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She made the home buying process really easy for us and was willing to go above and beyond, even during her vacation time, to make sure everything went smoothly as well as getting everything we asked for. We would definitely recommend having Julia as your realtor and wouldn't hesitate going with her again in the future!

!! Absolutely the best realtor! Every step of the way she MADE IT HAPPEN for us. Above our expectations and we are so grateful for her services and thoughtfulness as well.

She is responsive and goes out of her way to help her clients. She listened to us and helped us to find properties we needed to make our investment. She goes out of her way to help a client and goes over a beyond. We love working with Julia and look forward to our next purchase with her.

She went the extra mile in helping us sell our house. She conducted weekly open houses and gave us several recommendations on easy repairs/improvements that would help us sell our house fast. She knows the market well and has great negotiation skills. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a house!

They were always very helpful. Kara Neely-Goble was our agent she really went above and beyond for us. We were from out of town, she really listened to what we needed and found the perfect home for us. It was in great location and the price range we were looking for. Kara has great knowledge of the Waco area and we feel blessed to have her as our realtor.

We'll definitely use again in the future and recommend to everyone! Cristi is awesome!

She is always looking out for her clients and wants nothing but the best for them. She helped us find the perfect home for our family.

She has represented me in multiple real estate transactions over the years and in the end, while I felt like things were bumpy, she always managed to smooth them out. This last sale, the ceiling began leaking literally less than 24 hours before the walk through! I panicked of course and Cristi remained calm and got everyone on it and it was fixed by 9:00 am the next day. The poise, patience, and passion she has for her clients says it all. Thanks friend!

!! We moved here from Minnesota so we had to do everything remotely, not to mention we were first time home buyers, and she made everything go so smoothly! The market was crazy so whenever we saw a house come on the market and wanted to virtually tour it, she would be over at the house right away ready to show us. She also stepped in when the previous owners were skeptical about us not being able to see the house in person. She has been so willing to help in every situation, I wish I could give her 10 stars!

Cristi did not disappoint. She quickly prepared a list of homes and wanted to make sure that she was on the right track with the homes she provided. If we were interested, she was ready to book a showing and worked with our schedules. From preparing the offer to the point an offer was accepted, she was ready to "go to bat" for us. She was ready for action at a moments notice and showed great pride in her job. She was easy to work with, cared about finding our family a home that was right for us, and she made it a great experience overall (especially with the changes taking place during the pandemic). It's easy to see why she was so highly recommended!

She walked us through every step of the way and updated us often on the progress. I’d he happy to use Julia to purchase or sell again in the future.

Very knowledgeable, great sales advice, and goes out of her way to do extra things most realtors don't bother with. On top of that, she has a wonderful personality and is just fun to spend time with.

She even picked up moving boxes for me and delivered them. She was willing to pitch in and help, no matter what it was. She is tough and professional in handling the sale. Our sale kind of drug out for a while, no fault to Christi, more the fault of all the refinancing and volume of homes being sold. She was understanding with our frustrations and worries and was right there to help.

We are moving half way across the country so our relationship started through text and emails, with plans of where or what we wanted changing about 20 times. Julia was there every time to listen and then went to work looking for properties that fit our criteria. Once we made it to Texas, she was there for every twist and turn, digging for answers to every question or concern and once we found what we wanted, working diligently to get the properties closed. She was even able to get major repairs done on one of the properties that was being sold as is! And since we were out of state for the inspections, repairs and closing, she scheduled and attended all of the needed appointments and made sure everything was running smoothly. She is honest and trustworthy! Julia will definitely be our go to realtor for all future buying and selling needs!

They were always very helpful. Kara Neely-Goble was our agent she really went above and beyond for us. We were from out of town, she really listened to what we needed and found the perfect home for us. It was in great location and the price range we were looking for. Kara has great knowledge of the Waco area and we feel blessed to have her as our realtor.

