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Karen Cravens

REALTOR®

Awards

D Magazine Best Real Estate Agent 2023-2025

Real Trends American's Best Real Estate Professional 2022

Real Producers Top 500 in Dallas 2021 - 2025

Advocate Top Realtor 2016-2025

Local Profile Top Realtor 2023

Top 200 Realtors in Plano 2022

Top Realtor by Fort Worth Magazine 2022

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★★★★★
"My wife and I are so glad that we chose Karen as our agent to purchase our first home. We were moving to the DFW area from out of state and were ready for a difficult journey, but Karen made the entire process feel easy. Her consistent communication to help us stay on top of everything was a huge stress reliever during our home purchase. While we were in town to view homes, Karen was very detail oriented in how she planned out our home viewings. We were able to see a lot of homes in just a short window of time thanks to her thorough and quick planning. Karen provided great insights for each home we saw, and always had our best interests on top of mind. We would highly recommend using Karen as your real estate agent if you are planning to move from out of state due to her extensive knowledge of the area and ability to communicate effectively across multiple time zones. Karen was always just a quick phone call away to provide any assistance that was needed. Her entire team went above and beyond our expectations." - Jason & Tiffany O. Plano, TX

★★★★★
"Working with Karen Cravens made us realize we had never truly been represented before. There are plenty of good people in every profession, and a smaller number who are truly great. Then there are the rare few who operate on a completely different level. In real estate, that’s Karen Cravens.We went into our new construction purchase thinking we were prepared. We had done the research, watched the videos, and read all the articles. But the moment we sat down with Karen, we realized how much we didn’t know. In our very first conversation, she pointed out three things that could have cost us significantly, caught an opportunity in our contract that no one else had noticed, and laid out a strategy that gave us immediate confidence. It was clear right away that this wasn’t luck. This was experience, instinct, and real expertise.Karen moves through this industry with a level of confidence and knowledge that’s hard to describe until you see it for yourself. She’s calm, sharp, and always ahead of what’s coming next. While others are reacting, Karen is already anticipating the next move. She doesn’t just understand the market, she knows how to navigate it in a way that protects and benefits her clients at every step.The moment builders and other professionals knew Karen was representing us, the tone changed. We felt it in the responsiveness, the attention to detail, and the extra care we received throughout the process. That kind of respect can’t be faked, and it can’t be bought. It comes from years of showing up, doing things the right way, and earning trust.Karen was there when it mattered most. She was thoughtful, precise, and completely committed to making sure we were informed, protected, and taken care of from beginning to end. At no point did we feel like just another transaction. We felt genuinely looked after, and that made all the difference. Closing on our new home was more than just the end of a transaction. It was the result of having someone in our corner who operates at an exceptionally high level and who takes her responsibility to her clients seriously.The best have coaches. The best have mentors. The best seek out the person in the room who has already mastered what they are trying to achieve. If you are buying a home — especially new construction — and you want the absolute pinnacle of representation, the kind that changes outcomes and protects futures, then you already know what to do. Call Karen Cravens. There is no one else." - Georgio and Bethany G. University Park, Highland Park, Dallas, TX

★★★★★
"We had an exceptional experience working with Karen to sell our home. She originally helped us buy the house five years ago, and when it came time to sell, there was no question she was our first and only choice. Her knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail are unmatched, and she truly knows how to get results. Thanks to her expertise and guidance, we were able to close quickly—right at the end of the year—making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Beyond being great at what she does, she’s someone we genuinely enjoy working with and now consider a friend. We couldn’t recommend her more highly." - Steven and Stephanie H. Plano, TX

★★★★★
"Karen was amazing to work with. Her communication was excellent, and I felt informed every step of the way. She exceeded my expectations, and her excellent guidance made the whole process smoother and less stressful. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone I know." - Matthew and Angie T. Oak Lawn, TX

★★★★★
"We had the privilege of working with Karen on both the purchase and eventual sale of our home in Dallas. From navigating two vastly different markets, identifying a home that perfectly fit our needs, and finding ways to differentiate our home sale during a competitive buyers market, Karen’s experience and knowledge was invaluable for both transactions. We can’t recommend enough using Karen for your real estate needs in the DFW Metroplex. She goes above and beyond." - Brian & Tammy B. East Dallas, Lakewood Dallas

