Karen Newbanks

Karen was very hard working and had a great personal touch getting our house ready for sale. Karen responded quickly to questions and concerns with a genuinely tailored approach to our circumstances and needs. Highly professional.

I'm a very critical person when it comes to doing the things You say you're going to do when i hire someone, Karen was the 3rd realtor I hired for this house, but the first to do what she said, and more. No empty promises just to hook me in, cared about the work I completed on the house, and would have became a friend had she not already been one. I understand why she and Rick are so busy, while others pay for leads she is swamped from word of mouth advertising. Couldn't have asked for more than she did. And we found the perfect buyer to boot. I took less than I wanted to, but because I ran out of time on my Land Contract, not because of anything she did. I believe if i would have chose correctly the first time we could have gotten 30 to 50k more for the place. Investors took a back seat because the housing market should be affordable for the average person, not a get rich quick scheme. Yes it is the one thing left to do so, but do we need a few rich and then renters, or do we need to have level playing ground like my grandpa had? Enough of my views on that, this is about my bada$$ realtor, and her nunchuck skills, I mean negotiation skills🤣. You're awesome Karen, I think the negative connotations to the name needs changed solely because of her awesomeness!

Karen was very helpful and hands-on in preparing the house for listing. She gave excellent advice and was very specific. In time crunches she even lended a hand in preparing the house. Our real estate deal was complicated but Karen steered us through with good advice. She addressed our concerns patiently and adroitly. We followed her suggestions without hesitation because we knew she had our interests in mind. She was very responsive in her communications, especially around decision-making time. I I am happy I listed with her, and will recommend her to friends and colleagues.

Karen went above and beyond to ensure I was purchasing a home that was going to meet all my wants and needs and that I was comfortable with the process every step of the way. She was exceptionally quick to respond to every one of my questions and checked in regularly to keep me up to date. My overall buying process went incredibly smooth and it is all because of her attention to the details. If I were to ever go through a home purchase again she would be the first person I’d call!

Karen brings the perfect balance of skills, insight, and energy to the selling process. Not only was she able to sell my house for more than expected, she also sold it faster than expected. Her communication was thorough, timely, and fact-based; I had a good understanding of what was going on at all times. There were no unpleasant surprises. Karen's understanding of the market is impeccable, she knew the best time to put the house up for sale, she knew which updates would help sell the house, and she set a pricing strategy that balanced my price requirements with my desire to move quickly. Karen collected offers and helped me evaluate them not only on price but in terms of risk and timing. When I accepted the offer, I was confident I was not leaving anything on the table. Lastly and most importantly, I was never alone in the process; I felt like I was on a team focused on a successful sale and positive experience rather than working with someone that just wanted to complete the transaction.

Karen went above and beyond to help me find a unicorn of a home. She is creative and personable, quick to respond, patient in explaining things I didn’t understand. She makes great suggestions and had excellent referrals for every little thing that popped up during the process. I appreciate how invested she is in the community and admire the relationships she has cultivated with her clients and colleagues in the field. Karen made this overwhelming process smooth and fast!