpful and extremely professional - thank you. The past weekend, my husband and I have purchased two waterfront lots in SC so, at this time, we will not pursue any more real estate opportunities. We have a lot of friends and family that we will refer them to you. Hopefully, within the next year and a half, we will be ready for pre-sale opportunities in Florida. Again, thank you so much for your time, energy and professionalism.
Hal and Julie
07/15/2011
Dear Kelly, Thanks so much for the terrific write-up and pictures of our lot. We sincerely appreciate your prompt and professional attention and look forward to working with you. I forwarded your name and the work you've been doing for us to our son in Houston, Tx. He has some properties in Panama City Beach (Laguna Beach) that he wants to list before long. So, don't be surprised if you get a call or email from them. Thanks again, Julie & Hal
Ted
06/23/2011
06/23/2011 “Kelly did an amazing job as our agent. It was the first time we used a buyer’s agent and she immediately made us comfortable with her knowledge of the area, the market and our desire for a vacation condo. We live in Atlanta and on our first visit to Destin she laid out an entire day to view properties. She showed us a range of locations in our price range and was extremely knowledgeable about each property. As the day progressed, she learned more about us and was able to come up with ideas that we hadn’t considered. We didn’t buy that weekend, but based on her knowledge of us and the area, we selected a unit having only seen the video she sent. She guided us through the process and we got a superbly located unit for the price we offered. I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone trying to shop and buy remotely.”
Karen Terpstra
06/22/2011
Kelly Klein Sold Mine, and we are truly happy that she did. We live in Illinois and decided to purchase a second home in the Destin area. We found Kelly through a referral service for buyers agents and she is the best real estate agent we have ever worked with. Kelly is very knowledgable, communicates well and has a great personality. She quickly determined what we were looking for and which area would best suit our desires. We were unsuccessful in making a purchase during our visit to the Destin area but we continued to search the MLS listings from Illinois. We had such great rapport with Kelly that we made an offer on a home based solely on the video tape tour she made for us and her opinion about the property and its location. We saw the home in person after closing and are very pleased with our purchase. We highly recommend anyone interested in property in the Destin area work with Kelly Klein of Lifeguard Real Estate, Inc. Dan and Karyn Terpstra
Geoff
06/17/2011
Kelly, I wanted to Thank You for all your help on the purchase of my house. As an out of town owner I had a lot of concerns about inspections, closing, and overall how to do this from another state. You made things happen; were well organized and knew what you were doing. I will certainly recommend you to friends and acquaintances in the future.
Wendy
12/10/2010
Dear Kelly, I would like to thank you for everything you did for us. I appreciate very much for your help. I didn’t know you before, after Todd introduced you to me and my family, I found it out that you are a very nice, honest, straight, and hard-work lady, and always stands by your customers/clients side. You don’t look at sales and money, but your customers/clients. I had agents before, they were not like you. They didn’t stand by my side, but sales and money. Wendy
Fred and Carolyn
07/10/2010
Last October my wife spent a weekend visiting a friend of hers who lives in the Riviera Beach area of Panama City Beach. When she got back home she felt like it was the sort of a spot that I would like and that there might be several good deals available in that areas' housing market. So, after a visit the following weekend and a lot of internet research, we randomly selected Kelly to help us on our quest for the best vacation home that our budget could handle. She could not have been any more accommodating. Her energetic, kind and pleasant, but professional manner turned what could have been a frustrating search into a fun adventure. As we hunted for our dream vacation home, she had all sorts of interesting lowdown on the area. She knows her stuff. The first weekend we had a few possibilities in sight. We made a couple of offers but they didn't pan out. Each day Kelly would E-mail us at our home near Atlanta any other possibilities as they came on the market. When we had a free weekend to search some more, Kelly was unable to be available. In spite of this she managed to have an associate of hers meet us anyway. She too was equally as accommodating. During the negotiation and closing phases of our purchase she was very helpful. Throughout the entire process, we really got the impression that she would do anything we requested. Can't say enough about her. We are very pleased. She even congratulated us with a smile and a bottle of wine the day we moved in!
