With a career spanning over twenty years in sales and administration, Karen McRae is a go-to real estate agent in Mid Canterbury.

Since joining Property Brokers in 2002 she has built a loyal client base of repeat clients who appreciate her emphasis on family values, trust and integrity.

Karen’s prompt and professional communication style ensures a stress-free experience. Naturally drawn to the buzz and excitement of real estate, Karen has a flair for making connections, and she enjoys that her role allows her to be part of a family’s personal journey. Her indepth local knowledge, understanding of having a strong marketing plan, and carefully considered advice will help you achieve the highest possible price for your property.

Karen was placed in the Top 20 Property Brokers Agents nationwide for 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 and Top Residential Agent for Property Brokers South Island for the 2010-2011, 2013-2014,2015-2016,2016-2017, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

Karen knows Canterbury inside out. Having been raised on a farm near Hinds, she is rurally inclined, but she’s also lived the city life of Christchurch and has been settled back in Ashburton for the last 20 years. This allows her to relate to home buyers and sellers from all backgrounds. Karen especially revels in walking first home buyers carefully through the real estate process.

Karen is a mother of two sons – Cameron, who has followed his mother’s footsteps and is a Real Estate Agent in Leeston/Rolleston with Property Brokers and Ryan (Guppy) who is a Builder in the Selwyn area. Karen utilizes her flexible schedule to be an active volunteer of the Cancer Society by driving cancer patients to Christchurch for treatment and assisting with fundraising activities. A highlight is her co-ordination of well-known Cancer Society fundraiser – Relay for Life.

In her spare time, Karen enjoys walking, water skiing, tennis and catching up with friends. She also enjoys playing golf, and the new addition to her family - Indie, the Schnoodle.