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★★★★★
"Karen did an outstanding job finding our dream home for us! She is not only a professional she is also an amazing human being! Will definitely use Karen as our agent in the future and have also recommend her to friends and family!"
- Kadejah
★★★★★
"Karen sold two of our homes and helped us buy one and she is fantastic!! She got us the best prices for our homes (over asking) and she is super responsive, knowledgeable and professional. We recommended Karen to friends and family and she helped them in the sale/buying of their homes as well. We’ll always recommend Karen bc she will work hard for you!!"
- Cheryl
★★★★★
"Karen helped me purchase a townhouse and then 3 years later helped me sell it when she found me my ideal home on the second try. She knows the area, is extremely responsive and works quickly. I highly recommend her, she is the best!"
- Buyer
★★★★★
"It was a great pleasure working with Karen while we sold our house and also worked with her finding my new home to rebuild. She was always very patiently helping on all the way to make right decisions. She is a very hard working and always keep client interest first, she is very detailed and appreciate the way she tries to work in a very friendly manners. I would recommend anyone who is looking to buy, sell and or buyer looking to do renovations/rebuild after the purchase."
- Z
★★★★★
"I know Karen for the past 10 years. She is very prompt person. Always have smile and make buying and selling properties easy. She always respond to phone calls and text messages quickly and she address the issues right away. I like working with her."
- Majid
★★★★★
"Karen did an incredible job both listing and selling our home of over 34 years. Since we were moving out before placing the home for sale, they were quick to get excellent photography work done beforehand to post it online as "Coming Soon". The web sites had many interested and saved web checks even before the home went on sale. They smartly suggested to keep the pictures and wall hangings up after we moved so that the home looked better to prospective buyers. The home went on sale on Friday the 13th, with open houses on the weekend. Offers came in above the asking price within a few days. In addition, they helped with other aspects such as details to help make the home attractive and helping with the inspections and negotiations on the final sale price. Highly recommended!"
- Michael M.
★★★★★
"Karen and her team worked tirelessly to help us purchase a new home. As new home owners, we had many questions and concerns and Karen's team were always there for questions and guidance. Their approach of showing us the entire style landscape and understanding our must haves, we were able to find our perfect home."
- Fern J.
Karen's fundamental philosophy centers around earning success and trust by consistently surpassing her clients' expectations and advocating for their best interests. Leveraging her honed negotiation skills acquired during her legal career, coupled with her comprehensive understanding of the local markets, Karen has fostered enduring relationships with her clientele.
Known for her hands-on approach, she takes personal responsibility for overseeing and guiding her clients throughout the entire process, endeavoring to make it as stress-free as possible. Her commitment to honesty, integrity, and providing white glove service has been instrumental in the substantial volume of referrals she receives from satisfied past clients. As Karen herself aptly states, "My greatest compliment is your referral."
Beyond her knowledge of the entire buying and selling process, Karen has a personal and deep understanding of the home renovation & construction process and all that it entails, perfectly suited to assisting investors and end-users alike in evaluating After Value Renovations. She has a portfolio of investors and builders that rely on her for market guidance.
On a personal note, Karen's upbringing in Israel and her service as an officer in the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), culminating in the rank of Second Lieutenant, have instilled in her a strong sense of discipline and dedication. Following the completion of her law degree (LLB) in Israel, Karen joined her family in the United States in 1997. She further pursued her academic pursuits at the highly regarded Cardozo School of Law in New York City, becoming one of the inaugural participants in their esteemed LLM program.
In 2001, Karen achieved the title of Esquire after successfully passing the NYS bar exam. Relocating from Brooklyn to North Caldwell New Jersey in 2004, Karen made a conscious decision to embark on a career in real estate, recognizing that it not only afforded her a better work-life balance as she nurtured her two beautiful children, but also ignited her passion for assisting others in their most significant life investment.
As her children have grown to become adults, she understands first-hand the considerations involved in strategizing a down-sizing move, while not compromising on lifestyle.
Karen is an avid cook, and since living a vegan lifestyle specializes in converting her favorite recipes for everyone to enjoy. She is passionate about living a clean and healthy lifestyle. She has a love for life; enjoys ballet and opera, dancing and the outdoors, particularly where there is sun and ocean. And when she has free time, she particularly enjoys traveling to new destinations where she can scuba dive with her children or significant other.
Karen also holds a real estate license in NJ where she spends part of her time and can assist anyone with plans to buy or sell in Livingston, West Orange, South Orange/Maplewood, Essex Fells, Roseland, North Caldwell, Short Hills, Millburn and surrounding NJ towns.
Whether you are looking to upsize, downsize, are a first-time home buyer, a retiree or relocating to or from the area, Karen and her dedicated partner, Romy are committed to providing you with comprehensive guidance and support throughout.