Karen Miller Certified Residential Specialist

My philosophy is simple: Clients come first. You can expect dependability and honesty with the highest standard of integrity and hopefully a little fun along the way.  I understand that buying or selling a house is a life-changing experience and I am dedicated to providing you with exceptional, personalized service. If you are a Seller, I will put together a marketing plan that sells your home for the highest price and best terms. Just give me the keys and I will make it happen. You can go about your business stress free, knowing that everything will be taken care of.  If you are buying, I will walk you through the process and help you craft an offer that gets accepted. I have a great team of support, including my Real Estate partner Catherine Bierwith, so one of us will always have time for your questions and concerns. I value quality over quantity every time and I will go out of my way to make sure that I work with every one of you as if you are my only client!

I am a Bay Area native having been raised in Berkeley, lived in Oakland and for the last 30 years lived in Alameda with my husband and 2 kids. We are now empty nesters with an awesome 2 year old granddaughter.  Being a native, I have firsthand knowledge of the unique neighborhoods and nuances of the East Bay.  Receiving my license in 2003, I have been through both up and down markets.  I came to Real Estate after a long career in travel and property management. I still travel whenever I can and manage my own rental properties.

Professionalism and education are the keys to staying on top in the real estate business. Having graduated from UC Berkeley, I continue to take classes and earn designations to further my knowledge of Real Estate. The prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation requires a combination of rigorous classes and completed transactions. I am also truly grateful to my many clients who have given me the Five Star Real Estate Agent Award for 7 consecutive years. It is an award based upon: “customer service, integrity, market knowledge, communication, negotiation, closing preparation, post-sale service, finding the right home, marketing of home, and overall satisfaction”.

If you think that I can help you in either buying or selling or just need Real Estate information, please give me a call. You can feel confident that I will always put you first.

Just give us the keys...

My clients always come first! 

Challenged by the real estate process? I will take care of everything. Are you so overwhelmed by a project that you quit before you start? I intuitively know where to begin. I will listen to your needs. I will take over where you stumble. I will do whatever is necessary to get the job done.

In 2003, I started my career as a Realtor quickly gaining recognition and mastering the CRS, Certified Residential Specialist designation. Having been raised in the East Bay and lived in Alameda for the past 40 years, I know the communities well.  I promise to always have your best interest at the forefront of everything I do and to give you exceptional service. At Windermere, I have access to the latest technology and worldwide marketing to promote your home to the largest audience. My goal is to make your real estate experience as stress free as possible. To that end, with my partner Karen Miller, I personally handle all the details of your transaction. You will always be dealing with one of us. We do not pass you onto assistants. I look at every home as unique and listen to what you have to say in regards to what your goals are. If you want to do work on the house prior to sale, we have a team of professionals ready to give you estimates and will help manage the process. These include painters, handymen, floor refinishers and stagers just to name a few. If you want to sell your house "as is" we will respect that decision. Our motto is "Just Give Us the Keys" and we will take care of everything. Please see comments from just some of her happy clients and feel free to contact them with any questions you have. 

I live in Alameda with my husband, Robert. Our twin boys, now grown, were raised here. I graduated from a small New England School with a degree in Biochemistry. I am passionate when speaking about my family life; we are blessed with good health and wonderful boys. We like to travel extensively. We enjoy skiing, snow boarding, tennis, and scuba diving together.

Catherine is a Realtor with Windermere Bay Area Properties in Alameda and a Board Member of Bay East MLS Ethics and Professional Standards.