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Karen Bunnell

REALTORĀ® | DRE# 02105887

Education

Boston College - Communications & Spanish
National University- Master's Degree Education

Client Testimonials

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"Thank you so much for helping us find our new home! I've met and worked with more than a few realtors over the past couple of years during our home search, but you were by far the most aggressive and knowledgeable. Your persistence and hard work was impressive. You made the home-buying process easy, and you explained everything to me whenever I had a question. We could not have done this without you, and we are endlessly grateful for your expertise. If any of our friends or family are ever in need of an agent, we will be sure to send them your way. If you ever need a review or testimonial, donā€™t hesitate to let us know! Itā€™s the least we could do as thanks for your excellent service. Karen is the best!! " - Chris & Mollie Engel

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"Karen has been an amazing person to have on our side as first-time homebuyers. She offered great advice and helped guide us through the entire process, answering any questions we had. She is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable. Being first-time homebuyers can be a lot, but one thing we know that we definitely did right was having Karen in our corner. She fights hard for her clients and goes above and beyond for us! We are grateful to have had her help! " - Diana Tran

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"Karen is literally the best Realtor I've ever worked with. She got us our dream home and worked very hard to make this happen. I highly suggest Karen for selling and/ or buying a home. You will not be disappointed and she will make your dreams come true! " - Jennifer Murrietta

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" Karen is fantastic - down to earth, easy to chat with, understanding, and best of all, just gets the real estate market. Karen helped me sell my mom's place, and she helped all along the way - even to the point of helping my mom find a place to rent during the sale! Above everything else, honesty and integrity can sometimes be so hard to find in the real estate market, and Karen's got it in spades. Loved working with her, and given the chance I'd do it again in a heartbeat. " - Jason Webber

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"Karen was absolutely awesome. I began looking nearly a year before I actually moved from the Bay Area to SoCa. Since this was such a big move for myself and my young adult daughter I needed the time to plan ahead and organize this move and I needed a realtor that was flexible with my specific timing and all the things that get in the way of selling and purchasing a home at the same time. " - Lisa Canfield

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"Karen is the best real estate agent weā€™ve ever worked with! My family and I reached out to her in October 2021 during the crazy real estate market, and less than 1 month later, we were under contract with our dream home in the competitive market of Huntington Beach. Karen was able to get our offer accepted for under $1 million on a single family home that had multiple offers of over $1 million! She goes above and beyond for her clients and is extremely professional, reliable, and hardworking, but most importantly, she is honest and kind. My family and I were first time home buyers, and Karen walked with me throughout the entire process, answered all of our questions, helped us get our offer accepted, took care of all our paperwork, and even helped us draft a rental contract after we closed on our house. Karen treated us like family and always had our best interests at heart throughout the process. She truly is the best agent out there, and we canā€™t thank her enough for making our dreams of being a homeowner in Huntington Beach come true! " - Betty

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"My overall experience with Karen was nothing but positive. We met her at an open house and felt very comfortable with her knowledge of the local area and perspective on the current state of the market. From that point forward she was part of the team. Karen made it a point to understand what we wanted in our next home and brought houses that fit our criteria (rather than just showing us any house like other agents). We looked at, and bid, on a number of houses and finally opened escrow on a house in May 2022. Most notably Karen helped us negotiate a sales price at 10% below asking price which was virtually unheard of at that time. Not only did we get the house below asking, Karen also leased our current home getting us a monthly rent at 13% over the asking price. " - Matt Mejia


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About Karen
Karen has a passion for real estate and thoroughly enjoys working with buyers and sellers alike. Originally from New England, Karen graduated from Boston College with a degree in Communications and Spanish. She began her career in pharmaceutical sales, where she worked for Bristol-Myers Squibb for many successful years. Later, she earned a masterā€™s degree in Education and taught high school for many years while she pursued another passion of hers, real estate.

