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We’re Here To Guide You With Experience And Integrity
Our small team is powerful and regionally intelligent through our Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland roots. We consider it a privilege to be a realtor. Our mission is to restore the integrity of our profession through a genuine, honest relationship with our clients and everyone we work with along the way.
We proudly exceed our clients’ expectations through our core values: putting clients first, being accessible, showing compassion, going the extra mile, following through to the end, maintaining passion, continually learning, and having integrity and respect in all things we do.
KATHERINE BULTEMA
Serving clients as a realtor has been one of the most fulfilling achievements in my life. When I made the decision to become a realtor in 2012, it came from a desire to assist families in realizing their dream of homeownership. However, my goal as a realtor has expanded to serve a greater purpose.
As I grew in my profession, I immediately recognized the work needed to elevate the integrity of our profession. There is a difference between a licensed realtor and a realtor you would recommend to a friend. The difference speaks to one’s attitude towards their work, the extent to which they serve their clients, and the way they treat all the people involved in the process. Purchasing a new home or selling one is one of the largest transactions one makes in their life, and the role of a realtor in that transaction is much more than just showing available properties to clients or placing the property on the MLS. A realtor is a resource to their clients—always available, always honest, always putting them first.
At the inception of KBRG, I set out to set the standard for service in real estate. I made a pledge to myself to be a servant-leader to my team. A pledge to build a prideful, honest, compassionate, and knowledgeable team. A team that exceeds expectations by truly getting to know what their clients are looking for, and a team that has integrity and respect in all things.
I set out to be the most reputable real estate group in Northwest Indiana, not just from the viewpoint of our industry and peers, but more importantly from the viewpoint of the clients we serve. The clients that depend on us when they are making those big decisions. Guiding our clients through every step in the process, giving honest information, and providing reliable experts for their home repairs; these things make a difference. This practice is the only way I can maintain my commitment to myself to have a lasting positive impact in the real estate industry.
My husband Andrew and I were both born and raised in NWI. Our families have lived here for generations, and we are deeply rooted in our community. Throughout the years, we have developed many rewarding professional and personal relationships that we couldn’t be more grateful for, including that of our clients. Our most loyal clients, who have bought, sold, invested, and referred to us, span over a decade. This is assurance I am serving in my purpose. As a woman of faith there is a golden rule I live by—to treat others as you wish to be treated—and it has proved to lead me down my chosen path with more reward than I ever could have prayed for.
MEET THE GROUP
Our team is committed to serving others through an authentic, client-focused approach to buying, selling, and investing in residential and commercial properties. What makes us unique? It’s simple — we view our role as a servant one that puts you first. Proudly dedicated to fulfilling your goals and exceeding your expectations, our team understands that buying and selling is one of the biggest decisions one can make in life. We are there every step of the way with compassion, support, and a commitment to you and your needs. We are humbled to say that many life-long relationships have developed through our work, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Learn more about us by clicking the links below. We look forward to getting to know you too.
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Tom Zandstra
Realtor - Licensed IN/IL -
Carol Cioffi
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES
I highly recommend Katherine to anyone who is looking to sell or buy a home. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, honest and trustworthy.
- Amber, Cedar Lake