Karen Close

Karen and Candee were amazing! They went above and beyond helping me through this process. I Was going through a tough time and they came through. I was even able to plan my move in one week! They found me the perfect interim place to rent and I look forward to working with them again when I'm ready to buy! ... Read more

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Margaret Foshee Arlington

Karen is absolutely the best. She knows the market and was diligent in helping to bring buyers to our home. She was ex ceptional in negotiating with the realtors of prospective buyers ... Read more

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The St. Andre's, Mclean

Because Karen was referred by a close friend of mine I already had confidence in her. Upon meeting her it was "instant k arma" for me. She was so beyond my expectations it was unbelievable! I have my broker/friend for all future real estate decisions because of Karen. Unbelievable especially under my very personal circumstances. OMG! I can't say enough, Karen is top notch!!! I could write a book on how well Karen handled everything! ... Read more

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Bob Charnley, Alexandria

This was a remote transaction purchase with my son. That being the case there were several different issues that I was n ot familiar with. Karen was very prompt in explaining the situations and was very informed, couteous and professional in handling the transaction. I highly reccomend Karen! ... Read more

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Martin Hoenisch, Meridian Idaho

Karen is amazing! She took the time to understand our needs and was extremely patient in helping us find the right home. Karen earned our trust by frequently telling us to pass on homes - she wanted us to find a home we loved and encouraged us to be patient and keep looking even though that would mean much more work for her. We greatly valued her insight, and knew the home we ended up buying was a winner when it earned her seal of approval! ... Read more

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Brian, Arlington

Karen is excellent for clients buying and selling homes. She's very knowledgeable, available, friendly and especially a stute at assessing homes for her clients No formal inspection of this current purchase but Karen is very observant which helped to point out possible difficulties The best! Candee was very helpful ... Read more

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Arthur St. Andre, McLean

Karen is the best of the best. Her knowledge of Northern Virginia is incredible and really helped guide our choice. She also knows the market well and helped us think about the longterm potential for our purchase. She is patient, available and has great guidance! ... Read more

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Alexis Hancock

Karen Close was a dream realtor to work with. During this crazy time, buying homes is not enjoyable nor easy, but she ke pt us sane and really helped us through the process each time we fell in love with a house. Her knowledge and experience are unparalleled and we felt lucky to have her time and attention whenever we requested! 100% would recommend and work with Karen and her team again. ... Read more

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Alex Roosenburg, Vienna

Karen is an excellent professional and a very good friend I will continue to rely on her services Excellent Very p rofessional and an excellent agent ... Read more

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H Douglas Cunningham McLean

Karen is wonderful. Always professional and responsive. Knows the market exceptionally well.

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Brian Glackin

We've used Karen to purchase two properties and sell one. She has been an absolute pleasure to partner with and would c ome highly recommended from us. ... Read more

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Dustin Day, Fairfax, VA

The fact that she iced fairly close to the neigh hood of y property was a big plus in considering Karen. After the decis ion had been made I was extremely happy with my desesion. ... Read more

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Keith Dotson, Mineola Texas

Karen is personable, available, knowledgeable and dedicated. She has done a great job for us on each of our three transa ctions with her. ... Read more

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Peter Petrucci falls church, VA

Karen is the most professional, knowledgeable and caring realtor I've ever worked with. I trust her implicitly and valu e her experience. I have worked with her on 6 sale transactions and wouldn't consider anyone else. I recommend Karen Close to anyone wanting a realtor that truly works for you and has the experience to ensure a successful purchase or sale. ... Read more

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Steve and Deborah Romano, Arlington/Gainesville, VA

Outstanding agent in all regards. She was always available, knew the market, and provided excellent service.

