Living on Bainbridge Island
Loving and Selling the Island Since 1998
Living on Bainbridge Island offers everything that is exceptional about the Pacific Northwest right at your doorstep. Only a 35-minute ferry ride away from Seattle, the Bainbridge Island community wows residents and visitors alike with its stunning mountain views, gently rolling hills, and small-town America feel.
Winslow, the island’s charming downtown area, hosts farmers’ markets with local, seasonal produce and year-round festivities that bring residents together. With gourmet food shops, a vibrant artisan community, and an impressive selection of local wineries, it’s no surprise that Bainbridge Island continues to be a favorite hamlet for those seeking both luxury and a low-key island lifestyle.
For outdoor adventures, countless trails, parks, and scenic spots on the waterfront invite people to step outside and catch a glimpse of the island’s diverse wildlife and lush, evergreen scenery.
Meet Kristi
Providing white-glove service to her clients
Voted One of the Best REALTORS in Bainbridge Review, 2023
Recognized by REAL TRENDS 2025 among the verified Top Real Estate Professionals in America
Kristi Nelson is a Bainbridge Island real estate agent with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, serving buyers and sellers across Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, and the greater Puget Sound region. Licensed since 1994, Kristi brings more than three decades of real estate experience to every client relationship, along with deep local knowledge, strategic marketing expertise, and a calm, thoughtful approach.
As a long-time Bainbridge Island resident and experienced listing agent, Kristi helps homeowners prepare, price, market, and sell their homes with confidence. Her work includes everything from luxury homes and waterfront properties to in-town residences, condominiums, new construction, downsizing moves, and lifestyle properties throughout the island. With a background in business, marketing, construction, design, and new construction sales, Kristi understands how to position a home in a way that resonates with today’s buyers.
Kristi is especially known for her elevated listing preparation, professional marketing, strong negotiation skills, and honest communication. Through Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, she pairs local market expertise with the reach and reputation of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand, giving sellers a sophisticated platform and buyers access to informed, highly personalized representation.
For buyers, Kristi offers clear guidance on Bainbridge Island neighborhoods, market trends, pricing, inspections, negotiations, and the lifestyle details that matter — from ferry access and schools to beaches, trails, downtown Winslow, waterfront communities, and quiet residential pockets across the island.
Clients describe Kristi as knowledgeable, steady, approachable, and deeply committed to helping them make good decisions. Whether you are selling a Bainbridge Island home, buying your first island property, relocating to the area, downsizing, or exploring the local market, Kristi provides experienced guidance from start to finish.
Kristi’s goal is simple: to combine expert real estate advice, thoughtful strategy, and genuine care so every client feels informed, supported, and confident throughout the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does Kristi Nelson serve?
Kristi serves buyers and sellers throughout Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, and nearby Puget Sound communities, with a primary focus on Bainbridge Island real estate.
What types of homes does Kristi specialize in?
Kristi represents a wide range of properties, including luxury homes, waterfront homes, in-town residences, condominiums, new construction, downsizing opportunities, and lifestyle properties throughout Bainbridge Island.
How long has Kristi Nelson been a real estate broker?
Kristi has been a licensed real estate broker since 1994 and has spent nearly three decades helping buyers and sellers navigate the Bainbridge Island real estate market with confidence.
Why work with Kristi Nelson?
Clients choose Kristi for her local market knowledge, thoughtful guidance, strategic marketing, skilled negotiation, and personalized approach. As a broker with Realogics Sotheby's International Realty, she combines exceptional service with the global reach of the Sotheby's International Realty brand.
Is Bainbridge Island a good place to live?
Bainbridge Island offers a unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant neighborhoods, top-rated schools, waterfront living, and convenient ferry access to Seattle. Kristi helps buyers find the neighborhood and lifestyle that best fits their needs.
Testimonials
“Kristi assisted us in the sale of our last home and the purchase of our condominium on Bainbridge Island. If I were to describe her, I would say that Kristi is everything best in a real estate agent. She is honest, resourceful, helpful, professional, intelligent, and complete in all her document preparation and presentation. Our condo was a little difficult for us because as much as my wife was enchanted by it, there was a prior offer. Kristi helped us with a better, higher offer that also included allowing the sellers to stay here until they found a place they wanted. Her advice was outstanding.”
“We loved working with Kristi! She is a talented and experienced real estate agent and is very familiar with Bainbridge Island as a community and as a real estate market. We were in somewhat of a fast-paced situation when we finally found the right house and Kristi handled the transaction with ease and a low-stress attitude. Her local connections with other agents and professionals were extremely helpful as we were figuring out the feasibility of our project. Additionally, it was through her stellar communication that our offer was accepted over other competing offers. We continue to rely on Kristi for other projects and recommendations within the community. Cannot recommend her enough!”
“Kristi is a total pro. I recommend her 1,000%. Over the years, we’ve worked with many realtors and Kristi offers everything you’d want: she is smart, deeply embedded into the Bainbridge market, uses both excellent judgment and market data to analyze prices, is a real pleasure to work with, and has fantastic contacts with contractors. We faced a VERY challenging situation: a tough time of year (fewer buyers) and rising interest rates. Kristi knew exactly what was required to successfully sell our home - rapidly and at the best price.”
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