Kari is absolutely amazing! She was recommended by a friend, helped them find their first home, and then she helped us find ours. Kari guided us though all of the in's and outs of house buying and made a stressful and complex process go a seamlessly as possible. She is friendly, professional and most of all knowledgeable. She answered every question and walked us through everything till the very end when she handed us our keys. Like my friends did, I would recommend Kari to anyone trying to find a new home. read more

Kari helped us purchase our first home and we could not be more grateful to have found someone like her to work with. From our first conversations about the home-buying process through our closing. She was there to help us understanding the process of negotiations and to walk us back from the ledge when things got overwhelming. The made the escrow process and smooth as it possibly could be and I can't imagine making it through this without someone as intelligent, caring, and communicative as Kari. Absolutely recommended! read more

Kari was amazing on all levels--both professionally and personally--in helping us find and purchase our home. Right away, she understood our preferences and was extremely patient explaining the financial details and process overall. She's really the best at what she does and I can't recommend her enough! read more

Kari is an incredible agent and she helped me buy my first home. I love her professionalism, kindness, patience. She's a strong communicator and a really pleasant person to spend so much time with while doing something so stressful! She was one of my favorite parts of buying a house. read more

Very Happy First Time Home Buyer Review: I cannot begin to state how grateful I was to have Kari as my agent as a first time home buyer, especially in the current market. She worked with me to find a home that met all of my needs and wants and guided me through the complex and stressful process of buying my first place. Before we even started looking Kari met with me and walked me through the entire process of how buying a home works, what sorts of costs I should plan for, what I could expect when applying for a mortgage, and how to set myself up as a desirable buyer. She also talked with me to figure out what I was looking for in a home and what my must haves were. She even helped me to put together an estimated monthly costs sheet based on various selling price points and various percentages of downpayment amounts so I would truly understand what my budget would be for home ownership costs. She made everything extremely transparent from day one. She connected me with an incredible mortgage company, professional and expert inspectors, a stress free appraisal processes, and was my advocate and supporter through the entire process. Any questions I had (and I had a lot of them), she would respond to my emails or text messages right away to clarify what was going on. She helped me to feel confident and secure in making my offers in an extremely competitive market and with her guidance and support I was able to secure the home I wanted. If you are looking for an agent for a home purchase I cannot recommend Kari enough. She is a true expert in her craft and takes a lot of time to make sure you understand everything and that you know exactly what you are getting into with the process. She also knows how to communicate with other agents and figure out what needs to be in your offers to make you stand out as a buyer in a seller's market. She makes sure you have all the tools, resources, and knowledge necessary to find yourself in your new home. read more

Kari was great in helping us find our first house! She took the time to listen to what we were looking for, and gave us realistic expectations of what we could get within our budget. She was knowledgeable about which areas around us had pockets where we could find something within our budget, and was patient with us as we searched. She took us through many homes and evaluated our "likes" and "dislikes" based on what we saw, which helped us hone in on our home. She also walked us through every step of putting in an offer, getting inspections done, and finalizing everything, explaining anything we didn't know the whole way (which was a lot because we basically didn't know anything about buying a house!). read more

Kari is a phenomenal realtor and person. The thought of purchasing your first home can be a bit bittersweet. You love the idea of finding that perfect place to call home, but you're scared of all the hurdles, red tape, financials, and jargon used when buying a house. With Kari, you spend 99.99999% of the time feeling the former. From start to finish, Kari made the whole process of buying our first home feel exciting! She is smart, kind, confident, and sure knows how to navigate all sorts of situations. Her attention to detail is also immaculate! Whether it's acknowledging some fine print in a contract or deciphering a seemingly cryptic HOA regulation or identifying a potential issue during a home inspection, it is clear Kari knows how to do her job and do it exceptionally! When my wife and I first reached out to begin the process Kari first gave us a rundown of what to expect, what is needed, and what we were looking for. A few days later were out touring homes and she found us a townhome we really loved. She helped us pull together an offer the following night, guiding us the entire way, and she was able to get our offer accepted! Unfortunately, the complex was experiencing issues with their HOA, and we couldn't obtain financial records or other documents. Needless to say, my wife and I were in a bit of a panic, but Kari kept our stress at bay. She was working night and day to get information about the HOA and was even able to get most of the HOA documents (minus the financial records). Ultimately, we ended up pulling out of the deal but not long after, we found the ONE! In 3 weeks, Kari helped us blast through the entire process again and we were able to start our 2023 as new homeowners. We can't thank Kari enough for all her help, guidance, and support. All the seemingly endless questions we had that she answered with enthusiasm, the reassuring texts, calls, and emails that everything was going to work out when it felt like it wasn't, Kari is just spectacular! 10/10 would recommend, especially for new home buyers! read more

