G J Graham, Arlington, VA
Karen Close is both personable and highly effective at her job.
Karen Close
THE DIFFERENCE EXPERIENCE MAKES 40 Decades of Experience. A Lifetime of Caring for People. For 40 years, I have had the privilege of helping people buy and sell homes throughout Virginia. I have worked with clients in every price range and through markets that have changed dramatically over the decades. Before real estate, I spent my career as an intensive care nurse specializing in cardiac care. That experience taught me something that has stayed with me throughout my real estate career: people need someone they can trust, someone who pays attention to the details, and someone who remains calm and focused when important decisions need to be made. Those same principles guide the way I work with every client today. WHAT I BRING TO EVERY CLIENT Experience that matters My real estate experience has given me a perspective that cannot be found in a search engine or a market report. I know how to recognize patterns, evaluate changing conditions and put today's information into the proper context for you. Knowledge beyond the numbers Buyers and sellers have more information at their fingertips than ever before. My role is to know what that information means-and, just as importantly, what it doesn't mean. I bring judgment, perspective and knowledge to the decisions that matter. I share all I know with you! Attention to the details Real estate transactions involve countless details. Pricing, preparation, inspections, contracts, negotiations, deadlines and finally settlement. I stay involved and make sure the details don't get lost along the way. Honest, straightforward advice You can count on me to guide you from start to finish. I believe good advice should be honest, thoughtful and based on facts. A genuine commitment to my clients I care about you. Buying or selling a home is a significant financial decision, but it is also personal. I take that responsibility seriously. Personal service You work directly with me. I am accessible, involved and committed to being there when you need me-from the first conversation through (and after) moving day! A business built on relationships Much of my business comes from past clients, repeat business and referrals. I am proud that people I have worked with over the years continue to call me, recommend me and trust me with the people who matter to them. WHY THIS MATTERS I have learned that real estate is not simply about knowing the market. It is about knowing how to navigate it. It is about knowing when to act, when to wait, when to negotiate, when to look more closely. Most importantly, it is about having someone beside you who genuinely cares about the outcome. Information is everywhere. Experience is not. That is The Difference Experience Makes....
Designations
- Accredited Buyer's Representative
- Certified Residential Specialist
- e-PRO
Spoken languages
- English
John and Eileen Kropf, Arlington, VA
Karen is the absolute best of the best. She carefully listened to all of our needs and considerations and was fully responsive and full of great ideas. She she communicated with us through the entire process and kept us informed. Karen goes over and above what you would expect even of the best realtors for example, she even filled up our bird baths and checked in on the house on a regular basis, we can't recommend your highly enough she is absolutely the gold standard....
Karen's listings
$1,775,000Active5 beds 4 baths4,321 sq. ft.3845 N Tazewell St, ARLINGTON, VA 22207
MLS# VAAR2078208Listed by: CENTURY 21 REDWOOD REALTY
$410,000Active2 beds 2 baths1,309 sq. ft.309 Yoakum Pkwy #616, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304
MLS# VAAX2064256Listed by: CENTURY 21 REDWOOD REALTY
$1,850,000Active3 beds 4 baths2,698 sq. ft.1015 Duke St, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
MLS# VAAX2067248Listed by: CENTURY 21 REDWOOD REALTY
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