She took time to know our family and what works best for us. She made the stressful process of buying a new home and moving as seamless as possible! We are forever grateful for her expertise and guidance!

Our realtor to purchase our house was awful. Our next realtor to sell the house was even worst!!! We originally listed our home in January and 5 months later we fired her because of lack of showings and the broker refusing to have an open house. Luckily Meredith reached out to us and offered to help and give advice on what to do next. In 3 weeks we had an offer on our house above list price after Meredith negotiated our counter. We are currently in escrow and what's ironic is Meredith was able to sell our home through 3 open houses, which is something our previous realtor refused to do. We are beyond THANKFUL for Meredith and couldn't be more happy with her professionalism, competency, and determination to have our house sold before moving from Oklahoma to California. My husband and I are confident you will be in good hands with Meredith!

She got us more than we expected on our old home and helped us negotiate the price on our new purchase. It was an easy and smooth experience. I would fully recommend Waco Home Team.

Professional, personable and offering constructive straight talk, Cristi’s expertise allowed us to avoid missteps and strategically maximize our selling potential. The end result? We sold our house within two days of listing it, at a price that was more than what we asked for. If you are wondering which of a plethora of real estate agents should be the one to represent you, let me give you some helpful advice: This. Is. The. One.

Great service and professionalism!

We were first time home buyers with not a ton of experience and she made us feel completely at ease during the entire process. She was great with follow up and answering all the questions we had. I would highly recommend using her if you are looking to buy or sell a home!

Through our home buying process we went toured many and even put offers on several and Julia stuck by our side until we found the perfect one. Throughout the whole experience she was patient, very knowledgeable and always was able to answer any questions we had.

She is simply excellent at what she does, was extremely professional and always quick to respond to my inquiries. Can't recommend this amazing lady enough, she is that good!

Cristi goes above and beyond for your needs. This is the second time we have used her services. We will definitely use her again and send her referrals. She is amazing!

She is super-proactive and helped us think of every detail. Would very highly recommend her!

! She's just absolutely awesome! I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend you use Cristi and the Waco Home Team!!! You won't regret it!

Recommend her 100%! We used her expertise over the last year for both buying a new build and selling our previous house. The home sold for well over asking after only 3 viewings during a pandemic! Skills! She did a fantastic job of advertising, made sure to get eye-catching professional photos to attract buyers and gave us expert staging advice. It was our first time selling, and she made it a breeze. If you’re on the fence about using a realtor for a new build, I’d strongly advise it. She caught so many “fine print” items that saved us big headaches and put pressure on builders for us when necessary. She recommended an inspector who caught items we wouldn’t have noticed otherwise (like thousands of dollars of roof damage on the hew build)! Cristi also does her homework about current and future economic issues and can give smart advice on good times to buy/sell. Now my parents are buying in Waco and Cristi is helping them as well."

She was patient with us and willing to go above and beyond what a normal agent would do. Also she is extremely knowledgeable about the Waco and surrounding area. She has great contacts that are helping with repairs ect. All that wrapped up in a caring professional agent that has become a friend. 100% recommend her.

She works SO hard to find just the right home for you, and she CARES! She's bubbly, enthusiastic, moves quickly, communicates well, and is motivated. We decided she is family. We wholeheartedly recommend using Willow!

She helped my stress level to stay minimal. She kept me up to date on everything and went above and beyond. She did a wonderful job setting my house up and making it look great. I highly recommend her!!

!! We moved here from Minnesota so we had to do everything remotely, not to mention we were first time home buyers, and she made everything go so smoothly! The market was crazy so whenever we saw a house come on the market and wanted to virtually tour it, she would be over at the house right away ready to show us. She also stepped in when the previous owners were skeptical about us not being able to see the house in person. She has been so willing to help in every situation, I wish I could give her 10 stars!

Luckily, our daughter recommended Cristi McGowan to us. She was building her dream home, and she told us that her experience with Cristi was exceptional. The process took about a year to complete due to Covid, but we finally closed! Cristi was with us all of the way. We called her often and she always made time for us. She was patient and professional, and easy to work with. We wish she could sell our house is Austin.

