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Hello! I am a proud retired banker after 18 years of service in Houston. TX and now I am ready to help and serve you with all your real estate needs. During my years of working for the banks, I have been able to develop a strong customer service skill as a great teamwork player, as well as the knowledge of negotiations. Most of all, I have learned to recognize the greatness on each individual client. To be truthful and respectful to every customer, I am excited to be able to help you find that marvelous dream homes or sell your current home. I would like to work with you to achieve your needs with making your experience the most pleasant journey with me. Give me a call at 832-755-2688 so we can meet soon! Thank you in advance

Help clients sell houses at top prices

2010-2023 13 Year Recognition as a Five Star Agent in Texas Monthly Magazine, based on survey results sent to more than 100,000 buyers, readers of Texas Monthly, mortgage lenders and title companies. Fewer than 4% of all licensed real estate agents in the Houston region were selected. One of only 57 agents in the Greater Houston area who have received this recognition for ten consecutive years.

Native Houstonian

Founder, Friends of Old Sugar Land (Est 1991) for The Hill, Sugar Land's oldest community

Organizer/Founder- The Hill's Annual Neighborhood Day

Editor of "Home Sweet Home" The Hill's newsletter

Creator/Administrator of Friends of Old Sugar Land Facebook Group (2008-current)

Current Board Member Art Museum TX Sugar Land

Current Director Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Board

Public relations for Old Sugar Land Home Owners Alliance

Nominated in 2002 & 2003 for Fort Bend Women of The Year

Attended the Art Institute of Houston and Dallas

Former Assistant Director of Advertising for RE/MAX of Texas

Former City of Sugar Land Planning and Zoning Commissioner

Experienced in working with 1031 Exchange Companies and Facilitators

Former Board Member for Fort Bend Senior Citizens/Meals on Wheels

Former Advancement Chair for Sugar Land's oldest Boy Scout Troop #148

With 22 years in the business, Karen Arbelaez @Premiere Luxury Group knows the dedication it takes to achieve successful results on both sides of a real estate transaction. She is both persistent and thorough, and sees each client as if he or she were a member of her own family.

Karen specializes in the following areas: Katy/Sugar Land, Galleria/ Meyerland, Bellaire/West University, Memorial/Energy Corridor and the Medical Center/Museum District.

Karen loves referrals, which she receives from the many clients she has developed long-standing relationships with as well as from fellow agents. She is bilingual in Spanish and English, and enjoys helping clients from every background, whether already living in the Houston area or relocating from another city in the U.S., or from outside the U.S.

Karen prides herself in:

Having achieved Preferred Realtor status with Chevron, Bechtel, Spectrum Credit Union Corporate Relocation.

2023-2024 National Association of REALTORS® Global Ambassador for Brazil, Chile, Colombia

2024 National Women's Council of REALTORS®Global Mastermind Chair

2022-2023 Women's Council of REALTORS® Texas District Vice President

2022 Women's Council of REALTORS®Leadership Institute Graduate



2021 Women's Council of REALTORS®Fort Bend President

2024 Texas REALTORS® Global Committee
2023 Texas REALTORS® Grassroots Political Network


2024 Houston Association of REALTORS® Global Advisory Group




Professional Development 2022 Houston Association of REALTORS® Fort Bend Networking Group Chair

Her designations as a
Women's Council of REALTORS Performance Management Network (PMN) Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)
Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE)



(AHWD) At Home With Diversity




(MRP) Military Relocation Professional
(ABR®) Accredited Buyer's Representative

RE/MAX HALL OF FAME &
RE/MAX 100% Club award multi million dollar producer GLOBAL RE/MAX Agents Networking Group Co-Founder

Her support of the "Making Miracles Happen" program
Children's Miracle Network @ Texas Children's Hospital

Here are a few testimonials Karen has received from her clients:

"Karen has been our real estate agent for many years. Her knowledge of various markets, attention to detail and absolute transparency have been a few key reasons we continue to use her as our trusted advisor. Recently, we moved from the United Kingdom back to the United States. Not only did Karen act on our behalf as we were transitioning, but went above and beyond her job to help us secure our new home. I recommend Karen as a resource if you are looking to relocate or purchase private or commercial real-estate."

- Chad C., V.P, Global Marketing at Baker Hughes

"You could not have been more knowledgeable about fulfilling our housing needs and more accommodating at helping us get into the perfect home. It was a real pleasure to work with someone whose primary interest was to find us what we wanted, rather than trying to get us into something that was easy for you. We really appreciated your help in navigating the myriad of paperwork needed to close the deal within our short time frame. Thank you for being the consummate professional."

- Alvaro C., Integrity Engineer

"Karen, has helped me with all my real estate needs for the last 5 years. From buying my family home to buying rental properties for me and my General Partnership. She always goes above and beyond, proactively working with potential sellers and tenants diligently. Very resourceful to deal with any issues with tenants, sellers, or during closings with Title Companies, Insurance companies, HOA, you name it. Highly Recommended. Karen is very profesional and her work ethics is impeccable."

- Hernan R., Engineer at ConocoPhillips

"I have been working with Karen for more than 12 years as a buyer, seller, and landlord. Very satisfied with her services and expertise."

-Simon S., Credit Manager at Emerson Automation Solutions