About

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Sales - Last 24 months

16
$16.5M
(+ 1 sales to be confirmed)

Sales - All time

43
$55.9M
(Confirmed sales)

A proud Mount Maunganui and Papamoa local, I draw on more than 25 years of legal experience to bring clear communication, meticulous attention to detail and advice to every sale. I offer a genuinely personal, results-focused approach.

I don’t just sell property in Mount Maunganui and Papamoa, I live here, and I genuinely love this part of the world. I purchased my first home at just 18 and have since developed land locally, giving me valuable personal experience alongside my professional knowledge of our coastal property market.

I understand that behind every sale is a person making one of life’s most significant decisions. It may be exciting, complex or emotional, and I bring the care, composure and attention to detail needed to guide you through it. My clients value my proactive communication, considered advice and determination to achieve the strongest possible result, even in challenging market conditions.

Whether you are preparing to make a move this spring, planning a summer sale, upsizing, downsizing or relocating, I take the time to understand what matters most to you. Every recommendation, conversation and decision is shaped around your property, your circumstances and the outcome you want to achieve.

Spring and summer are wonderful seasons to showcase coastal property. Longer days, warmer weather and sun-filled outdoor spaces allow buyers to experience the lifestyle that makes Mount Maunganui and Papamoa so sought after. I create a tailored strategy to present your home at its best and connect it with the right buyers.

When I’m not working, you’ll often find me enjoying the lifestyle my clients move here for, whether I’m mountain biking, fishing, diving or walking along the beach with my husband, Craig. This is more than the area I work in. It is my home and my community.

Supported by Bayleys’ exceptional marketing, market intelligence and nationwide reach, I combine the strength of a respected brand with a genuinely personal approach.

When the result matters, the agent you choose matters. If you are considering selling this spring or summer, I would love to hear from you.

Testimonials

Jef & Christina Overwater

"Right from our first meeting with Karen we knew she was the Realtor we wanted to sell our home and in the weeks to follow this first impression never changed. She worked tirelessly to market our property and always kept us updated with everything she did. This was big for us as we are big communicators ourselves and we wanted to know what was happening at all times. Karen knows the market very well and was able to bring potential buyers through who were serious and not just tyre kickers. When the offers came in she guided us very well and talked us through all scenarios until we were able to accept the right one and we could not be happier. Karen isn’t like many other realtors who we find are all talk and no substance, she will work for you the seller all the way to a great end result! Thanks very much Karen from two very happy sellers!"

D & E Ratcliffe

"Karen was authentic, knowledgable and an effective communicator. It was apparent, right from the outset, that Karen was interested in finding the best possible buyers for our property. Karen's work ethic and willingness to ask thoughtful, direct questions allowed us to go through the process with very little stress and get an incredibly satisfying result. Thank you so much to Karen and her team for your honesty, hard work and tenacity."
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