Betsy McKernan, Broker-Associate /Attorney Real Estate Agent at Walzel Properties

Betsy McKernan, Broker-Associate /Attorney

Real Estate Agent at
Walzel Properties

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Specialties

  • First Time Home Buyers
  • Farm Property
  • Vacation Home
  • Probate
  • Waterfront Specialist
  • New Construction
  • Investment Properties
  • Luxury Specialist
  • Retirement Specialist
  • Land Specialist
  • Relocations

Agent Highlights

Betsy sells properties fast - selling more than 54% quicker than the average Conroe agent.
Betsy gets the job done - completing more sales than the average Conroe agent by 10%.

Betsy's Transactions

More about Betsy McKernan, Broker-Associate /Attorney

Putting my 20+ years of legal and practical business experience in contracts, negotiations, real estate and marketing to work for my real estate clients. Strong skills, positive attitude and committed to helping clients achieve their ultimate goals while protecting their interests. For Sellers, that means getting the best price, the best terms and netting the most money. For buyers, that means finding the right property on the best terms and at the best possible price. A trained legal eye plus tough, strategic and intelligent negotiation make me the consultant to turn to when one of the biggest financial transactions in your lifetime is on the line. Protecting clients' interests for over 25 years. Extensive experience analyzing complex legal and business issues, negotiating thousands of contracts, and providing guidance and advice at all stages of business and real estate transactions. My clients get the benefit of a Realtor who thinks like a Lawyer by their side every step of the way.
Education

Novasoutheastern University Law School/Portland State University

Other Certifications

Mediator

Awards

Real Estate Broker, Attorney

License Number

0628923

Betsy McKernan, Broker-Associate /Attorney's Reviews & Ratings

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Betsy McKernan, Broker-Associate /Attorney

    • Betsy worked endlessly in getting us the best deal possible. It was always about us getting the property we wanted at the best price. Having a relator that is an attorney was extremely valuable in navigating a fairly complicated process.

      - Buyers Pine Springs Ct
    • She was great, nothing to complain about. Would highly recommend her talents. Buying first home, Betsy really spent personal time with us to make sure we were making the right decision.

      - Buyer Fitzgerald Dr.
    • Betsy was amazing with keeping us updated and guiding us through the process. I would recommend her for sure. Very precise and goes through all the parts of any documentation to make sure her client is aware and understands what everything means and if it is correct and legal.

      - Seller Sugar Bear Dr
    • Went Above and Beyond ! Highly Recommend

      - Buyer Leonidas Horton Rd
    • Had the opportunity to work with Betsy during the purchase of raw land for a building project. Betsy knows the market, and is extremely concerned about getting value for her clients. She is hard working, professional and extremely detail oriented. She has excellent communication and contract skills, and through the entire process we knew she had our best interest at heart. With ease she guided us through a situation that could have otherwise been stressful and time consuming. Call Betsy!

      - Buyer Lincoln Ridge
    • I would highly recommend Betsy to anyone looking to buy or sell property. I have worked with Betsy for residential and commercial transactions and was completely satisfied in both cases. My home sold faster and for more money than I had hoped thanks to Betsy's marketing, organization and tenacity. At the same time, I purchased my beautiful new home and felt confident with the purchase price and terms thanks to Betsy's careful review of contracts and sound advice throughout the process. Betsy also helped my company acquire some undeveloped commercial land for a future building project. There were many things involved that Betsy handled with ease. She is truly a great agent to work with. Thanks Betsy!

      - Buyer Lincoln Ridge/Seller Wellington Ct/Buyer Del Monte Pines
    • We have been home owners for more than 20 years and when we decided to sell our home, we opted to lease while we look for our next home purchase. Leasing is not fun and we are so glad that we had Betsy on our side. Betsy was able to provide us with enough information for an informed decision and just when we were getting ready to sign a lease, they leased to someone else. It was nice to see that Betsy was just as disappointed as we were but she kept us on task and jumped right back in there trying to find us something else. We were under tight time constrictions but Betsy never tired of helping us research the next group of homes. She was always willing to work with our schedule when looking at the homes in person as well. Betsy made sure our interests were protected once we finally reached an agreement with an owner and it was extremely helpful to have a real estate agent that is also an attorney watching out for us. Her knowledge of the market and the law proved invaluable! We loved how Betsy fought to put things in the contract that were important to us and advised us on other items where we were not knowledgeable. Betsy took the time to understand what we wanted and it was so nice to feel like we had someone we could count on! We will soon be in the market to purchase again and we wouldn't even think about tackling that task without Betsy on our team!

      - Lessee (and Buyer Shieldhall Ln) Meadow Grove Dr
    • My realtor, Betsy McKernan, did an exceptional job to help me find just the right property. She is concise and timely in providing superior advice. I have been shopping for over a year and Betsy has been very patient; only identifying properties that met my criteria.

