About Karen

I spent the last ten-plus years selling real estate in Austin, Texas — a market that saw one of the sharpest booms and corrections in the country. That’s where I learned to price a home with precision no matter which way the market is moving, and to keep a deal on track when conditions get unpredictable. I’ve recently relocated to Chicago and joined The O’Connor Group at Baird & Warner, a team with more than 20 years of trusted results in this market — so while the city is new to me, the local expertise behind every listing isn’t. I brought my own discipline with me too: the process doesn’t change with the zip code.

Selling a home is one of the biggest transactions most people make — and it shouldn't feel like a gamble. Whether your home is an entry-level property or a multi-million dollar estate, I apply the same disciplined process: strategic preparation, intelligent pricing, and exceptional results. Before we ever list, we confirm the condition of major systems so nothing derails your contract later, then focus prep dollars on the improvements with the biggest payoff, and stage so the home is picture-ready and show-ready. Pricing is built from the most comparable recent sales and a walkthrough of your active competition — I tour those homes myself, so I know exactly what buyers are comparing yours to. And when things get challenging, as they sometimes do, I stay calm and help you stay focused on the end goal too — because that's how exceptional results happen, with a lot less stress along the way.