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. Brian Pado, Karen’s husband, has an MBA in Finance and Marketing. Together they work 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. Karen Pado & Associates used this strategy to sell over 25 million in homes in 2007! 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 every quarter in 2007. 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. 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.”