Over the years, I have had the pleasure of working with some of the most lovely, interesting and inspiring people. I appreciate the privilege, when I am offered it, of working with a family in one of the most personal decisions one can make- the purchase or sale of a home. I always work very hard to keep lines of communication open, offer constant updates and information, outlining every step. If you are looking to buy or sell a home, please contact me, so that I could share my insights with you, and apply for the job of your Realtor!
“Throughout the course of selling my place in the Back Bay, Karen was prompt, honest, professional and above all, effective. From our first meeting, it took less than a week to set up the first Open House. I went in thinking it would take at least a few months, and most likely more than that, to sell it. We were under agreement 3 weeks later. I told her what I was looking for, and basically all I did from that point forward was follow her advice. In return, I got a great price in the middle of one of the most difficult real estate markets in recent history. She was in contact promptly with every development, always educated me about my options, and always had advice when I asked for it. She went well beyond the call of duty on several occasions to facilitate showings under difficult circumstances and short-term notice, and did so in a remarkably cheerful way. Best of all, she knows the market inside and out and I have several friends who have been trying to sell their places in Boston from anywhere between 6 months to over a year, and all were astounded at both the price I got and the speed at which it happened. In all, Karen was responsible for one of the most recommendable professional experiences I have ever had.”
Tucker Bixby
"My husband and I have moved five times in the past 11 years so we have had experience with different types of Realtors. I can honestly say that Karen Hanson has, by far, been the best Realtor we have had the pleasure of working with. In fact, we used her twice. First, while buying our home when we moved into the area, and now three years later to sell our home. Karen was positive, hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic while selling our home during this difficult and challenging housing market. She took the time to "stage" my home so it would look stylish and larger. She even loaned us some of her personal belongings to help present our home for showings. Karen had many Open Houses, and was ready to show our home at any time. She always followed up on the showings whether they were potential offers or not so she could get feedback. Karen made us feel like we were her only customers, which in turn, made us feel confident about selling our home. She went above and beyond her call of duty while selling our home which showed us she enjoyed her job and working with us. If we ever move back to the area, we will be using Karen again and I strongly recommend her to anyone moving to or from the area."
Brian & Karen Durand
"It is our great pleasure to recommend Karen Hanson to anyone seeking the assistance of a truly knowledgeable and sophisticated real estate professional. We were impressed with the way in which Karen sheparded us through our recent purchase of a beautiful property situated in close proximity to a country club and ocean beach. Karen's patience was limitless as we investigated numerous properties. She was always pleasant, always positive, and had an uncanny ability to anticipate our needs. We are both excited and grateful to have added Karen to our family's team of professional advisors. We trust her judgement and expertise as much as that of our attorneys, accountants and physicians."
Terry & Dorothy Platt
" Karen Hanson is just terrific. We looked and looked for the right house, and she was more than happy to spend whatever time necessary to find the "right one". She's a very organized, experienced broker who really knows the area. She's also a wonderful human being who sincerely means it when she says "No problem" to a request. You can't find a better broker to work with. Thanks, Karen!"
Melinda Robins
"I don't think there are enough words to express our appreciation to you. You have gone above & beyond as a Realtor and a friend. You are one of the most compassionate, dedicated, hardworking and loyal persons I have ever met. Thank you for all of your time, time and more time....."
The O'Hara Family
" In the seven years that we've known Karen Hanson, she has always managed to make time for us. She helped us purchase our first property in Brookline back in 2000, with personal consideration and utmost patience. After we looked at numerous apartments, she warmly facilitated the closing of the one we liked, making sure that the deal would go in our favor. Our relationship with Karen has fostered since then, with another purchase of rental property in the greater Boston area. Now that we are looking to upgrade our current home, we always look to Karen to provide the best advice and guidance with respect to areas and properties to consider. Karen not only knows the Boston area properties well, but also makes sure you end up with something you'll cherish. Over the years, Karen has become a personal friend and we know we can't go wrong when she is on our side"
The Qureshi Family
“Karen helped me find my condo years ago when I moved to Boston. She took me to about 40 places, but never pressured me at all. She was very conscious of nice touches like bringing food to eat, or dropping me off places I needed to go after house shopping. And she was extremely knowledgeable about pricing, and the benefits and pitfalls of the areas I was looking. After I closed on my condo, she continued to be available when I needed recommendations for carpenters, painters and parking. After spending months looking for places with her, and then knowing her for the years after I bought my place, I give her my highest recommendation. I haven’t met anyone comparable.”
Dan Riskin
“Karen’s most effective trait was her ability to evaluate my property, make a plan to address the issues she felt were in need of help, and create a pricing strategy to maximize interest and bidding. I find that communication was the key, and I listened to Karen’s advice, evaluated her input, and made my decisions based on her advice. I listened to everything she suggested, got my place ready to sell and sold it (with 4 bidders bidding against each other) the day of the first Open House. Karen is the consummate professional. When showing me places to purchase, she never made the same “mistake” twice. She listens well, and even when she does not agree, she follows her client’s instructions.”
Matthew Stein
“We have been so pleased to have you represent us: your responsiveness was terrific, both by email and phone, and we had complete trust that you would manage the process in our absence and recommend the appropriate course of action, or at least let us know what our options were, at every step of the way. I admire your professional integrity and thoughtfulness: you have set the bar high! I know that our absence created extra work for you, but you have been so gracious about it all. Our deepest thanks.”
Jay & Betsy Feldman
“We thank you for the extraordinary help you gave us both days of our visit: the booklet of printouts and more importantly your dedication and in depth expertise of the geographical areas and of the real estate business made the scouting especially instructive and quite enjoyable.”
Brigitte Mueller
“I was very pleased to work with Karen Hanson. Her knowledge of the neighborhoods we were interested in was terrific! She was thorough in showing us many different styles of homes in different locations and she was very honest in answering all questions we had. Her advice was very good and she helped us a great deal in the closing process. We were moving from New York and not always available and Karen always went the extra step to help us communicate with the lawyers, seller, brokers, etc. In addition, Karen is just a pleasure to work with. She has a very outgoing personality and made the sometimes trying experience a pleasure in the end. I would highly recommend working with her as I have already to some of my friends.”
Jessica Black
Karen Hanson • 617-590-6100
