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★★★★★
"We were fortunate to get to know Karen. At the professional level, she is a highly-skilled, knowledgeable, and result orientated realtor who knows the market and the area as well. On a personal level, she is honest, energetic, creative, warm, charming, and easy to work with. With her help, we remodeled our home at the minimum cost and achieved high-profit returns. Her unbiased advice, expert assistance, and the right tools helped us sell our home quickly and smoothly. Thanks again.”
Olson Family.
★★★★★
"It is unfair to say Karen is "one of the best" because she is simply THE BEST. We were introduced by our longtime friend when we tried to find our house when we moved here from the East Coast. We never see anyone so proficient, enthusiastic, and energetic as Karen. She helped us find our dream home in Los Altos Hills. Thanks Karen!”
Bill and Lillian
★★★★★
"When you have the best realtor working with you, she will become your friend for life!”
Seller-Los Altos
Compass is excited to announce its partnership with Karen Young, a highly skilled and experienced professional who embodies Compass's commitment to excellence. With a Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Northwestern University of Chicago, Karen brings a wealth of knowledge and professionalism to Compass. Prior to becoming a licensed real estate broker, she spent over a decade as a vice president in commercial lending and investment banking at a top US bank. With over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, Karen has consistently been a top-performing agent and is a Certified Global Specialist.
Before joining Compass, Karen was the president of her own real estate firm, specializing in global real estate services, including relocation assistance, financial consulting, and foreign investment opportunities. Karen's dedication to her clients is reflected in the fact that more than 95% of her business comes from referrals, which she finds extremely gratifying. She is committed to providing the most professional, courteous, and responsive real estate service, and has the skills, experience, and knowledge to satisfy the needs of both buyers and sellers.
As a Bay Area resident since 1995, Karen has developed an in-depth understanding of local communities and extensive experience in the shifts and trends of the Bay Area real estate market. Her primary focus is on Mid-Peninsula towns, including Atherton, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Francisco, and beyond.
Karen is known for her integrity, knowledge, and commitment to creating "TRUST" between herself and her clients. Her creative and positive attitude creates "ENERGY" to handle changing real estate market conditions at all times. Her proven track record is evident in the many referrals that have helped create "KAREN'S BUSINESS." We are thrilled to have Karen as part of the Compass team and look forward to working with her to provide exceptional service to our clients.