CaliforniaDana PointKaren Hakola
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6 reviews

Karen Hakola

Completed Profile
Regency Real Estate Brokers
45 years of experience
9 sales in last 12 months
852 transactions all-time

Achievements

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Top Producer 2023
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Top Listing Agent 2023
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Top Negotiator 2023

Business Highlights

45 years in business

45 years in business

Custom home marketing

Custom home marketing

Tour via video chat

Tour via video chat

Free consultations

Free consultations

References available

References available

Certified Residential Specialist, 1031 Exchange Specialist,
Five Star Agent, Re/max Lifetime Award, Re/max Hall of Fame
Karen is a native Californian and has lived in South Orange County since 1973 and residing in Laguna Niguel with her husband Steve.

About Karen

About
Karen Hakola has consistently distinguished herself as a top producer and a preferred Real Estate Consultant by her clients. For over 40 years, she has proven to be successful in the industry both as a top producing agent. Karens investment experience is from a history of personally owning/managing investment properties. Her successful career in real estate sales encompasses residential and multi-family properties, buyer sales, investment properties, leasing, property management, 1031 Exchanges, short sales/ foreclosures. Her negotiating skills, experience and knowledge, along with client satisfaction is clearly evident in the high level of referral and repeat business she has received. This has enabled Karen to help hundreds of clients meet their real estate goals. If you are looking for an agent who is passionate about helping clients reach their real estate goals with focus, integrity, professionalism and strong communication, Karen may well be the agent you are looking for.
Hobbies
Cars & Automobiles, Community Activities, Family, Fitness & Exercise, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness, Nature, Travel
Education
Bachelor's Degree, Long Beach State College
Business, 1972 - 1976

Professional Information

Brokerage

Regency Real Estate Brokers

24851 Del Prado Avenue

Dana Point, CA 92692

Real Estate License
00610273 (California), Salesperson
Designations
GRI, CRS
Languages
English

Specialties & Awards

Overview

Karen strives to provide her clients with the highest level of honesty and expertise above and beyond their expectations.

Specialties

1031 Tax Exchange
Buyer Representative
Concierge Services
Condominiums
Distressed Properties
First Time Buyers
Lot/Land
Luxury Properties
Military (relocation)
New Construction
New Homes
Relocation
Resorts
Seller Representative
Short Sales
VA loans

Awards

CRS, Five Star, Lifetime Achievement Award, Hall of Fame, 2011-2021 Five Star Awards

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Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
06/01/2021
Customer
Don O. bought a home in Laguna Niguel

Recently we decided to purchase a condo for investment purposes. Buying investment property requires additional skills and knowledge then buying a house. After setting our price point and the area we wanted, Karen found us the perfect property. There was a problem with the tenets moving out but Karen worked with the selling agent and seller in providing an incentive for the tenets to move. There are usually things to fix when buying rental property. Karen has a list of vendors she vetted and used. Her recommendations were good and made the process easier then having to search for vendors. An additional service Karen provides is vetting prospect tenets. She found us the best couple we could hope to have as tenets. One thing that stands out about Karen is, she ALWAYS returns your phone calls or text promptly. Buying and selling properties can get a little scary. It's reassuring to choose a realtor who is professional, dependable and extremely experienced. That's why we chose Karen Hakola

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
06/01/2021
Customer
Angela E. bought a home in Rancho Santa Margarita

I have worked with Karen for many years and she has always been responsive to my many questions and concerns. I rely on her experience and her persistent negotiating skills. All of our transactions with Karen, whether we buy, sell or rent a property have always been handled with stellar professionalism. It's great to have someone on my side who really knows their industry. Love her!!

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
05/01/2021
Customer
Doug L. bought a home in Laguna Niguel

We had the best experience purchasing our primary resident, 1031 exchange, and least the new property during the pandemic! Karen sets the standard for professionalism, experience, and knowledge. She was extremely responsive and very pro-active on communicating with us. She took the time to understand what we were looking for and help us found our primary resident and rental property. We can't thank her and her husband enough for helping us!

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
05/01/2021
Customer
Maher W. sold a home in Mission Viejo

We used karen to seek and purchase she was able to close Ina timely manner in her negotiations Karen experience was a great asset She understood our needs, was very patient with our purchase She was very thorough.

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
06/01/2019
Customer
Cheri W. bought a home in Rancho Santa Margarita

Very helpful and knows the area. Moves quickly on your behalf and points out things that you may not think of when you are very busy. Takes very good care of you and finds out information when you need it.

Usually responds in 15 minutes
Open 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM