Education

Karen received her bachelor's degree in Linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to her career in real estate, she took a hiatus from retail purchasing and management to raise her two sons. Re-entering the business world, Karen has used skills in fundraising, group management, communication and organization honed through her involvement in school functions and parent organizations to build a successful real estate business.

She has taken opportunities to further her skills by taking courses in advanced sales and negotiation through Sales Career Resources, Inc. Karen firmly believes that the best way to help her clients is to stay well informed in her industry and marketplace.

Professional Philosophy

Today's schedules have gotten very hectic, and my clients can rely on me to organize and streamline the process for them. I strive to anticipate their concerns so they can be addressed, quickly and effectively. I believe that knowing all their options help clients navigate through the home process more easily. I appreciate the continued relationship with clients; therefore, I regard each client not only as a business relationship, but I aspire to be regarded as their trusted advisor and friend.

Professional Affiliations

• Member of Oakland Association of Realtors ®
  
• Member of National Association of Realtors ®
  
• Participant and donor-Habitat for Humanity
  
• Donor-Oral Lee Brown Foundation (foundation to provide college education to Oakland youth)
  
• Past member of Piedmont Asian American Club (PAAC)
  
• Past Vice-President of Moraga Asian American Club (MAAC)
  
• Past fundraiser for Rheem Elementary School (raised approx. $21,000 for school)
  

Professional Awards

• Placed 440 out of the Top 1,000 Sales Associates (out of approximately 45,000 Sales Associates in NRT-Coldwell Banker parent company)-2010
• Ranked #3 in Monclair/Piedmont office-2010
• Member of "International Sterling Society"-top 11% of more than 116,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates-2007
• Member of "International Sterling Society"-top 12% of more than 126,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates-2006
  
• Member of "International President's Circle"-top 7% of more than 126,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates-2005
  
• Member of "International President's Circle"-top 9% of more than 120,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates-2004
  
• Previews Property Specialist-2004
  
• Highest closed transaction volume-Coldwell Banker Oakland/Piedmont Office-February 2004
  
• Top buyer controlled sales-Coldwell Banker Oakland/Piedmont Office-September 2003
  
• Member of "International President's Circle"-top 10% of more than 113,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates-2003
  
• Member of "International President's Circle"-top 12% of more than 90,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates-2002
  
• Member of "International Diamond Society"-2001
• #1 Team Award-Coldwell Banker Oakland/Piedmont Office-1997, 1999

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