Karen Ferrara

Karen Ferrara

REALTORĀ® | RS-72752

Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Consulting, Staging, Landlord

Education

Thunderbird School of Global Management - MBA
Arizona State University - Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
University of Hawaii at Manoa - Philosophy, Religion

Charity

Hospice of North Hawaii, past Trustee, Board of Directors, The Kahilu Theatre multiple Seasons' Sponsor and Arts in Education Program Sponsor, Hawaii Island Humane Society, Bravo 9 Volunteer Fire Department, The Mala'ai Garden (The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School), Fruitful Orphanage & Day Care, Tanzania

About Karen

REAL TRENDS 2024 - Ranked top 1/2 of 1% in Hawaii, top 1.5% in US

Luxury Real Estate Specialist; Hawaii Big Island Based, Globally Connected.

Providing Confidentiality | Access | Analytics & Advisory

Karen brings a wealth of expertise and sophistication to every client interaction, drawing from over three decades of distinguished career experience. Holding an MBA in International Business, she excelled in her career in Finance across prestigious sectors including Construction, Hospitality, and Private Clubs. Notably, Karen co-founded a thriving luxury construction supply enterprise, showcasing her entrepreneurial acumen and commitment to excellence. With her extensive business background, Karen delivers high-level advisory services and results in the Luxury Real Estate market.
 Karen is an award winning Real Estate advisor with Compass, the #1 Brokerage in the United States, where she has ranked in the top 1/2 of 1% of Real Estate Advisors in the country according to Real Trends in partnership with the Wall Street Journal.  

Karen has a long history of performing at the highest level, playing collegiate golf for D-1 school at the University of Hawaii with full scholarship.  Karen brings the elite athletic winning strategic vision and 'tournament tough' mentality for the benefit clients and business transactions. Karen's a pro's pro with a passion for her beloved Hawaii, where she is grateful to have called home most of her adult life. Locally and Internationally well-connected, she brings an impressive Rolodex of a network of friends and clients spanning the globe.

Karen takes her role as an advisor and fiduciary seriously and considers it an honor to share the buying and selling experience with each client. A real estate decision is an intimate and confidential chapter of each client's life. Karen seeks to ensure that each buyer client finds their perfect slice of paradise where they can write the next chapter of their lives and works with seller clients to ensure they move smoothly to their next chapter providing impeccable service with the absolute best photography, videography, staging available and sophisticated marketing. Karen and her team work with 'only the best will do' mentality and to make this process as seamless and with the best possible result to deliver an expert, smooth and friendly experience to her clients.

Providing high-level research, intelligent analytics and top-notch negotiation skills,  Karen performs at the highest level in the industry along with her esteemed colleagues to provide exceptional and professional service to each client, every time.

With a focus on bespoke service, Karen's clientele are past clients, by referral from friends, clients, Top Real Estate Professionals, and from her extensive network. Karen takes pride in garnering exceptional results. Who you hire matters, and in todays market, hire a true expert to for the best possible representation.