Kumar and Joyce
03/31/2010
KELLY KLEIN truly works for YOU. Trust her to: Know the business and inspire deep respect from her peers, Attend to EVERY detail, Read each document, fine print, and between the lines, Answer all your questions, or find someone who can, Use the most modern technology efficiently, Never keep you waiting for an answer or an appointment, Give you the facts, Honor your choices, Save you money, REAL money,
MaryAnn and Norm Friedman
03/25/2010
Do everything with a genuine smile because she LOVES her work. Thank you Kelly and we’ll see you again. Sincerely,
Ben
03/23/2010
03/23/2010 I could say a bunch of flowery things about Kelly Klein and her wonderfully comfortable personality, how she's a go-getter, how she knows the ins and outs of Real Estate, and she knows how to get things accomplished with professionalism and positive energy. But, you will find all these things out within the first five minutes that you meet her. Kelly Klein found me a magnificent home. She did it quickly. She negotiated efficiently and effectively. I always felt well informed and up to date on the what was happening despite the fact that it was a short sale which can become complicated and drawn-out. I always felt she had my best interests in mind. In the end I have a beautiful home all thanks to Kelly Klein who I would recommend to anybody. Sincerely -Ben Friedman
Lisa
02/16/2010
02/16/2010 Hey Kelly! Just got back from visting the condo this weekend! THANK you so much for all your help and such a great bargain! I really LOVE the place. We only had two days to paint, decorate, and furnish the place...and we got it done! You should check out the pictures on my profile! I put it on the rental prog...ram, and they already have it rented for the first three weeks in March! I couldn't be happier with this purchase! I just can't thank you enough! Lisa
Kumar
02/10/2010
02/10/2010 Dear Kelly, Thanks for all your help in helping Joyce and me buy a vacation home. You have been extremely patient in working with us to find the right property. As we went through the process of making multiple offer, we were glad to have you represent our interests. You are the hardest working real estate agent I have met - you were responding to emails and phone calls immediately and following up on the smallest detail.You network of mortgage brokers, painters, home furnishing companies, etc. was a great for us, since we had to get all of this done from Atlanta. Your use of technology is awesome and simplifies several things - especially the flip videos! It has been a real pleasure working with you, and we will recommend you to friends anytime.
Leonard Heuser
12/09/2009
Kelly was a pleasure to work with in Florida. I was treated very well and her level of expertise was incredible. She worked dilligently to get me the best deal possible. I placed my utmost trust in her handling of the whole deal. Thanks again, Leonard
Troy and Celeste
10/30/2009
We enjoyed working with you also and would recommend you to anyone who is looking for an excellent real estate agent and a fun person to work with.
Angela and Dave
05/06/2009
"We were shopping for a home long distance and needed a realtor we could trust. Kelly was there for us every step of the way. She viewed properties, gave advice, was always honest, and worked harder than any real estate agent we've ever known! Don't hesitate: Kelly Klein is outstanding!" Angela, David, and Donna Diebolt
Paula Smithson
01/08/2009
Dear Kelly: Thank you for your assistance with my recent property purchase. You were referred to me by good friends who were extremely pleased and grateful for your help when they purchased their new home. They were impressed by your attention to details that they might not have considered, to both protect their interest and to save money. I wholeheartedly agree with their opinions! I appreciate how much time, effort and importance you placed on my real estate search. Not being familiar with the area and living out of town, I was fortunate to rely on your guidance and expertise with a sense of trust that my requirements and interests were your highest priority in finding that perfect property. In addition, your strong and positive network with related professionals and businesses (title insurance company, mortgage lender, surveryor) streamlined the process. You should know that you are held in high esteem by your peers, as I discovered during our association. Kelly, you exceeded my expectations, and I hope to work with you again. Sincerely,
Will Baber
10/30/2006
Dear Kelly, You were absolutely fantastic! Thank you for an outstanding job in helping me with my purchase in Destin. I was amazed by your great customer service skills and knowledge of the real estate market. As you know, I previously had a bad experience with a Realtor in Destin and had a lot of trepidation about using another one. However, I was so pleased that I found you. Your attention to detail and prompt responses to my needs helped me close this deal in just 8 days!
Mike and Michelle
02/28/2006
Just so there are no doubts on this issue, we are most thankful for your efforts through out the buying process and especially during our last visit. You are the one who educated us about the market, gave us advice based on your experience and insights - even if you thought we might not want to hear it, helped us get it clear in our heads what was important to us when it came time to make trade offs, listened to what we were saying and then guided us to properties that met those criteria - as opposed to steering us toward properties that you might have had a personal preference for, and most importantly behaved in a way that was totally professional, with high personal integrity, and had a personal touch that made the overall experience enjoyable. And lastly, you shepherded us through the offer and closing process - all the way down to making sure we got the keys to the condo. All of the above are why would we without hesitation refer you to others that might be interested in investing in the Destin area. Michelle has
Susanne Baber
08/30/2005
I will be telling all of my friends and family about your extraordinary services. In the meantime, please use me as a reference.
Marta
07/30/2005
We would definitely use you as a realtor again and will recommend you to others. You work hard and made it easy for us.
Jan and Dan
07/01/2005
Thank you for your assistance with the purchase of our Florida Home. Dan and I appreciate your thoughtful gift and card. We look forward to enjoying Kelly's Promise. See you in Florida at the Beach. Thank you again.
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Waterview and Waterfront Specialist along the Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle servicing Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Panama City Beach, Florida.