Kim Brown

Who Am I and How Did I Get Here?

In 1999 my husband, our two sons and I relocated to Westmoreland, a small rural community just outside of Keene, and now, nine years later, I can't imagine living anywhere else!

I've survived well over a decade of being a HockeyMom--endless car rides, freezing cold ice rinks, stinky sports gear--I still love to watch them play, I've met some of my dearest friends in ice rinks, and I can still lace up skates like a pro! As far as my skating skills go...well, let's just say I lace 'em better than I race 'em.

As a young mother I worked a variety of different jobs that enabled me to be home with my boys--from selling tupperware to writing a weekly "happenings-about-town" column to bartending.

My iPod playlist includes songs by Lyle Lovett, Harry Connick, Jr., Steely Dan, James Taylor, Lenny Kravitz, Frank Sinatra and Black Eyed Peas and, yes, I loaded the songs to my iPod all by myself!

I lived in New York, Argentina, England, Brazil, New Jersey and Massachusetts--all before I turned 16!

I've been re-designing and staging interiors since I was a little girl making my own dollhouses out of shoe boxes. I loved it so much that I eventually took classes to combine that passion with real-life design skills and techniques! Of course, I should mention that I took those classes with the one who inspired me in the first place--my Mom! We studied, we practiced on friends and family, then we jumped in and started our own interior redesign and staging business. We called it A Suitable Arrangement, and we focused on helping our clients use furnishings and decorative accents they already owned to create the interiors they always wanted but weren't able to achieve. Our tag-line was: You've Got What It Takes...All You Need Is A Suitable Arrangement! Just as things were really taking off with our business my Mom became ill, which took priority over continuing to grow our fledgling business. When we lost her, time stood still for a while. But difficult times often lead us down unexpected paths, and when I became reacquainted with the Realtor who worked with my mother on the purchase of her home here in NH, my life changed again. With this person's guidance, support and friendship I was able to "redesign" my career (incorporating skills and talents I already possessed, of course!). And now, almost three years later, I am blessed to be working with my mentor, who also happens to be my broker, and, most importantly, has become one of my dearest friends. Unexpected paths, indeed!

Before I became a Realtor, I'd had some really great experiences with real estate professionals and some really horrifying ones. The best thing I gained from the horrifying ones was the determination and drive to make sure that I always do everything in my power to be an EXCELLENT one!

I believe that buying or selling a house is a Very Big Deal...regardless of whether it's your first time or your fiftieth.

I'd be honored to help you with your Very Big Deal.

And Now For Something Completely Different...

Diamond River Realty LLC is a small real estate brokerage located in Keene, NH. How small, you ask? Physically, really small: our staff consists of my broker and myself. When you call our office, you can be pretty sure that you will get one of us on the phone. We know our clients, we really care about our clients and we're dedicated to really being there for them. So, yeah, we're different from the "BIG, MULTI-BRANCH, NATIONALLY ADVERTISED" brokerages. Call Diamond River and you'll reach Kim or Ruth. Your call won't be returned by whomever happens to be on "floor duty" or is next on the "lead rotation." Wouldn't you rather hear back from the person you were actually trying to reach in the first place? I know I would.

Another way we're different is we don't subscribe to the "HARD SELL" approach. We won't bore you to death with tired scripts or long-winded dialogues about why WE'RE THE BEST, and YOU'D BE NUTS TO LIST OR BUY WITH ANYONE ELSE. Frankly, sometimes we are NOT the best agents for you. And that's okay! We take our jobs seriously and are dedicated to helping you through your real estate transaction with professionalism, attention to detail, and a healthy dose of humor. We know how confusing, stressful and complicated buying or selling a home can be, and we don't make light of that. However, we also believe that your needs are best served by someone with whom you can connect on a personal level. So, shop around. Call the big guys, call Aunt Sally's neighbor's cousin, call us. It usually only takes a phone call to know whether or not you've made that "connection". And when buyers or sellers do connect with the right agent...it's a beautiful thing!

Ok, that's the difference. Let's briefly outline how we are the same:

We are licensed in the State of New Hampshire and are members of our Local, State and National Boards of REALTORS. We have cell phones, and return our calls promptly. We use the same Multiple Listing Service and therefore have access to all the same property information as every other agency who participates in our state's MLS. We use the same internet. We believe in the power of the internet for communication, information and marketing exposure. We show houses. We sell houses. We are paid on commission.

THE BOTTOM LINE: We never forget that we are here to help YOU, not Client #498768723. If you are more comfortable working with a large, nationally recognized company, there are many to choose from. If you prefer a more personal relationship with people who are genuinely concerned about your needs and will work tirelessly to help you reach your real estate goals, your choices are fewer. We hope you'll consider us when making that choice.

Testimonials

I thought you did a remarkable job as well as going over and above what I would typically expect from a Realtor. It was a pleasure working with you.

David B.~Swanzey, NH

Your decorating sense and aesthetic interventions brought out the best in my Mom's house and really showcased its possibilities..

Diane H.~Falmouth, ME

We have bought & sold homes 8 times over the last 15 years, and I can quite honestly say that you were one of the BEST agents that we have ever dealt with in that time. You made yourself accessible and your knowledge of the area was invaluable to us. You certainly are my go-to person for all my questions!!!

We both thank you for all of your efforts on our behalf and would recommend you & your office to anyone looking to purchase or sell property. Not only did we find a great agent, we have made a friend!

Michelle & Ann~Richmond, NH

We've Got Your Back...So You Can Move Forward.