Service Areas
About Karen Mai
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Community Involvement
HOBBIES/INTEREST
FAMILY
Credentials
LICENSE
Designation
SFR (Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource)
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
REALTOR
CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
Specialties
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Residential Property
- Commercial Property
Regular Property Second Home/Vacation Property Pre-Foreclosure (Short Sale) Property Foreclosure (Bank Owned/REO) Property 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange Property Probate Property (Court Required) Probate Property (Trustee Sale) Luxury Property (High End) New Built Property (New Construction) Relocation Property Fix & Flip (Investor) Fixer-Upper (poor condition) Rental Property with Tenant & Eviction Income Investment Property Commercial Property Below Market Rate (BMR)
Awards
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2025
TOP AGENT
San Francisco, CA
2025
TOP AGENT
San Bruno, CA
Other Awards
International Sterling Society
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Karen Mai's Reviews & Ratings
- Knowledgeable
- Responsive
- Professional
- Communicative
- Hard working
- Outstanding
- Excellent negotiator
- Great for new buyers
- Trustworthy
Annamaria Vafiadis
ZillowVERIFIEDWorking with Karen Mai to sell my condo in San Francisco proved to be a great experience. Karen exceeded all expectations, making the process smooth and successful. From the initial meeting, the in-depth knowledge of the San Francisco condo market was evident, especially the neighborhood and market trends. Communication was consistently exceptional. Karen was responsive, promptly answering all questions and keeping me informed every step of the way, even with a tight escrow deadline. This level of proactive communication and detail was invaluable. I highly recommend working with Karen Mai if you are looking to sell your home in San Francisco. Her dedication, expertise, and personalized approach made this a positive experience.
Dnrandall22
ZillowVERIFIEDI cant say enough great things about Karen Mai. I chose Karen after watching a video she had done explaining key steps and things to consider when selling a house and after speaking with her via FaceTime. She was clear, straightforward and very knowledgeable. It was obvious she was honest and trustworthy (not always the case with realtors), which turned out to be exactly the case. Her advice and knowledge of the market were invaluable, and I followed her lead in terms of pricing and preparing the house for sale. As I had bought and was living in another property in another town, Karen took charge, superbly managing contractors, stagers, gardeners, etc., to get the house ready for sale. Her marketing skills really shone. Her Open Houses were well attended and there was a lot of interest in the property. Once on the market, the house was in contract within 14 days. We had multiple offers over asking at a time when there were some uncertainties in the market. It was a pleasure working with Karen, and I appreciate deeply her expertise, her ability to stay on top of things and follow through and her guidance throughout the selling process. Would I work with her again? Absolutely!
Louis Keers
Karen was amazing! We worked well together in selling my family house. She is professional, reliable and approachable.
Chezmoi20222022
ZillowVERIFIEDKaren Mai EXUDES a super abundanceof patience and optimism. Shehas EXCELLENT Customer Service Skills,going FAR and BEYOND To Be OfAssistance To Her Clients. Ms. Mai recentlyhelped us with the purchase of a FixerUpper Property. Although the transaction process was VERY INTENSE, Ms. Mai handled our transaction with APLOMB.
Kat Chan3
ZillowVERIFIEDKaren is amazing and patient that I was able to secure my first home. I can't speak highly enough of Karen as my real estate agent, without her advice and guidance I would be lost! Her professional expertise helped me in preparing for my documents. I contacted Karen after I discovered her on realtor.com and read about her experience of 20+ years in the industry. Thank you again Karen!
Answered Questions
In San Francisco market, it is better to list a property at a low end to maximize the sale price. When you we priced a property below market value, we will get more buyers coming to see at the property. Without buyers coming to see the property, it will hard to maximize the price.
For Sale by Owner will need to pay fees to the agent who brings a buyer. Unless you sell at a lower price, then the buyer can pay the agent a fee.
Title company need wet signatures. You can still close while on vacation. Title company can send you a mobile notary to sign with you. If you out of the country, you will need to go US Embassy to sign in front of a notary. Plan ahead, tell your agent and title company. Congrats!
You can reach out to a local realtor to give you an estimate. For a more accurate estimate, a realtor will have to know the condition of the property and see the layout of your home. Reach out to FastExpert, so FastExpert can connect you to an experienced realtor.
Without knowing the list of repairs, it is hard to recommend. I would say take care of the health and safety repairs first. The inspector should mention which items you should address now and what items can repair later.
