About Rene

Ms. Kessel is a trusted real estate advisor recognized for her expertise in both the Greater Albuquerque real estate market and the specialized field of divorce real estate. As a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE®), she works alongside divorcing homeowners, attorneys, mediators, and financial professionals to provide objective, data-driven guidance. She helps all parties fully understand their options, market conditions, equity considerations, and timing strategies. She enables informed decisions that protect long-term financial interests of the sellers. Her reputation for remaining impartial while navigating highly emotional situations has made her a respected resource in divorce real estate. Rene's commitment to neutrality is best illustrated by one of the most meaningful transactions of her career. Although she and her former husband are not friends, he chose her to represent him in the purchase of his home because he trusted her professionalism, expertise, and unwavering commitment to acting in her client's best interest. She guided him through the transaction with the same level of care, advocacy, and fiduciary responsibility she provides every client. Following the purchase, he wrote an outstanding review of her services. While their personal relationship remains unchanged, his confidence in her professional judgment is a powerful testament to her integrity, objectivity, and ability to separate personal history from professional responsibility. Prior to her real estate career, Ms. Kessel worked as a Montessori educator, where she developed strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. Her passion for homes began long before she became a REALTOR®. Growing up, she worked alongside her father as he flipped bank-owned properties, gaining firsthand experience in home improvement, renovations, and the many details that go into transforming a house. Those early experiences sparked a lifelong love of home improvement and gave her a practical understanding of construction that continues to benefit her clients today. Combining her educational background, hands-on construction knowledge, and extensive real estate expertise, Ms. Kessel has built a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and exceptional client service throughout New Mexico.