KAREN SCOTT

Cell: 203.613.9200

Email: karen.scott@compass.com

As a powerhouse real estate agent in Westport, CT, Karen Scott is a tremendous asset for buyers and sellers, backed by the strength & reach of the KMS Team at Compass. Honest and forthright, Karen knows that integrity is the foundation of her success.

Her proven business savvy, insightful advice and compassionate listening have earned her the respect of clients and peers alike. She's approachable and professional, diligent, smart and wonderfully creative while working tirelessly to achieve her clients’ goals.

Since 2003 Karen has been a partner with KMS, the founding team of COMPASS Westport, receiving numerous industry accolades and consistently ranking in the top tier of agents and teams nationwide. But the ultimate reward is Karen’s vast repeat and referral clientele, totaling nearly 90 percent of her business. Whether she's helping a past client right-size their home or reach that waterfront dream, a now-adult child of a client buy their first home, or a respected friend/colleague move into or out of Fairfield County, she considers it a great honor that others rely on her to reach their goals.

Clients capitalize on Karen’s outstanding market knowledge, industry expertise and local connections. Through exceptional relationships, Karen often learns of available properties before they hit the market, giving buyers a decided competitive edge. Knowing the market demands, she possesses an innate talent for presenting sellers’ homes beautifully while tapping into the strength and size of the KMS sphere of influence to source potential buyers.

Karen and her husband Bob have resided in Westport for more than two decades. They raised two sons here, both graduates of the fabulous Westport school system and the University of Michigan. A true believer in giving back, Karen has served on several local boards and volunteered with area nonprofits, including the Westport Soccer Association, Westport Young Woman's League, Westport PTA, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Pink Aid and ElderHouse. In her free time, Karen enjoys golf, skiing, racket sports, travel, bridge and cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Big 10 college teams.

~ Q & A with Karen ~

Why did you choose real estate as a career?

“I would say, real estate chose me. My agents, who became my mentors, encouraged me to become a Realtor. When I moved to Westport, my agent was relentless with me to get my CT license and as they say, the rest is history!”

What is your most memorable real estate transaction?

“That’s a tough question, as transactions differ in personality, if you will. And when you think you have experienced it all, another transaction closes and presents you with one more memorable experience. For me, it is personal...knowing you really helped a client with one or some of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.”

What do clients love most
about working with you and
the KMS Team?

“They love the personalized attention of their lead agent and the service they receive from the supporting cast. We are all different in our personalities, but we share the same client-centric goals. In the end, our clients realize how beneficial a team is for their successful real estate transactions. And we are fun to work with!”
 
Karen Scott and KMS Team collectively evaluating home's listing value
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What is your favorite outing in the main communities
served by the KMS Team?

“Westport—anything centered around the beach, in any season—long walks, sunset dinners/cocktails, paddle boarding, ice skating.
Weston—the most gorgeous town in the fall to hike, bike ride, or take a country drive.
Fairfield—Dogwood festival in the spring. The Greenfield Hill blooms remind us how beautiful this area is.
Norwalk—golf along the water at Shorehaven Country Club
Wilton—the great outdoors and finding treasures at the annual springtime Minks to Sinks sale”

And advice for your
selling client?

 

If you could give one short piece of advice to your buying client?

“Location, location, location! It might be beneficial to consider doing “some work.” In the long term, making edits to a house may be a better investment. Also trust your Realtor—we are extremely knowledgeable about inventory, current markets, pricing, etc. We know more than Zillow!”
“You decided to sell your home...it is now a house. Embrace ideas to change your home into a “house for sale”—de-clutter, de-personalize, stage, listen to buyer feedback and be patient. We all want a successful outcome!”

How have you seen the market change in
your time as a broker?

“ Like many trading markets, there are ups and downs, trends, outside factors, climate changes, etc. They ebb and flow. The wealth of public information clients have is incredible and continuously increasing and It impacts decision making more than ever. The plethora of information can be daunting and paralyzing in making decisions or it can be informative and reassuring. I’m grateful to have the client base I do. It is my pleasure to help my clients navigate the prevailing winds in today’s real estate market.”

What do you wish you
knew when you sold
your first home?

What do you wish you
knew when you bought
your first home?

“Our first home is still my favorite home, no regrets there. We were young and listened to our agent, mortgage lender, the professionals and they all guided us well. I also knew the minute we walked into the door that we were buying that home. I wasn’t afraid to “trust my instinct” and let emotion take over.

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“I didn’t know much, so I am thankful we had our agent guiding us! Just like buying our first house, we listened to her on pricing, timing, prepping for sale, etc. I practiced what I now preach! We always sold our houses, in a day, with multiple offers. Luck? Good timing? Maybe, but I’m grateful for the spot-on advice that set us up for success.”
 
Karen Scott ensures your home is properly presented for sale.

Client Testimonials

Testimonials

We moved to Westport from California after looking at a number of locations around the country (including Idaho, Utah, Austin TX, Nashville TN, Washington DC, North Carolina, and Westchester NY) and so had a lot of experience with real estate agents but very little information about CT or Westport. From the very start of our exploring the area, Karen was extremely helpful in providing information and insights as to Westport and neighboring areas. While we came to like her very much personally, what really stood out to us professionally was that she was never pushing us (even to settle in Westport) and that all her insights on areas and locations were so accurate (that, now that we have lived in the area nearly a year, we can see so much more clearly). Karen helped us both rent a very nice unit when we first arrived and helped us find our permanent home. We feel very fortunate to have been introduced to her by a friend who lives in the area and we will certainly recommend her to anyone interested in Westport or surrounding areas. — David Johnson

Karen is the consummate professional. She made the sale of our home seamless and it was a pleasure working with her. - Audrey Paul

Wow! Where do I begin in sharing what an unbelievable experience I’ve had working with Karen Scott as my listing agent? From the start, Karen was on point coaching me on the staging and photography (including overhead drone shots and dramatic “twilight” shots) to showcase my home in an incredible multipage booklet and online MLS listing.

