Real estate is more than just a job for Karen Wingard – it’s her passion. Licensed since 2003 with over 15 years in the industry, Karen is an experienced and top-producing agent who has won "Agent of the Month" numerous times in her office. Her unwavering dedication and hard work have also earned her membership into Coldwell Banker’s® distinguished International President’s Circle, an honor reserved for just the top 5% of affiliates worldwide, and she is one of the top 1,000 Realogy agents nationally.
Karen is affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty, including 14 offices in the Tampa Bay/St. Pete market, and serves sellers and buyers in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. She is also certified in commercial real estate. As a native of Tampa and a graduate of USF with a BA in Psychology, Karen has invaluable insights into the Tampa Bay Area and its neighborhoods, schools and amenities. She has watched the region grow and evolve into the wonderful place it is now, and her buyers benefit from this unparalleled local market knowledge, which helps her find them the ideal home that meets their essential criteria. Karen is a keenly attentive listener, always keeping her clients’ needs at the forefront.
Sellers gain a competitive edge with Karen’s tech-savvy digital marketing and e-PRO® professional certification, which leverages the latest technology. She uses state-of-the-art marketing tools, such as professional photography, drone photography, brochures, property websites, TV, YouTubeTM, digital marketing and print marketing. Properties are marketed on hundreds of websites, ensuring maximum online exposure. Because of her long-standing local ties, Karen has a trusted network of vendors that sellers can utilize to make their home shine in its best light. This comprehensive marketing approach – combined with Karen’s proven pricing strategies, robust negotiation skills and strong contract-to-close record – achieves top return on a seller’s investment. Karen also has extensive relocation experience, helping buyers and sellers throughout the complex process.
Karen is committed to creating trust from the outset. She treats clients the way she would want to be treated, walking them through every step of the process and keeping them well-informed with prompt and timely communication. She is honest, thorough and detail-oriented, doing whatever it takes to find creative solutions to problems. Karen truly cares about her clients’ best interests and is determined to provide excellent service with a bold and driven focus. She loves working with people to find the home of their dreams and often forges friendships with clients that last beyond the closing.
When she’s not busy working, Karen enjoys tennis and boating. She shares a home with her husband and three boys and is actively involved in the PTAs of her sons’ schools. She and her husband also own three Irish pubs in the Tampa area.
If you’re considering buying or selling in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, contact Karen. She is a consummate professional who will deliver service that goes above and beyond and make your real estate dreams a reality!
Home Types:
House, Co-op, Condo, Townhouse, Lot/Land, MultiFamily, Manufactured
Years of Experience:
18
Education:
University of South Florida
