When clients hire Karen Mason, they know they’re working with a hands-on agent with unparalleled experience. Mason has nearly two decades of experience in Chicagoland real estate and is an expert on everything North Shore.

Mason comes from the corporate world, having worked in finance and project management. She decided to change careers after she and her husband purchased a multifamily building in 2004. “I loved the experience and wanted to help others through the process,” she shares.

Though she’s lived on the North Shore since 2011, Mason recently purchased a new home for herself. “It was eye opening,” she shares. “The emotional stress one faces when selling their own home is a unique journey, distinct from the role of being an advisor. Gaining firsthand insight into the emotional rollercoaster my clients endure has been truly valuable.”

Mason sold over $22 million in volume in 2022 and was able to set new sale price records in multiple neighborhoods. She was also recognized for extraordinary production achievement by the North Shore-Barrington’s Association of Realtors, ranking among their Top 5% by residential sales volume.

“In today’s market, it’s important to be responsive and act quickly,” she observes. “At the end of the day, I’m here to help my buyers get the house of their dreams and feel good about the price they paid, and for my sellers, to meet their goals in getting top dollar.”

Outside of work, Mason is a proud wife of 19 years and mother to two teenagers and a mini goldendoodle.