★★★★★
"I recommend Karen without reservation and I intend to work with her on all of my future real estate transactions. Karen came highly recommended from a highly competent home appraiser. Karen did not disappoint in any way. She has deep knowledge of the north Texas real estate market and a complete command of both the sale and purchase side of the real estate market. Karen truly excelled in helping me think through different scenarios and her negotiation skills are far above any real estate professional that I have ever encountered. With Karen representing you, you absolutely can’t go wrong." - Harden N. Addison, TX

★★★★★
"I can’t say enough good things about Karen Cravens, my realtor. Whom now I can call a good friend. I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor to sell my home! From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. Karen guided me through every step of the process, handled every detail with care, and made what could have been stressful feel simple and smooth. Her communication was excellent — always keeping me updated and explaining everything clearly. I loved that she took the time to call me and speak to me instead of just texting me. What stood out most was how much she truly cared about me and my kids. She treated me like family and went above and beyond to make sure I got the best result possible. And when I say above and beyond, I mean it. We had many hoops to jump through my very complicated “situation”. I’m so grateful for her hard work and dedication. I highly recommend Karen to anyone looking to sell or buy a home!" - Molly R. Richardson, TX

★★★★★
"We had the good fortune of meeting Karen at an open house she was hosting at a townhouse in the same complex as our property. We were immediately impressed by her knowledge of the market in general, as well as specifically for the units in our complex. Karen shared her guidance on the smartest updates we could do to optimize our offering and even provided resources to do the work. She didn’t guide us wrong. Our unit sold within 3 months, when there were many on the market in the community. Throughout the entire sales and closing process, Karen continued to be a great resource and was very effective in handling some unforeseen issues that came up with our buyer and their lender. We highly recommend her for her expertise, professionalism and partnership." - Richard & Karen L. Far North Dallas



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About Karen
Karen has extensive knowledge of the Dallas-Ft. Worth real estate market and knows that listening to and understanding her client's needs are the most important step in the buying or listing process. Karen believes that being available and responsive to her client's is what it takes to exceed her client's satisfaction. For buyers, Karen provides ongoing market analysis reports of the area housing inventory ensuring the most current listings are always made available. For sellers, a detailed marketing plan that includes professional photography, followed by extensive on-line exposure & open houses facilitates successful home sales, at the best price, in the least amount of time.

Long distance clients benefit from her relentless follow-up and communications using email, text, photo, and video messaging to get them the information they need quickly.

Whether working for a seller or the buyer, Karen is an experienced and skillful negotiator. Her relationships with other real estate professionals expand the network of opportunities for all her clients.

Real estate is a relationship-based business, and Karen strives to create client relationships built on trust and confidence. By putting her client's needs first, Karen works tirelessly for her buyers and sellers developing effective plans with well-defined goals and implementing creative marketing plans. From the first time you meet Karen through closing, you can rest knowing she's working hard to help you accomplish your goal. Her relationships are long-standing and referrals are always the result.

Karen Cravens’ Transactions

Past Sales
$535,000 | 8510 Linden Court, Granbury, TX 76049

$535,000

4
Bedrooms
a living room with furniture and a fireplace

$449,000

2
Bedrooms
Past Rentals
a front view of a house with garage

$4,450

3
Bedrooms
a living room with furniture and a potted plant

$4,000

3
Bedrooms
a view of outdoor space yard and patio

$3,500

2
Bedrooms
$3,300 | 2424 Belvedere Lane, Flower Mound, TX 75028

$3,300

3
Bedrooms
a front view of a house with a yard and porch

$3,200

2
Bedrooms
$2,650 | 8604 Baltimore Drive, Unit 2, Dallas, TX 75225

$2,650

3
Bedrooms
a front view of a house with a garden and yard

$2,350

2
Bedrooms
$1,900 | 3315 Kensington Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150

$1,900

3
Bedrooms
a front view of a house with garden

$1,800

2
Bedrooms
$1,150 | 8180 Lemmon Avenue, Unit 205, Dallas, TX 75209

$1,150

1
Bedrooms