Karen van Ness

About Karen van Ness

I began working in real estate in 1977 (age 17) when I bought 2 investment homes and a 5 acre parcel of land by negotiating seller carry back financing. I have taken advantage of every educational opportunity since then to increase my expertise and knowledge of every possible aspect of real estate representation, contracting, negotiating, marketing, escrow, title, finance, etc. As a result I achieve superior results for my clients and can negotiate the most complex of real estate transactions. I am known for my work ethic, commitment to excellence, and my 310 step client service plan to guarantee success and transparency for my clients. I (literally) practice what I preach as I am an educator and speaker on the profession of real estate including professional standards, the code of ethics, contracts, negotiating, forms and processes. My career has included developing raw land, designing homes & subdivisions, building homes, selling new homes for numerous builders, remodeling homes for clients to achieve a superior financial outcome and developing and administering a relocation account for first responders.

Experience

1. Licensed Real Estate Agent

   eXp Realty

   Jul 2020 — Present · CA, US

   A licensed real estate agent owes their clients a \"fiduciary duty\" when representing the client during the purchase or sale of real estate. The best agents take this to heart and seriously. They have extensive knowledge of all forms required to successfully close the transaction for their clients. Those agents know and understand the Code of Ethics they are obligated to abide by. They understand home construction, finance, contracts, strategic and tactical negotiating, vendor management (title and escrow services, inspectors, lenders). They are competent at anticipating and resolving problems for the client’s benefit. The best agents serve their clients as if they were their only clients. They LISTEN deeply to their client’s wants, needs and concerns, because they care.