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About Karen Schlaefer
MN Licensed
Karen holds the GRI,(Graduate of Realtors Institute), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) designations along with a CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert), All the designations require extensive training and real-life experience to qualify for the designation.
Karen has over 30 years of Real Estate experience. Staying current on market trends, financing options and availability of inventory in the many different Twin Cities neighborhoods is a daily top priority so Karen can provide her clients with the best service possible.
You have tons of choices when it comes to selecting a Qualified and Experienced Realtor to Represent you, why not pick an agent who will listen to you and make you a top priority! When you select Karen, she will be with you every step of the way to help guide you and provide you with trusted resources to make the whole experience as stress-free as possible! Call Karen, she will answer her phone, so have your questions ready!
1984-1986 San Jose,CA Lic. with State of Calif.
1987-1996 Eagan, MN Lic. with State of MN, Edina Realty
1996-2001 Singapore, While living in Singapore as an Expat, I was an International Service Provider and Operator of the "Outbound Relocation Network" based in Singapore. Along with an active Real Estate lic. in MN
2001-present St. Paul, MN Re/Max Results
Skills
Listing,First Time Buyer- Counseling, Relocation Counseling, Photography, Negotiating ,Social Media, Home Search for Buyers,CMA- Certified Market Analysis,Resource for Downpayment Assistance programs, Mom, Dog Trainer,Flower Arranging-Designer
Interests
Staging, Listing Homes, Working with Buyers, Foodie!, Cook, Flower Arranging, Reading, The Arts, Music, Family!!!
Awards
RE/MAX Outstanding Sales Achievement Awards, President's Club Member, Member of the ReMax Hall of Fame, Re/Max Executive Club, Re/Max 100% Club
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Real Estate Advice
Homebuyer Tips
Timeshare Units - Owning A Property Part-time Or Full Time
Timeshares have been a huge success in the US for a few decades, starting in 1965, when the first hotel-condominium was built in Hawaii. How did timeshares come into being? Well, real estate developers who wanted to speed up the sale of their condos invented partial ownership and thought of selling the right to live in their apartments for one week every year. The ...
Homebuyer Tips
Waterfront Properties For Sale In Pasadena, MD
There are many places where you can find the most amazing waterfront properties in the U.S. but let’s take a look at the options available in Maryland. Between the Patapsco and Magothy Rivers, you will find the small town of Pasadena, MD with its many estuaries that offer countless possibilities for properties down by the river, but not only. Looking for ...
Homebuyer Tips
When people start talking about Florida they mostly focus on Orlando, Miami, maybe Naples or The Villages if they are focused on places to retire, but most overlook Cape Coral, FL. There are many reasons why people do this as it isn’t a major city in Florida, but far more reasons why they shouldn’t. Located in Southwestern Florida, the city of Cape Coral, ...
Homebuyer Tips
Living In Charlotte, NC Pros And Cons
The most populous city of North Carolina, Charlotte is also the county seat for the county of Mecklenburg. The city is considered to be a relatively new city that is still developing as many of the people living in Charlotte, NC aren’t sure if that’s a pro or a con. Its population is still growing having surpassed 873,000 residents as of 2018 which is also ...
Agent Advice
Real Estate Trends In St. Petersburg Florida
The real estate trends are constantly changing throughout the market as the market itself is influenced by outside factors. These factors can be anything from the presidential elections to a global pandemic. The way in which they affect the real estate market depends on how much the factors impact the market itself. For example, during the 2008 economic crisis, while ...
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