Welcome to Karen's circle of Friends! To step into Karen Barrett's sphere is to feel like a valued friend. The reason for the ready ease and comfort of working with her is simple, she's honest, genuine, warm and approachable. She combines a unique set of talents of professionalism with a remarkable personal touch to her business.
When choosing an agent, Karen's the realtor you want in your corner. Protecting and guarding your interests, and the one negotiating to get the best price and terms for her clients. Karen also has an excellent reputation in the community.
Loving Life: Karen has a love for the lake life, which is a good thing, since she lives at one of the largest all sport lakes in the region. She also likes to participate in many activities but most of all, she loves to spend time with her family and valued friends. Whether Summer or Winter, Karen, or "K" as many affectionately refer to her, enjoys Clear Lake and the many small community events in and around the 101 Lakes region of Steuben County. Giving back to the community through either donations or volunteer involvement, she steps to the plate where needed and always follows through.
The Professional Balance: While she can poke fun at herself, it's comforting to know that she is human, caring and concerned for all around her, especially for the shorter business relationships that she has with her clients. The Real Estate Business came naturally to Karen, whose mother, founded Hansbarger Realty in the early 1960's working out of the home while raising 4 children. The business then grew to adding an office on the Downtown Square in Angola in the early 1970's and also joined a national real estate franchise, ERA (Electronic Realty Associates) for over 25 years. The firm now independent from the franchise still offers the same benefits to all their clients. As we spoke, Karen reflected on her childhood. "I held the end of the measuring tape, helping my mom measure up homes that she had listed for sale. I also learned how to take very detailed phone messages at a very early age (5), and from what I can remember, mom had to try and decipher hieroglyphics" she laughed. They were not the typical family growing up. Both parents worked and the whole family worked together to run the family owned Clear Lake Resort where vacationers still come in the summer time. Karen recalls: "When growing up on Clear Lake, there was always something to do. The Ski Club was extremely active with weekly dances and water skiing every morning then fun practicing with other members for the end of summer ski shows. There were free movies behind the Polar Cream, playing Miniature Golf and horseback riding at Norton's stables. I can remember my brothers taking me to the Cooly Hut next to the bowling alley to get candy and treats because I was too young to go by myself, but our chores and work always came first." Before joining her oldest brother Mark Hansbarger, who now owns and manages Realty PRO Hansbarger Realty, the Fremont High School graduate lived in Fort Wayne and spent over 9 years working in finance at a National Bank. Her knowledge of credit, loans and lending practices help her to counsel buyers and sellers on what to expect during the sale process. Karen is always there for you. Her business ethics and consumer advocacy shine through in every transaction. Call or text her any time and experience friendly profession personal service.
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Karen Barrett is most familiar with the local real estate markets within and around the following zip code areas. See other realtors that service the same areas by clicking: 46701, 46705, 46706, 46721, 46737, 46738, 46746, 46761, 46779 & 46789
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