Experience

Karen entered the real estate profession in 1983 after receiving her Bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.  In her first year, she received the top “Rookie of the Year” award from Southern Maryland Association of Realtors. In 2003, Karen teamed up with Lucy Barbour and the Brooks and Barbour Team was established. As a team, they offer the “Dynamic Power of Two” and provide clients with knowledge, expertise and results. In 2005, the Brooks and Barbour Team achieved the highest award within CENTURY 21, the Grand CENTURION.

Education

• Graduated from St. Mary’s College of MD, 1982

Education in the real estate field includes the following:

• Real Estate Course, 1982
• Brokerage Essential Skills Training, 1985 (O’Brien Realty)
• Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI)
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
• Numerous Real Estate Classes and Seminars

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Karen’s professional associations and accomplishments include the following:

• National Association of REALTORS, NAR
• Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS, SMAR
• Towne and Country Real Estate 1983-85
• Rookie of the Year, SMAR, 1983
• O’Brien Realty, 1985-87
• Top Company Producer, O’Brien Realty, 1987
• RE/MAX 100, 1987-92
• 100% Club, RE/MAX 100, 1989
• Gold Award, SMAR, 2001
• CENTURY 21, 1992-present
• CENTURY 21 Centurion Award, 1995-2001, 2004, 2008-09, 2011-13,2015
• CENTURY 21 Double Centurion Award, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014
• CENTURY 21 New Millennium Team Spirit Award, 2003
• CENTURY 21 Grand Centurion Award, 2005
• CENTURY 21 Quality Service Award, 2013
• CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award, 2014-15
• CENTURY 21 President’s Award, 2014-15
• Diamond Award, SMAR, 2006, 2011-15
• Diamond Rental Award, SMAR, 2012-15
• CENTURY 21 New Millennium No. 1 C21 Firm in the World, 2012-15

Commitment

Karen has lived in St Mary’s County her entire life. Her experience and excellent problem-solving skills make her indispensable in all real estate transactions. Her skills range from property management to commercial and include land, residential, multifamily, investment property to retirement sales. Karen strives to excel at all tasks she undertakes.