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It is always a great experience working with Xavier Arroyo on selling and buying my homes. Xavier has been my agent for over 10 years and he does an awesome job representing me on my transactions. I highly recommend Xavier Arroyo for you next purchase or sale.

Cristi and her team recently helped us sell our family home, and I can't recommend them highly enough.

From our very first conversation, Cristi’s deep market knowledge and experience were evident. After interviewing several agents, it was clear that she stood out. She quickly assessed the strengths and challenges of our property and outlined a clear, data-driven marketing strategy. Her approach combined online listings, social media outreach, and professional photography, ensuring our home was presented in the best possible light. She also came prepared with detailed market comparables and insights into our target buyers—insights that proved to be spot on.

Cristi’s strong industry connections gave us a significant advantage, from tapping into buyer networks to coordinating with inspectors and surveyors. Thanks to her guidance, we listed our home on a Monday and were under contract before the week was out—while similar homes in the area had lingered on the market for months. Her negotiation expertise was instrumental in keeping the deal on track.

One of the most refreshing aspects of working with Cristi was her clear commitment to professionalism and ethics. She prioritized transparency and honesty throughout the process, ensuring that every decision was in our best interest. I never felt pressured, only well-informed and supported.

Toward the end of the transaction, things became a bit complicated when our buyers faced delays in selling their own home. Cristi handled every challenge with professionalism, providing frequent updates and expertly navigating contract extensions and disclosures. Thanks to her diligence, what could have been a stressful situation remained manageable and straightforward for us.

If you're looking for a knowledgeable, ethical, and results-driven real estate broker, Cristi is an outstanding choice.

Cristi was the best agent my wife and I ever had the in 35 years of moving. She sold a home for us in early 2024 and helped us find a new home in late 2024. She was always professional and easy to work with. She is like having your best friend sell or help you buy a home. We were 1300 miles away while buying our new home and she did everything we could not be there for. Would recommend her anytime to anyone wanting the best in a agent.

Julia went up and beyond for us. Always ready to answer the questions. We are so grateful she was our realtor. We would choose her again and again.

Amazing experience, Julia helped us every step of the way, made everything SO easy and never lost hope. I freaked out the entire time and she kept me chilled the entire time. Julia is very knowledgeable and is VERY VERY good at what she does. I would always and only recommend her if yo want to buy or sell, as she did both for us and now we are in our dream home. Thank you Julia so much from the Keller family.

Amazing experience, Julia helped us every step of the way, made everything SO easy and never lost hope. I freaked out the entire time and she kept me chilled the entire time. Julia is very knowledgeable and is VERY VERY good at what she does. I would always and only recommend her if yo want to buy or sell, as she did both for us and now we are in our dream home. Thank you Julia so much from the Keller family.

CRISTI McGOWAN is the one! Second time we have had the privilege of working with her (buying and selling). She truly goes above and beyond in every detail. In a tough market she got it done for us. HIGHLY recommend.

Julia Swank at NextHome our Town in Waco is absolutely fabulous! We were looking to move to the area and she was a preferred agent through Zillow. Within a couple of hours of submitting a request for her to contact me we were looking at houses! Julia was very patient (took us a while to find “The One”) she is also very knowledgeable in her field of work! Julia will make sure to do everything in her power to get the home you want on your terms and will go that extra mile to make it happen if need be! At the end of the home searching process I considered her a friend not just a realtor! Highly recommend her to anyone needing that perfect home!

Kara treated us with value right from the get. We were able to successfully navigate purchasing a house from out of state, thanks to her knowledge and professionalism. I can’t thank her enough for the time and dedication she awarded us.

Kara goes above and beyond to make sure that your home is in the best condition possible. She listens to what you say about your likes and dislikes and doesn't waist your time showing you houses that don't meet them. Kara is always supportive and encouraging. I enjoyed working with her to sell my home and then purchase a new home.

The BEST realtor! We knew Meredith was the right realtor for us after our very first conversation. She was eager to help us find our new home and always made herself available to us which meant a lot with our busy schedules. We looked at many homes searching for the right one. Meredith was always prepared with information on each property and if we had additional questions, she immediately contacted the listing agent and gave us the answers we needed. We highly recommend Meredith Kelley if you want an agent who is knowledgeable, responsive and a joy to work with!

Meredith did a great job selling my home!

Meredith went above and beyond to find and help us get into our new home. She searched across many areas looking for properties that met our criteria and never became discouraged when we decided they did not meet our needs. After we found the right place, she was constantly on call for offers, comps, and everything else. She routinely represented us to the listing agent about specific questions, and she was at the closing to ensure all went smoothly. She gets 5 stars, but she is the best, loyal RE agent with which I have ever worked! GREAT JOB, Meredith!!

Julia Swank is truly the best ! 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.

We were very fortunate to partner with Julia from the very beginning. 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!

