KAREN SCOTT

Cell: 203.613.9200

Email: karen.scott@compass.com


As a powerhouse real estate agent in Westport, CT, Karen Scott is a tremendous asset for buyers and sellers, backed by the strength & reach of the KMS Team at Compass. Honest and forthright, Karen knows that integrity is the foundation of her success.

Her proven business savvy, insightful advice and compassionate listening have earned her the respect of clients and peers alike. She's approachable and professional, diligent, smart and wonderfully creative while working tirelessly to achieve her clients’ goals.

Since 2003 Karen has been a partner with KMS, the founding team of COMPASS Westport, receiving numerous industry accolades and consistently ranking in the top tier of agents and teams nationwide. But the ultimate reward is Karen’s vast repeat and referral clientele, totaling nearly 90 percent of her business. Whether she's helping a past client right-size their home or reach that waterfront dream, a now-adult child of a client buy their first home, or a respected friend/colleague move into or out of Fairfield County, she considers it a great honor that others rely on her to reach their goals.

Clients capitalize on Karen’s outstanding market knowledge, industry expertise and local connections. Through exceptional relationships, Karen often learns of available properties before they hit the market, giving buyers a decided competitive edge. Knowing the market demands, she possesses an innate talent for presenting sellers’ homes beautifully while tapping into the strength and size of the KMS sphere of influence to source potential buyers.

Karen and her husband Bob have resided in Westport for more than two decades. They raised two sons here, both graduates of the fabulous Westport school system and the University of Michigan. A true believer in giving back, Karen has served on several local boards and volunteered with area nonprofits, including the Westport Soccer Association, Westport Young Woman's League, Westport PTA, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Pink Aid and ElderHouse. In her free time, Karen enjoys golf, skiing, racket sports, travel, bridge and cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Big 10 college teams.


~ Q & A with Karen ~


Why did you choose real estate as a career?

I would say, real estate chose me. My agents, who became my mentors, encouraged me to become a Realtor. When I moved to Westport, my agent was relentless with me to get my CT license and as they say, the rest is history!

What is your most memorable real estate transaction?

That’s a tough question, as transactions differ in personality, if you will. And when you think you have experienced it all, another transaction closes and presents you with one more memorable experience. For me, it is personal...knowing you really helped a client with one or some of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.

What do clients love most
about working with you and
the KMS Team?

They love the personalized attention of their lead agent and the service they receive from the supporting cast. We are all different in our personalities, but we share the same client-centric goals. In the end, our clients realize how beneficial a team is for their successful real estate transactions. And we are fun to work with!
 
Karen Scott and KMS Team collectively evaluating home's listing value
Your real estate agent Karen Scott is just a phone call away

What is your favorite outing in the main communities
served by the KMS Team?

Westport—anything centered around the beach, in any season—long walks, sunset dinners/cocktails, paddle boarding, ice skating.
Weston—the most gorgeous town in the fall to hike, bike ride, or take a country drive.
Fairfield—Dogwood festival in the spring. The Greenfield Hill blooms remind us how beautiful this area is.
Norwalk—golf along the water at Shorehaven Country Club
Wilton—the great outdoors and finding treasures at the annual springtime Minks to Sinks sale

And advice for your
selling client?

 

If you could give one short piece of advice to your buying client?

Location, location, location! It might be beneficial to consider doing “some work.” In the long term, making edits to a house may be a better investment. Also trust your Realtor—we are extremely knowledgeable about inventory, current markets, pricing, etc. We know more than Zillow!
You decided to sell your home...it is now a house. Embrace ideas to change your home into a “house for sale”—de-clutter, de-personalize, stage, listen to buyer feedback and be patient. We all want a successful outcome!

How have you seen the market change in
your time as a broker?

Like many trading markets, there are ups and downs, trends, outside factors, climate changes, etc. They ebb and flow. The wealth of public information clients have is incredible and continuously increasing and It impacts decision making more than ever. The plethora of information can be daunting and paralyzing in making decisions or it can be informative and reassuring. I’m grateful to have the client base I do. It is my pleasure to help my clients navigate the prevailing winds in today’s real estate market.

What do you wish you
knew when you sold
your first home?

What do you wish you
knew when you bought
your first home?

Our first home is still my favorite home, no regrets there. We were young and listened to our agent, mortgage lender, the professionals and they all guided us well. I also knew the minute we walked into the door that we were buying that home. I wasn’t afraid to “trust my instinct” and let emotion take over.

I didn’t know much, so I am thankful we had our agent guiding us! Just like buying our first house, we listened to her on pricing, timing, prepping for sale, etc. I practiced what I now preach! We always sold our houses, in a day, with multiple offers. Luck? Good timing? Maybe, but I’m grateful for the spot-on advice that set us up for success.
 
Karen Scott ensures your home is properly presented for sale.

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