Karen's career as a real estate professional is complimented by her extensive marketing and sales experience as well as her own experiences investing in real estate. Karen works throughout the Chicagoland area, helping property sellers, homebuyers and investors achieve their real estate objectives. Karen strives to provide maximum customer satisfaction, dedication and loyalty. She prides herself on high standards of professionalism and always strives to ensure her clients feel well-informed throughout the process of evaluating and executing real estate transactions, whether it involves personal homes or investment properties. Karen's optimistic attitude, caring approach and professional expertise ensure her clients' needs are cared for.

Karen was raised in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Prior to joining real estate, Karen excelled in the field of product marketing and management. Karen earned her BA in Communications Studies & Journalism and an MBA with a concentration in Management & Organizations while being employed full-time with a major financial services corporation.

As well as being a Realtor, Karen is an avid runner. Karen ran the Honolulu Marathon on behalf of the Arthritis Foundation, raising $4,500! She accomplished her goal and ran the Boston Marathon and continues to train. Karen also completed her first triathlon.

Karen also enjoys traveling, reading, exercising and practicing Spanish. Karen and her husband, Anthony, were married in November of 2004.

Karen is a member of the Chicago Association of Realtors (CAR), the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR).

You can contact her directly anytime at 312.402.5968.

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