Karen Ranquist started her real estate career in 1997. Prior to that, she worked as a licensed social worker in Chicago Public Schools. She became a full-service agent in 1999 and was instantly recognized as a Rookie of the Year at her initial company. Since then, she has worked her way to the top of the ranks in Chicago’s competitive real estate market. Karen was the primary real estate broker for a highly regarded builder of custom properties in the city. This extensive insight gives her an unparalleled background in home construction, materials, and design, in addition to her thorough knowledge of the Chicago housing market.

Karen’s expertise lies in working with contemporary single-family homes, condominiums, row homes, and new construction projects throughout the city, with a focus on Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Ukrainian Village, Lincoln Park, and Lakeview neighborhoods. Decades of experience have taught her the value of superior brokerage and impeccable customer service. Karen has been an annual Top Producer throughout her 20+ year career, is consistently a top producer in the Chicago Association of Realtors and has been a Hall of Fame member for the past 7 years. Among being honored by a variety of awards and in publications detailing her distinctive success, in 2018-2020, she was honored by Crain’s Custom Media as ‘Most Influential Residential Real Estate Broker’ and featured in ‘The Who’s Who in Chicago Real Estate’ by Chicago Agent Magazine. For personalized guidance or more information, feel free to contact Karen today!