“Working with Karen was an absolute pleasure. She helped us find a house in Tamiment and went above and beyond, answering any and all questions no matter the time of day, even on weekends. If you are looking for a phenomenal agent who understands the local market, I highly recommend her.”

— William R., Tamiment, buyer

“As a fourth-time home buyer, having Karen as our Realtor was more than a pleasure. She was always there for us, in person or on the phone, and she made buying a vacation home in the Poconos easy. She has stayed available with answers long after closing. If we ever buy or sell again, we would not hesitate to have her on our team.”

— Robert V., Bushkill, buyer

“We worked with Karen to find our family vacation home in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, and we could not be happier. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and patient, and her familiarity with the area was invaluable. Her read on the local market and the community helped us feel confident every step of the way.”

— The Hamiltons, Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, buyers

The Hamiltons, WLE Homebuyers.

“We are so glad we found Karen to help us buy our first home. We relocated to PA from out of state and had many questions about the area, and Karen was extremely knowledgeable. She showed us multiple communities and did countless virtual tours when we could not make the trip into town. Always patient, and always looking out for our best interests.”

— Sara N., Hideout buyer, relocated from out of state

“Karen found the lake house we were after. We put in serious mileage seeing which properties fit our picky expectations, and she stayed cool and adaptive the whole way, guiding us through an unfamiliar area. Superb service.”

— Michael & Shobhana K., lakefront buyers

“Karen is a professional I was fortunate to find online to help us buy our home. Responsive seven days a week, she got the job done in record time, and her referrals were spot on. Honesty, competency, and she keeps you in the loop.”

— Edward E., Hawley, Lake Wallenpaupack lakefront buyer

“Karen paid attention to what we wanted and steered us in the right direction. Her negotiation skills were excellent, and she walked us through every step, always happy to help. She was truly interested in making sure we were happy with our choice.”

— Elaine C., Fawn Lake Forest buyer

“Karen is knowledgeable about the area and pointed us in the right direction. She did not waste our time on homes that were not right, and she made the entire process simple and easy. She brought us to the lake house we are in now, and we love it.”

— Roger & Mary Ann, Shohola, lakefront buyers

“There were multiple bids on the house and I got it because of her work. This was a second home, and since I live out of state, she was there for every call and concern. Karen knew prices and spent the time on the pros and cons of each area.”

— Stephen F., Masthope, Lackawaxen PA, buyer (second home, out of state)

“I shopped with agents for two years, from the Jersey Shore to Long Island to Queens, even Florida. Karen is hands down the best Realtor I ever met. She showed me over a dozen homes over several months and stuck with me every time I changed my mind. I respect her honesty.”

— Louis & Alexa S., buyers from the NY metro

“It was important to work with someone who appreciated the needs of an investor getting into a new market and could talk through which communities would work for what I wanted. Karen did that, and made me confident selecting a house and through the entire bidding process.”

— Peter S., New York, Hideout buyer

“We visited easily thirty-plus homes with Karen until we found something we liked for our lakefront purchase on Lake Wallenpaupack. She was patient and informative through the entire process, and she is tied into the local community for any service you need. I highly recommend her as a Lake Wallenpaupack Realtor.”

— Stephan & Pamela L., Lake Wallenpaupack lakefront buyers

“Karen is the best. She is down to earth and puts you at ease. We were from out of state and not familiar with the Lake Wallenpaupack region; she grew up locally and answered all of our questions about the area. She knew what we wanted after our first conversation and never tried to talk us into anything just to make a sale. Almost a year in, we could not be happier.”

— Judy C., Hawley, buyer

“I always wanted to own a home but never had, and I had no idea where to start. Because I was driving three hours from Brooklyn, Karen showed me five or six houses a day instead of the usual three, and she fought hard to get my offers accepted. When the house needed work, she had every phone number I needed. She really understood what I was after.”

— Andrey B., Wallenpaupack Lake Estates buyer from Brooklyn

“Karen was a fantastic asset in our first home purchase. We ran into every bump in the road we could think of, and she helped us sail right through. She worked around our busy schedules and got back to us right away every time.”

