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KELLY HUFFSTETLER
Your 5-Star Triangle Real Estate Strategist
Most agents can unlock a door. Kelly Huffstetler unlocks what really matters — timing, equity, negotiation leverage, and a strategy that aligns with your big picture goals. With over two decades of experience in the Triangle, Kelly is a 5-star real estate pro known not just for results, but for how she gets them. She brings practiced analysis, sound judgment, and the heart of a teacher. She's the calm in the chaos, the sharpest strategist in the room, and the advocate clients didn’t know they needed...until they couldn’t imagine going through the process without her. This isn’t about square footage and closing dates. It’s about milestones, money, and making smart moves that set you up for what’s next.
Built for Strategy. Wired for Advocacy.
Kelly spent the first chapter of her career in high-stakes policy and finance, including a10-year run in the public sector and a key role with the NC Legislature. With a Master’s in Public Administration from NC State, she developed a deep command of value, risk, and timing – skills she now uses to help her clients buy and sell with precision. She doesn’t just show houses. She performs real-time cost-benefit analyses. She doesn’t just price homes. She identifies hidden value and negotiates like your financial future depends on it. Because it does. Her clients gain an edge because Kelly sees what others miss. Market trends, timing gaps, tax implications, long-term ROI. Her brain is wired for the numbers, but her work is always personal. When you work with Kelly, you’re not just touring kitchens, you’re getting a high-level strategist focused on maximizing both equity and peace of mind.
Calm, Clear, and Three Steps Ahead
Buying or selling a home is rarely just a transaction. It’s usually a turning point, from a new job or a growing family, to a fresh start or a bittersweet goodbye. That’s why Kelly leads with empathy and finishes with precision. She’s operationally unshakeable, emotionally grounded, and already three steps ahead when hiccups happen (and they always do).Her clients aren’t just “helped,” they’re held. With a vetted team of painters, trade specialists, and mortgage pros on speed dial, Kelly manages every moving part so you don’t have to. From tough-love guidance to post-closing check-ins, she stays all in. Because the relationship doesn’t end at the closing table. And she wouldn’t want it to.
More Than a Realtor
At home, Kelly is a proud wife to Spence and mom to Elizabeth and Lily Kate. Their golden-doodle, Reagan, completes the team. She’s a true morning person who kicks off her day with coffee and the Wall Street Journal, always sharpening her market edge. You’ll find her catching live music, playing tennis, mastering golf(mostly the cart), and cheering with her daughters at Alabama and Cardinal Gibbons games. After co-owning an independent brokerage for nine years, Kelly joined Keller Williams in 2023, combining her high-touch service with the horsepower of world-class tools and training.
Not the loudest. Just the most trusted.
Kelly isn’t aiming to be the biggest name in real estate. She’s aiming to be YOUR name, the one you confidently recommend to your best friend, your neighbor, or your co-worker. When it really counts.
As a Residential Real Estate Council member, (Formerly CRS) Kelly has extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of residential real estate. She is highly regarded for her professionalism, integrity, and commitment to providing exceptional service to her clients. With a strong track record, Kelly is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of buying or selling their homes.
As a Senior Real Estate Specialist, Kelly understands the unique needs and challenges that seniors face when buying or selling a home, such as downsizing, accessibility, and financial considerations. With her extensive knowledge and experience, Kelly is able to provide personalized guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition for her senior clients.