Julia Swank was our realtor. She was always available to answer questions and really made the process easy.

She made the process so much easy for me and was supportive along the way! I am new to this country. I was anxious , had difficulty in communication and had little knowledge about the process , advantage and disadvantage of buying a new house/ old house . She exactly knew what I am looking for and what will be the best for me . There was a point where she told me that " I'm your advocate , so don't hesitate if you need anything or are unsure , let me know " . I am so appreciative of all Julia did for me , and if anyone is looking to move to Waco they should definitely contact Julia. Thank you Julia.

She made the home buying process really easy for us and was willing to go above and beyond, even during her vacation time, to make sure everything went smoothly as well as getting everything we asked for. We would definitely recommend having Julia as your realtor and wouldn't hesitate going with her again in the future!

She is great to work with and gets the job done! Thank you Cristi for all your help in the purchase of my new place!

We are in California and buying in Waco Tx and Cristi made sure that everything was perfect with the house and the sale. We really couldn’t have done this sale without all of her help. Cristi is very knowledgeable and professional and made sure that we were kept informed on everything going on with he home and escrow. Even after the escrow closed Cristi continued to help us with finding contractors and getting things done. We highly recommend Cristi for all of your Realestate needs.

!!! Cristi is so client oriented and goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy and have the home of your dreams! I would've been absolutely lost and IN TEARS if I didn't have her!! The team really walks you through every step and makes sure you understand what's happening.

Cristi did not disappoint. She quickly prepared a list of homes and wanted to make sure that she was on the right track with the homes she provided. If we were interested, she was ready to book a showing and worked with our schedules. From preparing the offer to the point an offer was accepted, she was ready to "go to bat" for us. She was ready for action at a moments notice and showed great pride in her job. She was easy to work with, cared about finding our family a home that was right for us, and she made it a great experience overall (especially with the changes taking place during the pandemic). It's easy to see why she was so highly recommended!

She a down to earth person with a lot of knowledge in what she does

Cristi McGowan runs a great brokerage. I wouldn't trust anyone else.

Being new to the area, Kara was very patient and thorough during the whole process. I originally was looking for a new home and finally settled on a beautiful piece of property to build my dream home. She was always very quick to respond, drafted the offer immediately and negotiated on my behalf. She was also very present and guided me through closing. Kara truly enjoys what she does! She is not only knowledgeable, but very easy to work with.

Cristi goes above and beyond for your needs. This is the second time we have used her services. We will definitely use her again and send her referrals. She is amazing!

She was knowledgeable and eager yet relaxed. The home buying and selling process can be extremely stressful, but Meredith was very good at calming my nerves. She was always available to look at properties at any time. I would highly recommend her!!

We never felt pressured to buy a house we weren’t sure about, and she always made sure we saw every angle of the home, even the bad ones. We were much more comfortable with going with Julia because of her honesty and patience she showed throughout our time with her from beginning to even after the closing of the home. We would definitely go with her again.

She is great to work with and gets the job done! Thank you Cristi for all your help in the purchase of my new place!

We are moving half way across the country so our relationship started through text and emails, with plans of where or what we wanted changing about 20 times. Julia was there every time to listen and then went to work looking for properties that fit our criteria. Once we made it to Texas, she was there for every twist and turn, digging for answers to every question or concern and once we found what we wanted, working diligently to get the properties closed. She was even able to get major repairs done on one of the properties that was being sold as is! And since we were out of state for the inspections, repairs and closing, she scheduled and attended all of the needed appointments and made sure everything was running smoothly. She is honest and trustworthy! Julia will definitely be our go to realtor for all future buying and selling needs!

She was very keen in listening to our needs and working to make the process as smooth as possible. She worked with arranging the inspectors, roofers, electricians, speaking to the seller and bringing us to the finish line and all with a friendly and professional attitude!

