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Z3safaripilot5
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIEDIt is my privilege to recommend Karen Arbutine for your real estate needs. I have worked with several brokers over the years, and during my very brief time with her it has become obvious that her commitment to professionalism and reliability sets her apart. While working with Karen, we were met with a difficult market and limited buyers. To address this, Karen would use her expertise to remain steadfast in her commitment to not only provide excellent ad placement but also analyze what the home required to achieve a contract. Even with her decades of experience, Karen would always show an optimistic personality, even in trying times. When stress stuck its ugly head she would remain focused on the tasks required to push us forward. I wholeheartedly recommend Karen to everyone with high confidence that you too will be extremely satisfied.
Jon H.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED I highly recommend Karen Arbitune as your next real estate professional! I engaged Karen to sell my in-laws home after they made mistake of signing with aEURoeneighborhood agentaEUR? after 60 days with no activity. Karen is a true marketing machine, as I found her through her social media posts from selling another property in the neighborhood. Karen and her team produced a video that sold the lifestyle of the community vs. just a 3/2 with granite countertops etc.. that they pushed out on social media. Karen got the home under contract in less than 3 weeks and closed in 45 days at better-than-expected price. Karen is a true real estate professional in every aspect of the process such as proactive communication, the most professional marketing materials I have ever seen, attended all showings, offered to tour them around the amenities, provided real-time feedback, followed up with buyers agent, managed multiple interested parties, negotiated the final offer with a steady demeanor and ensured we closed in a timely manner. I have bought and sold 8 homes in 5 different states in various price ranges of $400k to $2.5m+ so have worked with every type of realtor. Even after doing due diligence and interviewing several before engaging them, one was a nightmare, two were part-timers, almost all were good at marketing themselves vs. the property and turned out to be listing collectors for another agent to sell the homeaEUR|except Karen that is at the top of her industry.
Beckyprobert B.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is truly honest, kind and full of integrity. She consistently does the right thing and treats everyone with respect and care. You can trust her completely. She is an excellent communicator and follows through on her word and always acts with genuine sincerity. Its rare to find someone with such strong character, and it was been wonderful getting to know her.
Mary H.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is such a delight to work with. I highly recommend her. She really knows every nuiance of Lake Mary real estate. She has excellent people skills, too. I trust her guidance and that makes it all so easy. Thanks, Karen
Anne0754
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is a rare gem in the housing industry! She has over 24 years experience in the Central Florida area. She educates her clients and has their best interest at heart wheather a buyer or seller. If you go with her you won't regret it!!
Dennis F.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was outstanding throughout the process of both selling our house and buying a new one. She is the consummate professional who has great communication skills and also an endless network of reasonably priced and very professional contacts from moving companies to general contractors and everything in between. She turned what could have been a stressful time in our lives into a very enjoyable experience. There is no one I could recommend any hire. Thanks again, Karen!
Harryg15
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen Arbutine is simply amazing! After months of frustration with my home sitting on the market, I decided to make a change, and I'm so glad I did. Karen came in with a fresh perspective, a clear plan, and the kind of energy that instantly gave me hope. She sold my home in just 1.5 months, after it had been listed for 5 months with another agent. Her marketing was sharp, her network was strong, and she didnt waste time with unqualified buyers. Every showing felt purposeful, and I always felt like my home was in good hands. Karens professionalism and personal touch made the whole process feel smooth and reassuring. If youre looking for someone who truly knows how to get results and makes you feel supported every step of the way. Karen is the one. I cant thank her enough!
Tim R.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen did an excellent job connecting us to another realtor in our city where we wanted to purchase a home. She was instrumental in working with the other agent and together we successfully purchased our compound on a 2 acre parcel in Santa Cruz. I highly recommend her for your real estate needs.
Cherylstewartmccaffrey
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED I used Karen to complete an estate sale from out of state. She made the process feel seamless. She was excellent about keeping me up to date on all the details so I never had to travel to Florida for the deal. I felt she did an outstanding job representing me and negotiating for me.
