Winter Preparation Checklist
Inside:
- Reverse Ceiling Fans (They should rotate Clockwise)
- Block Leaks around Windows and Doors
- Replace or install weather stripping under entry doors and around windows
- Caulk inside and out, where necessary
- Replace Batteries in Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Use a window insulator kit
- Wrap Pipes and Insulate Water Heater
- Insulate Attic
- Replace Furnace Filters
- Inspect Fireplaces, Wood Stoves and Chimneys
Outside:
- Rake Leaves
- Trim tree branches and clear brush
- Clean the gutters and the roof
- Drain hoses and blow out/drain sprinkler systems
- Clean leaves, dirt, pine needles and other debris from between boards of wooden decks and around the foundation of your home
- This thwarts mold and mildew growth
Sources:
Beuerlein, Karin. “Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide – Midwest.” HouseLogic, 2012. Web. 9 September 2014. <http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/maintenance-repair/fall-winter-seasonal-maintenance-guide-midwest/#.>
Caruso, Iyna Bort. “ Winter Preparation Checklist.” Bob Vila, 2014. Web. 9 September 2014. <http://www.bobvila.com/articles/502-winter-preparation-checklist/#.VBcRifldV8F>
“Tips to Protect Your Home from Winter’s Ravages.” HouseLogic, 2013. Web. 9 September 2014. <http://www.houselogic.com/news/seasonal-maintenance/tips-protect-your-home-winters-ravages/#.>
“Your Home’s Fall Checklist.” Better Homes and Gardens. Meredith Corporation, 2014. Web. 9 September 2014. <http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/maintenance/weatherizing/your-homes-fall-checklist/>
Testimonials
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I found Kelly very knowledgable and helpful with keeping us
informed on what we needed to do. Kelly kept us on schedule
with things we needed to do for the sale of our house. I was very
impressed on how Kelly was always on top of everything. Kelly
is great at her job and was a pleasure to work with.
Our needs were complicated and the market was challenging
with high interest rates, but Kelly understood our needs and
navigated the challenges to perfection. Kelly was perfect for us.
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- William & Linda W
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Kelly is a very knowledgeable and active Realtor. After my first conversation with her she was on the move. She completed a market analysis of my home, put together the sales agreement, and arranged for a professional stager to walk thru and assess the property (her expense). She used her store of home helps to add some warmth to the leanly decorated home and made suggestions on other things I could do to make it more appealing. She stayed right on top of the process, conducted a first weekend open house, and collected several offers after one weekend. Closing took place within a month. She kept me up to date all the way as I live out of state. She is straight forward and gets the job done. If you are a serious seller, she is the realtor to use, she is awesome!
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- wolfe pd785
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Kelly Lindner was very professional, polite and very informative. When we had a question, Kelly Lindner was always there to
answer our question no matter what time it was. She always made time for us no matter what time of day it was. When we
did not understand something, she was always there to explain and help us understand. We would recommend Kelly Lindner
because she always made us feel comfortable with any question that we had. She is a great asset to the Remax company.
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- Evonne and Richard
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We really enjoyed working with Kelly. She was very helpful through this whole process and helped us every step of the way. She was available when we needed her and if she wasn't she made sure she made time to reach back out. She made the whole house buying process fun and made sure we were getting the best we could when it came to everything, from picking our lender to picking paint for our new cabinets. For being first time home buyers we knew little to nothing, and Kelly really took the time to help us learn and made sure we knew what everything we were singing was. I know it's a word that is used a lot but she was truly amazing and made sure the whole process went smoothly.
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- Valeria S
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Kelly and her team went far above and beyond for us, not only in negotiating a fast contract on the home we wanted, but also in
selling ours. She was honest in helping us manage our expectations in buying a home, and also helped us identify the
strongest offers for the sale of our house. She was readily available to answer all of our questions, made sure our home
was always ready for the next showing, and worked closely with the title and financing teams for us. She made what could have
been an overwhelming experience smooth and understandable, and we trusted her completely. We would recommend Kelly to
our friends and family without hesitation.
