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What clients say about this agent....
Zachary G.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIEDI am a first time home buyer and Kara made the home buying process feel smooth and achievable. Kara was incredibly professional and knowledgeable during every procedural step from offer to closing. She offered constant updates and reminders, responding within minutes. Kara was supportive and knowledgeable of the both the homes that I had been researching, and had great recommendations of her own. When we found the home that I purchased, she sent an offer out immediately and had great intuition on how to propose a bid. Kara Immediately understood that the seller was unlikely to negotiate much, and our first bid was accepted on a property that was likely looking for bids over listing. With the security and leverage of our offer, Kara did everything she could to negotiate with the seller for credits from several repairs that needed completing. The seller matched her intuition and refused to budge on any credits, greatly suggesting that we may not have had a successful offer if we bid too low. During escrow, Karas persistence allowed us to get the seller to repair everything we asked for despite the sellers difficult nature. Closing happened on time and as expected and Kara was a welcome guest during our celebrations. I could not recommend a more professional and outstanding person to assist in the real estate process. You can have faith that Kara will advocate for your goals and assist you in getting there precisely and procedurally.
Cerspecialcars
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED kara has been helping our family members for over a decade both buying and selling our homes, she is very professional and easy to work with, her promotion and presentation was exceptional and she did an excellent job of selling our house.
Sharon M.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is an outstanding realtor and person. We were selling a family home of several generations. This was a difficult process of letting go. Kara was patient and creative in working through the process, excellent at prompt and clear communication, provided wise guidance and was willing to take the time to explain any documents we did not understand. I appreciated the weekly checklists for all of us to know what we were to accomplish each week. She was an excellent negotiator which resulted in the sale of our home in a smooth and professional manner. She is caring and was open to input from us as well. We highly recommend Kara as a realtor and have every confidence in her ability to represent you as a buyer or seller.
Charles C.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED We couldnt have sold this house without Kara! This was the most exhausting of the eight houses weve bought and sold over the years. The buyers wanted every stone unturned, every single detail explained and documented. Kara kept us on track with a cool head and helpful support. Her marketing strategy of staging/photography/online exposure was spot-on. We got two competing offers after the first open house. Escrow was fast and intense. Every call and text we made to Kara was answered quickly and calmly. She kept us updated on the process every step of the way. Kara is professional, knowledgeable, and proactive, all while being respectful, personable and flexible. We are so glad we found her and you will be too!
Gchestnutt
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is amazing! She was so patient with us in the search for a home that met all our particular criteria. She was very accessible and would respond to our messages ASAP. We were working with a short timeline and Kara would go the lengths to follow through with any bottleneck we encountered. She is very professional and very knowledgeable about the real estate and mortgage loan industries. Kara is just a great human being too!
Laurie B.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED After interviewing several agents based on personal recommendations, their online reviews and the quality of the digital marketing of their listings, we selected Kara to list our $3m Carlsbad home. We definitely made the right decision! Kara is proactive and a great communicator (and negotiator!). She helped us prioritize items to get our home ready for market and engaged a great team (stager, photographer/videographer, and more) that really helped our home shine. She personally held open houses, attended all showings, and followed up and provided us with feedback and suggestions. Once we were in escrow Kara worked tirelessly to move things along despite challenges encountered along the way. We have worked with several other highly-rated realtors over the years, but Kara is the best!
Ldbailyn
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED After interviewing several agents based on personal recommendations, their online reviews and the quality of the digital marketing of their listings, we selected Kara to list our $3m Carlsbad home. We definitely made the right decision! Kara is proactive and a great communicator (and negotiator!). She helped us prioritize items to get our home ready for market and engaged a great team (stager, photographer/videographer, and more) that really helped our home shine. She personally held open houses, attended all showings, and followed up and provided us with feedback and suggestions. Once we were in escrow Kara worked tirelessly to move things along despite challenges encountered along the way. We have worked with several other highly-rated realtors over the years, but Kara is the best!
Ms L.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was exceptional in the sale of our home. She spent time getting to know us and gave us truly expert guidance. A lot had changed since we last purchased our home and she kept us updated on all the requirements. Kara has high energy and professional knowledge in home sales which continually put us at ease every step of the way. We wish Kara all the best and recommend her to anyone looking for a top performing agent.
