




Most sellers receive an offer & open escrow within 10 days

As the hot new property on the market, most sellers get multiple offers above list price

As a Full Service Agency, we handle every detail from photos, showing coordination, marketing, negotiation, legal docs & all the details of escrow and closing

We leverage technology to deliver our services more cost effectively. Which means more money in your pocket.

You pay nothing if you do not sell your house for a price you love. We cover all the upfront costs for photos and marketing





Properly price your home to get the best price

Get a High Quality Digital Presentation

Get massive exposure in the MLS & thousands of websites

Effective 10 Day Sale Strategy

Properly price your home to get the best price

Get a High Quality Digital Presentation

Get massive exposure in the MLS & thousands of websites

Effective 10 Day Sale Strategy

Karen was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. She was always available to answer our questions and guided us at every step. She stayed on top of communication, regularly following up with the seller and making sure our concerns were addressed in a timely way.
As first-time homebuyers, the process felt overwhelming at times, but Karen helped make it much easier to navigate. She explained things clearly, walked us through the pros and cons of each property, and took a thoughtful, practical approach that helped us make informed decisions. We really enjoyed working with Karen and would recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and supportive real estate agent.
We had the privilege to work with Karen, as our realtor. It all started back in Dec 2024, when we visited Austin for the first time, as a potential job move. Luckily we were matched up with Karen. Because we were from out of state, she first helped us learn about the city first, and spent time understanding what OUR needs were. We discussed options, and even drove through potential areas- even though a house wasn't on our the market. Through several trips, a spring break week, and longer staycations- and delays selling our out of state home, we finally landed on our Austin home on 4/7/26! We cannot thank Karen enough!!
Purchasing land from an unknown company required a lot of research and a process we were unfamiliar with. Karen dug in and made sure that we had considered and understood all of the things we needed to know in order to make a wise decision. Her service was invaluable all the way through closing as she continued checking on us throughout. We felt taken care of with the kindness, integrity and knowledge she provided.
Karen has been an awesome agent to work with on both time we had the opportunity to work with her. She was wonderfully patient with my Dad and very helpful in helping him understand both his rental and sales options. Once we decided to lease the house, she coached us on what we needed to do to lease quickly and at a competitive rate. After leasing the house for 3-years Karen stepped back in and helped us get his house sold quickly. Her attention to detail, follow-up, staging, marketing, and communication efforts were flawless. Karen is the consummate Real Estate professional.
Karen is one of the best realtors I've ever worked with. She worked with us for over a year as we relocated to Austin, TX from Canada. She helped us find an amazing rental home and also our perfect home to purchase. She is professional and incredibly patient and never pushed us in anyway. She's very knowledgeable on neighbourhoods and after closing continues to be a great support to us. I highly recommend working with Karen for any of your real estate needs!

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I spent the last ten-plus years selling real estate in Austin, Texas — a market that saw one of the sharpest booms and corrections in the country. That’s where I learned to price a home with precision no matter which way the market is moving, and to keep a deal on track when conditions get unpredictable. I’ve recently relocated to Chicago and joined The O’Connor Group at Baird & Warner, a team with more than 20 years of trusted results in this market — so while the city is new to me, the local expertise behind every listing isn’t. I brought my own discipline with me too: the process doesn’t change with the zip code. Selling a home is one of the biggest transactions most people make — and it shouldn't feel like a gamble. Whether your home is an entry-level property or a multi-million dollar estate, I apply the same disciplined process: strategic preparation, intelligent pricing, and exceptional results. Before we ever list, we confirm the condition of major systems so nothing derails your contract later, then focus prep dollars on the improvements with the biggest payoff, and stage so the home is picture-ready and show-ready. Pricing is built from the most comparable recent sales and a walkthrough of your active competition — I tour those homes myself so I know exactly what buyers are comparing yours to. And when things get challenging, as they sometimes do, I stay calm and help you stay focused on the end goal too — because that's how exceptional results happen, with a lot less stress along the way.

I spent the last ten-plus years selling real estate in Austin, Texas — a market that saw one of the sharpest booms and corrections in the country. That’s where I learned to price a home with precision no matter which way the market is moving, and to keep a deal on track when conditions get unpredictable. I’ve recently relocated to Chicago and joined The O’Connor Group at Baird & Warner, a team with more than 20 years of trusted results in this market — so while the city is new to me, the local expertise behind every listing isn’t. I brought my own discipline with me too: the process doesn’t change with the zip code. Selling a home is one of the biggest transactions most people make — and it shouldn't feel like a gamble. Whether your home is an entry-level property or a multi-million dollar estate, I apply the same disciplined process: strategic preparation, intelligent pricing, and exceptional results. Before we ever list, we confirm the condition of major systems so nothing derails your contract later, then focus prep dollars on the improvements with the biggest payoff, and stage so the home is picture-ready and show-ready. Pricing is built from the most comparable recent sales and a walkthrough of your active competition — I tour those homes myself so I know exactly what buyers are comparing yours to. And when things get challenging, as they sometimes do, I stay calm and help you stay focused on the end goal too — because that's how exceptional results happen, with a lot less stress along the way.

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