Chicago Real Estate Broker Since 1994 | Top North Side Realtor

Personalized Service…Neighborhood Expertise…Results You Can Trust!

With 30+ years of experience as a top-producing Chicago real estate broker—and more than two decades with @properties—Karen Holt has helped hundreds of buyers, sellers, and investors successfully navigate the Chicago real estate market. Her deep-rooted knowledge of Chicago's North Side—including Edgewater, Andersonville, and Rogers Park—ensures strategic advice and personalized guidance for every client. Karen's strong collaborative network spans @properties, top agents, and industry professionals across the city and suburbs. Relationships matter—and hers run deep.

Design-Savvy, Market-Smart Chicago Realtor

Before real estate, Karen was an award-winning kitchen and bath designer—a background that enhances her listing prep and home staging expertise. By highlighting a property's best features, she maximizes appeal while leveraging @properties' cutting-edge marketing tools. With $150M+ in career sales and consistent ranking in the top 5% of Chicago agents, her results speak for themselves.

Chicago Rehab & Renovation Specialist

Karen doesn't just sell homes—she transforms them. A passionate house flipper and renovation expert, she helps clients spot potential in fixer-uppers, decode architectural plans, and make smart upgrades. Whether it's a historic gem or a modern remodel, her clients know they can rely on her design insight and trusted contractor referrals long after closing.

A Client-First Approach—Every Time

Buying or selling a home is a major life event, and Karen makes it smooth, stress-free, and even fun. Clients love her honest advice, creative problem-solving, and relentless commitment to their success. Most of her business comes from referrals—proof that happy clients are her greatest reward.

Don't Make a Move Without Me!
It's not just a tagline—it's Karen's promise. 

Visit her website to read rave reviews from past clients!

Credentials & Education

• Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI)
• Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)
• GREEN Designated Realtor (Eco-Conscious Real Estate)
• Interior Design Studies at Northern Illinois University & Columbia College Chicago

Chicago Roots & Real-Life Passions

A Chicagoan for 40+ years, Karen lives in a fully renovated 1920s bungalow (her own DIY triumph!). When not helping clients, she's playing pickleball, restoring vintage furniture, hiking with her Coonhound Gus, or cruising the city on her 1981 Vespa.

Ready to buy or sell in Chicago? Let Karen's expertise, creativity, and passion guide you to success!