She is fair and unbiased. She priced our home above the market value and got more for it then what we were asking. Her communication skills are excellent. Between Cristi and her assistant Beth we were never left to wonder where we were in the selling process. Cristi gave us good advice along the way and we were extremely pleased with the results. We highly recommend Cristi and the Waco Home Team to anyone buying or selling a home.

My company transferred me with a short notice and we needed to sell quick. Cristi and her team did a fantastic job getting the house ready for market. She got it sold quickly and at a good price. I would absolutely recommend Cristi to anyone who is in the market.

Julia Swank was our realtor. She was always available to answer questions and really made the process easy.

If you're looking to buy she's your lady! She made the home buying experience as smooth as possible. She kept us informed and answered any questions we had. I can't say enough good about Cristi! I can say you won't be disappointed!

This is my second home sale handled by Kara and I have nothing but high praise for her expertise. The virtual tour was excellent; her communication with me was always quick and honest; she kept me informed throughout the whole process; and even solved a plumbing problem after we had closed. Obviously, if I ever need to buy or sell a home again in the Waco area, there is only one professional I will call - Kara.

She really knows her stuff and the area and could answer any questions that we threw her way. Feeling like my realtor is my advocate is important to me and Cristi was perfect. I always felt like she had our best interests in mind. I would definitely recommend Cristi!

She is professional and always kept us up to date with everything we needed to know and were always ready to offer professional advice. I would definitely recommend Meredith, because I know that she can produce results! Thank you Meredith for making the sale of our home within 35 days on the market a success! The Williams Family

Being new to the area, Kara was very patient and thorough during the whole process. I originally was looking for a new home and finally settled on a beautiful piece of property to build my dream home. She was always very quick to respond, drafted the offer immediately and negotiated on my behalf. She was also very present and guided me through closing. Kara truly enjoys what she does! She is not only knowledgeable, but very easy to work with.

Not only is she our realtor she has become a family friend. Her expertise is beyond any realtor I have ever used. Cristi wants her customers happy and will do whatever it takes to make sure that happens. She is a calmimg presence in the storm of home buying. Since our family joke it I don't move, I flip, Cristi has now helped us buy and sell 3 homes. She has bought or sold for my son and granddaughter and sister, as well. We all love her and will always call her for any future help we need.

She was helpful in deciding offers and advocates for her clients. Even at closing she found a discrepancy in my favor. I would rate Julia more than 5 stars.

So after talking with Meredith we decided to have her represent us. Mrs Kelly did a wonderful and professional job representing us. Because of her hard work the wife and I were able to move into our New home before the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thank you Meredith for your hard work and perserverence. Tina and have reached out to our family and friends regarding your Professional services. We look forward to seeing again. God bless you and your family. Meredith thank you so much for the nice picture, it looks nice on the wall of our new house. You Rock. Enrique and Ernestine Cantu Former Austinites and current Waco Texas home owner.

Did not hold back on saying what she really felt about a house and what it was truly worth. Will absolutely be using her again.

She strives for excellence in all that she does. I've never worked with or heard about a realtor who provides all the services that Meredith willingly and cheerfully provided to us. There are 2 things that are key in a realtor-client relationship: communication and marketing. Meredith kept us informed at every turn, therefore keeping us on track. Her marketing strategies are a perfect fit for your home, not just the same old standard routine regardless of the need. Meredith basically sold our home in 1 day, even though the stats may show 3 as that is how long the paper process took in obtaining a signed contract. What sold the buyer on the home? The professional video that Meredith arranged of the house and the property. Meredith partners with only the very best extended team members as her expectations of them are the same she has for herself.... Excellence.

She laid out the process clearly for us and even gave us great sources for removing furniture and trash. She made it possible for us to handle the sale and closing from our home (over 100 miles away). She presented us with offers for my mom’s home within 2 weeks and closed a month after listing. We would not hesitate to recommend Cristi to anyone needing a realtor.

