Meridian Realty
Meridian Realty is a locally-owned and operated office focused on residential properties in Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, and Poway. The office consists of twenty experienced agents and is located in the heart of Rancho Bernardo. 
Unlike franchises, which may dedicate resources to building a national company image, Meridian focuses on local advertising and agent branding of its individual real estate agents.
As a company we can, hand in hand with our agents, dominate the advertising that takes place locally. The localized strategy ultimately aims to benefit clients by getting the best prices for sellers and buyers, from condos to multi-million dollar houses.
Meridian’s agents all know the local market. Local expertise is especially important in assessing homes in Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and Poway. Meridian’s localized understanding means quicker home sales for clients. The company’s goal is to sell a home in half the time compared to the average home sale at a given time. Meridian developed into a company when Brian Pado along with broker Jonathan Gwin, had been planning a realty firm built on a local concept. The company follows a team-player concept, where Meridian’s agents earn personal commission and a bonus when the others succeed. It’s a strategy that not only helps the agents deal with the current tough market, but benefits clients because ideas are exchanged within the firm.



Karen Pado
Your Local Poway Realtor

Poway Homes, Rancho Bernardo Homes
Partnering with clients to get ‘value’ when you buy or sell!

Karen Pado is not an average Realtor.  When asked about her success in real estate, Pado explains it simply, “It’s really about experience.” 

Karen Pado & Associates is well qualified to advise clients on the market conditions.  Karen Pado has been a top producing agent and a resident of the local community for more than a decade. Karen works with clients to review their options, plan for their future and guide them to make smart real estate decisions.

Karen Pado & Associates follows a strategic plan that is proactive and results in getting homes sold.   Their plan provides extra value to clients.  Clients realize this value when they get knowledgeable advice, excellent marketing and have a skilled negotiator on their side.  Additionally, the Pado & Associates experience helps to avoid problems, overcome obstacles, and close transactions in a timely manner. 

Pado says, “Experience makes you better at what you do.  If you know the local market, use the best target marketing and correctly evaluate a property for a fair price, then deals get done.  I enjoy real estate and I work very hard to ensure my clients are getting the best representation available.  My job allows me to help people make smart decisions.”

Pado finds that current events are foremost on the minds of her clients.  People ask if now is a good time to buy or sell.  Pado explains that it depends on several factors.  “The advice of an experienced local realtor is critical and will help you determine the right plan for you.”  Pado continues, “Right now, with rates hitting new lows, everyone should be evaluating their current mortgage as well as any plans to stay put, move up or downsize.  Fed rate cuts are also resulting in loan rates that some say may not be available again in our lifetime.  If you would consider a change anytime within the next three years then you really should be taking action now to take advantage of current market conditions. 

Have we hit bottom?  Pado advises clients that catching the absolute bottom is tricky.  No one knows where the bottom is until it has already past.  The first step is to have a discussion with a local experienced real estate agent who will not only advise you on the right price to buy or sell – but will also show you the data to back up their advice.

Her advice, “I always recommend that any buyer or seller interview a top local agent to find out what they may be missing.  Buying or selling a home is a huge financial commitment and you should rely on an experienced professional to get it done right and in your best interest.  The bottom line is there is a difference and you get what you pay for when you hire a professional, local, experienced agent.”

Karen Pado’s consistent results speak for themselves.  Pado was the top performing agent in offices covering Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch.  In 2007 Pado’s results earned her #1 agent status for RE/MAX RB.  Pado was honored among the top agents in 2005 and 2006 and has ranked among the top 100 RE/MAX agents in the California and Hawaii Region during 2007. After another outstanding year with RE/MAX in 2008 Karen Pado decided to join a local firm specializing in meeting the needs of local buyers and sellers.  Karen is currently in the top 1% in sales of real estate agents nationwide. When asked about her successes, Pado explains, “It’s really all about working hard for clients and giving them the benefit of my years of local experience.”