Karen Foster Broker Associate, Realtor® CIPS, BA, CLHMS, RENE, SRS

"I know I can ensure my customers the best service possible."

Karen Foster started her real estate career in Calgary, Alberta in 1980 representing builders, buyers, and sellers. She spent 15+ years selling residential, income and land in Anchorage, Alaska, before moving down to Florida in 2009.

She is a "Seasoned Full-Time Floridian," familiar with South Florida Real Estate, She has obtained her Broker's License, CIPS, Certified International Property Specialist, RENE, Real Estate Negotiation Expert, SRS, Seller Representation Specialist and CLHMS, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, designations to better help serve her customers. She is also a Waterfront Property Specialist. Boating is a big part of her life.

She loves being on the water, close to the beach, the Intracoastal Waterway and having incredible views. It's her Paradise! The Venice of America! Yachting Capital of the World!

Karen has a degree in Journalism & Public Communications from the University of Houston, TX. She worked as a reporter in both print and television in Alaska, traveling all over the state covering everything from avalanches to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and the clean-up efforts. She has worked as a reserve police officer and continues to be an advocate for law enforcement, crime labs and balancing the scales of justice.

Karen belongs to the sailing and yachting community and has worked on boards of various non-profits, producing monthly newsletters, building and maintaining websites and social media.

Karen understands how critical communication and building solid relationships are to ensuring predictable, smooth real estate transactions. Her marketing and negotiating skills have proven to be the cornerstone of her success in closing transactions for her customers. She's a straight-shooter who will be a champion for her customers. Karen continually strives to provide excellent customer service. She wants you to realize your hopes and dreams!