Cheryl S.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED I used Karen to complete an estate sale from out of state. She made the process feel seamless. She was excellent about keeping me up to date on all the details so I never had to travel to Florida for the deal. I felt she did an outstanding job representing me and negotiating for me.
Leslie R.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen did an excellent job in marketing our home. She was very professional, yet genuinely concerned about our needs. She screened potential buyers with care and concern for our safety. Making sure they were true potential buyers. We would highly recommend her to anyone!!
Dcrace58
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED We were working with a tight schedule to get our home sold for the price we needed. Karen worked with us on a plan that we all agreed upon and stuck to it, and it all paid off! Sold our home in the time and price we needed and was very professional all the way. Would highly recommend!!
Bls1007 B.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED We recently had the pleasure of working with Karen Arbutine to sell our home, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From our first meeting, Karen impressed us with her deep knowledge of the market, strategic approach, and confident professionalism. She guided us through the entire process with clarity and careaEUR"from preparing our home for listing to final negotiations. Her marketing plan was outstanding, and thanks to her efforts, our home sold quickly and at a great price. Karen kept us informed every step of the way and was always available to answer questions or offer guidance. What truly sets Karen apart is her dedication and integrity. She genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcome. We are incredibly grateful for her hard work and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home. With Karen, youre not just getting a realtoraEUR"youre getting a true partner and advocate.
Stephenskent6
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED We met with Karen and she listened closely to the problem we were solving for by selling our house. My wife and I hired her for 4 reasons: 1) her command of the historical pricing data for our area gave us confidence that the house would be priced right. 2) her high-end marketing process and skills are very effective. 3) she has excellent communication skills and operates her business with integrity. 4) whether you like it or not, she going to tell you the truth. The bottom line is she sold our house in 2 days for full asking price, and we closed 28 days later! Shes earned our trust and wed hire her again in a New York second!
Winwithnguyen777
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Karen Arbutine as the buyer's agent while she was the listing agent was a pleasure. Her professionalism and responsiveness truly stood out. She was always available to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the process. I highly recommend her!
RobBryant4
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED We recently purchased our first home with the help of Karen Arbutine, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, Karen was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and always available to answer our questions. We highly recommend Karen to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. She is a true professional, and we are so grateful for her help in finding our perfect place.
Cblackford428
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED I have bought and sold several properties, but I never had such a positive, pleasant experience as I did with Karen Arbutine, who was our selling agent. She never missed a beat and always kept in contact up until the day of closing!!! If I left a message she responded quickly and knew the answer to any questions I had. It just doesnt get any better than to have Karen Arbutine as your agent and your side when it comes to your real estate needs. Kudos and a big thank you Karen!
Larry P.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was outstanding and phenomenal to work with for my buyers transaction. I was the lender on the deal, and Karen did a fantastic job working with both buyer and seller to make the best and fairest deal for all and was super fast and patient. Her experience really helped us get this to the closing table and we are so grateful to have had her helping us on this transaction. I highly recommend her for all your listing and buying needs in real estate.
Rodney F.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. She pulled together a stellar advance marketing program that resulted in a sale in the first week above asking price.
3ryanpizano2
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED On the recent purchase of our home in Heathrow Woods, was nothing short of an amazing experience with Karen.A All our concerns about buying luxury home in this fast-paced evolving market were put at ease.A With Karen Arbutine s skills, business acumen, and in-depth knowledge of the area of the Markham Woods Corridor and Heathrow Woods we were confident in our choice of hiring her. A A Karens unwavering commitment to us made us feel very comfortable from the moment we met her she demonstrated her loyalty to us.A A Karen structured a well written offer on our behalf and our offer was accepted even though there were four other competing offers.A We know we could not have purchased the home of our dreams without Karen.A A If you are looking for Honesty - Integrity aEUR" Experience, I highly recommend Karen Arbutine with REMAX.
