Kristi Crane
/age: 38 | Realtor | ERA Raffaelli Realtors
Kristi Crane has been a realtor for six years now. She has helped over 300 families sell and buy homes here in Texarkana and the surrounding areas. “It’s such a privilege and joy to help families find a home that fits them or to sell one for them!” she remarks. “No day is ever the same in this business! I feel like I have the best job. Not only do I help clients in times of need, but I get to celebrate their wins and successes in life. My job as a realtor is to make the buying and selling process as smooth and easy as possible. I want my clients to know that I’m working to represent their interests, and I truly care for them as individuals.” Kristi doesn’t just treat her job as a business transaction; she builds wonderful relationships and has made some great friends along the way.
Being a wife to Sky and mother to Faith (19), Kenzie (15), Thornton (11), Trent (9), Kolt (7), Josie (6), Rix (1) and Rush (1) is most important to Kristi. She feels like being paid with hugs, kisses, and hearing “I love you” from the ones she loves the most is a huge accomplishment. “If I can help grow and nurture my family to make a difference in society, I’d consider that such a priceless accomplishment,” she explains. “My husband and kids are the bunch that pushes me to be better every day!”
Although being a mother to eight children limits Kristi’s community involvement right now, she knows that her time will come soon enough. Right now, she spends most of her time involved in her kids’ school activities and sports, as well as events at Heritage Church. As her kids’ schedules allow, she hopes to be able to engage in serving regularly in local agencies that help children.
“I’m not sure what God has in store for me, but I can’t wait to see what my kids will be doing in 10 years. With a 19-year-old then, I could be a grandmother with 10-year-old boys of my own!” she confirms. “I am so grateful as I watch them grow and am so glad to share that with my husband. God has been so GOOD. I can’t believe it can get any better, but He always gives more than we can ask or imagine!”
Best piece of advice:
“Always treat others as you would want to be treated.” — Darryl and Cheryl Chasteen, Kristi’s parents
Name something about you that very few people know:
“I jam out to Christian music. That changes my whole day and keeps me positive!”