MICHAEL C.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was recommended to sell our home and buy a condo and she was very professional and kept everything moving for a smooth transaction. We wanted to cell our beautiful home of 22 years in Carlsbad and buy a condo with an ocean view and walking to restaurants and stores. With the marketing and everyday attention to details, our home sold in three weeks, and she found our condo in downtown Oceanside two blocks from the ocean and pier. It was a very short escrow on the sell and buy so the legal paperwork was done on time and complete. Selling and buying is extremely stressful, but she made it smooth and now we are loving our new home. We highly recommend Kara to assist you in your real estate needs.
Matt L.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara answered every call or text immediately and was available 7 days a week. She was also helpful informing us with emails with helpful rips on timelines. what to do next, etc. All throughout escrow she sent emails at least once a day updating on its progress and always sent documents to sign in a timely manner. What more could anyone ask for?
WHITNEYHOPPES S.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is truly an expert in her field but more than that she cares about her clients. She treated us like family, negotiated for more than we could have imagined in this market and made our first home buying experience such a pleasure. We were so fortunate to have her in our corner during this process. We cant wait to work with her again in the future!
Christine
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Beyond happy and exceeded all my expectations working with Kara through a very complicated contingent buy/ sell transaction. She was professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, and genuinely looking out for my best interest. She did everything in her power to make this transaction work, as difficult as It was at times, and get me into my dream house. My experience with other agents is they are usually pushingA you in one direction, but Kara always made me feel good about my decision, talked through all my options, andA never once pressured me into one way or another. She was extremelyA organized and on top of everything. I appreciated how proactive she was with negotiating for things that were important to me as well as things I didn't even think of. A She went above and beyond of what was needed and continues to make sure everything is good even after closing. I am grateful to have worked with her through this and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an agent.
Cara T.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is the professional you want in your corner! Everything we all hope for in customer care and more?kindness, integrity, timely responses, good advice, and great results. We were not present for the transformation and sale of our home, and thanks to Kara, we did not need to be. Kara skillfully and respectfully coordinated with contractors, while striking just the right balance of keeping us in the loop. Knowing Kara was there saved us time, money, and worry. Our renovation project was not easy, but it was on time and on budget. And the sale of our house was efficient and at full price. Thank you, Kara, for being on our team. We truly could not have asked for more!
Adrienne
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is absolutely fantastic!! She listened to what we wanted, advocated for what we needed and ultimately helped us secure our dream home! She was prepared for all our inspections and asked questions that I wouldnt have thought to ask. Our home buying process was smooth and easy thanks to Kara, we cant thank her enough and highly recommend her!!
ThelmaHarris
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED There are very few words that accurately describe this woman who is personable, intelligent, kind, an exceptional real estate expert, humble and yet is a bulldog when it comes to fighting for her client! She works hard to make sure her client is aware of every step, details (good and bad), and looks out for your interest. Phenomenal! Spectacular and just an all around nice person!
Madison A.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED If you are selling your house in San Diego County, you cannot find a better agent than Kara Brem. Kara did a fantastic job selling our home. Kara was extremely helpful and patient throughout the entire selling process. She made the the very stressful process of selling a home a smooth one. From the beginning, she outlined the selling timeline so we knew what the expect every step of the way. Kara was flexible, knowledgeable, and respectful of our lives during the selling process. With Kara, we were able to sell our home for way more than we even imagined. Kara works hard and puts her clients first. She will be there for you every step of the way. Kara is a true professional I highly recommend her as your realtor!
Joblackmore1983
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Great communication throughout both our buying and selling process! Kara was great at keeping us informed through each step of the process, letting us know exactly what was required and when. Highly recommend Kara!
