Meet Krista

Krista Laroda

Real Estate Agent

: 613.369.8314

: krista.laroda@rachelhammer.com

I’m Krista, nice to meet you!

I always knew that I would pursue Real Estate as a career when the timing was right for me and my family. I have spent many years browsing through online listings and visiting model homes. I had the amazing opportunity to work on designing a custom home for my family, an experience I truly loved and will never forget. 

Real Estate is about building relationships. I have invested my career in helping people confidently understand their wants and needs in order to develop a lifelong relationship of trust.

While working in social services and the developmental services sector, I developed strong people skills that have prepared me for building a rapport with people, whether it’s first time home buyers, investors or families in transition. I am always excited to work with people to determine their needs, wants and confidently assist them through the journey of achieving their real estate dreams!

My Background

I have over 20 years of experience working as a manager in social services with high-risk youth and adults with disabilities. After graduating with a correctional worker diploma, I began working with adolescents, and by 19 years old, had four foster children living with me. I moved on from working with teens after 17 years and began supporting people who experience disabilities, helping them find employment and building social enterprises to develop their skills. 

My experiences along the way included managing a wood shop, a pottery studio, a restaurant, lawn care business, and even a print shop. Seeing someone succeed at something they, and many times those around them, never thought possible, was the best part of my days in social services.   

I met Rachel as I completed my journey to become a licensed REALTOR®, and I immediately knew that my visions and goals aligned perfectly with Rachel’s team—putting the client’s needs and interests first above all else. 

Fun Fact

I love shoes, country music, entertaining, and cooking (especially for others)! I also have an exceptional memory when it comes to the finest details. 

“We worked with Krista and were incredibly happy! As first-time buyers, she had our best interests in mind and ensured we found a home that worked for us and our little one. She was always quick to respond and was flexible. Krista asked all the right questions and followed up with sellers. She obtained any reports or previous inspections etc., to make sure we made informed choices. If she had any concerns about a home during the process she would always tell us and provide professional advice never wanting us to end up in a home we weren’t going to be happy in. Thank you for not just finding us “a home”, but finding us “our home.”

- Christy Marie P.

“Krista was outstanding. She kept me informed every step of the way and answered all my questions. When a problem came up in my home inspection, she immediately contacted the selling agent and resolved the issue. Krista made the experience feel easy for me. If I’m ever looking for a new home, I won’t hesitate to give her a call. I truly had a great experience.”

- Tara P.

“Can’t compliment Krista enough. We were first-time buyers looking to buy 3 months before our wedding. As shift workers, Krista was accommodating to our schedules, like ensuring we had multiple showings in the same area in one evening to maximize our time. She kept in mind our ‘must haves’ and was easy to communicate with, keeping us up to date along the way. She also gave great recommendations for professional services. She’s also fun to work with!”

- Kat G.

Client Success Stories

Read our testimonials to learn what it’s really like to work with a team who prioritizes your needs and cares about building relationships through elevated real estate service.