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Karen Mendes

Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
226 Closed Sales
$104.9M Total Value
$250K - $1.7M Price Range
$464.4K Average Price
Prior 5 years

About Karen

For more than 25 years, Karen Mendes has helped buyers and sellers throughout Simsbury, the Farmington Valley, and Central Connecticut navigate the real estate process with confidence. As co-leader of the Jennifer Petron and Karen Mendes Team, Karen combines extensive market knowledge, skilled negotiation, and personalized guidance to help clients achieve their goals—whether they are purchasing their first home, moving up, downsizing, relocating, or selling a long-time family property.

Karen and her team are proud to be the #1 local real estate team and consistent top producers with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Their commitment to exceptional service has earned hundreds of five-star reviews, a strong referral-based business, and long-lasting relationships with clients throughout the region. The team has been recognized with Berkshire Hathaway's prestigious Legend Award and ranks among the top-performing teams company-wide.

Known for her clear communication, attention to detail, and client-first approach, Karen brings a unique perspective to real estate. Before becoming a REALTOR®, she was a tenured high school English teacher, a background that continues to influence her ability to educate, advocate for, and guide clients through every step of the process.

Karen specializes in helping buyers and sellers in Simsbury, Avon, Granby, East Granby, Canton, Farmington, Burlington, West Hartford, and surrounding communities. She also works with relocation clients, luxury home buyers and sellers, first-time homebuyers, seniors, and families navigating important life transitions. As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®), Relocation Specialist, and Luxury Collection Specialist, she understands that every client has unique goals and deserves a customized strategy.

Whether you're buying, selling, or simply exploring your options, Karen and the Jennifer Petron and Karen Mendes Team are committed to providing the expertise, communication, and results you deserve.
Home Types: House, Lot/Land, Condo, Townhouse, MultiFamily
Years of Experience: 26

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Total Deals 23
Total Value $11,941,779
Average Sale Price $519,208
Price Range $220K - $900K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 31
Total Value $14,526,692
Average Sale Price $468,603
Price Range $194K - $915K

Production Over Time

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals 35
Total Value $18,750,239
Average Sale Price $535,721
Price Range $220K - $925K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 67
Total Value $34,265,177
Average Sale Price $511,421
Price Range $190K - $1.7M

Production Over Time

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals 88
Total Value $40,539,794
Average Sale Price $460,679
Price Range $175K - $925K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals 138
Total Value $64,407,627
Average Sale Price $466,722
Price Range $130K - $1.7M

Production Over Time

5 Year View

Karen's Listings and Deals

Awards and Designations

  • 2024 July Top Selling and Listing
  • 2024 March Recipient’s of the 5 Year Legend Award
  • 2024 May Top Pending Transactions
  • 2024 Q4 Top Small Team State of CT #3 Sales Revenue
  • 2024 September and December Top Selling and Pending Transactions
  • 2025 August Top Selling and Pending Sales
  • 2025 February and March Top Selling, Listing and Pending Sales
  • 2025 January Top Pending Transactions
  • 2025 June and July Top Listing and Pending Sales
  • 2025 May, September and October Top Selling
  • 2025 Q1 Top Small Team State of CT #1 Sales Revenue & Homes Sold
  • 2025 Q3 #1 Small Team Homes Sold State of CT
  • 2026 Q1 #2 Homes Sold Small Teams State of CT
  • 2026 Real Trends Verified Top 1.5% of Real Estate Professionals in the Nation- Small Teams
  • Chairmans Circle Platinum- Top 1% of more than 50,000 agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Network 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 & 2025
  • Simsbury’s #1 Team 7 consecutive years
  • Top 1% of the Network, Legend Award, Five Star Award
  • Top Team Service Award 2021 – Most 5 Star Reviews
  • NAR - National Association of Realtors
  • AREP® - Accredited Real Estate Professional
  • CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
  • EHO - equal Housing Opportunity
  • SRES - SRES®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist

Other Experience

First Time Home Buyers, Investments, Luxury Homes, Military Families, New Construction, Senior Communities, Veteran Programs
Agent License: Connecticut #RES0767869
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Karen Mendes