Kristin Bates, Realtor

Kristin Bates, Realtor Selling all of East Texas and specializing in lake front property! I bring a fresh approach to modern marketing, a friendly candor, and a can-do attitude.

Every time. As a Top Producing agent, I go above and beyond for ALL of my clients!

06/19/2026

If it brings you joy, do it.

Take the trip. Buy the boat. Stay for one more sunset.

And while you’re at it… just buy the lakehouse. 😉

SR39 at Lake Cherokee offers the kind of lifestyle that makes ordinary weekends feel like vacation.

✨ 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
✨ 2,633 Sq Ft
✨ .966 Acre Lot
✨ 2-Stall Boathouse
✨ Island Cove Location
✨ $855,000

Because memories don’t wait for the “perfect time.”

06/18/2026

Weeknight cruising.

A quick lap around the lake turned into another reminder of why we love living here. When your backyard is the water, ordinary Tuesdays look a little different.

Sunset rides. Wakeboarding until dark. Making memories in between.

You never get bored when you live on the water. 💙💯

Most people think they’re buying a lakehouse.They’re not.They’re buying slow mornings on the patio. Sunset boat rides. K...
06/17/2026

Most people think they’re buying a lakehouse.

They’re not.

They’re buying slow mornings on the patio. Sunset boat rides. Kids running barefoot through the yard. Friends who stay a little too long around the firepit. Coffee with a view that never gets old.

They’re buying the way life feels when there’s nowhere else you’d rather be.

SL26 was designed for exactly that.

✔️ 1,210 sq ft covered patio
✔️ Cedar beam accents & wood ceilings
✔️ Hot tub with added privacy
✔️ Large, flat lakeside yard
✔️ Boathouse & retaining wall
✔️ Waterfront firepit
✔️ Views worth staying for

If your lakehouse wish list starts with “I want to live outside,” this one delivers.

📍SL26 | Lake Cherokee
👱🏻‍♀️ Kristin Bates, Realtor | 903-808-2182





Some homes are more than just real estate.NJ28 sat on the market for a year before a former client connected this sweet ...
06/16/2026

Some homes are more than just real estate.

NJ28 sat on the market for a year before a former client connected this sweet family with me. Four months later, we’re officially CLOSED. 🏡✨

This home was designed and built by my client’s father, which means every room held a story, a memory, and a piece of family history. Saying goodbye wasn’t easy.

But one thing I’ve learned in this business is that memories aren’t tied to a house. They travel with us. The laughter, holidays, milestones, and moments that made a place feel like home will always belong to the people who lived them.

Thank you for trusting me to help write the final chapter of this home’s story and guide it to the next family who will create memories of their own. 🤍

And thank you to the client who made the introduction. Referrals like yours mean more than you know.

06/14/2026

PSA: Raise your pretty little babies at the lake.

Let them stay outside until the sun goes down. Let them learn to drive a boat before they drive a car. Let them spend their summers barefoot, sun-kissed, and surrounded by lifelong friends.

The dishes can wait. The laundry can wait.

These days won’t.

You won’t regret it. 🤍

What do you actually do all day? It’s a fair question.Some days it’s marketing listings, filming reels, writing captions...
06/12/2026

What do you actually do all day?

It’s a fair question.

Some days it’s marketing listings, filming reels, writing captions, scheduling showings, answering calls, negotiating contracts, coordinating inspections, chasing lenders, tracking down surveys, solving title issues, and making sure every deadline is met.

Some days it’s putting out fires.
Lately? That seems like most days.

Behind every “Under Contract” post is a hundred moving parts. Behind every closing photo is a file that probably had at least one moment where everyone wondered if it was actually going to make it to the finish line.

The active listings need attention. The pending deals need constant management. The closed files deserve a little celebration.

It’s busy. It’s messy. It’s rewarding.

And while my friends are probably wondering if I’ve fallen off the face of the earth, just know I’m somewhere behind a laptop, on a phone call, in a showing, or trying to keep another deal on the tracks. And I still love you💕

Real estate isn’t just opening doors. It’s making sure the door actually closes.

Grateful for every client who trusts me with the process. ❤️

Call me if you need me. 📲903-808-2182





06/11/2026

I’ve been living for some days like this…

Water sports. Sunset cruises. Fireworks over the lake. Lakeside parties with your favorite people.

When your backyard is a playground, you don’t just live—you live a little fuller.

This is summer at Lake Cherokee. And there’s still time to make it yours. ☀️🌊🇺🇸

06/08/2026

Low-maintenance living, prime location, and plenty of room to make it your own. ✨
If you’ve been waiting for a home in one of Longview’s premier gated communities, this is your chance. With 2,612 sq ft, a functional layout, and easy cosmetic updates that could instantly build equity, 14 Palisades Blvd is the kind of opportunity buyers are always looking for.

The location? ✔️�The neighborhood? ✔️�The potential? ✔️✔️✔️

Ready to put your personal touch on a home you’ll love coming back to every day? Schedule your private showing and see the possibilities for yourself.

📍14 Palisades Blvd
💲385,000

Address

1116 Judson Road
Longview, TX
75601

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Kristin Bates, Realtor posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Kristin Bates, Realtor:

Share

Category