Kim Wilkin

Kim is a dedicated REALTOR( with an entrepreneurial and real estate investment background. Her goal is to provide world class service with her professionalism and knowledge of the Austin market. Known for her attention to detail, communication, and dedication to her clients, you can rest assured that you have chosen the right REALTOR for buying, selling, and leasing your home and investment properties. Client Commitment Kim will provide the best, most comprehensive service to you, and she will go the extra mile to make your property transactions seamless. Let her help your dream home vision become your reality. Her market strengths lie in Central Austin and downtown, including Zilker, Barton Hills, Pemberton, Tarrytown, Westlake, Northwest Hills, Rosedale, and Allendale, with a knowledge of single family homes, condos, and duplexes. Her client expertise is in relocating professionals and families, short-term rental investing, and local, national, and foreign buy-and-hold investors in the Austin market. Background Kim first came to Austin in 1986. Since that time, this town has held her heart. She feels that she is one of Austin's biggest fans, and with her adventurous spirit, she is always searching out new ways to know more about her home city. Need a great restaurant, a cool place to listen to local music, a sweet dance spot, or the best wine shop in town? Kim knows just the spot! Kim is a graduate of UT Austin with a BBA in Finance- GO HORNS! However, instead of heading to Wall Street as planned, she chose the path less traveled, venturing to Europe for 5 years. She began in London as an Executive Assistant in the City, and finished her European life as a ski instructor in Kitzbuhel, Austria. During her winters as a ski instructor, she built an amazing clientele, and some of her guests included Jordanian princesses, Sheiks, and Allen Behr the New York Times travel writer. Through her experiences in Austria, she learned to quickly build trust with her discerning clients as their guide, trainer, and friend. After Kim's return to the USA, she joined an upstart wine distribution business founded by her family, and from its humble beginnings, she built this company into the 3rd largest wine wholesale house in Alabama. Over the years, it took perseverance and grit to grow this business, but Kim's entrepreneurial spirit never failed. Her years at the helm of this business helped her to develop strong negotiation and financial skills, and allowed her to build life-long relationships with her employees, suppliers and customers. As a result of being involved in this industry, she has a real love for wine and food. Through her years in business in Alabama, Kim's heart and mind were still in Austin, and in 2007, she began investing in real estate in Central Austin. Her grandparents and parents 'fixed & flipped' as well as held and managed rental properties for years, so her foray into investing was natural for her. In her free time here in Austin, Kim loves to swing dance and ride horses, snow ski (elsewhere, of course) and continue her wine education. She is also a huge traveler, and has visited more than 40 countries. Her Austin favorites? She loves to kayak Lady Bird Lake, run the Barton Creek Greenbelt, and discover all the hottest restaurants in town. She also loves road trips, wandering through the Hill Country. She stays abreast of what's happening in town, and does her best to experience everything Austin has to offer. Awards and Recognition Platinum Top 50 REALTORS(R) Finalist 2020 Platinum Top 500 REALTORS(R) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Realty Austin Corazon Circle 2020 Realty Austin Diamond Club $10M+ Top Producer 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Austin Business Journal Top 50 Residential Real Estate Awards Nominee 2014, 2021 Designations Certified International Property Specialist Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Graduate REALTOR Institute Homeward Certified