Over the past 20 years, Karen has become highly regarded by her friends, other professionals, and clients as reliable, honest, and hard-working. Representing homeowners and future homeowners, Karen is committed to listening to her clientsā€™ needs and utilizing her background in sales and her keen negotiating skills to ensure a successful transaction. As a 25 year Irvine resident, she is well-connected and actively involved in the community. Her contacts and residency leverage her enthusiasm and expertise, enhancing her clientā€™s dedication. Karen is communicative, thorough, and detail-oriented and supports her clients every step of the way.
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Spotlight

Highlighted Sale | 2378 Cornell Dr, Costa Mesa

In the midst of a competitive COVID real estate market, Karen expertly negotiated an accepted offer for her buyer at a 10.8% below asking price for this charming 5BR/2.5BA College Park home, complete with a separate 1BR/1BA ADU.
Highlighted Sale | 2378 Cornell Dr, Costa Mesa
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Highlighted Sale | 512 LAVER WAY NEWPORT BEACH

Karen worked on the buyer side for this exceptional 5 bedroom home sale. She used her expert negotiating skills to get her buyers' offer accepted amongst many other offers. This 5-bedroom, 3-bath Bluffs home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and features engineered hardwood floors, oversized windows, a wrap-around patio, two primary suites, and a stylish kitchen. This address comes with top rated Newport Beach schools, and is close to Balboa Island and the beach.
Highlighted Sale | 512 LAVER WAY NEWPORT BEACH
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Highlighted Sale | 10911 MEADS AVE ORANGE PARK ACRES

This exceptional equestrian colonial estate blends historic charm with timeless elegance on nearly two acres of land. Featuring a 5 bedroom, 3 bath stunning home, pool, barn, arena, and beautifully landscaped grounds, the property is accessed via a mature tree-lined entrance. Built in the 1960s by the Fairbairn family, the American colonial residence boasts a grand foyer, classic details, and a cohesive design with red brick masonry and classical touches. Outside, the fenced pool and garden space complement one of the largest lots in the Orange Park Acres community. Equestrians will appreciate the 7-stall barn, oversized arena, and access to trails.
Highlighted Sale | 10911 MEADS AVE ORANGE PARK ACRES

Karen Bunnellā€™s Listings

$5,998,000 | 10911 North Meads Avenue, Orange, CA 92869
1/34
Listed By CompassOpen: 3/29 01:00PM - 04:00PM

$5,998,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,276
Acres
1.89

Karen Bunnellā€™s Transactions

Past Sales
a living room with furniture and a large window

$3,340,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,370
Acres
0.24
a front view of a house with a garden

$3,300,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,276
Acres
1.89
a front view of a house with a yard

$2,475,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,458
Acres
0.08
a front view of a house with a yard

$1,515,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,412
Acres
0.16
a view of house with outdoor entertaining space

$1,480,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,235
Acres
1.3
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$1,375,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,574
Acres
0.13
a living room with stainless steel appliances kitchen island granite countertop a couch and a view of living room

$1,285,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,701
Acres
0.13
$1,248,000 | 14 Soaring Hawk, Irvine, CA 92614

$1,248,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,887
Acres
0.10
a view of a house with brick walls and a yard with plants

$1,120,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,494
Acres
0.19
$1,065,000 | 3 Livingston Place, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

$1,065,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,134
Acres
0.06
a front view of a house with a garden

$995,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,728
Acres
0.14
a front view of a house with a yard and garage

$980,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,581
a view of a house with a patio

$940,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,693
Acres
0.13
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink refrigerator and cabinets

$926,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,468
a front view of house with yard and green space

$915,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,468
Acres
0.16
a front view of a house with a garden and plants

$890,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,476
Acres
0.14
front view of a building

$855,000

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,638
a front view of a house with a garden and trees

$835,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,420
Acres
0.44
Past Rentals
a view of a balcony with two chairs and a table

$7,995

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,202
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove top oven a sink with dining table and chairs

$5,600

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,262
a front view of a house with a garden and plants

$5,500

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,365
a front view of a house with parking space

$5,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,129
a front view of house with small garden

$4,500

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,262
a view of a house with a tree

$4,500

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
1,596
a view of a house with a yard and large tree

$4,400

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,296
a view of a house with a yard and large tree

$4,400

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,296
a front view of a house with yard

$3,900

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,452
front view of a house with a yard

$3,850

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,352
a front view of a building

$3,500

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,344
$3,500 | 1 Arabis Way, Unit 59, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

$3,500

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,406
a view of a living room and kitchen with furniture wooden floor

$3,300

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,080
a view of a garden with sitting area

$3,150

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
997
front view of a house with a yard

$3,150

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,320
a front view of a house with garden

$3,100

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,320