So many positive thoughts on Kari, I don't know where to begin! We worked with Kari in January 2021, and she was proactive, informative, kind, knowledgeable, and extremely trustworthy. From the start, she helped explain the buying process in detail to my partner and me (first-time home buyers), and above all, listened to our needs. She treats everyone she encounters with respect, but is tough when she needs to be. I felt like I had a true Olympian on my side (especially in a seller's market), and sort of wish Kari could be there helping me through every facet of my life (ha! - but truly, I mean it). Whether through email, text, or a phone call, Kari is there at all hours of the day to be your advocate. I felt completely taken care of and strongly represented. We had some back and forth between the sellers we purchased from, and Kari helped us build a strong case that ultimately worked in our favor (we avoided a bidding war and came out ahead even after an unexpectedly low appraisal - yikes). I'd recommend Kari to everyone I know. She gets the job done, makes sure the entire process goes as smoothly as possible, and is a total pleasure to be around! read more

If you are looking for an agent that is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and an enthusiastic collaborator, Kari is the one for you! It was a little daunting beginning the search for our first home, but Kari assured us it was doable and explained the process clearly every step of the way. She introduced us to a fantastic lender who got us pre-approved and gave us a realistic view of what was possible, which was very empowering. Kari never pressured us and put our best interests first, and her attention to detail meant we ended up with a house that suited our needs perfectly, in a neighborhood we absolutely adore. She is a seasoned pro that knows how to close a deal, which is key in competitive LA. We can't recommend her enough, and we've done so many times because we want our friends to have the same great experience we had. Should we ever move again, we'll be calling her! read more

I can say with 100% certainty that I would not have my home without Kari's help. Even though I am not a first time home buyer, it is still tricky to navigate a home purchase in Los Angeles. I needed Kari's experience and professionalism in writing a strong offer. It was Kari's tenacity as a negotiator that got my offer accepted over the other bids. Forever grateful to you! read more

We met Kari while visiting an open house in the neighborhood and right away we knew we wanted to use her to help us sell our home. She was amazing to work with and handled the challenges of selling a home during the craziness of the 2020 pandemic with ease. She staged our home using our own furniture but brought in accessories to make the space look incredible to potential buyers. We faced some unusual issues during the selling process but she went above and beyond to help us work things out. We trusted her judgement when deciding on pricing and we were very happy with the negotiations she helped us with. We would highly recommend Kari to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. read more

Kari was so wonderful to work with, I can't recommend her highly enough. Purchasing our first home was of course a completely new experience and buying at the start of 2021, the real estate market was still moving incredibly quickly, there was little time to spend thinking about options so we really relied on Kari's expertise to help guide us. Kari was so responsive to all our questions and put us at ease during the whole process, her calm presence was such a big help every time we called or emailed her with a concern. Within the first week of buying our home a problem came up and we were able to reach out to Kari for support, she helped us navigate through the first year of understanding property taxes and now almost 3 years later, we still feel completely comfortable reaching out to her for advice or guidance! read more

Think you can't own a home in Los Angeles? I thought the same thing, until I met Kari. I don't want to say this woman changed my life, but this woman changed my life. I called her out of the blue and basically told her I needed to view this "dream home" in Pasadena ASAP. Now, this was at the top of the pandemic so I assumed she would laugh at me but NOPE. You know what she did? She moved quickly to get a viewing appointment, swiftly to get me a pre-approval and while I didn't end up in that home - I did end up in one she toured with me that weekend! I went from renter to owner in basically 7 days (okay closing was a month later but you know what I mean!) I NEVER thought I would own a home as soon as I did in this city. Kari made it possible and never ONCE made me feel like it was something I couldn't do (and trust me - I have friends who have had THAT experience with realtors). At the same time, she never pressured me into buying something I couldn't afford. She respected my budget, my wants and what I was looking for in a first home. I was always told buying a home was stressful - but maybe because I had Kari at my side it wasn't. GO WITH KARI! read more

