Karen Ferris

Karen Ferris is an experienced Northern Westchester Realtor specializing in residential real estate throughout Katonah, Bedford, Bedford Hills, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge, North Salem, Chappaqua, Pleasantville, and surrounding communities. With more than 30 years of local community knowledge, she helps buyers, sellers, and renters navigate the market with confidence and clarity.,As both a listing agent and buyer's agent, Karen works with first-time buyers, move-up buyers, downsizers, and sellers from starter homes to luxury homes and country properties. Her deep understanding of Northern Westchester neighborhoods, schools, lifestyle, and market trends helps clients make informed real estate decisions.,Karen brings valuable construction experience to every transaction, having built two homes from the ground up and completed major renovations on two others. Her knowledge of construction, design, and a home's potential helps buyers evaluate properties and enables sellers to position their homes effectively in the marketplace.,Known for her strong negotiation skills, exceptional responsiveness, and personalized service, Karen attends every showing personally. This hands-on approach ensures buyers have a knowledgeable resource available during showings and sellers know their home is being professionally represented at all times. ,Clients value Karen's honesty, local expertise, strategic guidance, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. Whether buying, selling, or renting residential real estate in Westchester County, she provides the experience, market knowledge, and personal attention needed for a successful transaction., ,Professional Associations , ,National Association of Realtors, New York State Association of Realtors, Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, OneKey Multiple Listings, ,Community Involvement, ,The best way to develop community and connections is to give back. Keeping communities healthy and vibrant through volunteering is one her passions. Karen is a long-time board member of the Katonah Village Improvement Society (KVIS), Co-founder of Value Our Towns Education (VOTE), and volunteers for the Cornell University Alumni Association, Bedford 2030, Katonah Museum of Art, and the Bedford Playhouse. She loves to show clients around each of the diverse towns and neighborhoods, keep them up to date on happenings and help familiarize them with the many possibilities., ,Personal Interests, ,Karen enjoys sailing, swimming, hiking local trails, home renovation, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She is dedicated to being involved with local planning boards, civic commissions, beautification projects, and preservation efforts in the community., ,Education, ,Cornell University B.S.