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Dr. Peter E. Petrucci

With Karen, she’s already the best, so how can you improve that? She wrote the book and is the top agent in the region . We’ve used Karen as both buyer and seller now on multiple transactions in the NOVA area. She is proactive, doesn’t waste our time to show properties she knows we wouldn’t like. Her pricing ideas are always at the market and once bids are accepted, her follow through on inspections and documentation is peerless. Nothing falls through the cracks! She’s simply the best. ... Read more

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AiChoo & Peter Healey Austin Tx

We first encountered Karen Close fifteen years ago at the opposite end of a real estate deal -- she was the sales agent on the Arlington family home we were purchasing. We were so impressed with her skill as an agent and market knowledge that we hired her several years later to sell our former house (which we had been unable to unload when the housing bubble burst in 2008). Flash forward a decade and we turned to Karen again when we were ready to sell the family home. She gave us invaluable advice as to how to prep the home for sale and how to price it. She sold the house in four days, at a price higher than our asking price. Karen is a veteran agent and consummate professional, not to mention an incredibly decent and honest person. We could not recommend her more highly. ... Read more

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Steve Grand, Arlington and Atlanta

From start to finish our experience working with Karen was excellent. Through out the process she was extremely knowledg eable and helped guide us in purchasing and selling a home. Karen helped us navigate the process with ease and coached us through the critical decision points. She is amazing!!! ... Read more

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Michelle Cooper

Karen was an amazing person to have by our side throughout the transaction. Her general knowledge of real estate, her s pecific knowledge of northern VA, and her even more specific knowledge of Old Town was remarkable. She never let us settle for anything less than the best, even when we were fatigued by the process and prepared to (wrongly) do so. She always steered us in the right direction and had clear reasons for any decisions. We would look forward to working with Karen on any real estate transactions we may undertake in the future. ... Read more

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Curtis Hart, Alexandria, VA

Because of my past experience with Karen Close, I never considered any other agent/broker! Karen was the listing agent when I purchased the house twenty years ago. I knew then that she was an exceptional person and agent. We maintained contact throughout the years and I never considered anyone else when it came time for me to sell. ... Read more

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Chuck Knowles, Arlington, VA

Karen understands the market and understood my specific needs and was able to advise me on how to approach my search in a way that saved me time and energy. I ended up with just the right house for me and I’m thrilled to be living in it. ... Read more

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Jamie Heath, Falls church, VA

We are experienced real estate buyers and sellers. This closing was by far the most difficult that we have experienced. The problem was not on our side but on the seller side. Karen made the very difficult situation better. She was supported extremely well by the broker ,Todd Hetherington ,who also came in at a crucial time to ensure that the deal would close. Without both of their efforts we could’ve lost over a hundred thousand dollars. We can’t thank them enough. ... Read more

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Dan and Stacey Milanesa Salinas, California

Karen was amazing. Best realtor ever!

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Brian and Nancy Clark, Reston, VA

Karen is the type of agent who works with you, not at you. She really tries to understand your needs and the overall st ructure of your transaction, not just the details (which she also understands well). She treats you like a close friend and genuinely cares about the result you get. She has a way of making you feel good about the choices you are making, even if they are difficult. At the same time, she provides realistic feedback and options, so you are making informed and intelligent choices based on reality. With her combination of local knowledge and experience along with the connections she has, Karen is an ideal broker for the Northern Virginia area. She's a one-of-a-kind and we were fortunate to work with her a couple of times over a decade. ... Read more

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Clarence, Arlington

Karen is extremely professional and has a great deal of knowledge.

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John Johnson McLean VA

Karen Close is a true professional and made closing the deal easy. I'd highly recommend her and we truly enjoyed the ov erall experience. Kevin ... Read more

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k. kern Arlington Va

Karen came highly recommended from a trusted friend which was a major factor in my decision. She also proved to be every bit as good as my friend suggested. I was very happy with her service ... Read more

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Carrie Arlington

My husband and I feel very fortunate that we met Karen several years ago. We are repeat clients as she has helped and s upported us on a number of purchases and sales. She has always been available as we discuss future plans for our real estate needs and that of other family members. She's so gracious and generous with her time and advice. It is no wonder she is one of the top real estate leaders (very top in our mind) in Northern VA. We look forward to working with her again in the near future. ... Read more

