Karen Fairty Real Estate

Karen Fairty Real Estate Real Estate Agent with Compass | #01265414 Today Karen puts her background and experience to work for residential real estate clients in Marin.

Karen Fairty brings more than two decades experience in the field of commercial real estate to the practice of residential real estate in Marin County. Her background includes leasing and management of office space, directing nationwide real estate services for a technology company and tenant representation for clients ranging from start-ups to multinationals with a lease portfolio totaling more t

han $100 million. She brings the same passion for research and attention to detail that made her a success in commercial real estate to every client and transaction she takes on. As real estate transactions grow more complex, her clients have come to rely on Karen as a trusted advisor, who can spot innovative solutions and provide valuable expertise while steering her clients to a successful outcome: the purchase or sale of their new home. Karen started in residential real estate in 2001 and quickly became one to the top producers at Hill & Company, where she was awarded the Rookie of the Year for completing more transactions than any of her peers in a 12 month period. Since joining Pacific Union in October 2006, Karen has quickly risen through the ranks of agents to score among the top 100 real estate agents in Marin County from 2007 through 2009 according to MLS statistics. A resident of downtown Mill Valley, where she lives with her husband, Karen is an active member of the community. She volunteers for Marin Advocacy for Children and currently serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate working with children in the social services system.

The Bay Area, especially in Marin is a very competitive market. If you're looking to make a move in 2022, here are some ...
12/20/2021

The Bay Area, especially in Marin is a very competitive market. If you're looking to make a move in 2022, here are some tips:

๐Ÿ. ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ฒ - Although paying earnest money is customary, including it with an initial offer could make the difference.

๐Ÿ. ๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ-๐‡๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ - When prices are high and inventory is low, like now, it may be necessary to make concessions.

๐Ÿ‘. ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐š๐ง๐ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐’๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐€๐ซ๐ž๐š - Consider stepping out of your ideal location by searching in nearby areas; you may find better prices and more square footage.

๐Ÿ’. ๐†๐ž๐ญ ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž - Consider the human factor and inject some personality into your offer. Money may not what motivate the seller.

There are many situations where my experience can help. In this market, working with the right agent will get you to where you want to go.

Contact me if you'd like to discuss your 2022 housing goals, and how we can reach them.

Karen Fairty
[email protected]
DRE 01265414

12/19/2021

Yesterday while watching one of those shows on HGTV with people seeking their 'dream home' I was reminded yet again how most buyers focus mostly on the surface of things....finishes, design, esthetics. They simply are not focused as much - if at all - on dimensions, scale, flow, light, etc.

In these shows buyers are forced to say and comment on what they are thinking, something we are not privy to with buyers looking at our listings. Most remain rather silent. Most require some prodding to speak to what they are REALLY thinking. These shows help me understand the real psyche and thought process of buyers and now I am 100% convinced everything on the surface really, REALLY matters.

You know this already, so let this serve as another reminder just how important paint colors, finishes, fixtures, furniture, decoration, etc truly are in the real estate marketing equation.

A beautifully decorated home in mint condition is almost certainly going to sell for more and faster than the identical home on a better floor with better light and views that shows dreadfully.

When sellers are unable or unwilling to front the money to initiate these improvements, we can turn to Compass Concierge to save the day.

The market stats are in! Here is what happened in November for Marin County.
12/18/2021

The market stats are in! Here is what happened in November for Marin County.

For centuries, the lotus flower has been depicted in different religions and counties around the world.Miraculously grow...
12/16/2021

For centuries, the lotus flower has been depicted in different religions and counties around the world.

Miraculously growing in the murkiest of conditions, the lotus is a lucky symbol thatโ€™s revered for its resilience, and of course, itโ€™s beauty.

Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of l...
12/16/2021

Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ If you need help being pointed in the right direction, i'm here to help.

Want to get the most out of your home when you sell, but not able to make the upfront investment?Youโ€™re in luck. To empo...
12/13/2021

Want to get the most out of your home when you sell, but not able to make the upfront investment?

Youโ€™re in luck.

To empower sellers, our Compass Concierge program will assist you with the ex*****on of a tailored plan for updating and staging your home for prospective buyers.

We will cover the upfront costs associated with home-selling improvements and collect a fee for the services rendered at the time of the propertyโ€™s closing.

House preparation services include staging, painting, deep cleaning, landscaping, and decluttering, and so much more.

These are 4 trends that could further drive higher-than-expected growth and inflation, with greater capital spending and...
12/13/2021

These are 4 trends that could further drive higher-than-expected growth and inflation, with greater capital spending and improving productivity:

1. Innovation: During pandemic-related shutdowns, service businesses were forced to innovate digitally, spurring investment and an explosion in start-ups, as well as historic levels of public and private market activityโ€”from fintech and cryptocurrencies to autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence.

2. Deglobalization: supply-chain localization started before COVID amid U.S.-China trade tensions. Todayโ€™s inflation-driving supply imbalances and inventory shortages - not to mention increasing sensitivity around cybersecurity, public health, geopolitics, and shifting regulatory frameworks in China - have all added momentum to this trend toward domestic sourcing.

3. Decarbonization: The pandemic and related business closures led to reduced fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions and intensified pressure against investment in such energy sources. This is a reality thatโ€™s adding to cost pressures and could continue to support inflation levels.

4. Transformation of the U.S. labor market: A labor crunch driven by workplace safety concerns and accelerated retirements, coupled with employeesโ€™ seeking new leverage to change jobs or demand higher wages, could continue to drive higher labor costs for companies. This, in turn, could weigh on profit margins.

12/10/2021

* The worldโ€™s population is currently estimated to be at 7.8 billion people. According to some estimates, the global population should peak at around 9.7 billion in 2064.

Imagine how many homes need to be built to house almost 2 BILLION extra people over 40 years!

If 4 people share a home, that equates to about 12 million new homes per year! Then, population could fall to 8.79 billion in 2100.

When's the best time to buy a home? Now, and i'm here to help.

Karen Fairty
[email protected]
DRE 01265414

12/07/2021

๐˜ฟ๐™„๐˜ฟ ๐™”๐™Š๐™ ๐™†๐™‰๐™Š๐™’?

* The U.S. economy created far fewer jobs than expected in November, before the Covid Omicron scare that could slow growth. Non-farm payrolls increased by just 210,000, though the unemployment rate fell sharply to 4.2% from 4.6%, even though the labor force participation rate increased for the month to 61.8%, its highest level since March 2020.

These numbers could be revised substantially higher: total revisions have added nearly 1 million jobs to the first estimates in the first 10 months of 2021. Other labor indicators show a strong jobs market. Those holding part-time jobs for economic reasons dropped to 7.8% from 8.3%.

(CNBC/Bloomberg)

Pretty interesting info we have from MLS excerpts. If you were ready to make a move, which city would you move to?
12/02/2021

Pretty interesting info we have from MLS excerpts. If you were ready to make a move, which city would you move to?

For any local, the Dipsea is a must-do rite of passage.
11/30/2021

For any local, the Dipsea is a must-do rite of passage.

Attention Sellers๐Ÿšจ want to see these 10 features in your home.1. Neutral paint throughout2. 3. Updated kitchen featu...
11/24/2021

Attention Sellers๐Ÿšจ want to see these 10 features in your home.

1. Neutral paint throughout
2.
3. Updated kitchen featuring stainless steel
4. with a tub
5. Backyard patio and deck additions
6. Low energy costs
7. Functional roof
8. Tidy yard
9. Smart features
10. Impressive exterior

Were any of the features shared above surprising to you? Let us know which one you didn't expect to see on the list๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป

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Mill Valley, CA
94941

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