Born in the South Island, Karen's family moved to the Howick area when she was very young. Brought up in Howick with schooling, then marriage and raising a family, Karen is one of the best people to speak to regarding the local schools and locations.

Having been involved in the building industry and interior design most of her adult life, Karen started her real estate career in the late 1980s. She progressed from Fyfe Homes to residential sales and has risen to become respected as one of the most successful and established agents in the area.