Karen McKinney

Karen McKinney guides buyers and sellers with clarity and confidence throughout Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County. With more than a decade of experience as a full-time Realtor, clients describe her as calm under pressure, meticulously prepared, and detail-focused. Karen turns complicated moves into clear plans. Karen has personally experienced multiple cross-country and international relocations before settling in Ann Arbor over 25 years ago, giving her genuine insight into the milestones her clients face. She has also built a custom home herself, providing firsthand expertise in navigating the construction process from site selection through final walkthrough.

For sellers, Karen delivers practical guidance on pricing, preparation, and presentation, backed by marketing that reaches qualified buyers, as well as expert negotiation skills that protect her clients. For buyers, she provides market education, neighborhood expertise, strategic offer planning, and steady advocacy from first showing all the way through closing. Her custom home building experience proves especially valuable for clients considering new construction or major renovations. Karen serves clients at every price point, whether they're purchasing their first home or investing in a luxury property.

Service to community runs through Karen's life. A cancer survivor, she has volunteered with the American Cancer Society and helped launch the booster club at Skyline High School. Today she volunteers with the Ann Arbor Thrift Shop and supports multiple philanthropic causes. She also participates in Global Gourmet through the University of Michigan Faculty Women's Club.
Karen holds a BS in Business from UNC Chapel Hill. She loves to travel and read, enjoys scuba diving and skiing, plays bridge, follows hockey, and enjoys golf.

If you're planning a move in Ann Arbor or Washtenaw County, Karen would be honored to help you map your next chapter.