Kristy Arnold
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Q: How does your background in business consulting translate to being a real estate agent?
A: My personal goal and priority as a talent development executive has always been to support clients in their wellbeing. Real Estate can change people’s lives and dramatically impact their happiness. I wanted to be part of that at a tangible level. My desire is to help people find their ideal property, to strengthen their financial wellness and aid them in securing their future.
Q: What are your top three strengths you bring from your background?
A: Curiosity, compassion and creative problem-solving. I prefer to work with my clients to understand their needs, talk through their challenges, and find creative ways to solve problems. I genuinely care about the people with whom I work - clients, colleagues, and vendors. I truly believe better relationships have better outcomes in all transactions.
Q: What do you want people to know about your technical competence?
A: I have worked across industries and across geographies analyzing markets, understanding trends and making data-informed decisions. Having a deep understanding of the local market helps me with pricing strategy and building trust with clients. I want my clients to win. Diligence, collaboration, communication, negotiating terms, flexibility, organization and being detail-oriented are the keys to making that happen.
Kristy’s focus as an agent is on her client’s personal well-being and growth. Exploring her client’s needs, being transparent and compassionate, and finding creative ways to meet her client’s goals is a strength that sets her apart from other agents.
Kristy grew up in Jamestown, RI and spent a majority of her weekends and vacations on the boat with her parents and sister, cruising to and exploring the shores of the RI and MA islands. Her first “real job” was waitressing at Chopmist Charlies and lifeguarding at Mackerel Cove in Jamestown. As a teen she spent her time-off surfing at Narragansett Town Beach and camping on Dutch Island. Kristy earned a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Human Resources and Labor Relations from the University of Rhode Island.
Kristy’s career background focused on developing her client’s personal and professional growth within their profession. In Kristy’s career as a Talent Development Executive, she had the opportunity to pursue her passion around holistic wellness. Specifically, she has designed and delivered education and resources to her clients to support in strengthening their social, environmental, intellectual, financial, social, occupational, spiritual and physical well-being (holistic wellness). Working for one of the largest consulting firms in the world, her skills in following market trends, gaining industry insights through analysis, driving sales, and building client relationships doesn’t go unnoticed. These transitory skills have helped Kristy’s clients amass an abundance of financial wellness, stability and growth, and supports her real passion - to help people elevate their happiness by focusing on what’s important to them.
Kristy is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and the Kent-Washington Association of Realtors®. She is a Yoga Instructor and a Holistic Wellness Coach, and volunteers for the RI Chapter of Surfrider Foundation and also volunteers at Horse Play, an Equine Rescue & Sanctuary. Kristy lives in Narragansett, RI with her skin and fur babies.
Kristy brings a diverse array of capabilities to the table. More than anything else, she is collaborative, encourages new ideas, is people-oriented and loves to be part of making people happy and successful.