About Karen

Why Chose Karen I have been working and living in Arizona since 2001. I am well versed in what Arizona can offer people. I personally live and work in Surprise – northwest of Phoenix. I have a network of other realtors that I can refer to you who are experts in other areas of the state. Please call me for your Real estate needs. Business Philosophy · Value hard work · Value real estate education and technology · Value that clients had the best and smoothest real estate transaction · Value communication skills with clients · Value my ability to anticipate clients' needs · Value that clients find that the transaction was smooth and easy · Value that clients think I did a superior job · Value clients because they are neighbors and friends Education and Training Bachelor of Science - University of Nebraska Master's Degree - University of Nebraska Graduate Realtor Institute - GRI Certified Negotiations Expert – CNE Awards And Designations 2024 – Coldwell Banker Realtor 2024– Member of West Maricopa Association of Realtors 2023 - Coldwell Banker Realtor 2023 - Member of West Maricopa Association of Realtors 2022 - Coldwell Banker Realtor 2022 - Member West Maricopa Association of Realtors 2021 - West Maricopa Association of Realtors – Bronze Award in Sales 2021 - Coldwell Banker Realtor 2020 – Coldwell Banker Realty – International Bronze Society award 2020 - Coldwell Banker First Annual Awards Gala 2020 – West Maricopa Association of Realtors – Bronze Award in Sales 2019 – Coldwell Banker Real Estate – International Diamond Society award 2019 - Coldwell Banker First Annual Awards Gala 2019 – West Maricopa Association of Realtors – Silver Award in Sales 2018 – Coldwell Banker Real Estate – International Diamond Society award 2018 – Equity Title Top Dollar Surprise Sun City Grand Branch 2018 – West Maricopa Association of Realtors – Platinum Award in Sale 2018 – Guaranteed Rate Affinity – Top Supporting Agent 2017 – Coldwell Banker Real Estate – International President's Award Circle 2017 - West Maricopa Association of Realtors - Platinum Award 2017 – Axiom Financial Award for support, referrals and outstanding professionalism 2016 – American Best Real Estate Agents Real Trends 2016 – Top 100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents for Arizona in Real Estate Executive Magazine 2016 - West Maricopa Association of Realtors - Gold Award 2015 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's #1 Top Producers in Sun City Grand 2015 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's International President Elite Circle 2014 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's #1 Top Producer 2014 in AZ 2014 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Arizona Hall of Fame Team 2014 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's President Circle Team 2013 – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's President Circle Team 2013 – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Arizona Hall of Fame Team 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 – Ken Meade Realty's Top Team 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 – West Maricopa Association of Realtors® Platinum Team Award (highest level of sales excellence), Life time members of President's Round Table 2011 (August) – only Northwest Valley Agent Team to be featured in the National Top Agent Magazine 2001 – Karen: Ken Meade Realty's Rookie of the Year Areas of Expertise