Real estate decisions made with clarity, strategy and care.
Kristine Schwartz
With over 20 years of experience in marketing, sales and customer experience, I've built my career around helping people make confident, well-informed decisions.
Real estate is more than a transaction. Whether you're buying your first home, selling a waterfront property, relocating or investing in your future, every move deserves thoughtful planning and a strategy tailored to your goals.
My role is to simplify the process, provide honest guidance and help you navigate each decision with clarity, confidence and care. From understanding local market dynamics to developing a customized plan, every recommendation is intentional and designed with your long-term success in mind.
Strategy Before the Sale
I believe the best results are created long before a home is listed or an offer is written.
That means taking the time to understand your goals, studying the market beyond the headlines and building a strategy that aligns with your priorities—not relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.
My background in business strategy and marketing allows me to look beyond the transaction. I focus on positioning, negotiation, buyer behavior and the details that influence outcomes, so you can move forward with confidence knowing every decision is backed by experience, preparation and purpose.
Selling with Intention.
Buying with confidence.
Whether you’re preparing to sell, exploring your next move, or simply gathering information , I meet clients where they are.
For Sellers, that often means:
- A clear, honest valuation
- A strategic plan for presentation and timing
- Guidance on where to invest effort—and where not to
- Thoughtful marketing that reflects the home and attracts the right buyer
For Buyers, it means:
- Understanding the market without overwhelm
- Evaluating opportunities through both lifestyle and financial lenses
- Moving decisively when it matters—and patiently when it doesn’t
Every client experience is built around clarity, preparation, and trust.
Rooted in Duluth. Focused on the long view.
I live here. I raise my family here. I pay attention to how this market moves—not just seasonally, but over time.
From Lake Superior properties and established neighborhoods to investment opportunities and future-forward homes, I bring deep local knowledge paired with a strategic mindset. The goal is not just to make a move—but to make the right move.
A calm, capable guide through change
Before real estate, I worked as a business mentor and advisor, helping clients navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence. That experience shapes how I show up today: grounded, prepared, and deeply committed to thoughtful guidance.
My clients often tell me the process feels easier than they expected. That’s intentional.
KS HOMES & RE/MAX RESULTS
Experience the support of a globally respected brokerage combined with local expertise, strategic marketing, and best-in-class technology—designed to serve you at every stage of the process.