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- Daniel & Heidi
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We searched and found Kelly Lindner through other Google reviews. We wanted an agent who would be easy to communicate with, detail oriented but also easy going and relatable. We certainly hit the jackpot! We knew the first time we video chatted with Kelly from Houston. We may have even done a hi-five when we hung up the first time. We were so glad she took us on as clients!
An A+ the whole way through, including initial e-mail communication to final walkthrough and handover of keys.
Very professional and open with communicating what needed to be completed.
We've bought and sold a number of houses due to job relocations and Kelly is the top of the top regarding agents we have worked with.
A very smooth process throughout!
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- Holly B
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I know all excellent seems like too much. Everyone has room for improvement right. Things just really did happen that well. Kelly Lindner put up with a lot from us. She listened to us with the patience of a saint. She is super friendly and her knowledge and professionalism really won us over right from the start. We really trust her when looking at new houses also. We say, we should ask Kelly, a lot!! Even with how crazy the market is, when we ask her a question her response is always timely, we don't wait days to hear from her. Kelly Lindner really is excellent to work with in all areas!!
I knew Kelly would be a consideration when selling my home. I heard good reviews from co-workers and after one visit, my fiancé was also impressed with Kelly. I felt understood, as a single female I felt Kelly really had my back and helped make the process of selling my home so easy. With her experience, knowledge of the area sales and her net work of reliable folks from radon mitigation to home staging I'd sell more houses if I had them. Kelly is great to work with, because of her knowledge and people skills, she really made this easy for me.
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- Kerry
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I had previously worked with Kelly to find a home, but the
circumstances changed back then in 2020. When my wife and I
began searching for a new home, Kelly was the first person we
called. Just like the first time we worked together, Kelly wasted
no time in helping us find the perfect home for us. Kelly made
herself available to us for any question we had and made sure
we understood the process. Once we found a prospective home,
Kelly worked hard to get us the best possible deal. Her diligence
and going above and beyond paid off. We found the perfect
home and Kelly got us a deal we simply could not pass up. Her
knowledge and her advocacy ensured that we did not get taken
advantage of throughout the process. We loved working with
Kelly and will be contacting her for any future home purchases
or sales.
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- Enrique C & Haley N
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Kelly was recommended to me by a mutual friend. I am so thankful that I was able to work with her to find my perfect home! I can't say enough good things about Kelly. If you want a competent, friendly, knowledgeable person to help you with finding your new home Kelly the one!
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- jpstrwmn1
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Kelly was so helpful with me being out of state and working to
make sure everything worked. Kelly was excellent!
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- Pam M
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I talked to Kelly about the possibility of selling our house and buying a new construction home. Kelly met with me and my husband and presented us with a very detailed evaluation of our house. She had already gone out to the new construction office (the models weren't built yet) and talked with the sales people and asked them all the questions we would never think to ask. We were so impressed with the amount of work she put in when we weren't even sure it would be possible for us to buy and sell. Not only is Kelly thorough and organized but she also has such a fun personality and is so easy to work with. I highly recommend working with Kelly!
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- sjlaw39
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Since we purchased this house online and from pictures, Kelly
went above and beyond lot make sure we knew everything
about the property. She supervised everything along the way.
She worked harder on this sale, than one normally would. Very
professional, thoughtful, honest, and kind.
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- Dianne A
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I had such a wonderful experience working with Kelly Lindner. Being a first time home buyer is a scary process. Kelly made me feel at ease, was knowledgeable, showed me the homes that I was interested in, was prompt, flexible with her schedule, communicated information in a timely manner, paid close attention to detail, and was a pleasure to work with. I would Definitely
recommend Kelly Lindner to friends and family.
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- Tracy G
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Words can't begin to express my gratitude for Kelly Lindner. She was an amazing partner through the entire process. We trusted Kelly implicitly, and she delivered in every way. She listened carefully to our concerns and did everything she could to allay those concerns. Our needs through the listing and closing process were somewhat unique, and Kelly accommodated those needs perfectly. Thank you for everything!
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- Craig C
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Kelly helped me think about things I had not considered. She
pointed out important details about certain local specific
considerations. She was always available and quick to respond
to any of my questions or concerns. I could not have asked for a
better experience.