My company transferred me with a short notice and we needed to sell quick. Cristi and her team did a fantastic job getting the house ready for market. She got it sold quickly and at a good price. I would absolutely recommend Cristi to anyone who is in the market.

She used to work for Stylecraft builders so she has an excellent eye for structural issues in homes and how to also improve them cosmetically. She is super knowledgeable and will work around your schedule. I couldn’t recommend her enough.

This is my second home sale handled by Kara and I have nothing but high praise for her expertise. The virtual tour was excellent; her communication with me was always quick and honest; she kept me informed throughout the whole process; and even solved a plumbing problem after we had closed. Obviously, if I ever need to buy or sell a home again in the Waco area, there is only one professional I will call - Kara.

Cristi and her team were amazing. She truly is the “whole package”! She was able to connect us with people to get the home ready to sell and boy were we impressed! She took care of everything, even helping us pick out colors and beautifully staged the home. She truly went above and beyond to make this process as worry free as possible. She was efficient and prompt with all communications. Cristi never seem to tire of our questions and always made us feel at ease. We are so glad we choose her to help us with this process. She truly went above and beyond!

She laid out the process clearly for us and even gave us great sources for removing furniture and trash. She made it possible for us to handle the sale and closing from our home (over 100 miles away). She presented us with offers for my mom’s home within 2 weeks and closed a month after listing. We would not hesitate to recommend Cristi to anyone needing a realtor.

We knew very little about the home-buying process but she taught us everything we needed to know and gave us confidence in our decision. We love our new house and are so grateful for Cristi's help!

We were very fortunate to have been introduced to her by our friend, who still interacts with her for more than 10 years, which says a lot. She even adjusted her personal/family time to be available for our closing. We would recommend Cristi to everyone with confidence and enthusiasm.

We never felt pressured to buy a house we weren’t sure about, and she always made sure we saw every angle of the home, even the bad ones. We were much more comfortable with going with Julia because of her honesty and patience she showed throughout our time with her from beginning to even after the closing of the home. We would definitely go with her again.

She took time to know our family and what works best for us. She made the stressful process of buying a new home and moving as seamless as possible! We are forever grateful for her expertise and guidance!

We are in California and buying in Waco Tx and Cristi made sure that everything was perfect with the house and the sale. We really couldn’t have done this sale without all of her help. Cristi is very knowledgeable and professional and made sure that we were kept informed on everything going on with he home and escrow. Even after the escrow closed Cristi continued to help us with finding contractors and getting things done. We highly recommend Cristi for all of your Realestate needs.

Through our home buying process we went toured many and even put offers on several and Julia stuck by our side until we found the perfect one. Throughout the whole experience she was patient, very knowledgeable and always was able to answer any questions we had.

She is determined, helpful and patient, and truly awesome at what she does!

Going into the home buying process I was kinda nervous and wasnt sure what to expect but she made the whole process pretty simple.

She even picked up moving boxes for me and brought them to our house. She is very friendly and caring and doesn't mind pitching right along with you. So glad we choose to use her to sell our house.

Not only were her communication skills exceptional, but her talent at staging the home were such that I wished I'd had her decorate when I first moved in. Kara was determined in her drive to get my house sold as was evident by her masterful marketing, follow up with other agents, and her ability to listen. Kara went above and beyond in that she was willing to meet repairmen when I had a conflict, assisted me in making repairs after the inspection, and compassionately guided me through what I expected to be a stressful process, but ultimately was not because of Kara. 5 stars!

!!! Cristi is so client oriented and goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy and have the home of your dreams! I would've been absolutely lost and IN TEARS if I didn't have her!! The team really walks you through every step and makes sure you understand what's happening. She also helped us sell our home for top dollar!! She's just absolutely awesome! I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend you use Cristi and the Waco Home Team!!! You won't regret it!

She was a huge advocate for us in buying our first home and helping us to find the perfect place to call home! She is extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond for us. I would strongly recommend her!