Farah M.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED After trying several times to purchase a home our dream finally came to fruition when God aligned our meeting, Karen Arbutine with REMAX. She was very patient, encouraging, and attentive to anything asked and required of us. Shes very professional and knowledgeable with an infectious demeanor to assist. Our experience with her was a blessing come true and I would highly recommend Karen Arbutine with REMAX.
Investacop8
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED I have dealt with Karen twice while buying and selling my homes. She went above and beyond and was very patient. I highly recommend Karen and will be using her for my next home purchase.
Deborahpizano
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED We are so happy to have worked with Karen Arbutine at REMAX Central in Lake Mary FL to sell our estate home. A She saw us through a difficult transaction with ease and professionalism. She kept clear and open communication throughout the whole process. I recommend her to anyone thinking of listing or purchasing a house. Karens a true professional with solutions to problems and a great deal of experience. A thank you for your dedication every step of the way. It was a pleasure working with you!A A 4760 Ohio Avenue Sanford FLA A A The Dunn Family
Crystal K.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen Arbitine went over and above to get our home sold in record time and for a great price. She literally thinks outside the box and even did a live action tennis video on our court. She has a phenomenal photographer that also is creative and made our home stand out from the rest. Karen was always available when I needed her and she was prompt for the showings. If you need a stellar realtor, she is the one!
Farah M.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED When my husband and I considered selling our luxury home in the community of Heathrow we knew we had to do our research and get an understanding of the current market and what real estate agents were selling Heathrow Homes at the Highest Price Per Sq. Ft. We weighed several options and decidedly picked local and knowledgeable real estate agent, Karen Arbutine with REMAX Central. Karen lived in the community for the past 15 years and her sales were proven to be higher in price than any other agent in the community of Heathrow. This was impressive. Karen Arbutine provided quality, personalized service - she understood our homes issues and worked with us to look at solutions. She would even answer our questions at any point of the day or evening. Karen wow aEUR~ed us her skills from our first agent interview with her knowledge of the market, comps, and bestselling strategy and an extensive marketing plan ! Of course, the fact that Karen worked for a Powerhouse broker such as REMAX impressed us. We have used REMAX In the past and we were highly impressed. Karen kept us informed through the journey all the way to the closing table. She negotiated a contract with terms that gave us a 30-day free lease back on our home as well as an offer / contract with amazing terms to protect us. Karen is a true professional to work with and an agent worth raving about!
Lynnette M.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
Knowledgeable and thorough. I called her many times with questions, and she was quick to answer. I recommend Karen to anyone who wants to buy or sell a home! LM
Courtrbaker
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED We selected Karen because of her knowledge of the area we were looking in and her sales volume. She was extremely knowledgeable and patient and was very honest about all the houses we saw. Once we found a house, she was fast to get ours listed and sold unbelievably. She has been readily available and unbelievably helpful throughout the buying and selling process. She has always had our back and we are forever grateful to her for helping us find our dream house.
John P.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is wonderful to work with, communicates daily,we always knew how the sale was progressing. She has the experience, and the knowledge to give you the best advice. She has sold two houses for us, and we wouldnt consider using anyone else.
Marieroseedinger
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen has been incredibly helpful and a great communicator. She's been helping us through the process of buying a new build in the Rivington subdivision of DeBary. Since this is our first time buying a new home, we're new to the process and didn't even know what questions to ask. Karen was such a blessing through this, because she knew what we should be looking out for and helped guide us to find the best deal. She reaches out to us on her own, checks in with the builders, and keeps tabs on our project all of her own fruition. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Froth1817
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is a FIVE STAR realtor! From our initial meeting to start looking for our forever home to the sale of our prior home she seamlessly guided us through the process of both. We couldn't be more satisfied and highly recommend her for any of your realtor needs.
