Business Philosophy

• Committed to treat our clients honestly, fairly and judiciously
• 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

Masters Degree - University of Nebraska

Graduate Realtor Institute - GRI

Certified Negotiations Expert - CNE

Awards And Designations

• 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

• Active Adult Communities in Northwest Valley of Phoenix, Arizona
• Specialize in Sun City Grand and Sun City West
• Experienced in the other Northwest Valley Adult Communities -Sun City, Corte Bella, Sun Village, Arizona Traditions and Sun City Festival, Sun Village, Arizona Traditions and West Brook Village
• Know models and floor plans
• Multitude of excellent services from Moving, Loan officers, Handyman, Plumbers, Grout Doctor (you need something - we mostly likely can give you a good referral_

Community Involvement

• Support Benevilla ( Benevilla is an ever-evolving nonprofit which seeks to weave a safety net for those who may be isolated and need assistance to maintain their independence.)
• Support Human Society
• Attend Music and Drama productions of Sun City Grand
• Attend Performers int he area
• Active in Sun City Grand Bridge Marathons
• Attend Cardinal Football Games

Personal Background

• Full-time Arizona Realtors since 2001
• Sold over 1460 homes since 2001
• Sold over $360 million in gross home sales
• Consistently achieve multimillion dollar status
• Over 20 years experience
• Listing agent
• Buyers agent
• Karen born and raised in McCook and Grand Island, NE
• Born and raised in Ogallala, NE
• 4 sons, 3 of which live in Nebraska with the other living in Seattle, WA
• School teacher for 25 years teaching grades 8-12 business and English
• Adjunct computer instructor for University of Nebraska Chadron
• Technology coordinator for the Ogallala school district
• Tech support manager for Schwans in Marshall, MN
• Internal help desk manager for Gateway Computers in North Sioux City, SD

Communities I Serve

• Sun City Grand in Surprise
• Sun City West
• Corte Bella
• Sun City
• Arizona Tradition
• Sun City Festival