A licensed Realtor since 1984, Karen,a Broker Associate, is Branch Manager of Century 21 Everest in Westlake Village. With a background including real estate sales as a top real estate agent, real estate management and escrow management, Karen has a very diversified level of experience. She can assist you in all areas of real estate including selling a home, buying a home, staging a home to sell, buying investment properties or finding luxury homes and condos. Karen's primary goal is the satisfaction of her clients and to assure that they have a positive real estate experience. It's more about building everlasting relationships than just "doing a deal". From consultation to closing, Karen keeps you informed throughout your move to ensure you make a well educated investment decision. With an outstanding reputation for excellence in customer service, when you chose Karen to be your real estate agent, you are guaranteed service that will exceed your expectations. As a real estate trainer, Karen understands taking time to increase your knowledge is also the key to helping others. She constantly strives to stay up to date with today's market and is certified as a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Real Estate Technology Specialist (e-Pro), Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) and Short Sale/Foreclosure Specialist (SFR), Property Management (PMC).With a strong belief in "giving back" to her industry and community, Karen is a Past Director of the Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors, Past C.A.R. State Director and volunteer for many charity events.Karen and The Betancourt Group serve the Ventura County areas of Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village, Lake Sherwood, Oak Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Camarillo Oxnard, Ventura, and Los Angeles areas including Calabasas, Malibu, Agoura Hills and the San Fernando Valley, she can help list your home or help you buy your next new home.