Kari is a delight to work with! Incredibly down to earth, super knowledgeable, kind, patient, friendly, and without a doubt, I wouldn't be where I am without her help. She was creative and thought outside the box to find the home I'm now in. As a first-time home owner, the process can be really daunting but Kari was there every step of the way, answering texts, phone calls, and emails almost before I'd sent them, it seemed! I highly recommend working with Kari! read more

We worked with Kari when we bought our home in Pasadena in 2014. We were blown away by her knowledge and attention to detail while she walked us through the home buying process. When we decided to sell three years later, it was a no-brainer on who to call. Kari did a phenomenal job with our house. She knew exactly what to do to maximize our house's potential to buyers and was professional and organized through the whole process. read more

My wife and I bought a house with Kari in 2014, she was amazing from beginning to end of the whole process. She is confident, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient. We must have asked her the same questions a million times, but every time she answered with no hesitation or agitation. Escrow wasn't intimidating because she walked us through the entire process step by step. The legal terminology can be confusing, but she had an answer for everything and was clear and concise in her explanations. Every time we needed to contact her, she was always extremely prompt in her response. She was readily accessible at all times! House hunting is time consuming. You'll be spending a lot of time with your agent, so you want someone you get along with. We loved spending time with Kari, since she is so easy to talk to. The whole process can be quite stressful, but we had a good time with Kari. She is so down to earth that we still keep in contact with her, even months after we bought our house. It's important to choose an agent you can trust. One instance that stands out in our house hunting process is how sincere and genuine she is. There was a house that our loan was approved for, however, it was on the higher end. Instead of pushing for this house and trying to make the sale, she insisted that we keep looking. She knew this wasn't the right house for us. We moved on and ultimately found our dream home- the other house would've been a huge mistake. She had our best interest in mind, regardless of making the sale or not. Kari was always prepared. Even if Kari was working with other clients, we would've never known. She always made it seem like we were her number one priority; scheduling same day showings as soon as listings went up, even with a small child at home! We can't speak more highly of Kari. We strongly recommend Kari Carson for her tenacity, organization skills, promptness, sincerity, and genuine personality. She loves her job and helping first timers like us. We are forever grateful and will never forget our positive first home buying experience thanks to Kari. She is hands-down the best buyer's agent you will meet! read more

I have had the privilege of working with Kari three times now! When I first moved to SoCal, she helped me find a temporary place to live that said "No Pets" and she was able to negotiate them into three pets! Then when I was finally ready to buy, she was able to bring in a network of experts to handle every complex aspect of the process. I didn't think I had many options with the small down payment funds I had a the time and she found ways to really stretch those funds with her hard work and dedication. When it came time to sell that place and look for a new one, I was smart enough to follow all of her suggestions about how to prepare my house to maximize the selling price. She is always incredibly detail oriented and shared easy-to-understand documentation to review all the offers. She managed to negotiate the selling price to be much higher than I could've expected -- well above what online real estate sites suggested. Then when it was time to find a new home, she managed to nail it on the first day of looking! Buying your first home is a scary thing and I encourage anyone out there to work with Kari! read more

Kari helped us through the process of buying a house in 2015. We were extremely lucky to have visited an open house Kari was hosting. We were not actively looking but just dipping our toe into house searching. Kari took time at that open house to simply learn about us with no questions or pressure about our house search. We felt totally comfortable with Kari and decided if we were going to pursue a house search we want it with someone who understood us. Navigating the ins and outs of buying in Pasadena was a bit overwhelming but Kari made us feel like we were her only clients. She knows her stuff and had our backs through the whole process. It only takes a few moments of being with Kari to see her positive energy but she also was able to be honest and forthright when she needed to be. It didn't matter if it was evening or weekend, we were always kept in the loop on where we stood during the process. She happily answered our long list of questions. Kari made sure even on the day of our closing to make it clear that our relationship with her doesn't stop. She is still there for us -- after nearly four years! read more