— Courtney S., Pocono Springs Estates buyer

“Karen was quick to answer any question I had about the house or the process. As a first-time buyer, she made it easy and far less stressful. I would recommend her to anyone buying a house.”

— Elaina L., Jefferson Township, buyer

“We cannot speak highly enough of our experience. Karen went above and beyond to help us find the right house and walked us through closing. Her professionalism, her knowledge of the market, and her attention to detail impressed us most.”

— David M., Beach Lake, buyer

“Karen was helpful and eager to show us many homes. She knows the area very well and could answer all our questions. We looked in several communities, and she explained the differences between each.”

— Donna R., Woodledge lakefront buyer

“We loved working with Karen on our home purchase. Professional, no pressure, and she found us the right home. She is also an excellent negotiator.”

— Donna V., Wallenpaupack Lake Estates buyer

Home Listed & Sold by Karen Rice in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates.

“Karen really listened to what we wanted and did not stop until she found it. She is always available for questions and even helped with things we were unsure of. You could not ask for a better Realtor.”

— Lori T., Starrucca Buyer

“Karen Rice is a true professional in every aspect and knows all the communities she shows. In a short time, she helped me find the home I was looking for. If you know what you want, I highly recommend her.”

— Richard & Sharon L, Hideout Lake Ariel PA buyer

“Karen helped me tremendously with my first home purchase, walking me through every step with the right advice. It would not have been this easy without her. Not pushy, very easy to deal with, and I am extremely happy with my new home.”

— Simone H., Milanville (first home buyer)

“Karen is honest and knowledgeable. This was the second home she helped us buy in the area, and she made it easy and enjoyable. She knows the local market, negotiates expertly, and is completely familiar with the process.”

— Miriam C., repeat buyer

“Karen made buying a cabin in an area we did not know well super easy. She was knowledgeable and easy to get in touch with, and everything went smoothly.”

— Kenny G. & Bronwyn R., Greentown buyers

“Karen has the patience of a saint. After a mortgage glitch derailed our first attempt, she stuck with us until we bought a home on Lake Wallenpaupack. The process had its share of lender nonsense, and the seller would not clear the house out, so Karen stepped up and got it done. She will always be my Realtor.”

— Kenneth L., Lake Wallenpaupack, buyer

“We were looking for a rental property to buy. We had contacted three other Realtors, but Karen was hands down the most helpful in bringing us homes to look at and following up on every question. We will be calling her again.”

— Keith & Connie H., repeat buyers

“We so enjoyed working with you on our search for the right home. You were responsive to our questions, steered us in the right direction, and brought in a great team to keep us on track. It was good from beginning to end.”

— Nicholas & Amy C., Dingmans Ferry buyers

“We consider ourselves very lucky to have found Karen to guide us in our house search. She was professional, responsive, patient, and courteous throughout. She listened carefully to what we wanted in a home and community, and after we found the right house, the process went smoothly thanks to her experience and her strong local relationships.”

— Caroline & Vincent M., Cobbs Lake Preserve, Lake Ariel PA buyers

“You were patient, cordial, polite, and very efficient. We could not have had an easier transition. You found a wonderful home for us within our price range. We cannot thank you enough.”

— Thaddeus & Laura K., Greeley PA buyers

“We want to thank Karen for her patience working with us. Her commitment to helping us find our home is commendable.”

— Martha & Luis R., Woodledge buyers

“Karen is a straight shooter and was very helpful during our transaction. We appreciated her knowledge of the local market and her ability to overcome obstacles to get things done.”

— Matthew & Erica P., Lake Wallenpaupack lakefront buyers

“Karen goes above and beyond. She was supportive and always available to answer my questions, and I do not think I could have gone through this experience without her. If I could give her ten stars I would.”

— Dawn M., Lake Wallenpaupack lakefront buyer

“I would highly recommend Karen. She was very accommodating and made the process very easy.”

— John S., buyer

“We recommend Karen whenever we hear someone looking for a Realtor. She goes out of her way for her clients, and you can always reach her when you need her.”