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Steve and Deborah Romano

There is a whole lot that goes into selling a house after owning it for 30 years. Karen Close just made everything happe n that needed to happen. And, throughout the process she remained enthusiastic, friendly and highly efficient. Added to the complexities was the pandemic. Karen's constant engagement and creative approaches kept a really fabulous buyer committed until the close. I'm not sure who the 2020 Realtor of the Year will be, but whoever it is, they just can't be any better than Karen Close and her team! ... Read more

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Craig Fuller, Easton, Maryland

We had worked with Karen in the past and knew her to be pretty savvy and to know our neighborhood. Karen handled our en tire sale while we were at our home in Florida and went the extra mile to take care of things that we couldn't from Florida. She provided excellent advice on what we needed to spend to prepare the house for sale and just as important, what we didn't need to spend. We ended up netting more than we expected - especially during the pandemic. iI's hard to imagine that there's an agent more capable or hard working. ... Read more

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Richard Colton - Arlington, VA formerly

In the convoluted and rapidly changing world of real estate, when you find someone as trustworthy and personally accompl ished and accountable as Karen Close, you look no further. ... Read more

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Joe Schwartz

We absolutely could not have found and bought our dream home without Karen! She is incredibly knowledgeable about the co mpetitive Arlington market and helped guide us through the home search and offer process. Along the way Karen prepared us with all of her experience and wisdom to make a quick and educated decision given the short offer window sellers are giving in this competitive market. Her local knowledge and network is unmatched in the Arlington single family home market - it seemed like every listing agent knew her by name and had worked with her before! We hope every other buyer chooses to have the same amazing experience we had with Karen. ... Read more

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Mark & Kristin Brindisi

Karen Close is the ultimate professional real estate broker. Her leadership in this particularly complicated, problem-st rewn home marketing and sale process was absolutely critical to its success. Karen stepped up to every road block (there were many) and figured the way forward for us, even after the sale went through. I can't thank her enough! I would recommend Karen Close and her team to anyone looking for an agent to help sell a home. Karen Close was truly a pleasure to work with. Many thanks! ... Read more

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Pam Mattes, Poolesville MD

Karen, was outstanding in developing a sales plan through execution of our unique property. She's the ultimate professi onal and I'd recommend her highly. ... Read more

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Kevin Arlington Va.

She is the absolute best of the best in every respect!

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Brian and Nancy Clark

Karen is knowledgeable of the local market and has a reputation as an excellent negotiator. She took the time to underst and our needs and was always available to meet with us and answer our questions. The house was actually sold on its first day on the market. Karen was excellent at identifying interested parties who were well qualified for the purchase. Bettee-Ayn Thomas was very responsive to our needs and a pleasure to work with. ... Read more

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Lawrence Farrell, Vienna VA

No one knew my neighborhood and the housing market there better than Karen. And since we were moving and leaving the ho me vacant, she was able to keep an eye on it -- and did so in a most generous and gracious way. ... Read more

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Tom Davis, Seattle, WA

She was totally knowledgeable about the area, about how to plan and execute the sales campaign, about how to negotiate t he contract process, and about all the details that needed to be done all the way to settlement. It was a pleasure to work with her. ... Read more

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elliott ginsburg, arlington, va

We have worked with Karen for the past five years - we have bought, rented and sold a property. Throughout each experien ce, Karen has been extremely professional, responsive and knowledgeable. We are truly going to miss her (we no longer reside in the DC area). ... Read more

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Cristina, Arlington

Best agent. Totally engage before during and after sale.

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Roger Channing

We were extremely pleased with Karen and the work she did. The fact she is a very nice person is a great bonus alongsid e her skill and knowledge. We would highly recommend her to others looking to buy or sell in the area. ... Read more

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Rich and Sallie McHugh, Falls Church, Virginia

Karen got what we were looking for from the first meeting. We were house-shopping long-distance and felt we could trust her completely. Karen's guidance at every step of the process was invaluable. We would recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home with an experienced ally at your side. ... Read more

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Rebecca Cole, Arlington

Karen is the ultimate real estate professional. I recommend her without reservation.