      - Buyer Hailey St
    • Betsy did an amazing job for us and was an absolute Godsend. I can say right now that we would not have a house if not for her efforts. We were first time home buyers on a very strict deadline, with limited availability / time because we were getting married, traveling internationally for our honeymoon, moving, and starting a new job all within the same 6 week time frame. To accomplish all of these things while buying a new house would have been unrealistic under most circumstances, but we had a realtor in Betsy who went the extra mile on our behalf, and she helped make our goals achievable. We had 2-3 weeks to find a house in a frustratingly hot market on the other side of town (the kind where multiple houses have already been sold for above listing price before you can even get someone on the phone to schedule a visit). With Betsy's help, we were able to get a bid in and complete the option period prior to our wedding, and close on a house exactly one month after our wedding date! Throughout the entire process, Betsy was persistent, available for us, responsive to our questions, and extremely prompt in terms of scheduling house visits, submitting bids, communicating, and getting documentation in order. She was especially good for us as first time homebuyers because she genuinely cared about getting us a place to live, and went out of her way to educate and teach us while shepherding us through the complexities of the real estate transaction. I would highly recommend her without reservation.

      - Buyer Southern Creek Dr.
    • I would recommend Betsy to anyone. Very knowledgeable realtor. Will keep you informed. Quick to respond.I bought one house and sold one with her. She knows her stuff. It's also great to have someone that's also a lawyer reading the fine print before you sign it.

      - Seller Elizabeth Ridge
    • I was a first time home buyer and excited to find a new home. However, with few homes for sale, homes selling in just days and my irregular work schedule, I didnt think Id ever be able to find a home. But, with persistence, Betsy found a house that was perfectly suited for me. Because of her background she definitely understood all the complex issues that came up during the home buying process and was able to explain things in a way I understood. She kept me informed, was always available and was very proactive. She stayed on top of things throughout the entire process. I will recommend Betsy to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home.

      - Buyer Sugar Bear Dr.
    • I have been looking to purchase a new home for several months now. Betsy McKernan has been helping me by narrowing down my choices. She promptly returns calls/emails. I feel like she is trying to get me the best deal verses just trying to sell me something. I believe her background as a lawyer gives her inside knowledge on contracts and making sure I am getting the best price. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a new home.

      - Buyer Laurie Darlin Ln
    • Although it was a challenge working with a production builder, Betsy negotiated the price down to fair market value. The builder tried to convince us that we didnt need a realtor but without her we would have overpaid. It was so great having a realtor who is also a lawyer on our side!

      - Buyer Shieldhall Ln (and Lessee Meadow Grove)
    • Betsy was very professional. She was very detailed and thorough throughout the selling process. She made me feel comfortable. I highly recommend her and I would not hesitate to use her again.

      - Seller Kury Ln
    • Working with Betsy is a pleasure. She is organized and very knowledgeable. Her research enables her clients to make informed decisions. I would recommend her to any of my friends and look forward to working with her again.

      - Landlord Silver Creek Dr.
    • After spending many weeks looking for a home with a realtor I found one and made an offer. Right as I was ready to close my lender found that there was a problem with the title. My realtor kept having me sign extensions saying the issue was going to be resolved. What I wasnt told was that the issue could take months or might never be solved. After many weeks of extensions, I was completely frustrated. I was at the end of my contract with my realtor so my lender suggested I get a new realtor. This is when I first came to know Betsy. She listened to my problems and having a background as a lawyer gave her the ability to analyze the situation and give me guidance. Once all of that was in order, Betsy was immediately responsive to my need to quickly find a house. She listened to what I wanted, combed through the listings and sent me a bunch. We discussed them and the next day we went out to see homes. Within 3 days, I had found a home. She advised me on the appropriate pricing and even told me that she thought I could get the house at a price lower than my initial offer idea based on her evaluation of the home and the circumstances of the seller. It was clear that her goal was to get the best price possible for me and she did. Betsy helped me with all the details including negotiating the repairs, talking with the lender, keeping me informed and providing me with regular updates as well as helpful information. When the appraisal came in at almost 10% above the purchase price, needless to say, I was very happy knowing I got a great deal. My lender was very surprised to see the appraisal come back that much above the purchase price. I would highly recommend, and have recommended, Betsy as someone who listens, has the clients best interests in mind, and has skills and abilities above and beyond the typical realtor. I felt that I was in good, capable hands and she exceeded my expectations.

      - Buyer Jasmine Terrace Dr
    • Betsy was amazing! She walked me thru a very complex deal and made it work for everyone. She helped me understand what was happening at every step along the way. I highly recommend Betsy as a seller and would use her as a buyer if I was still in the area.

      - Seller Mesa View
    • We are so glad we choose Betsy as our realtor. Our situation was a little more complicated as our previous home of 21 years was taken by eminent domain due to a road widening. She helped us negotiate a better price for our house and worked diligently to find us a new home which was not easy as we had 2 failed contracts due to repair issues before we finally found the right home for us. Since we were forcefully displaced, we were eligible for relocation assistance from the county and Betsy worked directly with the relocation specialist to make sure we met all the requirements and deadlines to get the maximum possible benefits. This was a very stressful and overwhelming process for our family but we had the best outcome possible because of Betsy's expertise as a realtor and an attorney. She really cares about her clients and does everything she possibly can to find the right home for them. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

      - Buyer Kingston Terrace Ln
    • We were delighted to work with Betsy as a realtor, we have bought and sold alot of homes in several states and she by far was the best realtor. She always had our best interest in choosing the best home and looking out for all our needs. She is so professional and makes sure you get the best value yet never trying to sell you a house but making sure you are happy with the selection.

      - Buyer Lakeview Manor Dr.
    • If I could I would give her 10 stars. She was amazing with keeping us updated, negotiating and going though all legal documents to make sure everything was not only correct, but legal. Such a pleasure to work with.

      - Buyer Mulberry Tree Ln
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