Karen Petersen

Karen Petersen, Realtor

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