The Fowler family puts the real in real estate. Their refreshing authenticity comes shining through in their generous application of good-old-fashioned family values and their genuine care for people. When it comes to putting families and homes together in Orange County, this mother-daughter-son team shoots straight and stands by its promises. Kristen Fowler was raised in Fullerton by hard-working parents whom she describes as "eternally optimistic." Her father was a real estate developer, and while he always encouraged her to follow in his footsteps, Kristen first pursued her love of dance. She founded and ran a successful dance center for nearly a decade before she made the decision to get her real estate license. Kristen entered real estate during the distressed market of the late ‘80s, but true to her origins, she didn't give up simply because business was difficult. She summoned her upbeat spirit and forged her own success. "I continued to teach dance part-time through the local parks and rec department, so I had two jobs and was raising two kids. When I got into the market, rates were terrible. But I didn't know any better, and I think that made it easier for me. I had nothing to compare it to. That experience made me really focus on my clients' needs." The Kristen Fowler Group has become a household name in Yorba Linda, where Kristen and her family have lived, worked and attended school for many years. It is a name that stands for service excellence seasoned with integrity and genuine client care. Kristen is joined by her daughter, Brittney Fowler, and her son, Dillon Fowler, and together they continue a heritage of unparalleled real estate representation in North Orange County and beyond. Their shared, client-first philosophy and collaborative work environment result in 50-plus transactions a year that are consistently smooth and worry-free for their clients. They put people at ease with their down-to-earth business style, creating a trust that is the foundation for lifelong relationships. "I think what separates us is that even if we lose, we always put the client first," Kristen says. "This is a job of service, and we really respect our role as their protector. Our clients are making the biggest purchase of their lives. We pride ourselves on seeing to the details and going through every contract line-by-line to make sure their best interests are represented and protected. We take our fiduciary responsibility very seriously." The Fowler family delights in giving back to the community. For many years they have sponsored a community Easter egg hunt in Yorba Linda, raising funds for Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). They also host an annual holiday party for clients, family and friends, who turn out every year to support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots drive while also having a blast making designer gingerbread houses. The teachers from George Key School's special education program also join in; they take the decorated houses back to school for students to enjoy, along with all of the leftover supplies for them to make their own holiday projects. This high-energy, high-integrity family has undeniably earned its success. For The Fowlers, working as a family creates a higher standard of accountability, since it is their name and reputation that is at stake. But fun and laughter are also important components of their work, and that is a big part of what makes them so real. Kristen says, "My work and family are my life, and my clients' success inspires me. But I always say, if you're not having fun, then what are you doing here?"