Sklausen27
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was referred to us by friends as we searched for a condo in north San Diego County. We soon discovered that she was not only highly skilled, but that she was incredibly supportive and empathetic as she helped us navigate the white hot sellers market down there. Kara was energetic and passionate about our quest as a buyer, and we would assume she has the same attitude and approach for a seller. She is well connected in the local RE community and kept us updated on developments and possibilities on a daily basis. Between phone, texts and e-mails, we always knew where we stood as she showed us potential properties. After we came up short a couple of times in bidding wars, she found a perfect place for us in Lake San Marcos in an off market transaction that resulted from her connection with another broker in the area. Kara and her assistant then guided us through escrow with a constant flow of information and explanations of what was coming next and when. There were no surprises and escrow closed right on time. Bottom line: Kara knows her stuff and walks on water as far as were concerned. She also became a good friend who we happily and whole heartedly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell in SD county. Shes the best!
Jackiebenca
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was very knowledgeable of the area and provided detailed information of the selling process, including a check list of what was going to happen during the process. She also kept us informed regarding any communications with the buyers realtor. Kara was able to present offers over the list price. We were very pleased and would recommend Kara to any potential client.
Zuser20170825151319136
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Recently relocated to Carlsbad from Encinitas. Kara was absolutely stellar! If you want to buy a home, nobody is better at making sure your offer is at the top-of-the-stack. And if you?re selling, she?s equally as aggressive! 100% recommend!
Section6278
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was by far the best realtor we?ve had in our forty years of buying and selling houses. She is professional, reliable, knowledgeable, expeditious, and a delightful human being. We hit the jackpot with Kara! It was a long-distance move for us, all of our things were in storage and we were living in a short-term rental. We were very motivated buyers. This process could have been so much more convoluted and stressful if not for Kara! Her responsiveness and resources were commendable. We were interested in properties that had extra complexities such as slope stability, water table /foundation issues, and future renovation obstacles. Kara not only provided us with referrals to specialists, such as geotechnical engineers, she often contacted and scheduled them for us. We love our new home and we are just so thankful we found Kara!!
Nicole C.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara has been a delight to work with. Efficient, professional, straight to the point, but flexible and helpful in any way we needed. Would highly recommend to anyone who needs a realtor to fully go to bat for you! She worked to get us absolute top dollar and any extras we needed, too. Thanks, Kara!
Brianzdanowski
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara Brem was outstanding in every way. From the moment she met us at our home to discuss our goal to the day of closing, Kara was on it. She knows the market, is very honest, and straightforward about what we should expect, responded to all of our concerns and we always felt like we were a part of the process. We are very thankful that we were able to get Karas expertise and we sold our home well over asking. Thank you Kara!
Scoffice7
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED I am EXTREMELY happy I chose Kara over the other 4 agents I interviewed to sell my house. I appreciated the personal approach she took in promoting and advertising the house I built myself 43 years ago. Kara is a very hard worker and her communication during the entire process was great. Would recommend Kara to anyone that wants results with a very personal touch.
Kenneymdbb
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was referred to us by our previous realtor who was moving out of the area. Kara was very competent, knowledgeable and a real go getter. We were looking for a small townhouse or apartment for our son. Karas familiarity with the area and her knowledge of affordable options proved successful. We found an excellent property. We were going through a stressful time and Kara did everything to make this a less stressful, and yes, an enjoyable experience! She was very responsive to our needs and questions and went out of her way to go that extra mile. We would highly recommend her.
Caitlinlangford2
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is amazing!! You will not go wrong by choosing her as your realtor. She is always available to answer any and all questions you may have (we were first time home buyers, so we had a lot). She made the process feel so easy and smooth. We ended up using the lender she recommended and were so happy we did! I highly recommend you hire her; she will not disappoint! If we ever sell our home or want to purchase another, we will definitely choose to work with Kara again!
Ryan B.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED We have bought and sold with Kara within the last 5 years and could not have been more pleased with her work. She is extremely responsive, informative and her level of service cant be beat. She made the process smooth and easy and we felt she always has our best interest in mind. We highly recommend her to anyone in the area looking to buy and/or sell!
Rball M.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED We have bought and sold with Kara within the last 5 years and could not have been more pleased with her work. She is extremely responsive, informative and her level of service can?t be beat. She made the process smooth and easy and we felt she always has our best interest in mind. We highly recommend her to anyone in the area looking to buy and/or sell!