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Jeff Goodman

Karen is friendly, upbeat, knowledgeable, and professional. She's no nonsense, determined, and responsive. I would wor k with her again and recommend her to friends and acquaintances. ... Read more

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David Stoudt, Arlington, VA

In our opinion,Karen is simply the best agent in the country! She is very responsive, knowledgeable, professional and a good negotiator. We were buying during the holiday season from out of state & she handled everything for us including scheduling for a painter & electrician! We’re very happy with their work. We would wholeheartedly recommend Karen Close to anyone looking for either a listing or buying agent. We have used her in multiple transactions, Karen Close is the BEST!!! ... Read more

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AiChoo and Peter Healey, Austin, Texas

Karen is a seasoned agent and knows how to close a deal. She has deep and expert knowledge of the market - all segments and consistently offers insights that inform the client on how best too position their property in a sale or a buy. She also understands the process that leads to a closing, so your interests are well served. And she is tireless. She works weekends, evenings, holidays morning and night. We don’t ever need to chase for status reports when we are in the hunt to buy or sell. She is simply the best. Hopefully she will be available for you. ACH and PFH ... Read more

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Peter Healey, Northern Virginia and Austin, Texas

It was critical she had a network. Karen was always there providing good advice when needed. Very understanding of my situation and timing of selling my house. It was a pleasure working with Karen. A top notch professional realtor. Great!!! ... Read more

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Michele Dupre. Alexandria VA

We interviewed several agents an were impressed by Karen's positive attitude and her ability to listen to us and underst and our needs. We had one contract fall through, but Karen was ready with a second offer at nearly the same price. She helped us remain positive about the prospect of a successful sale throughout our interactions with her. Valerie Burke , Karen's assistant, was uniformly responsive and helpful whenever Karen was unavailable. We initially planned to put our home on the market a year earlier, and when we decided to delay, Karen remained engaged and encouraging while we considered a new sales timetable. ... Read more

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Rob Abbot and Claire Cifaloglio, Arlington, VA

Karen Close is outstanding! We have moved several times and have a good perspective on the quality and performance of ma ny Realtors. Karen is far and away the best we have seen. There is a real difference between a competent Realtor and what I would call a "professional real estate advisor". Karen is truly an experienced "professional real estate advisor". Her level of professionalism, focus, market knowledge and strategy were unmatched in our experience. We viewed Karen as a true partner whose interests were fully aligned with ours. We would highly recommend Karen Close to anyone, and would be pleased to provide a reference at anytime. ... Read more

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Rob & Micki Ward

Karen was fantastic! She sold my house a week after helping me buy another home and right after I began working with her . I had a bad experience with another realtor before switching to her. She was proactive, aggressive and got good deals worked out based on what I wanted. ... Read more

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Jennifer C , Falls Church

Karen was outstanding to work with. She understands the market and the sale process, is respectful and patient, and has a keen business sense that translates to good recommendations. ... Read more

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Brian Mistysyn

She and Betty-Ann are the best twosome in real estate.

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Timothy Adams Florida

Very professional and knowledgeable organization and sold my condo in a record seven days...can't say enough good things !! ... Read more

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Ann Hill Thorntonn, Gainesville, VA

Bo Bloomer helped guide my family through the process of home buying, which was not an easy task, given the diverse need s of a young new home buyer and her know-it-all (but not really) parents! ... Read more

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Tamara Molina, Arlington, VA

I have worked Karen on many occasions, I would never select anyone but Karen. Whether buying or selling, her expertise i s solid as she stays up with the market and what it takes to get the job done! Karen's team is hand picked and promote Karen's values and work ethic. She is simply the best agent. I work in the real estate business and know and work with a lot of agents that are very good but Karen is the best. It is that simple! ... Read more

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Teresa Lindsey, Alexandria Va

Karen Close and Bo Broomer were excellent and sold our house quickly. They were always available and ensured everything went smoothly. The other resources (photography and staging) were excellent. Thank you! ... Read more

