Experience Karen entered the real estate profession in 1983 after receiving her Bachelor\342\200\231s degree from St. Mary\342\200\231s College of Maryland. In her first year, she received the top \342\200\234Rookie of the Year\342\200\235 award from Southern Maryland Association of Realtors. In 2003, Karen teamed up with Lucy Barbour and The Brooks and Barbour Team was established. As a team, they offer the \342\200\234Dynamic Power of Two\342\200\235 and provide clients with knowledge, expertise and results. In 2005, The Brooks and Barbour Team achieved the highest award within CENTURY 21, the Grand Centurion. Education Graduated from St. Mary\342\200\231s College of MD, 1982 Education in the real estate field includes the following: Real Estate Course, 1982 Brokerage Essential Skills Training, 1985 (O\342\200\231Brien Realty) Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Numerous Real Estate Classes and Seminars Affiliations and Accomplishments Karen\342\200\231s professional associations and accomplishments include the following: National Association of REALTORS, NAR Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS, SMAR Towne and Country Real Estate 1983-85 Rookie of the Year, SMAR, 1983 O\342\200\231Brien Realty, 1985-87 Top Company Producer, O\342\200\231Brien Realty, 1987 RE/MAX 100, 1987-92 100% Club, RE/MAX 100, 1989 Gold Award, SMAR, 2001 CENTURY 21, 1992-present CENTURY 21 Centurion Award, 1995-2001, 2004, 2008-09, 2011-13,2015 CENTURY 21 Double Centurion Award, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 CENTURY 21 New Millennium Team Spirit Award, 2003 CENTURY 21 Grand Centurion Award, 2005 CENTURY 21 Quality Service Award, 2013 CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award, 2014-15 CENTURY 21 President\342\200\231s Award, 2014-15 Diamond Award, SMAR, 2006, 2011-15 Diamond Rental Award, SMAR, 2012-15 CENTURY 21 New Millennium No. 1 C21 Firm in the World, 2012-15 Commitment Karen has lived in St Mary\342\200\231s County her entire life. Her experience and excellent problem-solving skills make her indispensable in all real estate transactions. Her skills range from property management to commercial and include: land, residential, multifamily, investment property to retirement sales. Karen strives to excel at all tasks she undertakes.