
Sales Associate
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(623) 640-3801 mobile
(623) 977-1776 office
(623) 640-7374 direct
(623) 640-3801 home
(866) 807-7897 fax
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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
West Valley
17001 N Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85373-1804
(623) 977-1776