‘Honesty is Absolutely The Best Policy!” This is Karen’s philosophy in life and in her business practices. For many who buy or sell their most prized possession, it is an emotional transition exacerbated by volumes of paperwork. Karen’s insight, caring opinions, common sense and intuitive ideas are exactly what clients want and appreciate. Peace of mind is what Karen provides. She cares very much about her clients’ overall welfare and comfort.

For Karen, real estate is always about the people not “The Deal”. It is also about taking pride in her work, quality of service and forging lasting relationships. It is about establishing a foundation that will one day be a cornerstone of her community. It is why she can proudly state that most of her business is based on referrals from former clients, friends and their families. This is especially important in a small community where there is no anonymity of who you are, as your name and reputation represent everything.  “I strive to be: The Family Realtor. Being the family realtor is a privilege that I take very seriously.”

Karen is proud to call Oliver, a warm and generous community, her home. Over fourteen wineries and nearly 4,000 acres of grapes have established Oliver as the Wine Capital of Canada. More than just its reputation for world-renowned wines, Oliver’s landscape is breathtaking with a combination of lakes and green spaces as well as housing Canada's only pocket desert ecosystem.

With a combined rural and community population barely over 7,000 and with significant competition, Karen and her team have captured more than 30% of the market share. She has done so because she is creative, versatile and extremely knowledgeable in ALL the areas of real estate. Whether it is buying or selling small businesses, homes, condominiums or mobile home, determining investment property portfolios or working with farmland, vineyards and orchards or whether it is buying or selling any type of real estate at any value, Karen is capable and willing to help with her trademark courtesy and respect.

Aptly described as the “The Okanagan Sunshine Lady”, Karen’s warm, generous spirit and quirky humour is comforting. Her skilful competence at her craft is why she is the recipient of many honours and awards including the President's Gold Award, Sales Master Award, multiple recipient of Award Of Excellence, Diamond Award, and Director's Platinum Award.

The success this remarkable agent enjoys today is a result of a long and colourful journey. She obtained her Real Estate license in 1991 and began working with the Realty World Franchise. In 1994 she bought the company with a partner and the following year acquired her Broker’s licence. In 1997 Royal LePage Canada bought Realty World. Karen’s phenomenal energy and hard work was the basis of her opening and operating two Royal LePage offices simultaneously in Okanagan Falls and Oliver. Her strong management skills were recognized in the very first year, in 1994, when she received an award for “Rookie Office” of the year in Canada within the Realty World franchise. She now solely owns and operates the new RE/MAX franchise in the heart of wine country.

What precious spare time Karen does have she spends with her family, her three sons Dustin, Mathew, Jason, and her partner, Gary. Dustin, the eldest son is a mining engineer. Mathew, is a licensed Realtor with a B.A. in Urban Geography and Planning. Jason, the youngest, is a certified auto body man. Karen, with her family and friends, spends time fishing and camping. Especially devoted to Karen is “Lilly”, her dog, and “Stanley” and the orange cat.