Bonnie G.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is tough as nails when she negotiates a deal. She got me top dollar for the house I sold and negotiated a rock-bottom price for the house I bought. As with all real estate sales, minor problems occur that make you lose your mind. Kara?s calming demeanor and problem solving skills quickly got all parties back on track to ensure we closed on time. I can?t recommend her enough!
CoachRJP
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED I cant tell you how pleased I am with the job Kara did in selling my home. She gave me great advice on what I needed to do to prepare the house, and even provided some of her own items to help with the staging. The results of her marketing efforts were unbelievable! After only three fully booked days of showings, we had eight offers, all above the listing price. I ended up selling for 32K over. Kara remained involved through the escrow process, and we closed in 30 days without a hitch. Kira is not only a great agent, but a great person, and I will always cherish her as a great friend!
Kevin R.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED This is second time Ive worked with Kara, once selling and once buying. She was awesome both times. She gives great advice, very responsive and has good insight on current local market. Shes awesome and truly a pleasure to work with
Noesamia921
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED I had the best experience buying my first home with Kara. Her positive attitude motivated me to remain optimistic during the pandemic. She listened to my checklist of reasonable must haves and I appreciated her professional insight and expert guidance throughout the journey. She was proactive, transparent, and ensured that I understood the process. Kara will take the additional steps to take care of things like she did for me. I would recommend Kara to help find a home for you.
Greenfieldjr
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is very caring and a true professional! She was my listing and the selling agent on the other side. She got us ready to sell are home and got my family into our dream house ! She made a difficult real estate deal easy and was there every step of the way through these difficult times. I will definitely recommend her to my friends and family.
Dawn L.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara did a fabulous job selling our home. This is actually the 2nd time Ive used her. She gives good advice and gos the extra mile to make everything go smooth. We have recommended her to others because she gets the job done!
Todd V.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED The process was professionally handled from start to finish. Kara was very accessible. Kara was very insightful. Kara was very in tune with my needs. She was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
Allie S.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was the perfect agent! My husband and I are first-time home buyers, so the whole process was very new and daunting to us. Kara was extremely sweet and patient with us, and she also provided a ton of information (both verbally and on her website) which made the process feel that much easier. Sometimes I would text her pretty late, and she always made time for us. She is a kind person who always puts her clients first, and because of all of the above I would recommend Kara to anyone looking for a home! We are so happy with the overall experience and now have our dream home to live in all thanks to Kara :)
Chriscushen
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was proactive and attention to detail for pros and cons of various properties that I viewed. The transaction went smoothly. She gave a heads up on what I to expect throughout the process.She is very professional and would highly recommend her.
C2social1
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was an absolute pleasure to work with! Being a first time home buyer, it was great having Kara there to help walk me through each step of the process and make the whole buying experience stress free. She has an incredible understanding of the San Deigo real estate market and the whole buying process in general. She was very hands-on throughout the whole process and quick to respond to any questions I had. I would highly recommend having her represent you as a buyer or a seller!
Emilia C.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED It?s been a pleasure to work with Kara! She went above and beyond to help us get our dream house that we thought was going to be impossible to get due to a popular house that not only us realized when the house got out on the market! Kara pulled it off and she is the most professional agent out there! The house we bought was more than we could have hoped for and we loved it from the minute we saw it. Kara is organized, knowledgeable and such a fun person to work with! She have been amazing through this whole process and supporting us through our first time buying a home! We couldn?t asked for more!
Montebrem
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is a wonderful and caring real estate agent - and an incredibly hard worker. Kara represented me on the sale of my Encinitas ocean front property. It was a complicated transaction of a very high end property with a lot of moving parts. Nevertheless, with Karas support the transaction was completed without a hitch - despite the buyer deciding they wanted a 20 day escrow period! Kara is honest and really cares about helping people find the right home solution. She is an agent you can truly trust and count on.
Bonnie G.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is thorough, knowledgeable and a tough negotiator. Like all sellers I was nervous, asked a million questions and demanded top dollar. Kara was kind but firm in keeping me focused and by following her advise we closed early with an all cash offer! Do yourself a favor and hire a pro-call Kara!
