Experience Karen entered the real estate profession in 1983 after receiving her Bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. In her first year, she received the top “Rookie of the Year” award from Southern Maryland Association of Realtors. In 2003, Karen teamed up with Lucy Barbour and The Brooks and Barbour Team was established. As a team, they offer the “Dynamic Power of Two” and provide clients with knowledge, expertise and results. In 2005, The Brooks and Barbour Team achieved the highest award within CENTURY 21, the Grand Centurion. Education Graduated from St. Mary’s College of MD, 1982 Education in the real estate field includes the following: Real Estate Course, 1982 Brokerage Essential Skills Training, 1985 (O’Brien Realty) Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Numerous Real Estate Classes and Seminars Affiliations and Accomplishments Karen’s professional associations and accomplishments include the following: National Association of REALTORS, NAR Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS, SMAR Towne and Country Real Estate 1983-85 Rookie of the Year, SMAR, 1983 O’Brien Realty, 1985-87 Top Company Producer, O’Brien Realty, 1987 RE/MAX 100, 1987-92 100% Club, RE/MAX 100, 1989 Gold Award, SMAR, 2001 CENTURY 21, 1992-present CENTURY 21 Centurion Award, 1995-2001, 2004, 2008-09, 2011-13,2015 CENTURY 21 Double Centurion Award, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 CENTURY 21 New Millennium Team Spirit Award, 2003 CENTURY 21 Grand Centurion Award, 2005 CENTURY 21 Quality Service Award, 2013 CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award, 2014-15 CENTURY 21 President’s Award, 2014-15 Diamond Award, SMAR, 2006, 2011-15 Diamond Rental Award, SMAR, 2012-15 CENTURY 21 New Millennium No. 1 C21 Firm in the World, 2012-15 Commitment Karen has lived in St Mary’s County her entire life. Her experience and excellent problem-solving skills make her indispensable in all real estate transactions. Her skills range from property management to commercial and include: land, residential, multifamily, investment property to retirement sales. Karen strives to excel at all tasks she undertakes.
Karen Alford-Brooks is the best! An amazing person, always friendly and professional. My husband and I have worked with her multiple times and she has always had our best interest as her priority.
She knows the southern Maryland region well and takes pride in the community. Karen took care of every detail and made it super easy on us. She knew what we needed/wanted in the sale of our rental property and made it happen! Trustworthy and dependable, this shows in all her work. Without a doubt one of the best realtors!
3 years ago
Seller Review
Dave & Teresa Musser, Clayton, NC
Karen is a professional in every respect of the word. Her reputation, work ethic, and knowledge of the real estate business ensured us we would get our house sold. We couldn't be more satisfied with the job Karen did getting our house sold.
3 years ago
Seller Review
Mary Copado, Leonardtown, MD
She does a great job- highly recommend her!
She is a friend. Have known her for years. Trusted her. Knew she would do a good job. She was responsive to my calls and did a great job.
6 years ago
Buyer Review
Jack S. Lusby, MD
Karen was great to work with and gets the job done. She assisted us with every aspect of the process and provided expert insight and advice. Thanks to Karen, we got a great deal on our dream waterfront property in Southern Maryland. We can't imagine working with anyone else in the area ever again and highly recommend her service to anyone looking for home in the area.
