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Karen is one of Coldwell Banker - Schaumburg's top producers serving buyers and sellers throughout the Chicagoland area. Karen specializes in the Northwest and West suburbs however her business takes her where her clients want to live. Giving a personal level of care to each of her clients, Karen analyzes the needs of each individual who entrusts her with their home decisions. As a long time Schaumburg resident, Karen understands the benefits of calling this area home.

Karen Ringquist says: "I love the area and everything the communities have to offer. Including the attractions like parks and park districts, Woodfield shopping areas, restaurants, events, festivals, and quick access to Chicago offerings such as the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Art Institute. My mission is to be your REALTOR® of choice by exceeding your expectations with an honest and enjoyable approach to your buying and selling experience."


In the business since 2004, Karen has seen the "ups and downs" of the housing market, which has provided the experiences that allow her to be a more effective Realtor for each client she represents. In that time, she has earned designations of Real Estate Negotiation Expert, Relocation Specialist and Military Specialist, USAA Real Estate Rewards Network Agent, certified in Global Luxury sales and is a Toll Brothers (Builder) Real Estate Agent Advisory Board Member.

Karen has been awarded the Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Award, the Realtor.com Online Marketing Award, and the Coldwell Banker Diamond Award. Karen also supports the Coldwell Banker Charitable Foundation which has raised over 2 million dollars for their charities.

Prior to working in Real Estate, Karen Ringquist worked as a General Manager for 15 years in a corporate food industry company and worked as a top trainer for the company's managers. This business acumen and experience gave her the tools to efficiently help her clients achieve their goals through her ability to price homes effectively and provide a game plan for her buyers to purchase the house of their dreams.

Karen has assisted buyers and sellers most recently in Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Elk Grove Village, Itasca, Wood Dale, Rolling Meadows, West Chicago, Streamwood, and additional surrounding suburbs of Chicago.

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Awards

Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Award Winner 2017
Coldwell Banker Diamond Award Winner 2014-2020
Coldwell Banker Sterling Award Winner 2013
Online Marketing Award of Excellence Areas of Expertise

Designations

Real Estate Negotiation Expert
Coldwell Banker Military Real Estate Rewards Agent
Global Luxury Property Specialist/ Luxury Homes
E-Marketing Specialist
Relocation Certified Specialist
Graduate – Real Estate Institute Level 1 & 2
Full Time Real Estate Agent
Buyer and Seller Representation/ Consultant
First time Buyer Specialist

Memberships

- Toll Brothers Builder Real Estate Agent Advisory Board Member

- Member of National and Illinois Association of Realtors

- Member of MainStreet Organization of Realtors

- Member Midwest Real Estate Data listing services

Languages

English