Kris Thurston has called the bay area home for almost 40 years and LOVES all things “Home”: security... sanctuary... comfort... family... friends. And she relishes in helping buyers find, and sellers reinvent, their version of "Home". Kris' expertise in the real estate industry spans over two decades. The Founder of two real estate marketing companies, she traveled nationwide teaching and speaking to thousands of agents for many of the major real estate brands.Kris' background also includes many years of home design/decor, a definite asset to her home sellers in presenting their homes in the most optimal light. Her keen eye helps her home buyers truly visualize the potential of properties under consideration. Her real estate, marketing, and business background, proactive nature in tackling questions and problems with answers and solutions, and responsiveness to clients make for a positive alchemy in providing stellar service to her clients.In addition to her commitment to her clientele, as well as to her KW team, Kris is devoted to her community, humanitarian projects and the arts, donating time and a percentage of her sales to a wide range of non-profit organizations. Habitat for Humanity holds a special place in her heart, as she strongly believes everyone deserves a safe place to call home. She also values doing volunteer work giving voice to seniors and children, often voiceless segments of our society, and involves her family in those endeavors.