Karen efficiently hosted a successful open house for both realtors and buyers resulting in over 50 brokers attending and an over-list-price offer within 5 days of the house being on market. She also helped negotiate inspection items quickly to get us to a closing date while keeping on positive terms with our buyers.

Karen is a wonderfully fun, hard-working, killer-dressing and get-it-done businesswoman! I have really enjoyed working her and highly recommend her to anyone on the buying or selling side. - Lisa DesMarteau

I honestly don't think we could have gotten our house if it wasn't for Karen Scott. We bought it during the hectic post pandemic market, when houses were flying off the market within days. When our house came on the market, we had a feeling that it was the right one for us. So we called Karen and she immediately arranged for us to be the first ones to see the house. Following Karen's advice, we promptly prepared our offer and by the end of that day our offer got accepted, even though the house had an open house scheduled for the next day (with showing times booked back to back). We were so grateful! Thank you Karen for helping us find and buy our house! Karen didn't just help us secure our house, but she also helped us learn about the area, renovations, community and lots of other things. We looked at houses for several months prior to buying, and Karen was eager to share her knowledge with us, helping us learn the ins and outs. She also helped make our two young kids feel comfortable through the process - one time when we drove from NYC to look at a house, Karen surprised our kids with various snacks and two packs of cards. Karen is very experienced in her field, and her knowledge is priceless! — Michaela Akers

My husband and I were very fortunate to work with Karen Scott from the KMS Team when we searching for our first home in Westport, during a very hot market (2021). Karen has a deep knowledge of the market/area and from the first time we met her, we felt like we had known Karen for years. Karen was with us every step of the way, through multiple offers and was a constant positive voice letting us know we would eventually find our dream home. Karen was correct and we successfully purchased our home in a multiple bid situation - which we would not have gotten without Karen's expertise and guidance! Karen has continued to stay in touch and provide us with multiple local recommendations and vendors as we get settled in our home. We highly recommend Karen if you are looking to sell or purchase a home in the Westport area! — Julie Apfel

Karen is a class act with a wealth of knowledge. She was very attentive to our family’s needs and went above and beyond every step of the way when buying our summer home in Westport, CT. Her expertise in the housing market is not something everyone has. She is truly one of the most impressive real estate agents I have ever met. Thank you Karen we love/loved working with you!. — Allison Cornell

Karen was the perfect choice for our house hunt in Fairfield County. She went above and beyond. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and made the purchasing of our new home in a very competitive environment (peak COVID, in a NYC suburb) an enjoyable experience. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the market and very patient with us at every step of the way, constantly reassuring us that we should wait for the right house and it will eventually come to the market. The house we ended up purchasing she was able to tell us it was coming to the market weeks before it did, giving us a competitive edge against other bidders. Based on her advice we ended up getting our house in a multi-offer situation (without having to go above the asking price). Karen's professionalism, expertise and excellent interpersonal skills makes her an amazing agent for anyone attempting to purchase or sell a home in Westport or the surrounding area. — Matthew K.

Karen is the consummate professional : extremely knowledgeable about the market, insightful & adept at managing the sales preparation process, sensitive to her clients' needs, skilled at the art of negotiations, always adding excellent perspective & guidance, diligent on researching a home's history and a master at managing all the details that arise up to and after the closing. In addition to Karen's incredible professionalism, as a client, you gain the the assistance and expertise of the great KMS team. They are simply the best in town !

Karen was with us every step of the way in a long process to buy our dream empty nester home. We had a very difficult purchase and she negotiated everything for us and we always felt she had our utmost interest. We can not recommend her enough! Her knowledge of the local market, her negotiating experience and her ability to always keep us on a level playing field, makes her and outstanding agent in this market!

Karen should be your go-to broker if you are looking to buy in the Westport area. Her market knowledge, experience, and relationships in the area were indispensable in our home buying process. We were looking in Westport for over 2 years and would not have landed our dream house without Karen’s effort and guidance. During our search she was always one step ahead by identifying homes before they hit the market and arranging for us to get “first look” walk-thru tours. From our initial meeting with Karen we felt an immediate connection and a sense that she knew the exact type of home we were looking to buy. When we weren’t viewing homes, Karen regularly sent us updates on the Westport market and key transactions comps. When we finally found our home she skillfully managed the negotiation and transaction details ensuring a smooth and easy process. Even after the purchase, Karen has advised us on schools, community events, and connected us with neighbors whose children have similar ages to our own — she does everything possible to make sure you feel welcomed in the Westport community. Karen is no doubt the most professional and well-informed broker in the area — she quickly became our most trusted advisor and a wonderful friend too. We highly recommend Karen Scott if you are looking to buy a home.

Karen is an extraordinary broker. She knows Westport inside and out and never makes you feel pressured to make a decision you're not ready for. We spent the better part of a year looking (with very specific and fairly narrow parameters) and we never felt as though we couldn't have taken twice as long and lost her attention. It's also 100% true to say that we, literally, never would have found the house we did without her. The house I'm writing this review from at this very moment was never on the market. She ran into some colleagues of hers at her office, caught wind of a house she thought could be perfect from same, and had us in there within a day or so. When our initial offer didn't get it done, she supported us without question when we held firm on it. Later, when we began negotiating a bit more freely and locked in a deal, she remained a passionate advocate on our behalf, ensuring that we got not only the best deal we could, but also were treated with respect and fairness by the outgoing owners. I would recommend Karen to anyone looking for a home in Westport and enjoy knowing her to this day. — Fred Klein

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