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- Kyle E
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Kelly's knowledge and work ethic has impressed us and more
than earned our recommendation. Kelly's guidance, efforts and
help through the selection and purchase process made it clear
to us that we chose the right agent. If your looking the best
agent, then you need Kelly.
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- Keven & Carol C.
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Kelly is the consummate professional with a friendly and engaging personality. She made
everything work smoothly in a tough market for buyers. Would recommend again and again!
Kelly listened endlessly to my needs and concerns and did everything in her power to make the
process easier for me. She was always available to talk about pricing and answer any questions or
issues with qualifying and purchase.
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- Susan
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Kelly was really wonderful to work with. She was always prompt in responding, set up viewings right away, and knew what we were looking for after only a few prior viewings and discussions. She was always honest and open and we never felt pressured. Her bubbly personality was a bonus.
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- Rebecca M
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We know Kelly personally. We chose her as our agent because we know she has high integrity, is honest, positive and hard working.
Kelly is the ultimate professional. She has a very busy home life, but balances both her professional and personal lives with grace.
Thank you Kelly! You helped us through a very stressful experience and we even had fun!
Kelly was on top of every aspect of our purchase. She pointed out some concerns she had and followed up immediately with no hesitation.
We have dealt with Remax several times over the years and have found the agency to be reliable and consistent regardless of the agent we were working with. We hope we have found our forever place but if not, the first agent we will call is Kelly.
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- Bill & Linda
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We were moving from out of State. Kelly was extremely
responsive, did a few video showings and honed in quickly on
our perfect house.
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- Nancy & Alan M
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Kelly was great to work with! Prompt, easy to get in touch with, and really understanding of our needs. On top of that she’s kind, friendly and just fun! She was always available to answer any of my many questions and she guided us through the home buying process seamlessly. I’d definitely recommend Kelly and work with her again. She’s great!
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- Melissa L
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We decided to sell our property that has been in our family since
the mid 60's. This was a rural property with a unique home that
my parents had built, a home that carried a lot of family history
and memories. Being a rural property with acerage, septic,
irrigation and all the other things that most people don't think
about, we knew we needed a skilled, knowledgable, motivated
agent who would drive marketing and could provide interested
parties with answers to specific rural property related questions.
Our daughter-in-law suggested Kelly Lindner with Remax
Advanced, who we met with and after her in-depth review of our
property and presentation, knew Kelly was the right agent to sell
our property, and she delivered. Kelly also helped us find our
new home and it was a great experience.
Kelly is smart, experienced, creative, thorough, and we highly
recommend her services.
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- Carol & Keven C
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Kelly was and is a great broker and was very very helpful. She dealt with us from start to finish and
would recommend her. Very great experience ! A great realtor and very lucky to have her help us!! Great to work with!
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- Brian P
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Kelly went above and beyond and did an amazing job!
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- Mark M
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Kelly was so awesome to work with! She went above and beyond anything we would have expected.
We have worked in real estate and we've worked with other agents in the past - our experience with
Kelly blew away all of our expectations.
Selling our home with Kelly made the process fun AND all of our goals were met. Kelly was quick to
act and problem solve along side us which made everything more enjoyable and less stressful.
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- Ryan & Lauren
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We picked Kelly because she is awesome she has a wonderful
personality and she busts her ass for you. She is a real go getter
and always on top of her game for the buyers and sellers. We
went with Kelly because of who she is not for who she works for.
By far the best real estate agent we have had she’s knows what
she is doing and she knows the market
She will always be our go to as long as we’re in the area. I will
recommend her to everyone.
By far the best real estate agent we have had she’s knows what
she is doing and she knows the market
We picked Kelly because she is awesome she has a wonderful
personality and she busts her ass for you. She is a real go getter
and always on top of her game for the buyers and sellers. We
went with Kelly because of who she is not for who she works for.
She will always be our go to as long as we’re in the area. I will
recommend her to everyone.
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- James and Katina
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Kelly was great. Her communication was the best during this
process! I enjoyed having Kelly help me with purchasing my new
home. She was very knowledgeable and patient! She truly made
my dream come true! I hope to work with her again later on in
the future!