Laceyreagor
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen, I am extremely grateful that I called your REMAX office in Lake Mary in August and inquired about your services and hired you to represent my family and me. You are kind, considerate and respectful of my time and privacy. You were always very professional and positive when showcasing my luxury home to potential buyers and their realtors. I successfully closed on my home in Sanford today and through this process I have a new prospective on how much time and resources you invested to market my home and sell it. Keep up the outstanding work ethic
Jannetlasher18
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Diligent, astute, alert, professional, caring, savvy, honest, humble, kind, intelligent and thorough teamwork. These words come to mind when asked to write a testimonial for my agent Karen Arbutine with RE/MAX Central Realty. She has what it takes to help one find the right home. Many of her clients have become her friends. She has not only built a great business, but a great community. The community of Lake Mary has many blessings and Arbutine belongs among them. I am proud to be her client , friend, and advocate. I would not make a move without her.
Lilbit32820
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED I could not be happier with Karen. She was confident in our pricing and was steadfast until we closed. I recieved full asking price with no nonsense haggling. I had consistent traffic at my home even when the sale was pending. Her marketing and photos of the home were wonderful. Great job, constant communication and would not had changed a thing.
Bancroftjohn8
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen Arbutine and REMAX a worldwide brand was the choice I made when selling my home.A A My family began working with Karen several months ago as she guided and advised us on preparing our property for the real estate market.A Her skill set, knowledge and experience were priceless to us . The professionalism and assistance displayed byA Karen Arbutine and her assistants was incredible, she gained the trust of my family from day one and we knewA we were in good hands throughoutA the process. My sincere thanks for your dedication to our success.
Jackson334100
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED My 25 year old daughter moved from California to Florida for a job promotion, A when she was ready to purchase a home, with myself and my husband as co-signers, she chose Karen Arbutine as our Real Estate Agent. My husband and I could not be nearby, so we had to do everything remotely. A Karen A was local to the area and knew it extremely well and she carefully working with my daughter and us , and my daughter and me A every step of the way. I could not have asked for a better person to be there for all of us and support our decision making.A She was caring and thoughtful towards my daughter and as a first time home buyer this mean the world to us.A Keep up the outstanding work ethic.
Jackson334100w
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Our agent Karen Arbutine and her support staff at the RE/MAX Central are truly professional and top-notch in the real estate arena. A They are very organized and very communicative in answering all of our questions during our buying process. A Karen is a one-of-a-kind agent that takes her job very seriously and to the highest level. She is very kind, professional, intelligent, and very knowledgeable in the craft of real estate as well as negotiating real estate contracts. A A She was always accessible and communicates efficiently. She helped us find our property in a very difficult market, A her skills made the difference, and helped us purchase a home in an extremely competitive market in 2021. A You could not ask for a better, more competent agent, especially when the housing climate is so complicated. Thank you, Ms. Arbutine, for your efforts.
Ratga1962
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Having worked with Karen successfully in the past we knew she was the only choice to sell our home in Central Florida.Quick to reply, concise, and always available to answer our texts and emails, Karen is always informative, and helpful. Karen was extremely helpful, open, transparent, and reliable through the whole process, she really cared about us, understood our needs from the very first meeting, even giving us ideas on how better utilize the spaceIf five star service, integrity, and professionalism is what you demand in a realtor then Karen is the choice for you! D & R
Kirsten A.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is a wonderful realtor and great friend; she communicates well and is dependable, reliable, friendly, and professional. She always made sure our home was locked and secure, being respectful of our cats safety during the showing process.
Dave S.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED We listed our home with Karen Arbutine, we signed the listing agreement and she left the house with it saying she would make copies and get it back, when we received it back In the mail weeks later, dates were added that we didnt agree to , also after a showing she left your garage doors up and doors unlocked, when we confronted her about it she texted that she refuses to work with us and now has our house off market and is refusing to release the listing essentially holding our home hostage
Dave S.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED We listed our home with Karen Arbutine, we signed the listing agreement and she left the house with it saying she would make copies and get it back, when we received it back In the mail weeks later, dates were added that we didnt agree to , also after a showing she left your garage doors up and doors unlocked, when we confronted her about it she texted that she refuses to work with us and now has our house off market and is refusing to release the listing essentially holding our home hostage
Avarbancroft
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was very helpful in helping me find a new home and she helped me lower the price tremendously of my today new home. She was very knowledgeable and honest and was there every step of the way.
