Indy Homes - Kristie Smith

Today, we closed on our first home, and what a ride it's been. When we first met with Amy a year ago, she was eager to help us work through what we wanted in a home and help us understand the process. She did an amazing job of finding us homes that fit our needs and personalities. She also went to bat for us when hiccups happened (and there were plenty). Last year, a home purchase fell through when major problems turned up during the inspection. Without Amy's help, we likely would have been stuck with a lemon. The entire experience speaks to Amy's goal of getting her clients in the right house, not just any house. Over the course of nearly a year, she drove us all over the city, put up with our freak out text messages at odd hours, answered every question we had, and always greeted us with a smile and an encouraging word, even when we started to think we'd never find a house. We're so happy with our first home and there's no way we would've gotten here without her help. We can't recommend her enough!

It went beyond our expectations. Amy McIntyre is probably the best residential real estate agent in the world, and Amber Wilson is the most disciplined and meticulously organized closing enchantress in the Universe. We entrusted them our destiny and have not been disappointed.

Kristie was the dictionary definition of professional for the sale of our home. She was knowledgeable about the markets and the process, gave us concrete guidance in what we needed to do to get our home sold for top dollar in the shortest time possible and together with the rest of her team, kept us on schedule and on track with all required activities - all the way from signing the listing contract to turning the keys over the the new owners. Kristie knows how to get homes sold in the Zionsville, Indiana market!

In their capable professional hands, all went seamlessly. Even when problems seemed to arise, they addressed them with extraordinary competency and swiftness. We could not have been more impressed with Kristie, Amber, and Bailey. This is the firm to use if you want to market your home or buy a residence in this area!

Prior to working with Kristie and team, I had a little exposure to some real estate agents in Indianapolis, and I was not impressed. I reached out to Kristie's team because their reviews were outstanding. I also got the impression from their reviews that they really would be actively engaged in handling a home sale from start to finish. I could not have been more pleased with my choice of this team. They were absolutely superlative. They worked early to late to get my house sold. As it happened, they ended up representing both the buyer and seller in my particular transaction, which originally gave me some pause. However, they served us both so well. I never felt as if there was any partiality, and I just have to give this team my highest praise. The other realtors in this area PALE in comparison. Special recognition needs to be given to Amber Wilson, who offered the most wonderful customer service I have ever experienced. She is worth her weight in platinum.

Kristie and her team sold our home in 24 hours for full asking price with backup offers as well. Their service and expertise are outstanding, and they made us feel confident throughout the entire process. The follow through was unparalleled. We highly recommend Kristie, Amber, Bailey, Tammy, and the entire Indy Homes Team!

Kristie's team is top-notch all-around. They've sold 2 houses and bought one for me. I can tell you from first hand experience. Their experience and professionalism are unmatched. Every step of the way there was an expert on their team guiding me. At first I was pretty scared about this large undertaking. However, after you see them at work, the stress soon melt's away and you realize, "Hey, they've got this. You're in good hands. You can breathe easy."

Honestly, it didn't go to great. We felt like she was a little condescending. I feel like she knew what she was talking about, but she could have been a little less abrasive. She was very responsive. She was punctual. I probably will not use her again, just because there are so many and if I don't feel that chemistry with her, then I'm probably not going to use her.

The entire Indy-Homes team that we dealt with were wonderful. They handle each property as a team, so this includes Tammy Kielman, that got things started, the listing agent, Angelia Thorpe that handled the offers through to signed contract, the photographer, who took prenominal pictures, and especially Amber Wilson and Bailey Colahan that took us from signed contract to closing. What should have been a standard process from signed contract to closing turned into a nightmare when a water leak ruined the hardwood floors, while we were out of town, a week before closing. Amber and Bailey went above and beyond their normal responsibilities to locate and arrange for the needed vendors to assess the damage, provide quotes on the needed repairs, and worked with us, the buyers, and their agent to bring the situation to a satisfactory resolution for all parties. For anyone needing the services of a real estate agent/team, I whole heartedly recommend Kristie Smith and her Indy-Homes team of professionals without reservation.

Amy and Amber were phenomenal in there responsiveness and effort in helping us find our condo in Downtown Indy.

The Indy Homes Team provided us with an outstanding service in the process of selling our home. Amber Wilson was our primary agent. She is highly professional and knowledgeable. She helped us prepare our home for sale in the best possible way, which clearly paid off as it took just twelve weeks from listing to closing. Amber kept us up-to-date at every stage of the transaction from showings to inspection to closing. She worked proactively with agents of potential buyers and helped us in developing the terms of sale. Throughout the entire process, we had peace of mind that everything was under control. It was a real partnership. We can recommend Amber Wilson and the Indy Homes Team without any reservations to anyone looking from a real estate agent.

It was a great experience from start to finish. We were having such a hard time getting an offer in fast enough with our previous realtor with the speed of the market in Carmel. Kristie's team works really fast to ensure we could get the home we loved.

Indy Homes Team took care of almost everything, including recommending people to paint and update the flooring and appliances. The day after the first showing I had an offer, which I countered and that was accepted. Every step if the process was made easier by the Indy Homes Team staff!

My experience with the Indy Homes team was a memorable, collaborative, and successful experience. Amy, Amber, and Angie worked diligently to get my home sold and when problems arose, they were there to help us with the next step. I was impressed with the amount of research and time they put into finding comparable homes in order to price our house accurately with the intention of selling quickly. Their ideas and advice were very helpful in getting offers quick and making our house very marketable. They are a team of diverse talent and countless experience.