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Karen Cook, Arlington, VA

Karen is highly regarded in the Arlington community....very knowledgeable about the area, comps, proper marketing strate gies and ability to work well with clients and other agents. She is a very good listener and always open to to discussing ideas or concerns. Karen Close did an excellent job throughout the marketing and sale of our home...she was a delight to work with from start to finish. . Thank you, Karen ... Read more

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S. G. Bethesda

Karen was excellent, helped advise of us homes coming onto a very tight market. Always responsive and available day or night to take into account our hectic schedule. ... Read more

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Paul, Arlington

Karen did a great, super job finding us the house we wanted.

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Hamilton, va

If you're looking for a partner in the journey that is purchasing a home look no further than Karen Close. Her attention to our interests was evident from outset, her insights and knowledge of the area were outstanding, her work ethic was refreshing, and her sound counsel through the process was greatly appreciated. Top marks for Karen. ... Read more

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Aaron & Carol, Arlington

I previously work with Karen when buying the property I just sold. Her professionalism, assistance throughout the proce ss, kindness, and extensive knowledge made working with her again a no-brainer. Given the experience I had selling my property, choosing Karen and her associates at Century 21 New Millenium was the best decision I could have made. Karen and her associates were excellent in every aspect. I do not believe I would have had such a positive or timely outcome with anyone else. Should I ever need a Real Estate agent in the area again, or should a friend need a recommendation, I will without a doubt go to Karen. ... Read more

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Molly Brugge; Houston, TX

top rated professional who handled the entire transaction with professionalism at every phase of the process.

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eddie fritts

Our agent, Karen Close, is outstanding. She has many years of experience in real estate in the area and knows the marke t inside and out. She was always available, patient and pleasant to work with. Overall she did a great job of negotiating the purchase of our new home and the sale of our house, and knew exactly how far to push to get what we needed. We would highly recommend Karen to others looking to buy or sell homes in the Northern Virginia area. ... Read more

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Bob Rappaport, Arlington

Karen Close was great to work with! She knew the market and was able to help us with every step of the process. Karen was always available for calls or emails and was always patient with our questions and concerns. ... Read more

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Jennifer Stowe, Fairfax, VA

I've worked with Karen Close on four transactions, and she's simply the best. She's caring, smart, responsive and savvy . We had some difficult housing requirements and Karen was determined to help us achieve them without compromising. She takes the time to understand your needs, your wants, your budget, the market and how to get you to your goal. Best yet, she's fun to work with. ... Read more

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Jennifer Myers, McLean

Karen did an amazing job helping us navigate a sale and purchase. Her knowledge of the local market is unmatched. Her c ourteousness and always available attitude make her a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend Karen to anyone considering buying or selling in Arlington and the surrounding areas. ... Read more

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Justin Britt and Stacey Stump, Arlington

Karen helped us sell our house when we were transferred overseas & helped us buy a house when we we transferred back to Virginia. We are now retired in Austin, Texas. However, both our kids work and live in the DC area so we decided to buy a condo in Arlington. Since we had 2 great experiences selling & buying with Karen, we did not hesitate to call Karen again to help us with the purchase of the condo. She's very professional, knowledgeable, a good negotiator & excellent at her job. We highly recommend Karen, she's one of the best agents in the US!!!!! ... Read more

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AiChoo & Peter Healey

Karen clearly knows her profession and artfully guided us every step of the way with confidence to a successful result i n a very timely manner. ... Read more

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Roger Snelling, Arlington, VA

Karen's ability to connect with the other broker in the transaction was critical, the most important criteria when selec ting a broker. Karen impresses with her rare combination of professionalism and personal warmth. ... Read more

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Steve Novelli, Arlington

Karen Close is a lovely person and makes you feel comfortable immediately upon meeting her. I met Karen nine years ago when I started my search to purchase a home. I had relocated to VA from MA and was completely overwhelmed! She knew exactly what I was looking for after only a few minutes. I bought the first place she showed me. So when it was time for me to relocate back to MA and sell the house she helped me find nine years earlier, I immediately contacted Karen. I completely trust her judgment and her knowledge of the marketplace. She did EVERYTHING to make the process of selling my home as stress free as possible for me. I wouldn't work with any other broker. ... Read more

