Ever since she was a kid, Krissy Cruse knew she wanted to be a Real Estate Agent. Born and raised in Silicon Valley, she saw her local agent as the town celebrity, declaring over family dinners that she couldn’t wait to be just like him when she grew up. As time would tell, it’s clear that Krissy got her wish — and so did the many clients she represents. Today, a top 10 agent at Pearson Smith Realty in Northern Virginia for 5 years running, Krissy has built a business powered by irreplaceable experience. She entered the Bay Area real estate scene back in 2002 during its market downturn, gaining the resilience, adaptability, and communication skills needed to navigate the dot-com bust with her momentum intact. Krissy’s next move brought her to Idaho, where she expanded her reach and grew her marketing skills to empower every client to win in a competitive new construction market.
Twenty years and two relocations later, Krissy is seen across Northern Virginia as the agent that clients can count on, consistently selling 40+ properties that exceed $20,000,000 in sales annually. An expert on every facet of buying and selling, Krissy knows how to be the difference her clients need, always delivering top-tier results while meeting any challenge that arises along the way. Combining analytical precision and a passion for people, with Krissy, clients never have to choose between data-driven insights and the benefits of a connected network — they get the best of both worlds. Relentless in her pursuit of her clients’ goals, Krissy brings a tenacious work ethic to every transaction, available 24/7 to go the extra mile. Never one to do anything halfway, Krissy’s even earned professional designations that maximize her ability to support military and senior clientele on their path to find the right next home or sell for the best price.
Now a Virginia resident for over a decade, she offers an insider’s perspective on the local market — from Arlington to Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William County, Stafford County, and beyond. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned seller, wherever your real estate needs take you, Krissy is not only the agent to choose — she’s the reason you’ll succeed. When she’s not making things happen for her clients, you can find Krissy building Legos, jetting off to Disney, or curling up with her cats, Athena and Gatsby. In her many travels over the years, she and her husband have checked half of the US and Canadian National Parks off her bucket list!
