Karen McCarty was born and raised in Galveston, TX and moved to Austin in 1969. Since then, she has watched Austin expand in all directions and introduce many new industries. She has helped many families moving to the Austin Metroplex and across the Austin area. As a mother of two and grandmother of five, she knows how important it is to provide only the best for your family. 

With over four decades of experience in residential sales, commercials sales, and new-home construction, Karen is a tried-and-true, experienced real estate expert. Her resume speaks for itself:

- 5-Star Real Estate Professional
- Texas Licensed Broker
- Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
- Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES)
- Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
- (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)
- Senior Residential Specialist (SRES)
 - TXCABA Max Awards Finalist for "REALTOR® of the Year" in 1995  
- Member of the National Association of REALTORS®
- Member of the Texas Association of REALTORS®
- REALTORS® National Marketing Institute (RNMI)
- Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABOR) Committees Having Served On The Following Committees: Legislative, Political Affairs, Builder/REALTOR® Relations, Grievance, Professional Standards, International, Community Affairs, Cultural Diversity
- Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Approved Educational Instructor
- TXCABA Steering Committee
- TXR Professional Standards and Grievance Committees

Karen is committed to developing a partnership with her clients that will help her understand their needs and guide them through the maze of neighborhoods, builders, contracts, and financing. Clients have sought her out for years for her talent, negotiation skills, integrity, and attention to detail. 

Karen has not only led people to a new address, but to relationships within the community through things such as baseball, ballet, soccer lessons, civic and cultural organizations, and friendships that last a lifetime.