Karen Trolan, a seasoned REALTOR® with Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, has been distinguished as the 2023 SILVAR REALTOR® of the Year.
LOS GATOS, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In recognition of her positive impact on the California real estate landscape, Karen Trolan, a seasoned REALTOR® with Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, has been distinguished as the 2023 SILVAR REALTOR® of the Year. This accolade not only celebrates her nearly 40-year journey of excellence in real estate but also her substantial contributions to the community.
Throughout Trolan's storied career, she has consistently been at the forefront of innovation and service — an integral part of her success. The unparalleled dedication she offers has been essential in shaping the sector, with a remarkable track record in selling single-family homes, land, and investment properties. In addition to her success as an agent, she has played a pivotal role behind the scenes ensuring the success of MLSListings and the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.).
"On behalf of everyone at Christie's Sereno, I want to congratulate Karen on being named SILVAR's REALTOR® of the Year. The award represents the highest standards of professionalism, leadership, service, and contribution to the greater good. Karen has exemplified excellence through a tremendously positive spirit, humility, and an unbending commitment to her clients, colleagues, and the industry itself. I can think of no one more deserving than Karen for this award. Karen's impact and influence at the local and state levels of our industry will be realized for generations to come," shared Ryan Iwanaga, Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno.
This prestigious honor serves as a beacon of inspiration and a reminder of the profound impact one individual can have on an industry and community.
Beyond professional pursuits, Trolan's heart for service continuously seeks more, and it's evident through her extensive community outreach. Whether coaching local soccer, serving as an officer at Girls on the Run, participating in the Sierra Region Ski Patrol, or sharing her expertise as a REALTOR® safety instructor, Karen lives to be the change she wants to see in the world — and her community. Furthermore, her achievements in five different martial arts disciplines reflect her dedication to personal excellence and resilience.
About Christie's International Real Estate
Christie's International Real Estate has successfully marketed high-value real estate around the world for more than 30 years. Through its invitation-only affiliate network spanning nearly 50 countries and territories, Christie's International Real Estate offers incomparable services to a global clientele at the luxury end of the residential property market. For more information, please visit christiesrealestate.com.
About Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Founded in 2006, Christie's International Real Estate Sereno is the largest locally owned and operated independent real estate company in Northern California, with 18 offices and over 675 agents in the Peninsula, Silicon Valley, East Bay, Santa Cruz, Tahoe, San Francisco, the Sierra Foothills, and the Central Coast, producing over $5 billion in annual sales volume.
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno is ranked among the top five brokerages in the nation for both per-agent productivity and the highest average sales price. The company offers a highly curated support platform, and provides agents with concierge services to strengthen client relationships and world-class technology for well-executed transactions. Its agent-driven Sereno 1% For Good Charitable Foundation is changing lives in local communities, and to-date, has generated over $5.9 million in charitable donations given to 487 local organizations.
Media Contact
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