Real estate isn't just a career for Kristine Schmidt. It's a family business and it's in her blood. Born and raised in Austin, her real estate roots run deep and wide and holds Kristine to a high standard of excellence and success. Kristine currently resides in New Braunfels, TX and is a member of the Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Central Texas, TXLS and Waco MLS associations. Along with Lands of Texas. Kristine has a niche for Rural Property and focuses primarily on Hill Country & Ranch Living. Kristine received her real estate license in 2005 from St. Edwards University and has worked intermittently in the industry since graduating from Bowie High School in 2002. However, after almost a decade of living on both coasts of the U.S., Kristine returned home to join the Gibbs Team at the Keller Williams Lake Travis Market Center in 2012. Currently she is the Founder, Designated Broker and Owner of Schmidt Ranches & Realty. Years of real estate experience set this young professional apart from the average agent. Along with her Associate's Degree in Spanish, Kristine is well versed in transaction management, client relationships, relocation, VA requirements, ranch property, new construction and new real estate technologies. While living in New York from 2011-2013, Kristine was dually licensed and worked with the Keller Williams office on Long Island. She worked diligently to help her clients during a time of economic adversities and an unhealthy real estate market throughout the northeast. This experience further developed many of her existing real estate skills including; problem solving, negotiation, communication and customer service. Currently, she is has her Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation. Kristine's work ethic has been superior since high school where she played varsity basketball for Hall of Famer Lynn Davis Pool, was a PAL® (Peer Assistant Leadership Program) and graduated from the Presidential Classroom Scho