About Kris
In a career spanning over 30 years of Real Estate Investment and Development, Kris is now representing, as a Realtor and partner of Central Coast Landmark Properties, some of the finest Estates, Wineries, Vineyards, Ranches and Undeveloped Land. With her partners she has found a special niche and has specialized in unique Wineries and Vineyards and great ranch land for horses and cattle.
Starting in 2009, while working at Sotheby's International Realty of Santa Barbara, Kris gained a ranking of Top 1% in a sales force of around 45,000 associates, and continued that excellence in 2010. Kris offers her clients a positive, personal approach, discreet representation and world-class marketing with internet technology and an international reach.
Kris gained her professional edge early when promoted to vice president of a prominent Bay Area Savings and Loan by the age of 24. Simultaneously, she partnered with one of San Francisco's top interior designers, developing her love for restorations of fine estates. Kris has since compiled a professional portfolio that includes successful 1031 exchanges, commercial properties, land purchases and new construction in some of the hottest real estate markets found in California.
Her distinctive projects feature a six-acre, English Tudor-style equestrian estate in Woodside, a 300-acre cattleman's ranch with a 1920s Plunkett architectural home in Solvang, a lakefront home on the Point in Lake Arrowhead and the design of a 9,000 square-foot Italian Tuscan-style villa on two prime acres in Montecito.
Her forte for communicating successfully with architectural review boards has helped fast track project approvals and receipt of permits.
Kris is a businesswoman. She is the founder of Ryding Hy LLC., known for producing corporate events and car commercials, founder of the Summerland Beach Club Fitness Center and Spa, and one of the original investors in Ariat, a worldwide equestrian footwear manufacture.
An active sports enthusiast, Kris has shown and bred national champion horses, competed in 50-mile cross country races, played competitive tennis, loves skiing and is an avid golfer, belonging to the SB Women's Golf Club, the Lake Arrowhead CC and the Alisal Ranch CC.
Testimonials
"Dear Kris,
Julie and I can't thank you enough for the excellent work you've done for us these past several months. We greatly appreciate your commitment and professionalism towards selling our condominium and assisting us in purchasing our new residence.
Your passion and knowledge of the real estate market are unmatched, which is why we feel both transactions went incredibly smoothly. Without your marketing skills, we would have had a very challenging time selling our condo in this economy.
It seemed like every night you put in the late hours to make sure everything was in order. From start to finish, your consultative and caring approach put us at ease in what would have otherwise been stressful situations. Plus you were always available when we needed you!
Thank you for all your hard work. It has been an absolute pleasure spending time with you. We will continue to use you as a resource, and we will highly recommend you to anyone looking to sell or purchase real estate.
All the Best,
Casey McCann
"Staying in a fabulous rental in Rincon Point, we met Kris Johnson after seeing an ad for a home in Summerland. She was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable that we decided to do some serious looking with her. She first took us on a whirlwind tour off all the beach areas from Santa Barbara to Ventura. Our kids were staying with us and Kris was very accomodating to our schedule and going back to locations to include them. Kris was very attentive and intuitive about our desires and needs - some of which she helped us define - and was a pleasure to work with. We chose a house in the Seacliff area and Kris was awesome during the closing period, researching issues and gathering warranties for appliances. We love our new place and now consider Kris to be a great friend and we look forward to a long friendship.
Julie
"I have worked with Kris Johnston on (2) Lake Front Properties in Lake Arrowhead during the past 3 years. Our working relationship was without a doubt, professional as well as a very pleasant experience. Kris has excellent ideas for the look she is trying to create. Her attention to detail and understanding specifics is remarkable. Kris will be a tremendous resouce in handling all your real estate needs as well as a pleasure to work with. I definitely recommend Kris's assistance in any real estate project you may have in mind."
Patrick Brennan
Owner, Patrick Brennan Construction
Current Vice President, Association of Building Contractors, San Bernardino Mountains
"In my twenty plus years of experience working in the design industry, certain clients stand out from the rest; Kris Johnston is one of those few. Working with her has always been a pleasurable experience, and it's been my privilege to come to know and respect her. During the various projects we've worked on together, she has proven time and again that, whether in the residential market or the commercial aspect of real estate, all that she touches "turns to gold." Kris's vision not only allows the creativity of design to flow but also makes it easy to maintain a good working relationship, even during the most challenging situations and complexities that come with the territory. Her experience and ability to foresee beyond the basic and elementary aspects of a project gives her an edge among others in the business. She becomes a valuable asset to any individual seeking her assistance. I strongly recommend Kris's expertise to anyone searching to profit in the real estate market."
Vic Lozzetti
A.I.A. Assoc.
Achievements
2010 Letter of Accomplishment, from Soetheby's Chief Operating Officer Frank Symons
Kris achieves Top 1% in Sales from NRT's President Bruce G. Zipf
