About Karen Kryzanowsky Associate Broker
Karen Kryzanowsky RENE, SRS, Associate Broker, epitomizes integrity, hard work, attention to detail and creativity in every detail of your real estate transaction.
Karen grew up in a large family in Connecticut. After high school, she joined the United States Air Force to see the world. As an intelligence/data analyst she lived and worked all over the far east and the middle east. Including a tour in the first Gulf war. After her second tour she decided it was time to get that degree. Karen is extremely mission oriented and she continued to work full time during the day, as she pursued her degree full time at night at University of Md University College. She graduated in 4 years with Bachelors degree in Information Systems/Technology Management achieving a GPA of 3.65. Karen and Her husband lived in the National Capital area serving our country for about 38 years both in the military and in the private sector/government contracting. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
When her husband was ready to retire, Karen still had a lot of service left in her. Always a people person, Karen decided that the best way to continue to contribute was through Real estate. Long time owners at Smith Mountain lake, they were finally able to move here full time in 2014.
A big believer in self improvement and continuing education, Karen recently completed 180 hours of Real Estate Broker training in 6 weeks and is now an Associate Broker. She also recently achieved designations as a Seller Representative Specialists (SRS), and an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) as well as two certifications; Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), and Resort and Second-home Property Specialists (RSPS).
Karen is very active in her community, a member of American Legion post 62, an avid hiker/walker. She actively supports SML good Neighbors and participates in fund raisers for Civitan. She makes some of the finest artisan jams and jellies and caramels in the area; winning either Blue or Red ribbons on every entry she has submitted to the county fair.
Karen’s skills with Data analysis and the discipline, integrity, thoroughness and tenacity she developed in the service serves her very well in the real estate business. She absolutely loves working with people on the most important transactions they will ever make.
“God is calling you to change the world one life at a time and one small step at a time. Begin today where you are.”
Keller Williams Lynchburg
Karen Kryzanowsky Associate Broker
I SPEAK:
English
Contact Agent
My credentials
Real Estate Advice
Agent Advice
Most Profitable Real Estate Niches For Agents
Given the opportunity, most real estate agents, and certainly all the hungriest ones, will work with you to buy or sell any property. A real estate agent who is best known for selling single-family homes is not likely to turn down a commercial listing, especially when they are just starting their real estate career. Real estate can feel like a big ocean ...
Agent Advice
Best Real Estate Companies For New Agents
If you are just getting started on your journey as a real estate agent, you probably have plenty of motivation and excitement for this new beginning. Going through those licensing courses and studying for your licensing exam finally paid off and you feel accomplished. There is a long journey ahead of you and the first years as a real estate agent are certainly not the ...
Homebuyer Tips
Most Promising Real Estate Markets In The U.S.
While 2020 has been a challenging year for many of us and the global economy in general, it was a pretty intriguing period for the real estate industry in the United States. The pandemic and all the myriad changes which were brought along with it, such as working remotely, continue to reshape the landscape of real estate investing. While many people are selling their ...
Agent Advice
How To Become A Better Real Estate Professional
If you’re in the real estate game, you know that staying at 100% is crucial if you want to achieve success. If you slack off for as much as a minute, you might lose your edge and fall behind the rest of the pack. It’s not enough to stay stationary; you’ve got to constantly be moving forward with every aspect of your career. For newer real estate ...
Homebuyer Tips
Choosing a new city to call home is a challenging task. You’ve got to consider a myriad of factors such as public safety, cost of living and job availability. You have to ask yourself whether or not the attractions available in the area are suitable for your tastes, and whether or not the climate suits your preferences. All these factors are important and need ...