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Congratulations to one of our December Agents to Watch, Kim Streblow! Kim is a member of our Napa office, and her years of experience and success make her a pillar of support and knowledge that new agents can look to for inspiration. She's one of our luxury and vineyard specialists, and we are so proud to have her on our W team. Keep reading to learn more about Kim!
What was the first thing you wrote on your to-do list for today?:
I schedule what time I'm eating lunch. If I don't, I work my way through the day and make up for it later by eating everything in sight! If it's not written down it doesn't happen.
What's the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?:
If it's not written down it doesn't happen. I am a big list maker and it gets things out of my head in a way that I can organize and prioritize.
What is your favorite part about working in real estate in this part of the world?:
I am a first-generation realtor in the Napa Valley. My family moved to Napa in 1972 and I've had a front-row seat to its growth from a sleepy prune-growing farmland to the iconic winemaking destination with millions of visitors a year. It is a special place to live and I enthusiastically share the history of it with my clients. I've lived and worked in many other places but Napa Valley is always home to me.
Tell us about a recent challenge you came upon and how you conquered it.:
Staying motivated. My youngest daughter left for college, my husband retired, and I was struggling to find my next big Why. The next question was my answer. Mentoring and being available to help and advise younger agents made it feel fun again and made good use of all my years of experience.
What role has mentorship played in your career?:
I am the agent I am today because of my mentors. Real estate can feel very isolating and overwhelming as a new agent. To have someone share their experiences, involve you in their transactions, guide you, and just have your back when you need advice is immeasurable to your success in real estate. I've been so blessed to have had that and I love the opportunities to give that time to someone and pay it forward and hopefully make a difference like my mentor was for me.
What’s your favorite home design feature that you wish more homes had?:
Homes that have character and warmth with woodwork and artistic details like wainscoting, beadboard, crown moldings, coved ceilings, etc. Homes that reflect good craftsmanship and are not slapped together as a second thought.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose and why?:
The Greene Brothers. Iconic architects of the Arts and Crafts movement at the beginning of the 20th century. I am obsessed with their use of organic materials of woodwork, brick, and stone when designing their bungalows. I own a 100-year-old Craftsman home and would love to have them over to see how their creations live on and get some design tips!
Someone is coming to visit Sonoma/Mendocino/SF County. Where should they go first?:
I am a foodie so I would make sure they made a reservation at Don G's, which never disappoints.
What’s something you're looking forward to in the upcoming year? (Wedding, vacation, new opportunity, etc.):
I'm excited for 2025 with our son's wedding in the Spring and travel plans to Europe to celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary.
