Karen Pokorney is known as the “ENERGIZED” Realtor, and if you have ever met her, you would know why.  A real estate agent since 1993, Karen was named Top Sales Agent in the state of Illinois by Realty Executives from 1994 to 1999.

In 1999, Karen and her husband of 30 years, Brad, moved to Arizona with their five children (that’s right, five children!) leaving behind not only the wind and cold weather, but a booming real estate business.  A move to this day she has not once regretted.

As a credit to her knowledge and professionalism, Karen has repeatedly been asked to speak on various panels and discussion forums amongst her peers.  With the belief that you can never have too much knowledge, Karen continually attends various classes and seminars, and has earned both the ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) and CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) designations.  Given the current market conditions, she is also in the process of obtaining the CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) designation. 

In November 2006, Karen became a grandmother for the first time, and Hannah has become her newest pride and joy.  When she is not out selling homes, babysitting, or tending to one of her children’s many needs, Karen enjoys bowling, Bunco, going to the movies, working out, and reading.  Her addiction to silent auctions demands her to keep her friends close by when she attends fundraisers, and is absolutely forbidden from ever biding on a live animal again!