Experience

Belle Property

• Australia
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Real Estate Agent

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Karen Buckley has been a leading agent for over a decade on the North Shore of Sydney running her own successful agency. She achieved exceptional outcomes for clients, with consistently high auction success rates and numerous record-breaking sales. Her sales experience combined with a marketing and PR background has allowed her to bring a holistic approach when guiding clients through the buying and selling process. Karen is a skilled communicator who enjoys meeting and working with a variety of clients. She takes the time to genuinely listen and get to know people, managing expectations whilst remaining focused on the end goal. Karen has been described by her clients as authentic, trustworthy and empathetic. Her reliability, strength of purpose and determination to provide unrivalled service ensures a smooth, stress-free real estate experience for clients at all levels of the property ladder. Now, as part of the Belle Property team, Karen brings her expertise and knowledge to Manly and the northern beaches, working together with like-minded professionals servicing a broad customer base. She has always held the brand in high regard and believes the combination of leadership, expert marketing strategies and the reputation of the Belle Property brand will provide her with the opportunity to develop long lasting relationships and achieve outstanding results for clients. Show less



Laing+Simmons

• Australia
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Franchise Growth Manager

  • Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

  With more than a decade’s experience in the industry, my expertise covers the full spectrum of real estate disciplines, from sales, property management, project marketing and more, having done it from an employee and business owner perspective. I understand what it takes to operate a successful real estate business. I know what real estate business owners and their teams need when it comes to corporate support. And I also know first-hand the Laing+Simmons brand, its points of difference, and the difference it makes to people passionate about making their businesses a long-term success. Show less



Chadwick Real Estate

• Australia
• Leasing Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Licensed Real Estate Agent

  • Sep 2022 - Jan 2023



Laing+Simmons Hornsby

• Australia
• Leasing Real Estate

• Principal, Sales Agent

  • May 2018 - Sep 2022

  Creating binding relationships with the local community is the guiding purpose of Laing+Simmons Hornsby so it makes sense for Karen to live and breathe this mantra too. Karen delights in the everyday challenges that real estate presents and prides herself on establishing lasting long term relationships with her clientele throughout the sale process and beyond. Being naturally motivated, transparent with her customers, highly organised and having a solutions-focus, certainly helps. As does local knowledge. Karen has lived in the Hornsby area for 17 years, giving her an unrivalled understanding of the local property market and a rare insight into the community. She combines this with her marketing and PR background to devise innovative strategies and deliver results that consistently exceed her customers’ expectations. And this is how lasting relationships are forged. Karen’s strong community ties has seen her take an active role in local charities, including as a member of the Board of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter. Karen is about connecting with the community, so contact her today on 0405 759556 or at karen.hardy@lsre.com.au. Show less



Chadwick Real Estate

• Australia
• Leasing Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Consultant

  • Feb 2016 - Mar 2018

  With a strong motivation to provide the best possible service, Karen is enthusiastic, highly organised and a great communicator. Open and honest, she is the type of agent who excels in everything she does and she prides herself on establishing long term relationships with her clientele throughout the sale process and beyond. She continually strives to deliver a premium service and delights in the everyday challenges that real estate presents. As a result of her hard work, determination and positive nature, she achieves outstanding results and loves to be able to surpass the goals set out by her clients. A natural communicator, Karen is results orientated and enthusiastic about sales. She applies her Marketing and Public Relations background when selling properties, taking a methodical and well-planned approach ensuring that every detail is taken care of, leaving nothing to chance. Karen chose Chadwick for its strength and leadership within the industry, and its unwavering commitment to continued success through quality service, client based relationships and ongoing training. She feels these attributes clearly define her passion for real estate and is proud to be a part of the team at Chadwick. Show less



Laing+Simmons

• Australia
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Executive

  • Apr 2013 - Feb 2016

  Enthusiastic, highly organised and a great communicator, Karen Hardy is passionate about the area she lives and works in. Karen has lived in the Hornsby area for 12 years giving her an unrivalled understanding of the local property market and a rare insight into the community. Drawing on her own experiences of buying and selling a home, Karen knows the importance of keeping clients fully informed throughout a campaign, from initial discussions about selling your property through to the final point of sale. A natural communicator, Karen is results orientated and enthusiastic about sales. Karen applies her Marketing and Public Relations background when selling properties. She has a methodical and well planned approach ensuring that every detail is taken care of, leaving nothing to chance. Show less



Howards Storage World

• Australia
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager, Howards at Home

  • Jun 2011 - Feb 2013

• Publications Production Co-ordinator

  • Dec 2010 - Jun 2011



Karen Hardy

• Sydney, Australia

• Consultant

  • Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

  Direct Selling - Network Marketing and Party Plan Feasibility Study and Business Plan Competitive Analysis and Market and Marketing Research Marketing and Public Relations Direct Selling - Network Marketing and Party Plan Feasibility Study and Business Plan Competitive Analysis and Market and Marketing Research Marketing and Public Relations



Lion

• Australia
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing and Projects Co-ordinator

  • Feb 2004 - Oct 2004



Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

• Australia
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Schools Television Co-ordinator

  • Sep 1998 - Mar 2002



Pembroke Group

• Dublin

• PA to Chief Operating Officer

  • Jun 1995 - Feb 1997