About Crystal

I’m your real estate partner serving Casa Grande and the surrounding communities here in Pinal County. If there are two things that matter most to me in both my business and my blog, it’s being trustworthy and knowledgeable. Real estate can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to help people understand what’s really happening so they can make confident decisions for themselves and their families.

Before I became a real estate agent, I worked for the county in their low-income public housing programs, similar to Section 8. I had the opportunity to help people navigate housing resources and see firsthand how important stable housing is for families. When the county changed the salary schedule and the grant that funded my position was still up in the air, my mom encouraged me to consider real estate. The timing worked with my schedule, so I decided to go to real estate school. What started as a practical step quickly turned into something I truly enjoy doing, helping people understand the process and move into the next chapter of their lives.

Over the years I’ve learned that a big part of my role isn’t just opening doors or putting signs in yards. It’s helping people understand the market, the risks, and the opportunities so they can move forward with clarity. That’s a big reason I started writing and sharing insights here on my blog. I believe knowledge is power, and when people have the right information, the real estate process becomes much less intimidating.

Outside of real estate, life at home is never boring. I’m a proud momma to my fur babies, two Savannah cats named Deda and Terri, and two pups, Stasha and Jerry. At one point in my life I even had the chance to help play with tiger, lion, and cougar cubs, which was an unforgettable experience. I’ve also been married to my husband for ten years, and one of my favorite things is being the passenger princess while he takes us on off-roading adventures.

I’m also honored to serve as a board member for a local veteran organization called HOHP, which supports and serves veterans in our community. Giving back to those who have served is something that’s very important to me.

Through my work, my blog, and the relationships I build, my hope is simple, to help people feel more informed, supported, and confident as they navigate homeownership and life’s next milestones.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 Charity Tobey 
 
 
 
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Crystal has been the perfect person  to be my tour guide through the maze of "realty life."  This was my first solo trip without a spouse, making for an anxious time selling my home. She has been generous with her time, kindness and expertise.  We discussed all the aspects of the house, the economic environment and my personal requirements. After careful consideration, we settled on the numbers and strategies, at which time, she picked up the torch and ran what I thought would be a marathon. Instead, she orchestrated a quick sprint and there was an offer.
At the moment I accepted the offer, Crystal became my teacher, leaving me no doubt what she was doing, and what was expected of me
I wholeheartedly recommend Crystal McKenna for your real estate needs.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Meg 
 
 
 
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Working with Crystal was such a positive experience. I was relocating nearly 2,000 miles, and she made everything so much easier. She was always willing to work around my schedule and made herself available. We were able to get the house under contract and closed in about 24 days, which still blows my mind.

Her whole team was fantastic, super communicative, very informed, and genuinely down to earth. I truly felt supported the entire time.

I would recommend Crystal and her team again and again. They turned what could’ve been a stressful long-distance move into a smooth and really positive experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 john knowlton 
 
 
 
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I would like to take a moment to personally thank Crystal on the purchase of my real estate in Casa Grande. Her communication was excellent her knowledge of this situation was on par for the task. We were in communication  through the entire process, any questions I had she provided answers for without hesitation. She also explained the part of the process that I was not familiar with. From start to finish there was never a doubt that the process was done correctly and ethically! I will highly recommend Crystal and Long Realty in the future.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Doug 
 
 
 
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Crystal was absolutely amazing. She made the entire process of buying our first home completely painless for me and my family. She stayed with us every step of the way and was available for any and all questions we had. We truly felt like we were her priority.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Mike McIntosh 
 
 
 
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Had a great experience working with Crystal and the Long team selling my mom's townhome in Casa Grande. Crystal went above and beyond, helping collect quotes for various home improvements and providing guidance on what to do to manage through slow market conditions. She also kept an eye on the place for us and gave us weekly updates of happenings. Highly recommend her for the CG area!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tressy Sweeney 
 
 
 
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Crystal helped us with selling my Grandmother's house-long distance.  She went above and beyond and used every avenue possible to sell this home.  She offered to go by the house and adjust the A/C and water settings.  She exceeded all our expectations in every way.  You won't regret hiring her!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lynn Kelly 
 
 
 
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Crystal McKenna is absolutely the best. She has helped me sell my parents home, which was not easy. It came with a heartache, which needed to be done.  I couldn't have had a better agent, now I can call friend. She worked so hard for me, I can't thank her enough. She went way beyond the call of duty. Thank you Crystal again for all you have done for me! Lynn
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Scott Mattocks 
 
 
 
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I enjoyed working with Crystal. In the initial interview, she was very prepared which swayed my decision in selecting her as my realtor. Communication is important to me and to her as well. We had weekly scheduled connections but we stayed in contact as needed too. I was relocating to another state and she was great with keeping my relocation company up to date on everything. One last thing and the most important is the house sold very quickly. I would recommend Crystal.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Terri Schumacher 
 
 
 
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Crystal was amazing. She helped me find a new house and sell my current home. She was always available via text, phone or email. She worked with my schedule for looking at homes. If I needed help with any paperwork I could count on her to help answer questions or help walk me thru the docusign prcess.  If she was not available there was always someone available to talk with. I loved that she did weekly check in’s with me even if nothing was going on. She provided worksheets for the purchase of my new home and the sale of the old home to give me a better idea of the bottom figures. I will recommend her to any family or friends needing a real estate agent.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Keila Rodriguez 
 
 
 
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Crystal is fantastic! She knows the area and its market. Once informed that we were not first-time homebuyers but new to the area (and state), she addressed the market in the area and what was trending based on our search. Spoke clearly, professional, yet kind and direct. Allowed us the room to make our own opinions and decisions without pressuring us into one particular property or the other. Her focus was that we had a positively memorable and happy experience with this purchase and that we were satisfied with the property as well as the attention given. When encountering any sort of issue (minor or not so minor), she would commit to finding out details, ways to resolve, and communicated back with us with an answer. The communication was open, quick, respectfully, and friendly; answering back within minutes. She communicated with us via email, text, and calls and it worked wonderfully because we never had to sit and wonder what was happening. She took the time to get to know us as people, not just as clients. She took the time to stay in touch during every step of the process and was there with us during closing. She came to the house after we had closed and we got pictures together (she did ask our permission).  Crystal far exceeded our expectations! We cannot thank her enough for this experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
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