Kari was highly recommended to us by a good friend who is also our mortgage broker. And Kari has been wonderful, from the start to finish of the homebuying process. We are total newbies and on top of that, we had the bad luck buying a home during the peak of coronavirus, which made the process extra complicated. But Kari calmy held our hand through the entire process. She patiently answered or many questions and helped de-stress us whenever we got overwhelmed by the whole homebuying process. She dedicated a lot of time, full days, showing us many different houses and never grew impatient with us when we couldn't make a decision. And she found us a home that we love. We can't say enough about Kari. We will definitely be using her services again next time we buy a home and recommend her to anyone who is on the hunt for a new home. read more

Kari found our dream home. Her advice and support through closing was invaluable. She was polite, available, friendly, and knowledgable. We could not have done it without her. Kari will be available to answer your questions and is patient in listening to the needs of the buyer . Will definitely work with her again . read more

I have and will continue to recommend Kari to everyone I know! Where to begin? From her personal and caring outreach after we first met to her reassurance as newbies to the Pasadena area Kari held our hands through the process and made it easier than I could have ever expected. Kari asked thoughtful and thorough questions to understand what we hoped to find during our house hunting. We showed her the listing for the house we thought fit all of our wishes and she set off on her quest to find us a home. She nailed it - each of the houses had something we had hoped for - and then we all agreed to stop in on the first house we showed her - and that was it - we knew we had to make an offer. When I say Kari handled everything - I mean she handled EVERYTHING. From offer to inspections to closing she was incredible and I felt like I just had to sign off on things. A process that can be scary and stress provoking was fun and stress free thanks to her attention to detail and her incredibly thoughtful way of living her life and running her business. In the end we only went on one weekend of house tours - she was so much fun to work with I wish we could have spent more time together! She helped us secure our home. If you have the chance to work with Kari don't hesitate - call her - she's the best! read more

Kari is great. We were very particular during our house search and she was always supportive and understanding and positive. She never pressured us, even after looking for over a year. And she made sure we were set up in the strongest possible position to compete with other buyers, given our situation. If a house didn't go our way because we dropped out of a bidding war or found issues with a house that were too big for us to handle, she was right there ready to keep going. She was always available for questions, and, once we were in escrow, explained things clearly and carefully. I've got friends who used other people who felt pressured, or felt like their agent was losing interest, or had little idea what was going on during the process. None of that will happen with Kari. Buying a house is a huge decision. Kari understands that. Highly recommended!! read more

I'm posting the following from a letter my husband and I wrote to Kari's broker back when she helped us buy our home in Eagle Rock in 2012 and about how she exceeded our expectations. Since that time, Kari has also represented us as sellers and buyers of additional properties, and we have been pleased with the process each time. Over the years, we have been happy to recommend Kari as an agent to our friends and family. "Kari Carson caught our attention at an open house when she mentioned that she was a buyer's agent. She seemed genuine, and we connected with her right away. At the time we were not seriously considering a home purchase so we got her card and moved on. Over the next couple of months, after many more open houses and many agents who wanted to take us on as clients, Kari hadn't escaped our minds. No other agent we met made quite the same impression on us. Instead, we experienced everything from aggressive pursuit, to condescending attitudes, to lack of sufficient knowledge to tardiness and even some laziness. We did meet some good agents along the way, but once again, Kari outshined them all. Kari is both easy-going and down-to-earth which made us feel very comfortable. We initiated contact with Kari (who immediately remembered us) and we never looked back. In our first meeting she had thorough, intelligent and honest answers to all of our questions. She enthusiastically pursued our highly specific needs, even though our case seemed a bit hopeless in the current market. Kari always replied to our communications immediately, day or night, which makes a huge difference when buying a home in Southern California. Her timeliness and perseverance are what found us our new home and her knowledge and organization helped to seal the deal. Because she kept us up to date on the latest market changes, we found a house that we loved and she got us a showing the same day it went on the market. That allowed us to make the first offer and ultimately win the house. Knowing that Kari was kind and calm, we were also very surprised and impressed by her candid exchanges with the sellers. She was not fazed by making demands that she thought fair or suggesting courses of action that seemed confrontational, always keeping our best interests in mind. She was able to handle any situation with grace. Also, Kari's connections in escrow were stellar. We had initially planned not to use any professionals suggested by our agent because we were worried that ulterior motives (such as pushing the sale through) would take precedence over doing a thorough investigation of the home. That was not the case here. Because Kari was so honest and trustworthy we felt comfortable choosing from her top suggestions. We found out through research that all were highly rated and we had good experiences with each one. Kari is an agent that we will eagerly recommend to anyone looking to buy a home. She is smart, reliable, honest, organized, timely, capable, and a delight to work with. She was a pleasure from start to finish. If not for her, we would be in a different home and our lives would probably not be quite as awesome." read more