Shylosteinthal
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is a truly amazing talent in the real estate industry! Very knowledgeable, honest and really tries to make the process seem less and makes you her top priority and communicates with you every step of the way. I?m not great at understanding certain processes of how It all works but with Kara?s help I felt very informed and understand the process with her great guidance thru the process. Anyone looking for amazing real estate agent with hustle and heart as her website says, I highly recommend giving Kara a call!!
Bonnie G.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED There is no other way to say this - I am a pain in the neck client. I wanted the highest price for my perfect house and did not want to deal with picky buyers. I asked a million questions, wanted the process to go fast and wore down my agent, Kara with calls on a daily basis. She is sharp, smart and disciplined and taught me so much. She answered questions and kept me focused on the goal, negotiated hard and got me to the finish line ahead of schedule. You can find agents that cut their fees but beware ?you get what you pay for?. Whether you are a buyer or seller, pick smart. Kara is a winner and you will be too! Five Star Agent for sure!
Shylosteinthal
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED I contacted Kara when I was selling my house in Santa Cruz. Kara was honest and advised me it would be in my best interest to have someone local list my home as she was in San Diego area yet still spent ample time guiding me to find the best agent to assist me and educated me on the process as well. She is ethical, kind, and extremely well-versed in Real Estate transactions. I highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home. She truly cares about her clients and obviously loves what she does.
Mizzalisonwonderland
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara Brem is a phenomenal realtor. She saved me money with her negotiation skills, saved me time with her organization and follow-through, and saved my sanity by being a lighthouse of guidance and support. Kara started working with me about a year ago when I was in the ?I?m just looking phase.? She patiently took the time to understand how I wanted to manifest my life and dreams. When the right property materialized, Kara immediately went to bat and knocked this one out of the park. Kara has a great sense of humor, a sharp mind, and a huge heart. The idea of buying a home is so overwhelming, but this was the smoothest experience imaginable, knowing that she wouldn?t miss a beat. She was ALWAYS available. Weekend, weeknights, she worked with my schedule. I could text, call, or email with her at any time ? her responsiveness and pro-activeness - absolutely exceptional. And I ENJOYED my time spent with her immensely! Recommend Kara 1,000%
Nicole C.
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara is a delight to work with! She is professional, personable, timely, courteous, and definitely goes to bat for you to get your family the house you want! I would work with her again and again and recommend her to anyone! We have already had family work with Kara, too, and had the same wonderful experience. By far best realtor experience our family has had.
Zuser20160925133650121
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara was hands down the best realtor weve worked with. Her knowledge of the home buying process is next to none. She was a phenomenal communicator, negotiator and mentor throughout the entire process and we truly feel like she helped us land our dream home. Thanks Kara for an incredible experience! Anybody who is interested in buying or selling their home in San Diego area should look no further than Kara Brem!
Carameller
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED If I could give Kara more than 5 stars I would!! :) She was there every step of the way, handling all seller communication and ensuring no stones were left unturned. She provided answers to questions I didnt even know I should be asking. Her honesty, guidance, and research made me feel at ease during the entire process. She truly went the extra mile to make my buying experience incredibly positive and seamless. Thanks again for everything, Kara!!!
Coopernkaya
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED Kara has made my home search experience seamless. Her helpful, no pressure attitude has helped me stay focused on finding the exact home that is right for me!
Zuser20140812212757204
Review for Member: Kara Brem
ZillowVERIFIED If you use an average realtor, buying a home in Southern California can feel like you?ve gone 6 rounds in the octagon with Brock Lesnar. If you use Kara Brem as your realtor, your home buying experience will feel more like a Saudi Sheikh flying first class on Emirates Airlines after a successful OPEC summit. Don?t use an average realtor, use Kara Brem! In all seriousness, Kara not only found us a beautiful home within our price range, but she managed to negotiate conveyed fixtures, a new furnace and much more (she could have written the Art Of The Deal). The complicated moving parts: securing a loan, escrow, home inspection, appraisals, etc. were all so well coordinated it was like watching a Ukrainian synchronized swimming team. I would recommend Kara to all my friends and family!
