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About Karen Petersen, Realtor

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Designations

Graduate of the Realtor's Institute (GRI), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Smart Home Certified

More about Karen Petersen

Why Chose Karen
I have been working and living in Arizona since 2001. I am well versed in what Arizona can offer people. I personally live and work in Surprise – northwest of Phoenix. I have a network of other realtors that I can refer to you who are experts in other areas of the state. Please call me for your Real estate needs.

Business Philosophy

· Value hard work

· Value real estate education and technology

· Value that clients had the best and smoothest real estate transaction

· Value communication skills with clients

· Value my ability to anticipate clients' needs

· Value that clients find that the transaction was smooth and easy

· Value that clients think I did a superior job

· Value clients because they are neighbors and friends


Education and Training

Bachelor of Science - University of Nebraska

Master’s Degree - University of Nebraska

Graduate Realtor Institute - GRI

Certified Negotiations Expert – CNE

Awards And Designations

2024 – Coldwell Banker Realtor

2024– Member of West Maricopa Association of Realtors

2023 - Coldwell Banker Realtor

2023 - Member of West Maricopa Association of Realtors

2022 - Coldwell Banker Realtor

2022 - Member West Maricopa Association of Realtors

2021 - West Maricopa Association of Realtors – Bronze Award in Sales

2021 - Coldwell Banker Realtor

2020 – Coldwell Banker Realty – International Bronze Society award
2020 - Coldwell Banker First Annual Awards Gala
2020 – West Maricopa Association of Realtors – Bronze Award in Sales
2019 – Coldwell Banker Real Estate – International Diamond Society award
2019 - Coldwell Banker First Annual Awards Gala
2019 – West Maricopa Association of Realtors – Silver Award in Sales
2018 – Coldwell Banker Real Estate – International Diamond Society award
2018 – Equity Title Top Dollar Surprise Sun City Grand Branch
2018 – West Maricopa Association of Realtors – Platinum Award in Sale
2018 – Guaranteed Rate Affinity – Top Supporting Agent
2017 – Coldwell Banker Real Estate – International President’s Award Circle
2017 - West Maricopa Association of Realtors - Platinum Award
2017 – Axiom Financial Award for support, referrals and outstanding professionalism
2016 – American Best Real Estate Agents Real Trends
2016 – Top 100 Most Influential Real Estate Agents for Arizona in Real Estate Executive Magazine

2016 - West Maricopa Association of Realtors - Gold Award

2015 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's #1 Top Producers in Sun City Grand
2015 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's International President Elite Circle
2014 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's #1 Top Producer 2014 in AZ
2014 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Arizona Hall of Fame Team
2014 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's President Circle Team
2013 – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's President Circle Team
2013 – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Arizona Hall of Fame Team
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002 – Ken Meade

Realty's Top Team
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 – West Maricopa Association of Realtors®

Platinum Team Award (highest level of sales excellence), Life time members of

President's Round Table
2011 (August) – only Northwest Valley Agent Team to be featured in the National Top

Agent Magazine
2001 – Karen: Ken Meade Realty's Rookie of the Year


Areas of Expertise


· Active Adult Communities in Northwest Valley of Phoenix, Arizona

· Specialize in Sun City Grand and Sun City West

· Experienced in the other Northwest Valley Adult Communities -Sun City, Corte Bella, Sun Village, Arizona Traditions and Sun City Festival, Sun Village, Arizona Traditions and West Brook Village

· Know models and floor plans

· Multitude of excellent services from Moving, Loan officers, Handyman, Plumbers, Grout Doctor (you need something - we mostly likely can give you a good referral)
Community Involvement
· Support Benevilla (Benevilla is an ever-evolving nonprofit which seeks to weave a safety net for those who may be isolated and need assistance to maintain their independence.)

· Support Human Society

· Attend Music and Drama productions of Sun City Grand

· Attend Performers in the area

· Active in Sun City Grand Bridge and a committee chair for years

· Support and attend Rattlers in-door football


Personal Background


· Full-time Arizona Realtor since 2001

· Sold over 1600 homes since 2001

· Sold over $365 million in gross home sales

· Consistently achieve multimillion dollar status

· Over 20 years’ experience

· Listing agent

· Buyer agent

· I was born and raised in McCook and Grand Island, NE

· 4 sons, 3 of which live in Nebraska with the other living in Seattle, WA

· School teacher for 25 years teaching grades 8 -12 business and English

· Adjunct computer instructor for University of Nebraska Chadron

· Technology coordinator for the Ogallala school district

· Tech support manager for Schwan’s in Marshall, MN

· Internal help desk manager for Gateway Computers in North Sioux City, SD

Office
West Valley
17001 N Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85373-1804
(623) 977-1776