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Dawn Manchester

Karen Close was the listing agent for the house we are now selling. That was over 20 years ago and we were impressed wi th her at that time. Karen is an outstanding agent with an extensive knowledge of the local market and provided excellent advice when a bidding war developed on the condo we just purchased. She's always available and consistently pleasant to work with. We have complete confidence in her. ... Read more

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Bob Rappaport, Arlington, VA

Karen Close has represented us in four sales in Northern Virginia and has been a delight to work with. She is very prof essional and has the pulse of the market and really gets results. A smart busienss woman who works really hard for you - thank you, Karen. Strongly recommend her as a Top Realtor in Northern Virginia. Linda & Alan Rogers ... Read more

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Linda and Alan Rogers Arlington & McLean, VA

Karen Close was superb! She was compassionate and understanding of reasons why I was selling and buying my home. She was my advocate throughout this whole process. I have had agents in the past (for other properties) and KAREN was above all the rest! I am so thankful that she was my agent. She truly had my best interest and honestly, there needs to be more agents like her! ... Read more

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C. Dussing

Karen was professional and very attentive to detail both in selling our house and assisting us with our purchase. Her kn owledge of the industry and local area was the best and truly helped us in completing this transaction. She is a delight to work with and we will be friends now going forward! ... Read more

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Sharon Tallent, Arlington VA

Karen was amazing! She was fantastic to work with - she sold our house in less than 2 weeks to a great young family. W e highly recommend Karen Close. ... Read more

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Arlington

My husband and I were new to the market and Karen helped us to learn the market and find a home that we will love living in. We looked for close to 8 months and Karen was informative, supportive and patient throughout our process. Then, in a competitive bidding situation, Karen guided us along a path that eventually landed us the contract. We will absolutely recommend Karen to others in need of an agent, and would love to do business with her again ourselves (although we don't plan on leaving our fabulous new home any time soon!). ... Read more

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Courtney and Mike

I found Karen to be a unique blend of pragmatic and professional, on one hand, and warm and personable, on the other. As I mentioned earlier, she was persistently upbeat, which a seller needs--selling a house is more difficult than I had thougt. At the same time, she was frank about the market value of the house and what I needed to do to prepare it for sale. This meant that my expectations were realistic and in line with the outcome. ... Read more

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Melinda Smale, Nellsford, Nelson County, VA

Karen is well known in our area and for good reason. She is phenomenal. The whole process couldn't have gone better. S he's great. ... Read more

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Gerard Baynham | Arlington, VA

*I have dealt with Karen Close and Bettee-Aynn Thomas for 15 years and would not use any one else!

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Teresa Lindsey

Karen Close knows the business and has the patience of a saint. She helped us find the right house for our needs at this time. ... Read more

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Kenny Robinson

I don't know if it would be possible for me to put into words how much I enjoyed working with Karen. She helped find me my house and it was a no-brainer when deciding who I would use as my sellers agent. Karen's attitude, work ethic, friendship and overall personality are reasons I loved working with her and if I had been staying in the area would have worked with her again in a heartbeat. She made the process so easy and calmed my always present nerves. She is the gold standard and sets the bar for what anyone would want in an agent. There is no one else I would have wanted in my negotiating court other than Karen. She fought for me and I am more than confident got me a great deal. She also went above and beyond in dealing with my house fixes and closing since I had moved out of state and was unable to travel back. She is a godsend and I wish she would move to Texas so she could find me my new home and the sell it when needed. Karen was amazing to me as I dealt with the process from afar. I was no longer in state but she listened to me every time I would call and explained everything to me clearly and in detail. I always felt welcomed by her and that she genuinely loved what she was doing. I know she does and it shows in every aspect of her job. We should clone her. ... Read more

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Emily Rauch, Alexandria Va.

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