About Karen...
Karen Fosbrook Prudential California Realty 24200 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 105 Santa Clarita, CA  91355 Business: 661-287-3200 Ext: 3511 Direct: 661-645-0910 Email: karen@kdfosbrookhomes

While buying and selling real estate can be a fun, exciting and rewarding experience, it is important to develop a broad knowledge of the real estate market and all it has to offer you.  As your local real estate expert, I am dedicated to providing you with the most enjoyable experience, helping educate you on all aspects of the current market conditions, property values, loans suitable to your needs and desires, and endless knowledge of the communities of interest to you and your family.  I believe a “home” is more than the walls and bricks we live in.  “Home” is the experiences that we have in that house, and outside, of those walls.  It is the village; the fellowship with family and friends; the relationships with the community and schools; the worship in our churches; it is our lives passing through the house that makes our home, a “home”.  It is with this in mind that I carry with me every day when working with my clients.

I love the Santa Clarita Valley and quite frankly, I can't think of a better place to live.  I have lived in the Santa Clarita Valley my entire life and attended Elementary, Junior High and Senior High School in the Santa Clarita Valley.  I raised both of my children in the Santa Clarita Valley, and each graduated from local schools.  I possess a unique perspective on both the older and newer areas of the Santa Clarita Valley that can only come from residing here for over 40 years.  For sellers, I have a passion for this valley that comes across when marketing your home, and can provide that little bit of extra information that puts your home at top of mind with buyers.  For buyers, my experience and knowledge of the local real estate market will help them uncover that special home that no one else could find. 

My experience, skill and familiarity with the Santa Clarita Valley real estate market are essential ingredients needed to provide you with an enjoyable buying or selling experience.  I am a member in good standing of the National Association of Realtors and the local Board of Realtors.  Utilizing strong communication and negotiation skills, energy and effective marketing tactics, I will be dedicated to providing your family with service unsurpassed in today's market.

In today's world the internet has become an important tool used by many who are in the market to buy real estate.  For those who are interested in selling real estate, it is important that you effectively market your home where many of the buyers are, on the internet.   I use the internet extensively to market my listings.  My Website provides the prospective buyer with a wealth of information about the community and real estate market.  My goal is to not only draw people to my Website, but to keep them coming back  time and time again.  Not only will your home be prominently displayed on my Website it will also be listed on other websites such as Realtor.com and Trulia.com.  These are places that many buyers begin their search and it is important that your home stands out on these sites.

I also take advantage of the exclusive internet programs offered by Prudential California Realty.  As an  eCertified Prudential Real Estate Professional  I can provide my seller's home exposure to over 2 million registered Yahoo real estate buyers a month.  In addition Prudential's   On Line Sellers Advantage   provides a real marketing edge to my sellers, and helps my buyers get connected faster.  These are just two advantages to working with a Prudential Real Estate professional.

For buyers, I find the consultative approach is best in reaching the ultimate goal of finding your new home.  One of the worst mistakes that many agents make is that they want to get you in their car and then drive you all over town hoping that luck is on their side this day and they will stumble upon a house they can convince you to buy.  This clearly is a huge waste of time for everyone involved.  I find it essential to meet with my clients for an Initial Consultation so that we have a chance to talk.  I want to understand what is driving my clients to take this big step in their lives and I want a deep understanding of what their goals are and what they are looking for in a new home.  Only then is appropriate to begin viewing homes.

I specialize in Northern Los Angeles County, The Santa Clarita Valley, Acton, Castaic and the Antelope Valley. If you desire to move to another area, I have an extensive referral network throughout the United States, including Hawaii.  I would be happy to help you find someone in your desired area to represent your best interests.

Please feel free to use this site as a starting point and a guide throughout your adventure in buying or selling your Santa Clarita Valley home.  Whether you are buying or selling, be sure to check the MLS search tools and sign up for weekly updates.  This is the best way to keep you up to date on our rapidly changing real estate market.

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