She made her self very available during our process of looking for a home. Though out the buying process she was extremely helpful and kept us up to date on everything that needed done. Definitely would recommend to anybody looking to buy a house.

She was helpful in deciding offers and advocates for her clients. Even at closing she found a discrepancy in my favor. I would rate Julia more than 5 stars.

Not only were her communication skills exceptional, but her talent at staging the home were such that I wished I'd had her decorate when I first moved in. Kara was determined in her drive to get my house sold as was evident by her masterful marketing, follow up with other agents, and her ability to listen. Kara went above and beyond in that she was willing to meet repairmen when I had a conflict, assisted me in making repairs after the inspection, and compassionately guided me through what I expected to be a stressful process, but ultimately was not because of Kara. 5 stars!

We are from out of state and could not visit the home, but Kara made sure that we felt comfortable and educated on the various properties she presented. Between handling the inspections and sending us full walk through videos, she went above and beyond. Not only was she extremely helpful in the buying process, after the purchase, she send out a handy man to replace the dead lightbulbs and install new carbon dioxide detector. Buying through Kara was a wonderful experience and we appreciated her tremendously.

She was proactive and went above and beyond in all things. We could not have asked for a better agent!

Many thanks to one Great Realtor and Friend Meredith.. If you are in need of a realtor? Call Meredith Richardson-Kelley is EVERYTHING a great agent needs to be. I highly recommend her. Whether you are a buyer or a seller she’s got you covered give her a call. i did.

She is fair and unbiased. She priced our home above the market value and got more for it then what we were asking. Her communication skills are excellent. Between Cristi and her assistant Beth we were never left to wonder where we were in the selling process. Cristi gave us good advice along the way and we were extremely pleased with the results. We highly recommend Cristi and the Waco Home Team to anyone buying or selling a home.

She was professional, knowledgeable, and helpful through every step of the home buying process. As first time home buyers, we had a lot to learn. Cristi was patient and answered all of our questions. She ended up helping us get into a great home and connected us with excellent contractors to help us make it our own. We plan on recommending Cristi to friends, family, and anyone who asks!

She was professional, knowledgeable, and helpful through every step of the home buying process. As first time home buyers, we had a lot to learn. Cristi was patient and answered all of our questions. She ended up helping us get into a great home and connected us with excellent contractors to help us make it our own. We plan on recommending Cristi to friends, family, and anyone who asks!

She was personable, patient, and flexible throughout the entire home buying process. She communicated clearly, and consistently provided us with timely updates. Willow and the entire Next Home Our Town team were extremely knowledgeable and up-to-date with the latest realty trends and practices. which helped us win a bidding war in this competitive market! 10 out of 10 recommend! Thanks again for all of your hard work, Willow!

She made the process of buying a different home so easy and stress free.I highly recommend Cristi for your next home purchase. She knows her real estate business and will go the extra mile for her clients.

She got us more than we expected on our old home and helped us negotiate the price on our new purchase. It was an easy and smooth experience. I would fully recommend Waco Home Team.

She's thorough, communicative, knowledgeable, and attentive. I'd highly recommend using her to buy our sell your home. She's patient and kind and you'll enjoy the home buying process with her on your side!

We knew very little about the home-buying process but she taught us everything we needed to know and gave us confidence in our decision. We love our new house and are so grateful for Cristi's help!

She really knows her stuff and the area and could answer any questions that we threw her way. Feeling like my realtor is my advocate is important to me and Cristi was perfect. I always felt like she had our best interests in mind. I would definitely recommend Cristi!

Professional, personable and offering constructive straight talk, Cristi’s expertise allowed us to avoid missteps and strategically maximize our selling potential. The end result? We sold our house with two days of listing it, at a price that was more than what we asked for. If you are wondering which of a plethora of real estate agents should be the one to represent you, let me give you some helpful advice: This. Is. The. One.

She was so patient and helpful throughout the entire home purchase. I'd gladly use her again for the next one!