Kris grew up in an IBM family or as the IBM employees used to call it “I’ve Been Moved!” Having moved over 7 times when she was growing up, she learned how to handle every part of the transition well.
Kris earned her bachelor’s degree from James Madison University (Go Dukes!) and her master’s degree from Georgetown University.
After a very successful career in nursing, Kris started her real estate career in late 2005. She quickly transferred her ability to care for and listen to people’s needs into a fast-growing career.
By the end of 2006, she was Weichert Realtors Rookie of the Year and since then has consistently been a member of NVAR’s Multi- Million Dollar Club.
John started his real estate career in 2007. His 25 years working on Capitol Hill gave him top notch negotiating, managing, and marketing skills.
These skills are now put to use marketing our clients’ homes, managing transactions and negotiating the best situations for our buyers and sellers.
John earned his bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and his master’s degree from George Washington University.
He is consistently ranked in the top 100 of Keller Williams 180,000 agents and is one of the top 1,000 agents in the country, out of more than 1.3 million.
Cole is the newest member of The Walker Team, and has already been named a Top Agent of his brokerage in March and April 2024. Prior to beginning his career in real estate, Cole spent nearly 10 years in local and federal law enforcement; both as a decorated Police Officer and Detective in Richmond, Virginia and as an FBI Special Agent and Negotiator in Boston, Massachusetts.
Cole attended Christopher Newport University, where he met his amazing wife, Jordan. Cole and Jordan got married soon after graduating from their undergraduate programs and now have a beautiful young son, and baby girl born June 2024.
John joined Kris in 2007 and The Walker Team was formed. Together they have helped over 600 clients with their real estate transactions.
In 2013, The Walker Team achieved Lifetime Top Producer status for the region and are in the top 1% of realtors nationwide.
Kris & John have lived in Northern Virginia for over 35 years, so they are true Neighborhood Specialists! They know the local communities, home values and price trends.
Their three daughters were very involved in athletics which took them to schools and communities all over Northern Virginia.
Their daughters attended both public and private schools in the area, and the family is actively involved in their local church and volunteering in the community.
They are members of the National Association of Realtors, the Virginia Association of Realtors, and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.
Washingtonian magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine consistently name Walker Team Realtors as a Top Producer in the DMV. They have been members of the NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Club since 2006 and NVAR Top Producers since 2009. NVAR recently awarded the Walker Team with the NVAR Diamond Top Producer Award.
The Washingtonian magazine has named Walker Team Realtors a Top Producer in the DMV. Additionally, The Washington Business Journal recognized Walker Team Realtors among the top 25 realtors in the DC Metro area.
Madeline is a native Washingtonian, who has lived on both sides of the river and knows the DC area well. She earned her bachelor’s degree from George Mason University before joining a national homebuilder, where she was a top sales performer and went on to lead marketing and sales management efforts.
Madeline took time off to be home with her kids when they were young. She jumped back into the workforce selling IT solutions to the Federal Government, but had a keen desire to get back into real estate. She’s made that transition and is thrilled to be helping buyers and sellers with The Walker Team!
Nick grew up in the Alexandria/Annandale area, where he attended Annandale High School. He later earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina. After college, Nick worked in both the private events and medical device sales industries. After moving back home from Charleston, SC in 2019, Nick decided to pursue a career in real estate.
Nick is a charasmatic, detail-oriented person who loves to put smiles on people’s faces. In his free time, Nick is typically found at a local sporting venue or on the golf course honing his game.