After contacting a few Realtors from Burleson, Alvarado and fortworth we decided to search in Waco for our new home location. 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.

The process of selling our first home was so smooth! 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!

My wife and I loved our experience with 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!

My wife and I had a great experience with Julia. 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.

CRISTI McGOWAN!!! 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.

Julia went above and beyond with the listing and sell of our house. 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.

Julia was a crucial piece in me buying my house, she went above and beyond with negotiating with the builder and lender and kept the deal on the tracks, I would highly recommend her for your next home purchase!

My experience with Julia is all positive. 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.

Meredith was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was so patient and helpful throughout the entire home purchase. I'd gladly use her again for the next one!

We loved our agent Julia Swank. 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.

Cristie is a fantastic agent! 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!

What a great experience we had working with Julia and the NextHome team! 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!

Julia Swank was incredibly helpful in finding investment properties for my husband and I. 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.

In settling my mom’s estate, choosing Christi was one of the best moves we made. 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.

Christi did a great job selling our house. 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.

Being new to the area we chose Willow to help us find our first home. The one thing we loved most about her was that she felt more like a friend rather than just a realtor trying to sell us a house. She was ALWAYS kind, helpful, informative, and quick to reply to any questions we had. And she always had what was best in our interest! With being first time home buyers Willow made it a breeze, from searching for the perfect home to closing. I would highly recommend her to anyone! THANK YOU again Willow!! You are truly great at what you do!!!

Cristi was on the ball from first contact. 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.

Cristi did an amazing job in getting us our Waco dream home! 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 did an amazing job in getting us our Waco dream home! 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 amazing and works really hard to find you the perfect home at a great price. 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.

Willow was excited to help, was very professional, and was in regular communication. Highly recommend Willow!

Willow is such an amazing realtor! She is kind, knowledgeable, and hard working. She is also very resourceful and works with a wonderful team at NextHome Our Town who all work together to ensure all questions are answered and clients are well taken care of. I really appreciated her communication each day throughout the process, which eased the anxieties of buying a home. My husband and I could not have asked for a better realtor to help us buy our first home. I would 100% recommend Willow to everyone!

Fantastic job. 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.

Willow was amazing! 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!

Kara did an absolutely incredible job!!! 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!

A true professional. 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.

Kara was amazing during the process of selling my house. 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 just worked with Cristi to purchase a house and she was amazing. 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!

I have no hesitation recommending Cristi for your homebuying needs. 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!

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

I absolutely cannot thank Kara enough! 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.

Willow, thank you so much for all your patience and expertise through this whole process. You have calmed our frazzled nerves, and been in contact with us on progress from day 1! You are just amazing, your professionalism is awesome. There's no question big or small that goes unanswered, you really went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable with the process.
Thanks again!

Cristi took great care of us! 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.

Building a home while living one hundred miles away was a daunting thought. 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.

Since I am a truck driver she worked around my schedule and got the job done. She a down to earth person with a lot of knowledge in what she does

i have done several real estate transactions and was impressed with Christi's work ethic and attention to details

Kara is a real estate professional extraordinaire! 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 have used Kara when we bought and sold our last house and she has been wonderful. 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.

Kara helped my Dad and I find the perfect home for my time at Baylor. 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.

We called Cristi early on in our house hunt as she was highly recommended by dear friends of ours. 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!

"Cristi is the best! 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."

I would not trust real estate with anyone in Central Texas except Cristi McGowan. 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!

It was a true joy being about to work with Cristi. 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!

As a first time home buyer I would definitely recommend Cristi. Going into the home buying process I was kinda nervous and wasnt sure what to expect but she made the whole process pretty simple.

It would be difficult to overstate how great a job Cristi did in selling our house. 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.

Cristi made the sale of our house quick, painless and profitable! She is super-proactive and helped us think of every detail. Would very highly recommend her!

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!

Cristi is unbelievable at what she does! 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.

Cristi is unbelievable. 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.

Cristi recently helped my husband and I sell our old home and purchase a new one. 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.

Meredith Kelley is the best realtor I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with. 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 did a great job selling our house and helping us with the purchase of a new house in Waco. 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.

Cristi was with us every step of the way as we sold our current home and bought a new home. 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!

Meredith Kelley is an amazing realtor who is very efficient and knowledgeable. 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

We are extremely pleased with the purchase of our home with Cristi McGowen. 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!

Cristi is the kind of realtor everyone who is selling their home deserves. 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.

THE BEST REALTOR!!!! 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.

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

My house closed today. 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.

Cristi was a fantastic agent for us. 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!

If you are in the market for a realtor, I recommend Meredith without hesitation. 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.

Meredith was wonderful to work with. 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!!

Meredith is the absolute BEST realtor we've worked with while living in Oklahoma. 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!

Meredith was a pleasure to work with. 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!