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- Yoelin G
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Kelly made sure my home was ready to sell by optimizing the strengths and made sure it looked the best it could. Kelly never
missed a beat during the whole process, I always felt like I was her most important client.
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- Linda J
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Kelly found me my perfect house in less than a week. Then, while under contract she was extremely helpful through the whole process, as I was a first-time home buyer. She dealt with my anxiety wonderfully and professionally. I would definitely work with Kelly again.
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- Emily H
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Kelly is AWESOME! She made the process of buying our first home super easy.
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- Ashley H
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Kelly did a fantastic job during the entire process. She was very good at keeping us in the loop no matter what was happening. Kelly did things and set up things before the open houses that I had never even heard of or considered to get it ready to sell. Kelly did great and it was a pleasure to work with her.
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- Justin C
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I cannot say enough good things about having Kelly as my real estate agent. She was incredible to work with
and worked above and beyond to make buying my first home an easy and stress free process. I am so lucky
to have found her and I will surely use her again as a realtor as well as refer her to all my colleagues and
friends. I cannot thank her enough for all her guidance and help during this process. Her professionalism,
work ethic, knowledge, and compassion are incredible and were displayed throughout the entire process.
The real estate industry is so privileged to have her, and anyone using as a real estate agent is lucky! She is
incredible!
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- Hannah G
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We needed an expert and Kelly was it! Her finesse and calm throughout the process garnered numerous offers and ultimately the one that brought us quickly across the finish line. Her local knowledge and expert analysis generated the buzz we needed to meet deadlines that would have made a sale much harder had we not met those milestones. Easy referral for future business. Kelly
brings the professionalism and overall execution that is needed in a complex and ever-changing market.
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- Debi
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Kelly was very understanding of us and listened to what we said and used that to inform her questions and decisions. She let us lead the process of hunting for a home and used her insights to help inform our decision. I wouldn't know where to start with all of the behind the scenes work that she did for us. I would recommend Kelly because of how easily she is to work with, I wouldn't have
wanted to go through this process with anyone else.
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- Patrick & Becky L
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Kelly was so helpful, knowledgeable, and honest throughout the process! She is the best!
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- Ash L
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Kelly Lindner was amazing!! She was very knowledgeable about the homes we toured: school districts, details on the mechanics of the homes, neighborhood information... She knew her stuff! I loved working with Kelly. She is down to earth and very professional. She took the time to help us find our dream home when we couldn't give her a strong direction to go in. She listened to our wants and needs which ultimately found our perfect fit. Kelly knew what we wanted before we did. She was available to tour homes with us using our crazy work/school schedules. We appreciate all the time she took to answer every question we had and explained the documents we signed (which is a lot when you buy a home). I would recommend Kelly to anyone buying a home.
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- Kristen G
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Kelly worked so hard to get us in our “forever home”. We were very picky and it took months of showing us places before we found what we were looking for. Kelly was always patient (even when I was having some ridiculous anxiety) and never made us feel like it was anything but a pleasure to go through this process with us. Couldn’t be happier!
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- Tori
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Kelly not only listened to what we truly wanted, she delivered! She helped my husband when I was out of town to make the purchase of the home we are now ready to enjoy! She went above and beyond in her service by taking video of the home so that I could see it when I was out of town and talked us through a contract on the phone until midnight one night! She is amazing and we would
recommend her to anyone!! We love our new home and our new town! Thanks, Kelly for making it happen for us!
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- Lyn & Jay
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Kelly was on top of things and did things right to maximize the value we would get. Tremendous at all aspects of the sale and
great to work with.
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- Russ & Nicole
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Kelly has an excellent reputation for being attentive to her clients needs and making the buying/selling transaction as painless as
possible. Her willingness to do whatever's necessary to assist her clients is not often seen. Kelly has a bubbly personality and a pleasant demeanor that is infectious. She always made me feel like I was a friend, in a respectful and professional manner. I loved working with Kelly, she made the process fun, despite the crazy market and over a dozen contracts written. Kelly was willing to travel to a remote location to do whatever she could to assist in the sale, despite a challenging, last-minute equipment failure. She went above and beyond to find resources, buy parts at her expense and travel to a remote location to resolve the issue.