Bob942847
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED From the minute my daughter and I met Karen, we were impressed with her. After unsuccessful interviews with other agents. She was great and helped us sell our home in a quick time period. She is the best realtors I have ever had.
Mariamallque035
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen helped me tremendously Im buying my lake Mary home in 2015. She helped me find the best deals in prices and she was always avaliable when I needed her.
Jakelastinger2
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED We initially sought out Karen because she had sold a house in our neighborhood off of Markham Woods Road in Longwood for the highest price ever sold in our community! She came to us with a team approach which was always direct and professional. Karen clearly knew the market and how to maximize our sale. She always seemed to have our best interest at heart and anticipated our questions before we asked them. In other words, she was on our wavelength. Throughout our association Karen consistently had a complete sense of what was appropriate for our needs, including recommending assistance in preparing for our move.Karen immediately carried through with the marketing plan she outlined, and we quickly had offers and a sales contract in a few days. She was always available or quickly returned our calls, emails, and texts.We have to say that our experience with Karen was the best we have ever had selling a house. We have recommended her to others, and we would hire her again. We wholeheartedly recommend Karen and her team.
Christinalshepard
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen was great to work with! She was always available and on top of everything that needed to be done. She will write an offer for the home you want to buy that wont be beat! Zach
Jklcreen
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED When we first met Karen Arbutine with REMAX Central she explained that his job is more service than sales. She proved that time and again with her thorough knowledge of home construction and the local market. Every time we viewed a new property Karen would perform a methodical inspection, looking for signs of problems and commenting on the quality of construction, finish, appliances, etc. She also led us through multiple rounds of negotiation to get to a price we were comfortable with. In the end we found the property that was perfect for us and are loving it so far. My favorite statement that Karen made was aEURoe You want to have a real sense of what you are buying and the level of care the owners have cared for the home while you walk through, the last thing you want to do is buy someone elses problemsaEUR?! Karen referred us to an amazing home inspector who Is also a General Contractor, we feel she always had our best interests at heart.
Adamcroft192
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Working with Karen has been refreshing and gave us hope in our relocation. She was able to sell our home quickly so we could relocate to California. She was amazing! Not only did she work her magic with the timing of the sale, but the entire time working with her she was very responsive, informative, and very intuitive. She was always proactive in negotiating with our best interests at heart. Typically, I like to be more hands on in situations like these, but her efforts and professionalism made me feel comfortable taking a step back and letting her work on her craft. My husband and I trust Karen and her abilities.
Justforvideos678
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Karen is an honest realtor who will get the job done. My husband and I met Karen after a terrible experience with a realtor who did not care about helping us find the right home to buy. Karen, however, helped us find the absolute perfect home for us. She never pressured us into a deal during the five months it took for us to find the right home. When we did find our dream home, she wrote such a good offer that we received the bid. She was there for us throughout the entire closing process to answer all of our many (first time homebuyers) questions. I couldnt recommend her more. If you are looking for a realtor, look no longer. Youve found the right one!
D H.
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED I highly recommend Karen Arbutine. I recently hired her with a complex real estate transaction and Karen worked seamlessly to handle all aspects of the process. We gave Karen a huge in dept assignment and she handled it like a true professional. Experience Matters!
Akboggs
Review for Member: Karen Arbutine
ZillowVERIFIED Outstanding experience working with Karen! She set the price correctly, personally attended to all the details of the sale and advised us how best to get our home ready for sale. Everything from start to close went as planned. Many thanks to Karen for all her hard work.
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