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Kristen Palmer

As a real estate professional serving Marin and Sonoma counties since 2003, I bring comprehensive knowledge of our local market and a genuine appreciation for this exceptional region. My foundation in real estate was inspired by my grandfather, a respected local builder, and my father, who instilled in me the importance of meaningful client relationships.

Having grown up on a horse ranch in Petaluma and making San Rafael my home since 2006, I offer clients an authentic perspective on our community's unique character and lifestyle. This local insight, combined with my hands-on approach and commitment to clear communication, ensures my clients feel both informed and supported throughout their real estate journey. My high emotional intelligence (EQ) allows me to understand and effectively manage the complex emotions that often accompany what may be the most significant financial decision in a person's life.

My dedication to serving others extends beyond real estate through my involvement with Bay Marin Church and the San Rafael Elks organization. In 2020, I proudly earned the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation, allowing me to better serve our 55+ community with their specific real estate needs such as if it's time to downsize or stay-in-place.

I take particular pride in helping clients maximize their home's potential. By identifying strategic upgrades and improvements for dated properties, I guide sellers through the process of transforming their homes to achieve top market value. 

There's no better place to live and explore than Marin County, from its oceanside trails to the vistas of our iconic Mt. Tam. When not assisting clients, I explore our region's natural beauty through my love for hiking, often accompanied by my spaniel mix, Sonny. This connection to the outdoors reflects my commitment and perseverance to embracing all that our area has to offer. A highlight of my adventures includes summiting Half Dome in Yosemite in 2024, where my now-fiancé Eamonn proposed.

My goal is to blend real estate knowledge with genuine care for my clients. I love creating such great experiences that people not only come back for their next home purchase or sale, but also happily recommend me to their friends and family. For me, it's about building lasting relationships, not just closing deals.

Contact Details

Email address [email protected]
Primary phone (415) 254-2515
Address 300 Drakes Landing Rd Ste 120 Greenbrae CA, 94904
License #01400854
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Testimonials

Read what our clients have to say about working with us.