— Richard & Lynn R., Wayne County buyers

“I could not have done this without Karen. I was a single buyer and seller and it was all overwhelming, and she got me through every step and was there to get me to the next one every time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

— Colleen S., Hawley, buyer and seller

“Today’s agent has to be technically savvy, and Karen is as good with real estate technology as anyone. She works hard and will exhaust every option, and she has the high ethical standards to match. A great person to have on your side searching for or negotiating a property.”

— Joe D., Pike County, buyer and seller

“Karen is a true professional with the experience to make buying a pleasant one. She stayed with us until we found the right house, within our budget and in our ideal location. We would happily work with her again.”

— Michael M., Masthope Lackawaxen PA

“Karen was a pleasure to work with on selling our Poconos home. She gave us fantastic advice on staging and pricing, scheduled showings around our work-from-home schedule, and found a buyer within thirty days. A fantastic communicator throughout.”

— Adria S., Thornhurst, seller

“Deciding to downsize is never easy. After helping us find a home to fit our needs, Karen walked us through selling the home we had lived in for twenty-eight years. Then Covid shut the state down a few weeks after we listed. With 3D and a virtual tour, our house went under contract during the shutdown, without buyers ever stepping inside. I will recommend Karen to anyone.”

— James & Kathleen R., Elmhurst Township, sellers

“From the start, Karen looked out for our best interest and gave us sound guidance that sold our home quickly for top dollar. Her experience was vital through negotiation and closing, and there was never a question she could not answer. Absolutely first rate.”

— The Meyers, Conashaugh Lakes Milford PA, lakefront sellers

“Karen’s expertise in real estate and in the local community was extremely valuable, and she showed our home in the best light possible. She got it sold in less than a month, exceeding our expectations in a competitive market. We could not have done it without her.”

— Elizabeth V., The Hideout Lake Ariel, seller

“Karen was very helpful in selling our vacation home. The photos she took, and retook after some repairs, were great, and the repairs she suggested led to our sale. She was also a huge help when we were moving out and had too much to move. She looked up donation places and even picked some up, including a forty-pound bag of dog food that arrived after we had already left. Thank you, Karen.”

— Cynthia H., Tanglwood seller (vacation home)

Home Sold by Karen Rice in Tanglwood near Lake Wallenpaupack.

“We had chosen another company first and were not happy. We switched to Karen, and from the beginning we felt we had made a good choice. We live in Kansas, and she made selling the property as easy as it could be, sending papers when we needed to sign and calling whenever there was a question. She got the price we wanted.”

— Dennis H., Lake Ariel seller (out of state)

“I want to express my appreciation for all the effort put into the sale of our family farm. Karen was professional and compassionate, and she understood that this was more than just a property to us. Thank you for everything.”

— Daniel & Pamela E., sellers (family farm) White Haven, Carbon County PA

“Karen had good suggestions for making the property more attractive and was always willing to go the extra mile, checking on the house and making sure the water and heat were working. She responded quickly to calls, her photos were excellent, and the video messages were a plus.”

— Dale W., Lake Wallenpaupack Lakefront seller

“Karen was helpful and caring during the sale of property that had been in our family for over a hundred years. She handled things quickly and professionally.”

— Dorothy O., Lake Ariel PA seller

“The most prompt, dependable, and personable Realtor we have ever worked with. We live in Florida and felt very confident the job would be done without our being there. Highly recommend.”

— Yakov & Lilya N., Tanglwood sellers (out of state)

“Karen is pleasant to work with and worked hard to get our house sold. She left no stone unturned, she is prompt, and she communicates well.”

— Kelly K., Waymart seller

“At our first meeting, Karen did an excellent job explaining what we needed to do to prepare our cabin for sale, and since that took considerable time, I am glad she raised it right away. She always answered my texts promptly and accurately, and the sale was completed in a very favorable time frame.”

— Kenneth D., Greentown seller (cabin)

“Karen was wonderful to deal with, knowledgeable, professional, hard-working, and extremely responsive. I was surprised how much of the work and responsibility in the transaction fell on her shoulders, and through it all she was calm, supportive, and helpful. I feel very lucky to have had her on this sale.”

