Barketa Kerns
Century 21 Circle

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

Highlights *
40 recent sales
$54K - $850K
66 days on market
15+ years experience
About

With a passion for helping individuals and families find their dream homes since 2006, I bring dedication, integrity, and expertise to every real estate transaction. As a seasoned real estate agent, I understand that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction—it's a life event.
With an eye for detail and a commitment to personalized service, I work to ensure that each of my client's unique needs are met. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer searching for the perfect starter home or a seasoned investor looking to expand your portfolio, I can help.
I'm a professional with market knowledge, and exceptional negotiation skills, I am dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for all of my clients. By staying up-to-date on the latest market trends and leveraging cutting-edge marketing techniques, I help sellers maximize their property's exposure and buyers find the ideal property to call home.
I believe in building long-lasting relationships based on trust.

Ratings & Reviews
4.8

Isabella Amaya
Sturgis, MI
Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars.
Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Wendy Weil
Jones, MI
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Cassandra Haraldson
Elkhart, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I would send a list of addresses that we were interested in to Barketta and she would respond within an hour with a schedule of showings set up for us for those properties. If there were any changes, Barketta was very efficient and notified us immediately. She even took our calls and submitted an offer while out of town to see family. Barketta is very professional and knowledgeable, not to mention reassuring when I felt defeated. She works very diligently to ensure her clients are taken care of.

C Pilgrim
Mishawaka, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I loved working with Barketa.

Julio Gonzales
South Bend, IN
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

J. M. E.
South Bend, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Barketa was helpful, patient, and available during our relocation during a time when it was definitely a sellers market. She quickly recognized what properties would work for us and was honest about the good and the bad of properties we looked at. We felt like she was truly advocating for us and our interests throughout the process.

Rebecca Teetz
Mishawaka, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

I picked Barketa due to her rating and her professionalism and results outweigh the 5 star. She’s very resourceful and very informative and she knows what to look for in getting results. I highly recommend this real estate agent for your next search on your home, Because she makes the process super easy even for first time homebuyers

Charles Sabinske
Elkhart, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Working with Barketa in purchasing a home was a pleasure and if we had to do it again she would be our top choice. Barketa was always available for us and made what could have been harrowing experience a breeze.

Michelle Denise and Blank
Goshen, IN
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Zenon Bojarsky
Elkhart, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Cori P
Mishawaka, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Barketta handled everything amazingly!

C. C. Weimer
Granger, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

After 26 years of moving in the military I can confidently say that Barketa Kerns is the most professional and supportive real estate agent I’ve had the pleasure of working with. I would highly recommend her to all of my friends and family.

Barketa Kerns was referred to us via the NFCU Realty Referral program however we decided to stay with Barketa because of her direct communication style, extensive knowledge of the area, willingness to thoroughly address our questions and responsiveness to our requests for showings. She stayed supportive as we went through the journey of refining our priorities based on limited inventory and numerous rejected VA offers in an extreme seller’s market. Barketa’s sense of humor and understanding were greatly appreciated and eased a long and challenging process for the entire family.

Barketa Kerns is a true professional and excellent agent. She helped us find and close on the right home with a VA loan in unprecedented market conditions. Barketa’s above and beyond nature has earned our trust and sincerest gratitude.

Grant Smith
Elkhart, IN
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Barketa was very thorough and helpful in the process of purchasing my first home. Her recommendations of people to work with such as a lender were excellent and she was very informative when showing me the home. She is trustworthy and hard working for her clients. Appreciate all that you did for me, Barketa!

Pamela McDougald Brook
Mishawaka, IN
Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Mary Moleski
Mattawan, MI
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Mary Moleski
Goshen, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Mike and Chris
South Bend, IN
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

When we made our offer on the house Barketa suggested using a strategy that we were not familiar with. It ended up being THE reason we got our dream house! Could not be happier

James Isaac Rendon
Mishawaka, IN
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Barketa Kerns was a pleasure to work with! Although we had a hard time finding a place that met my requirements yet still in my price range, she showed precistance and found the perfect home for my kids and me. She did a great job of pointing out things that I would not have seen or known to look for in houses that we looked at, and would not let me settle for a house that I may have if it wasn't for her. Barketa was awesome with my kids when they came and looked at houses with us. My daughter often asks if we are going to see Barketa today.
I will definitely recommend her to anyone I hear of that will be looking to buy or sell a house, and I will be using Barketa again to sell my home when I am ready to.

Geoff Puls
South Bend, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Barketa was amazing. Always available to answer questions. She provided tips for maximizing the value of my home. She had great energy and helped my realize the value in my home.

Casey Varner
Elkhart, IN
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Michael Marty
Elkhart, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Jeremi Beck
Bristol, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

No written review provided.

Ray
Granger, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We were very pleased with Barketa's performance and work ethic and would highly recommend her! She was very attentive and detailed, returned our messages quickly and communicated with us at all times during the process. She made us feel like we were her only client. Her experience and advice during the process was spot on. She was flawless.

Don Simbeck
Osceola, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We were very pleased with Barketa. She explained everything very clearly about the sale of our home. She was with us every step of the way. When we needed to talk to her about something she got back to us very quickly. We would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone we know buying or selling a home. Thank you, Don & Janet Simbeck

Stan and Brenda
Elkhart, IN
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

We really enjoy Barketa, her sense of humor and her knowledge of the current market. Working with her has been a fun experience and are almost sad that finding and buying a new home is over. She has the ability to guide you without feeling the nudge, a rare ability. Although relatively new to the area I think she'll become well known in the real estate market.

We cannot overstate how pleased we have been to work with her!

Professional Info

Brokerage

Century 21 Circle
1001 Parkway Ave Unit 17
Elkhart, IN 46516

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
IN RB19000736
MI 6501429293
19 years experience

Awards

  • Awards 2022 - Masters Ruby 2022 - Quality Service Producer
  • Awards 2021 - Masters Ruby 2021 - Quality Service Producer
  • 2020 - Quality Service Producer
  • Awards 2023 - Masters Emerald - Quality Service Producer

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Military
  • Relocation

Top Cities *

Elkhart

  • 11 sales past 3 years
  • 57 days on market
  • $215K median price

South Bend

  • 5 sales past 3 years
  • 78 days on market
  • $110K median price

Goshen

  • 4 sales past 3 years
  • 39 days on market
  • $240K median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.