About Karen Van Ness

I began working in a real estate brokerage as a broker assistant in 1977.� It wasn't my dream, but it turned out to be my calling.� I am committed to helping my clients "win" when buying and selling their homes whether for personal use or investment. My expertise is contracting and negotiating. I am certified in Probate Sales, Pricing Strategies for Sellers, Short Sale and Foreclosures. I have served on San Diego Association of Realtors Grievance Committee and now serve on the Professional Standards Committee and on the Board of Directors. The secret to my success is my thirst for education and my passion to understand everything this is important to my clients when buying or selling real estate.�My increased skills in negotiating purchase prices or offer terms , and closing difficult escrows is driven by the desire to satisfy my clients needs and wants. I use my advanced experience, expertise and education to manage it all successfully.� � �