— Maureen D., Tanglwood seller

“Karen was wonderful during the sale of our home, patient and kind, always answering our questions in detail. We would definitely list or buy with Karen again.”

— PT & DK, sellers

“Karen is professional and knowledgeable, always available, and a pleasure to work with. The property sold in a little over a week, partly due to her understanding of the market and partly due to her photos and description of the property.”

— Shirley F., Fawn Lake Forest seller

“Karen was very professional and found us a buyer for our home in no time. She met with us promptly, was courteous, and went out of her way to help prepare the home for showings. I highly recommend her.”

— Seller, Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, Lake Ariel

“Karen went well beyond our expectations. Our previous broker answered almost every request with no; Karen’s answer was yes. She had close to ten showings in five and a half months and a contract in six, all in the off season, after the previous broker managed two showings in eight months.”

— William R., Rockledge, Lake Wallenpaupack Seller

“My house sat on the market over a year. I switched to Karen and she had it sold in a few months. She gave me a detailed report on comparable listings that gave me a realistic idea of the right asking price. Very professional, highly recommended.”

— Suzanne B., Woodland Hills Lake Wallenpaupack seller

“Karen is passionate about her work and dedicated to getting things done right. She sold our house when the market was at a low for sellers, in just a few months, after our previous Realtor spent over a year trying.”

— John & Jennifer P., Milford sellers

“Karen did a real good job selling my cabin at a time when I thought it would not move until spring. Her knowledge of the area helped, and she answered every question as soon as she could.”

— L. Bass, Greentown seller

“We chose Karen because she had the best website available, and that was only the beginning. She is hard working, an excellent negotiator, and a true professional, with an honest, straightforward approach that ended in solid results. Not only did she sell our home, she was available at a moment’s notice.”

— David & Susan F., Wallenpaupack Lake Estates sellers

“We used Karen to both buy and later sell a home for my in-laws. She was patient with us as buyers and, when we had to sell in a down market, she gave good advice, held open houses, and marketed the home very well. A full-time agent who works hard, honest and straightforward.”

— Scott B., buyer and seller

“We have worked with Karen on three real estate transactions over ten years. She is an expert in the area and knows the market very well, and she got our last home sold before the spring market heated up. I would recommend her to anyone buying or selling.”

— James & Karen F., repeat clients, Lake Wallenpaupack lakefront buyers and sellers

“She is very professional and knows the Poconos. My sale was straightforward and did not take much time, and I got a fair price for a lakefront lot on Lake Henry.”

— G. Compton, Lake Henry (lakefront lot) seller

“I am a licensed title insurance agent, so choosing an agent to sell my own property is not something I do lightly. Karen is knowledgeable, responsible, and responsive, and she is a fantastic photographer, which matters for moving buyers from browsing online to actual showings. I would absolutely have her sell another home for me.”

— Cheryl R., Dingmans Ferry seller (licensed title insurance agent)

“One of the most important things for a buyer or seller to consider is whether their agent is respected among peers. Karen surpasses that mark. She is a polished negotiator, well informed, and a joy for fellow agents to do business with. Her word can be trusted, and she is a model of professionalism.”

— Rene’e Edwards Hoover, Realtor

“Karen is thoughtful and helpful, and as a Realtor myself, I have asked her for help with marketing. She has a way with words that made me want to buy my own listings. Whenever I see anyone looking for a Realtor in PA, I check whether they are close to her.”

— Daisy Carver, Realtor

“Karen Rice is my go-to in Pennsylvania. I have actually recommended her to a friend.”

— Dena Stevens, Realtor

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If you are thinking about buying or selling around Lake Wallenpaupack, Lake Ariel, or the Northern Poconos, I am happy to answer your questions, no pressure either way.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Karen Rice

Karen Rice of Keller Williams Real Estate has been a full-time Realtor since 2007. She specializes in luxury, lakefront, waterfront, and vacation home sales in the Lake Wallenpaupack, Lake Ariel, and the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. Questions about a specific property or community? Contact Karen.

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