As a first time home buyer, Kari was extremely helpful and provided wonderful clarity and guidance throughout the entire home buying process. We were shopping for about 4-5 months and kept losing out, but Kari was still with us every step and seeing houses with us almost every weekend (and sometimes during the week!) until we finally got our home! She has great knowledge of the Pasadena/Altadena area, where we were looking, and was always responsive/available to chat as we needed. She made the whole process extremely easy. Thank you Kari! -Amanda/Matt read more

My husband and I had been bidding for over a year with another realtor before we decided we needed a change. I had met Kari at an open house months prior and her knowledge, approachable style, and willingness to advise without expectation stuck with me. We ended up setting a meeting, scheduling a potential house walk through that day, and bidding on our 6th house. Kari helped make the process clear and personalized and I believe because of her guidance, we went into escrow on our first home. The escrow process was a quick turn with a lot of inspectors, trades, and final negotiations - part of which overlapped with a preset vacation adding extra stress. Kari was proactive, organized and informed so that we felt confident throughout the process. That was in 2012 and we love our home - I have heartily recommended her to family and friends. It's a bonus that on top of being a great realtor, she's also a warm and caring person that treats her clients like family. I know if we do ever decide to sell, she's the one I'll be calling! read more

Kari is a wonderful Realtor! She is professional and her sincerity comes across in her negotiations. When I bought a house the other year, she listened to my needs and was quick to help me jump on the perfect house the moment it was on the market. She knows the Foothills extremely well and I knew I would be happy in that location. She has also helped a few of my other other friends and family members buy and sell homes and they're all pleased as punch. I would recommend her again and again to anyone looking to lease/buy/sell in the area. She's one of the good ones! read more

A friend recommended Kari to us in 2015 when we were ready to sell our house in Silver Lake and find something more suitable for a growing family. At the time, we were all over the place - we didn't know where we wanted to live, what kind of a house we wanted to buy, etc. Kari quickly sold our house, then guided us through months of house hunting, gently but firmly encouraging us to focus on what we really wanted and introducing us to a wonderful neighborhood we'd never seen before that we now happily call home. When things threatened to go sideways during escrow on the new house due to an undervalue appraisal, Kari worked tirelessly to rescue the deal - she singlehandedly saved the day. Kari's dedication to her clients shows - during the house selling/buying process and beyond. She's even been a great resource for us during house renovations. Even though we don't have any plans to sell again any time soon, Kari is still in our lives and we'd happily recommend her to anybody looking for a great agent. read more

Presented with a funky house--meaning ours--with a decidedly unconventional layout, Kari immediately became the best sort of agent and advocate for us. She offered knowing, pragmatic, realistic advice based on her deep knowledge of our neighborhood and the fitful, twitching market, but she also listened to our needs and ideas and, where it made sense, adjusted strategy accordingly. We trust her implicitly as a realtor and as a person, and we thoroughly enjoyed talking and dreaming with her, and that makes her a rare realtor indeed. We cannot recommend her highly enough. read more