"My experience with Kristen Palmer could not have been better! Over the years, I have bought and sold many properties and hence worked with many realtors. Kristen was by far the very best! She is a superb realtor. She knows the business but more than that she is totally honest, energetic, listens to her clients, is a very hard worker, and is a delightful, upbeat person. I could not have asked for more. I give Kristen 5 stars. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed. She’s great! Thanks to Kristen’s hard work my property sold for much more than I, or anyone else, had ever expected. Kristen made that happen. She knew what to do and did it. Have to add, that she responded to phone calls, and e-mails promptly and with answers and solutions. No waiting and wondering. When you are Kristen’s client, she takes excellent care of you."
"My experience with Kristen Palmer could not have been better! Over the years, I have bought and sold many properties and hence worked with many realtors. Kristen was by far the very best! She is a superb realtor. She knows the business but more than that she is totally honest, energetic, listens to her clients, is a very hard worker, and is a delightful, upbeat person. I could not have asked for more. I give Kristen 5 stars. I promise you, you won’t be disappointed. She’s great! Thanks to Kristen’s hard work my property sold for much more than I, or anyone else, had ever expected. Kristen made that happen. She knew what to do and did it. Have to add, that she responded to phone calls, and e-mails promptly and with answers and solutions. No waiting and wondering. When you are Kristen’s client, she takes excellent care of you."
Jen & Mike
"Kristen worked with us for years before we were able to buy, and she was great the whole time. Due to our living situation between two countries, we were pretty slow to find the right house. But when we finally did the process was super smooth and fast. We had no surprises during closing and she helped us the entire time. She was very available whenever we had questions or wanted to visit a potential property. Highly recommended, thanks!"
"Kristen worked with us for years before we were able to buy, and she was great the whole time. Due to our living situation between two countries, we were pretty slow to find the right house. But when we finally did the process was super smooth and fast. We had no surprises during closing and she helped us the entire time. She was very available whenever we had questions or wanted to visit a potential property. Highly recommended, thanks!"
John & Martina
"I am happy to provide a reference for Kristen Palmer as she is a stellar real estate agent. I met Kristen at an open house in March 2019 and she patiently worked with me until I found the home I wanted to buy in October of 2020. She made sure I had my ducks in a row with my lender and was efficient in getting all the paperwork needed to the right people at the right time. All inspections were set up in record speed and the process couldn’t have moved more smoothly. She is a knowledgeable and fun person to spend time with and I always enjoyed our outings together. She is not judgmental and I never felt bad about saying no to a place that did check many of my boxes but wasn’t quite right. Her partner, John Brannan, also worked closely with us during the close of my new home and getting my former home ready for sale and marketed. He is a wealth of information on the workings of a home, and the repairs needed and both Kristen and John have many good contacts and resources to help. Both Kristen and John were such kind and delightful people to work with during a stressful time (bought and sold in the same month during the pandemic). They bent over backward to make sure everything stayed on track with a calm demeanor and a true caring of what was best for me. I highly recommend them both."
"I am happy to provide a reference for Kristen Palmer as she is a stellar real estate agent. I met Kristen at an open house in March 2019 and she patiently worked with me until I found the home I wanted to buy in October of 2020. She made sure I had my ducks in a row with my lender and was efficient in getting all the paperwork needed to the right people at the right time. All inspections were set up in record speed and the process couldn’t have moved more smoothly. She is a knowledgeable and fun person to spend time with and I always enjoyed our outings together. She is not judgmental and I never felt bad about saying no to a place that did check many of my boxes but wasn’t quite right. Her partner, John Brannan, also worked closely with us during the close of my new home and getting my former home ready for sale and marketed. He is a wealth of information on the workings of a home, and the repairs needed and both Kristen and John have many good contacts and resources to help. Both Kristen and John were such kind and delightful people to work with during a stressful time (bought and sold in the same month during the pandemic). They bent over backward to make sure everything stayed on track with a calm demeanor and a true caring of what was best for me. I highly recommend them both."
Nancy S.
"After my wife and I tried to buy a home in the Bay Area for over a year, we decided to change our realtor to Kristen. We ended up getting our first offer with her accepted! Kristen was very helpful in putting together our strongest offer and was very responsive before and after the close of escrow. We would definitely recommend her and would definitely work with her again in the future."
"After my wife and I tried to buy a home in the Bay Area for over a year, we decided to change our realtor to Kristen. We ended up getting our first offer with her accepted! Kristen was very helpful in putting together our strongest offer and was very responsive before and after the close of escrow. We would definitely recommend her and would definitely work with her again in the future."
James C.
"Kristen was great! After owning our home for 16 years my family decided it was time to upgrade! Needless to say, it was a very emotional experience. We had to sell and then buy within a short period of time. Kristen was experienced and knowledgeable on both transactions. She worked us through every step along the way. I was impressed by how she did her research on our town and showed our house to the best of her ability. On the buying end, great negotiation skills! She was able to get our new home under the asking price with a few little extras. Awesome! Highly recommend Kristen Palmer for all your realtor needs!"
"Kristen was great! After owning our home for 16 years my family decided it was time to upgrade! Needless to say, it was a very emotional experience. We had to sell and then buy within a short period of time. Kristen was experienced and knowledgeable on both transactions. She worked us through every step along the way. I was impressed by how she did her research on our town and showed our house to the best of her ability. On the buying end, great negotiation skills! She was able to get our new home under the asking price with a few little extras. Awesome! Highly recommend Kristen Palmer for all your realtor needs!"
Karen & Marc H.
"Kristen did a great job for us! She managed everything from the final clean out of the property to all the necessary upgrades needed to make it move-in ready. She was always in communication with us through every step of the selling process. Really took the load off of us. She is very knowledgeable of the area and knows how to price and show the property. I would highly recommend her and her staff to anyone buying or selling in Marin."
"Kristen did a great job for us! She managed everything from the final clean out of the property to all the necessary upgrades needed to make it move-in ready. She was always in communication with us through every step of the selling process. Really took the load off of us. She is very knowledgeable of the area and knows how to price and show the property. I would highly recommend her and her staff to anyone buying or selling in Marin."
Mark R.
"Kristen went above and beyond her call of duty for us. I can’t say enough about the professionalism and personal care she puts into her work. We are so grateful to Kristen and her team. We had a very smooth transaction all thanks to Kristen and her wonderful team. Thank you forever."
