Although Krista Bolf, principal broker at Coldwell Banker ProWest in Ashland Oregon has an impressive list of credentials that go with her, it is the person behind the résumé that impresses me the most. Having seen Krista Bolf be presented with the Rogue Valley Association of Realtors 2009 Realtor of the Year award, I realized that as much as I believe she is the perfect recipient of this prestigious award, there is so much more to her.

 Having had the pleasure of working on several transactions with Krista since we first met while working together on a Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity and Ashland Community Land Trust project in 2006 and teaching at the HUD approved "ABC's of Homebuying" together at Rogue Community College, I've since seen Krista's clients benefit from her sharp negotiating skills, solid knowledge base about the Rogue Valley properties and issues, and her extraordinary listening abilities. I do not hesitate to refer home buyers who are in need of good representation on their home purchase, be it their first home, move up home or an investment purchase, knowing they are in good hands. Together Krista and her business partner Rick Harris can - and have - handled these transactions smoothly and professionally every time.

Personally, Krista has consulted with me and my husband on multiple transactions, from our house to a rental home to general market information on commercial property decisions we have contemplated. Even when the information provided led to us holding off on listing our property due to market conditions, Krista has earned our respect and confidence with her professionalism, straightforwardness and follow through. And her dry wit can be very much appreciated in the circumstances we sometimes find ourselves working in with today's construction/real estate/mortgage industry. Do I think Krista handles the listing and sale of real estate as competently as she does the needs of the buyers I have referred to her? Absolutely!

Alright, alright...enjoy the list of Krista's accomplishments! But, you'll need to meet her in person to wholly appreciate the Krista Bolf I have come to know.

Licensed Realtor in Oregon since 1994
Licensed in California 1990 to 1994


REALTOR Membership Service
- Oregon Association of Realtors, 2009 President Elect
- Executive Committee 2006-2007
- Business Issues KOG Chair 2006
- Business Issues KOG 2004-2007

Rogue Valley Association of Realtors
- Realtor of the Year 2009
- Realtor Image Award 2006
- Oregon Association of Realtors Director 2007
- Affiliates Committee 2002-2003

Ashland Board of Realtors
- Secretary 1995 - 1997

REALTOR Designations Advanced Training
- ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative
Specialized Buyer Agency training
- CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
Less than 5% of Realtors nationwide achieve this
specialized training

REALTOR Skills
- Trainer 1999 - 2006
- HUD approved "ABC's of Homebuying" Instructor

Other Affiliations
- Ashland Community Land Trust President 2002,2003, 2005,2006
- Women's Council of Realtors

International Real Estate
- International Corporation de Inversiones
- Real estate sales and construction in Mexico
- AMPI-Association of Real Estate Professionals
- TRC-Transnational Referral Certified Agent
- Subscriber Member of WorldProperties.com
- www.buyhomesinmexico.net

See you out there!

Karen Cooper - OR/CA Mortgage Consultant - www.Quality4Loans.com