Kari helped us buy our current home in a very specific neighborhood, way under asking, and then sell our previous home, way over asking, in today's market and all of that within three months... total. I'm not sure much more needs to be said, but I'll say more. She hooked us up with the Compass Concierge program, inspectors, painters, cleaners, a floor/carpet company, and a wonderful stager. She was available almost every single time we called, texted, or needed her at either property. She's knowledgeable, savvy, fun to be around, and something that I think is absolutely invaluable... she's as moral and kind as she is outstanding in her field. We happened to fall into an advantageous situation as buyers, that Kari correctly forecasted before we even visited the property, so we weren't involved in one of the multiple offer bidding wars that I know are currently commonplace. I did, however, witness that situation as a seller and I can tell you, it's not about writing just the right letter about your family, it's about having the right agent on your side writing your offer. If you can't seem to get an offer accepted, it may just be your agent not understanding the current market strategies and you should give Kari a call. read more

My wife and I met Kari at a random open house last year. We didn't end up making an offer on that house, but Kari left such an impression on us that we ended up working with Kari on finding the place that was right for us. We found her to be everything we wanted and more. She's extremely knowledgeable, listens to what you're looking for, and best of all, has your back when you need it most or feel overwhelmed with the whole process while at the same time never pressuring you when making one of the biggest decisions of your life. Kari helped us find our place towards the end of last year, and we couldn't be happier with our home, and the entire process behind attaining it. Highly recommend! read more

Kari was absolutely amazing in helping my husband and I buy our first home! Right after the first time we called her, she promptly scheduled a meeting to thoroughly outline the process of buying a home which was immensely helpful for us. She was very attentive in listening to what kind of home we were looking for, and proactive in scheduling tours for us. She is very prompt with her communication and immediately responded to any questions we had and provided us with multiple contacts and resources throughout the home-buying process. The escrow period was overwhelming with the amount of things that needed to be done in a very short period of time, but Kari helped us smoothly navigate through it. We had an unexpected issue with our mortgage lender at the last minute, and Kari was very proactive and used her contacts to help us secure another lender under our unique circumstances at lightning speed, while still keeping us on track to close escrow on target. She is kind, extremely knowledgable about the market, pleasant to work with and we could not have found our dream home in this competitive market without her. We had a wonderful experience with her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home in LA. read more

My wife and I were looking to buy our first home when we met Kari. We had done our homework, including getting our loan pre-approved, and we knew the kind of neighborhoods that would work for us. I met with one realtor before her and was a bit deflated. He said we probably wouldn't find anything in our price range, but he'd put us in the database anyways. So we started looked for someone else, hoping they weren't all like that. One of our friends had recently purchased a house with Kari, and gave her a rousing endorsement. We met with her and it was a night and day difference. Kari took us through the entire process. She was familiar with all the pitfalls a first time buyer might run into and told us exactly what to expect from the market. And she was very optimistic about us finding what we wanted. I felt at ease with her and we knew we'd found the right home buying partner. Not only was she a pleasure to work with, she had a list of houses ready the next afternoon and was already scheduling visits. Kari put in the extra effort to help us find exactly what we wanted. She was always available to answer questions, and really put us at ease. Having the right realtor turned this stressful buying situation into an enjoyable one. Kari coached us through the bidding process on our favorite house, and our offer was accepted. In just a few weeks we went from thinking "I wonder if we'll ever buy a house?" to being in escrow. And now I'm typing this from our home office in a great neighborhood in Pasadena. read more

Kari has worked with us multiple times to both buy and sell our home, and every time the process was so easy and straightforward! She does her research and gives her recommendations, and knows how to maximize the value of what you want. She makes sure she's available for any issues that come up so you don't miss out on any opportunities, and all the paperwork is so simple with the online signature service. We highly recommend Kari to find your next home! read more

We worked with Kari in 2015 to sell our Condo and buy a house. We were casually looking at local open houses at first with no driving date or need to move, just ready to upgrade. We met many local real estate agents at Open houses we visited and were usually put off by overly pushy styles. Luckily, we ran into Kari and hit it off. We found her to go above and beyond to answer all of our questions and provide us with valuable information, even before we were seriously shopping. She quickly got a good grasp on what we were looking for and helped to identify properties we would be interested it and was willing to wait with us until we were able to find just the right house. She was always quick to respond and made the process on both the buying and selling sides very easy. She would explain our options and different strategies with respect to listing and making offers and clearly laid out the pros and cons of the different approaches so that we could make the decision that was right for us. She was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Kari and if we were to sell again in the future I would go to her first! read more