"Kristen went above and beyond her call of duty for us. I can’t say enough about the professionalism and personal care she puts into her work. We are so grateful to Kristen and her team. We had a very smooth transaction all thanks to Kristen and her wonderful team. Thank you forever."
Lori M.
"As a first-time homebuyer, we were really intimidated and nervous to enter the housing market. Luckily, we had Kristen by our side every step of the way and we couldn't have been more grateful. She kept her finger on the pulse of every listing that was a fit for us and spent a lot of time with us (never rushing) to explore different neighborhoods, property types, and price points. We wouldn't have landed our dream home without Kristen who helped us prepare such a strong offer, within our price range, it was accepted on the spot with no negotiations. She went above and beyond through the contingency process and taught us so much. We felt informed, prepared, and empowered to make this decision and we landed the right house in our perfect neighborhood. I can't recommend Kristen more highly!"
"As a first-time homebuyer, we were really intimidated and nervous to enter the housing market. Luckily, we had Kristen by our side every step of the way and we couldn't have been more grateful. She kept her finger on the pulse of every listing that was a fit for us and spent a lot of time with us (never rushing) to explore different neighborhoods, property types, and price points. We wouldn't have landed our dream home without Kristen who helped us prepare such a strong offer, within our price range, it was accepted on the spot with no negotiations. She went above and beyond through the contingency process and taught us so much. We felt informed, prepared, and empowered to make this decision and we landed the right house in our perfect neighborhood. I can't recommend Kristen more highly!"
Sophie G.
"Our experience with Brannan Realty Group exceeded our expectations more than we could have imagined. My husband and I tried selling our home on our own. We had some interested buyers but without any follow-through. Once we connected with John Brannan, he quickly and efficiently got our condo on the market and ready for viewing with top-notch staging and utilization of social media and other advertising venues. After 1 weekend of an open house, he and his business partner Kristen Palmer "KP" signed a buyer within 4 days at $51,000 above the asking price. We are thrilled. John and his business partners are good people who are trustworthy and work with integrity."
"Our experience with Brannan Realty Group exceeded our expectations more than we could have imagined. My husband and I tried selling our home on our own. We had some interested buyers but without any follow-through. Once we connected with John Brannan, he quickly and efficiently got our condo on the market and ready for viewing with top-notch staging and utilization of social media and other advertising venues. After 1 weekend of an open house, he and his business partner Kristen Palmer "KP" signed a buyer within 4 days at $51,000 above the asking price. We are thrilled. John and his business partners are good people who are trustworthy and work with integrity."
Kathleen B.
"John and Kristen make a super team. Simultaneously they handled the sale of three estate properties. Having never sold a property before John and Kristen took us by the hand and skillfully guided us through the process. Quickly and diligently, they assembled the numerous inspections and a myriad of tasks. Their marketing strategies were reflective of market conditions, and they negotiated the best possible price and terms we could hope for. John and Kristen provided outstanding recommendations regarding staging, inspection companies as well as contractors for work to be completed. They provided regular updates and their timely attendance to details was bar none. We highly recommend the Brannan Palmer Group! They are a great team!"
"John and Kristen make a super team. Simultaneously they handled the sale of three estate properties. Having never sold a property before John and Kristen took us by the hand and skillfully guided us through the process. Quickly and diligently, they assembled the numerous inspections and a myriad of tasks. Their marketing strategies were reflective of market conditions, and they negotiated the best possible price and terms we could hope for. John and Kristen provided outstanding recommendations regarding staging, inspection companies as well as contractors for work to be completed. They provided regular updates and their timely attendance to details was bar none. We highly recommend the Brannan Palmer Group! They are a great team!"
Steven S. & Brucie M.
"Kristen and John did an awesome job selling my duplex. We got two offers even before it officially went on the market, both at listing price or above. So it essentially sold in 5 days. They responded quickly to my questions, made sure I was informed, and spent time helping me fill out complicated forms. I never felt alone in the process. I was quite happy with the whole experience, and heartily recommend them!"
"Kristen and John did an awesome job selling my duplex. We got two offers even before it officially went on the market, both at listing price or above. So it essentially sold in 5 days. They responded quickly to my questions, made sure I was informed, and spent time helping me fill out complicated forms. I never felt alone in the process. I was quite happy with the whole experience, and heartily recommend them!"
Marybeth A.
"John and Kristen are amazing. They know this market, are plugged into what is happening, and they always go above and beyond. I look forward to working with them more in the future. Go Team!"
"John and Kristen are amazing. They know this market, are plugged into what is happening, and they always go above and beyond. I look forward to working with them more in the future. Go Team!"
Jarrod J.
"Absolutely highly recommend the Brannan Palmer Group. I interviewed several other Realtors in that area but went with John and Kristen because of the experience they had, the knowledge of their business, the professionalism they displayed, and the willingness they had to get the job done and were highly recommended by someone I knew locally. John and Kristen passed all expectations in helping me with the renovations and sale of my parents’ home in California. The Brannan Palmer Group was always available when I needed them and went above and beyond the normal frame of professionalism, in not only the renovations of the property but also in getting the asking price we had discussed prior to listing with them. I cannot express the amount of time, effort, detail, and hard work they put in to get the property listed and sold, always with a smile on their faces. They helped in all aspects of clearing the property, renovations, repairs, listing, and sale. I could not have done it without them, and they went above and beyond the aspects of what you would normally expect. If you are considering using someone else for your Real Estate needs, you are doing yourself a disservice. John and Kristen are simply the best."
"Absolutely highly recommend the Brannan Palmer Group. I interviewed several other Realtors in that area but went with John and Kristen because of the experience they had, the knowledge of their business, the professionalism they displayed, and the willingness they had to get the job done and were highly recommended by someone I knew locally. John and Kristen passed all expectations in helping me with the renovations and sale of my parents’ home in California. The Brannan Palmer Group was always available when I needed them and went above and beyond the normal frame of professionalism, in not only the renovations of the property but also in getting the asking price we had discussed prior to listing with them. I cannot express the amount of time, effort, detail, and hard work they put in to get the property listed and sold, always with a smile on their faces. They helped in all aspects of clearing the property, renovations, repairs, listing, and sale. I could not have done it without them, and they went above and beyond the aspects of what you would normally expect. If you are considering using someone else for your Real Estate needs, you are doing yourself a disservice. John and Kristen are simply the best."
Warren C.

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