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Education, Experience, Certifications, Achievements
EXPERIENCE
Full Time Realtor With Over 9 Years of Successful Real Estate Experience in Residential Sales and Marketing.
Karen began her career as a Full Time agent with Weichert, Realtors in Germantown, MD. In 2000 she joined ERA Pro Realty, which is where she happily continues her full-time career after over 8 years of success and support with one of the top National Real Estate companies around.
Karen represents both Buyers and Sellers and provides strong sales and negotiating skills, broad-based knowledge of Real Estate transactions and contracts, the ability to get along well with people of all backgrounds and has a genuine concern for others.
Her knowledge of the area and love for helping people lead her to a career in Real Estate Sales and Mentoring New Agents. This field allows her to use her natural gifts and talents. "I have developed a passion for learning the ins and outs of Buying and Selling Real Estate (which is fascinating in itself), and realize a high level of personal satisfaction from helping others reach their dreams and goals of property ownership."
EDUCATION AND DESIGNATIONS
 Karen earned her GRI designation in 2001. What does this mean to a Buyer or Seller? GRI stands for Graduate of the Real Estate Institute.
GRI is a nationally professional real estate designation. This designation may only be earned after successfully completing a rigorous educational program that includes 92 hours of live course instruction from a statewide faculty selected because of extensive experience in their own areas of expertise. This designation is available only to members of the local, state and National Association of REALTORS. When you see the letters GRI after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly.
CDPE-Certified Distressed Property Expert. Trained to assist Buyer's with the purchase of short-sale and Foreclosure/Bank Owned Properties as well as knowing the In's and Out's helping Seller's to sell their property as a "short sale" as opposed to losing or giving up their home to foreclosure. In this Real Estate climate, it is imperative to work with a Realtor that is trained for making a purchase or sale in a market most Reator's have not experienced. Knowledge and Education is what you need/want to navigate through these times. Karen's patience and dedication to staying on the cutting edge of the Real Estate market and it's many changes will give you peace of mind whether buying or selling!
E-Pro CERTIFIED 
A comprehensive Internet certification program for Real Estate professionals that is offered through the National Association of Realtors. E-PRO holders have completed a course covering fundamentals of online business, understanding and creating online relationships, web marketing ethical and legal issues, and adaptions to new ways of doing business online that serve consumers.
WHY DO YOU NEED A WEB SAVVY AGENT?
- 84% of Qualified, Motivated buyers start their home search online.
- You will get the best price by reaching these buyers quickly.
- You will sell your home quicker by reaching these buyers.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Million Dollar Club 2000
- 2004 Leaders Circle
- 2005 Beyond Excellence Designation for Outstanding Performance
Top Producer 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007, 2008
MEMBERSHIPS
NAR-National Association of Realtors
MAR-Maryland Association of Realtors
GCAAR- Greater Capitol Area Association of Realtors
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