The Indy Homes Team was fantastic. When we first were looking to move to Indianapolis, we contacted Kristie who determined what we needed and then immediately got us in touch with her buyer's agent, Amy. A couple weeks later we made our way down to Indy, and due to expressing our lack of knowledge of the city, Amy suggested she take us on a two-hour tour of the city to show us as many different neighborhoods as we wanted in all different areas. We appreciated that immensely, and really gained a much better feel for the city as a whole to begin our home search. Amy assisted us in searching for homes with almost daily contact for months while we sold our home up north, even though we were not living in the city due to our relocation. Eventually Amy was the one who found our dream home and with Kristie's help managed to get us into see it right away. Amy helped us submit an offer and negotiated quickly with our best interest in mind, which put us at an advantage and enabled us to get the house. We are so happy that we chose the Indy Homes Team and would choose them all over again. Amy’s honesty, good humor, and hardworking nature can’t be beat, and with the whole group working behind the scenes, our closing could not have been smoother. We recommend them highly!

My husband and I started to sell our house by owner on Zillow. After getting harassed by many realtors wanting to list our home, we decided to list with an acquaintance solely because she was willing to offer a discount on her commission. After four months being on the market, our realtor brought us a client with an offer. During the negotiation, things got very unprofessional and our realtor was no longer working in our favor. We then got advice from Kristie Smith with Indy Homes Team, Keller Williams, and her amazing group of women. Without receiving any compensation, Kristie offered unprecedented knowledge of the market, accurate and unbiased comparables, and professional recommendations on our house status. Her advice and expertise was invaluable, and salvaged the sale of our home! Thank you Kristie for all your help! I HIGHLY recommend Kristie and her team for any and all of your real estate needs. She was a pleasure to work with, has the experience required for success, and truly offers a skill unlike any other(s)!

I needed to sell my house quickly in the late spring of 2010 to prepare for an upcoming relocation for graduate school. With the recent downturn in the economy, I was extremely nervous about the chances of selling my house quickly and at a good price. Following Kristie’s expert advice, I prepared my home for sale and within five weeks I had an offer. Due to a variety of demands, this first offer was problematic, and I told Kristie that I was uncomfortable working with the potential buyer and his real estate agent. She showed great understanding and empathy, and we rejected the offer and moved on. Within a few days I had another offer—a great offer—and my house was sold! I ended up selling my house for $40,000 over the price I had paid about seven years earlier, and I was thrilled. Much of this I attribute to Kristie’s targeted marketing to buyers interested in my downtown neighborhood. Throughout the process of selling my home, I found Kristie and all the members of her team to be extremely professional and helpful. Without reservation, I would recommend Kristie and the Indy Homes Team, and now that I am back in Indianapolis, I plan to engage her again when it’s time to buy a new home.

Kristie and her team were very helpful from the first time we met. They came out to our home and made suggestions on ways to get it sold quickly. They even got us in contact with a very good painting crew to freshen up our home at a very reasonable price. They did a great job with the listing and sold our home within 24 hours of listing. Excellent job overall. Would definitely recommend if you are selling your home in the Indianapolis area.

Working with Amy was very easy and pleasant. She is knowledgable, helpful, and caring. She took time to listen to exactly what we were looking for and then brought us to many homes matching our criteria. Since the market is tight, she stayed on top of things and alerted us right away when a property came on the market that matched our interests. There was never any pressure from Amy to hurry and make a decision. In addition to all of this, she is just a really great person to spend time with, which is an important quality in a home buying realtor. It took us about two months to find a home and we closed yesterday. Amy took care of everything and made it very easy.

The cold calls did not fully pan out, but any time a new house popped in our area, Amy made time to take us to see it. She was good with ideas for renovations that would help meet our needs. In the end, we found a nice home that met our family needs perfectly. We are slowly making it ours and sending pictures to Amy.

Kristie's team is the most professional realtor team I've ever worked with. Amber was assigned to help with some remodeling and staging. She was outstanding. The entire team uses current technology to communicate and sign documents, which is great. I highly recommend Kristie.

The whole team is a pleasure to work with and took care of all the details. We closed on our new house 6-1/2 weeks after it came on the market. It would not have been possible without their expertise.

Angie's List reviews helped me narrow my choice down to Kristi and her team at Indy Homes Team. From the first meeting till the closing, the whole process was AWESOME. The communication between us and her team including Amber and Amy was phenomenal. They literally went above and beyond to make sure that they were working for us and our benefit. She did a walk through at the first meeting and made several suggestions on changing decor and touching things up from a buyer's stand point. She had also done all the research on comparable homes in the neighborhood. After all the suggestions, she gave us a week to get the house prepared for listing. Pictures were taken by a professional and looked amazing. One thing we absolutely loved and appreciated about Kristi was that she doesn't believe in open houses because it's nothing but an opportunity for the realtor to use your home as an office space to capture future clients. No serious buyers come through open houses. Real buyers schedule showings due to great marketing and that's exactly what her team did. The house had 14 showing within a matter of 3 weeks and the house was sold within a month. They are professional and personable at the same time. I would recommend her to everyone.

The Indy Homes team marketed our home and helped us navigate the selling process, despite some bumps from the buyer side. We received an offer 10 days after the house went on the market and accepted a final offer at full list price. They were responsive, professional, and very knowledgeable. We will absolutely work with them again, but I hope we won't be selling for at least 15 years!

Tremendous service. We worked mostly with Amy McIntyre. We spent about 10 months looking at multiple houses. She was extremely patient with us. Although I felt we tried her patience at times - she was still very professional. Plus, she's just a great person !! She promptly replied whenever contacted. When buying a home - response time can be critical. We also liked her honesty . We experienced some issues prior to closing with the Sellers. Amy supported our decisions 100% - even if they may have not aligned with her interests then. One of the best attributes of Indy Homes is that they really do care about their clients. Several weeks after closing Amy contacted us to how things were progressing and offered advice. Their team just won't move on to the next closing. I highly recommend them. You guys rock. Go Indy Homes!!