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- Susan C
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kelly, both as a
realtor and as a dear friend. She helped sell our home during
one of the most difficult and emotional life seasons, and I am
incredibly grateful for the compassion, professionalism, integrity,
and grace she showed throughout the entire process.
Kelly is truly stellar at what she does. She knows the market,
understands current trends, and knows how to strategically
position a home to create interest and negotiating power. She
communicated openly and consistently and navigated a
sensitive situation with such care and professionalism.
What makes Kelly so special is the genuine heart she brings to
her work. She combines incredible knowledge and expertise
with kindness, patience, and compassion. Having someone I
trusted so deeply beside me during such a significant life
transition meant more than I can say.
I wholeheartedly recommend Kelly. She truly goes above and
beyond, and I am so grateful for her!
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- Tiffany D.
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Kelly went above and beyond for us by negotiating a great price for our home and handled the purchase of our new home as well. She was always available and really put her heart into our sale and purchase! Kelly is one of the nicest and most honest people I know and would recommend her to anyone looking for real estate needs!
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- Cody
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Wonderful job by Kelly! She went above and beyond (with staging, professional pictures, advice, knowledge of comps). We were very pleased with the results. Kelly is extremely knowledgeable and we believe she priced our house at the perfect price so that
we got multiple offers and sold for more than we expected. Kelly takes the stress out of buying and selling. She has such a fun personality, answered all of our questions and was a great advocate for us. We strongly recommend anyone starting the real estate
journey to get in touch with Kelly!
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- Sarah B
"
Kelly Lindner was professional, knowledgeable, and so easy to
work with. Felt like we had known her for a long time. She
listened to our needs and responded with sage advice. She
made recommendations regarding improvements she thought
would move the sale along more quickly, which it did. Kelly had
some great ideas that we implemented, and the home showed
much better. I would definitely recommend Kelly to anyone
wanting a smart and professional, yet down to earth realtor, and
I will call on Kelly to help us if we decide to move again,
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- Anne V
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Kelly Lindner helped us sell our Colorado home above asking
price, and her expertise was evident throughout every stage of
the process. She provided clear guidance on pricing strategy,
offered thoughtful staging recommendations, and executed a
marketing plan that generated serious buyer interest. Kelly also
did an excellent job presenting our home's key features to
potential buyers and their agents, which helped us attract
multiple competitive offers.
Her knowledge of the market and her ability to communicate
throughout the process made her an invaluable partner. We
highly recommend Kelly to anyone buying or selling — she
delivers results.
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- Brandon L
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Kelly went above and beyond She dealt with our pricing and perfection with grace and was very good about telling us that we were not being reasonable. I would recommend Kelly to other friends and family.
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- Mark and Babbett P
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I highly recommend Kelly. She listens and get the job done in a
very efficient manner. Took all my specifications and found a
house that exceeded them without exceeded the specified
budget. I was happy about how fast and efficiently we were able
to get a deal done for the house.
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- Chad M
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Kelly Lindner was amazing. She was patient and answered any questions we had! She made selling our house easy. Kelly gave
us advice on how to get our home sold and it worked! I would recommend Kelly to my friends and family.
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- Kristen & Jeff
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Buying a home from out of state can be overwhelming, but Kelly made it look easy. We flew in for a family gathering and only had a four-day visit to house hunt. Kelly blocked out her calendar for us, keeping us focused and stress-free during a whirlwind trip.
Her communication after we returned to Florida was outstanding. She put us at ease during tense negotiations and was a fierce advocate for us. When issues came up on the home inspection, she took the time to review everything thoroughly, ensuring all items were corrected so we got exactly what we wanted. She was right by our side throughout the entire process, quickly answering every question we had. Kelly has an exceptionally positive attitude and makes a stressful life event feel like a walk in the park. If you’re looking to buy or sell, you want Kelly by your side!
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- Karen H
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I cannot speak highly enough of Kelly. She went above and beyond with the entire sale process. She earned every cent of her commission and then some. Kelly's numerous number of resources for fixing unexpected home issues saved the sale of our home. There is no-one else in the Northern Colorado area I would work with when considering purchasing or selling a home.
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- Tamala G
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