I had the pleasure of working with Karen Nelsen in February 2025 when she was the listing agent on a gorgeous Gilroy home. We had a smooth and easy escrow thanks to her due diligence and quick and friendly support. I was happy to be the lender for the buyer of her listing, and now we have happy families—all around. I highly recommend Karen as a long-time, hard-working professional agent who knows her market and is a pleasure to work with!
I had the pleasure of working with Karen Nelsen in February 2025 when she was the listing agent on a gorgeous Gilroy home. We had a smooth and easy escrow thanks to her due diligence and quick and friendly support. I was happy to be the lender for the buyer of her listing, and now we have happy families—all around. I highly recommend Karen as a long-time, hard-working professional agent who knows her market and is a pleasure to work with!
Donna D.
Hi Karen, just wanted to let you know that the funds have successfully arrived and everything has cleared on my end. I really appreciate your help throughout the entire process—it’s a relief to have everything completed smoothly. Looking back, I also want to thank you for your support a few years ago when you helped me purchase this same house. It’s quite something to go from buying to selling the same property with your guidance on both ends. That kind of continuity gave me a lot of confidence, especially knowing I had someone experienced who understood both my situation and the property history. Throughout this sale, I appreciated how you handled the details, coordinated the process, and kept things moving even when things got a bit complex. It really reflects the value of having a consistent, knowledgeable agent who can support clients over the long term, not just at a single point in time. I’m glad I had that with you. Thanks again for everything, and wishing you continued success with your future clients.
Hi Karen, just wanted to let you know that the funds have successfully arrived and everything has cleared on my end. I really appreciate your help throughout the entire process—it’s a relief to have everything completed smoothly. Looking back, I also want to thank you for your support a few years ago when you helped me purchase this same house. It’s quite something to go from buying to selling the same property with your guidance on both ends. That kind of continuity gave me a lot of confidence, especially knowing I had someone experienced who understood both my situation and the property history. Throughout this sale, I appreciated how you handled the details, coordinated the process, and kept things moving even when things got a bit complex. It really reflects the value of having a consistent, knowledgeable agent who can support clients over the long term, not just at a single point in time. I’m glad I had that with you. Thanks again for everything, and wishing you continued success with your future clients.
Edward D.
Working with Karen Nelsen was truly one of the best decisions we made during our home-buying journey. From the very beginning, she showed incredible professionalism, honesty, and dedication. Karen is truly a million-dollar REALTOR® with an impressive level of knowledge and experience in the real estate market. What made Karen so special to us was the way she treated us throughout the entire process. She didn’t just help us buy a house—she genuinely cared about helping us find the right home for our family. She guided us through every step, answered all of our questions with patience, and made sure we understood every decision we were making. Karen always made us feel comfortable, supported, and confident. At times when the process felt overwhelming, she reassured us and helped everything move forward smoothly. Her experience, attention to detail, and commitment to her clients truly set her apart. More than anything, Karen treated us like family. That level of care and kindness meant the world to us. We are so grateful for everything she did to help us find our next home. If you are looking for a REALTOR® who is honest, experienced, hardworking, and truly cares about her clients, we cannot recommend Karen Nelsen enough. Thank you, Karen, for helping us reach such an important milestone in our lives.
Working with Karen Nelsen was truly one of the best decisions we made during our home-buying journey. From the very beginning, she showed incredible professionalism, honesty, and dedication. Karen is truly a million-dollar REALTOR® with an impressive level of knowledge and experience in the real estate market. What made Karen so special to us was the way she treated us throughout the entire process. She didn’t just help us buy a house—she genuinely cared about helping us find the right home for our family. She guided us through every step, answered all of our questions with patience, and made sure we understood every decision we were making. Karen always made us feel comfortable, supported, and confident. At times when the process felt overwhelming, she reassured us and helped everything move forward smoothly. Her experience, attention to detail, and commitment to her clients truly set her apart. More than anything, Karen treated us like family. That level of care and kindness meant the world to us. We are so grateful for everything she did to help us find our next home. If you are looking for a REALTOR® who is honest, experienced, hardworking, and truly cares about her clients, we cannot recommend Karen Nelsen enough. Thank you, Karen, for helping us reach such an important milestone in our lives.
Amy G.
Working with Karen was honestly such a great experience from start to finish. She helped us find a home that’s perfect for our family, and at the same time made the process of selling our old place feel way less stressful than we expected. She was always quick to respond and patient with all our questions. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and isn’t just there to close a deal. We’re so grateful for everything she did and would 100% recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home. Thank you, Karen!
Working with Karen was honestly such a great experience from start to finish. She helped us find a home that’s perfect for our family, and at the same time made the process of selling our old place feel way less stressful than we expected. She was always quick to respond and patient with all our questions. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and isn’t just there to close a deal. We’re so grateful for everything she did and would 100% recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home. Thank you, Karen!
Christine P.
Karen and Stephanie are truly the best at what they do. They are knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire process of selling our house easy and stress-free. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase or sell a house.
Karen and Stephanie are truly the best at what they do. They are knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire process of selling our house easy and stress-free. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase or sell a house.
Brandon O.
Karen Nelsen is the best! Her marketing strategies, attention to detail, and how she handled difficult situations with ease are remarkable. She was honest and had great communication skills. She went above and beyond to make sure our house sold. I highly recommend Karen Nelsen.
Karen Nelsen is the best! Her marketing strategies, attention to detail, and how she handled difficult situations with ease are remarkable. She was honest and had great communication skills. She went above and beyond to make sure our house sold. I highly recommend Karen Nelsen.
Jana O.
Karen and her team are top tier. I did not know the home buying process could be this smooth. I wouldn't consider working with anyone else after my experience with Karen and her team, as they are truly industry experts and advocated for us at every turn. No details missed, no stones unturned; we could not be happier!
Karen and her team are top tier. I did not know the home buying process could be this smooth. I wouldn't consider working with anyone else after my experience with Karen and her team, as they are truly industry experts and advocated for us at every turn. No details missed, no stones unturned; we could not be happier!
Kylie D.
So many great things can be said about Karen and her team. This is the second time we have worked with them. They’re dedicated, hardworking, and will always go the extra mile when working with you. No matter how large or small your property, they treat everyone the same, making sure they are heard, valued, and getting the most out of them and their services. I wouldn’t go to anyone else if I were buying or selling; you don’t need to look any further! Give them a chance, and I know you will be just as happy as my wife and I were after working with them!
So many great things can be said about Karen and her team. This is the second time we have worked with them. They’re dedicated, hardworking, and will always go the extra mile when working with you. No matter how large or small your property, they treat everyone the same, making sure they are heard, valued, and getting the most out of them and their services. I wouldn’t go to anyone else if I were buying or selling; you don’t need to look any further! Give them a chance, and I know you will be just as happy as my wife and I were after working with them!
James W.
We had the good fortune to have Karen's advice and counsel on a recent real estate sale in Morgan Hill. We were very happy with the suggestions and assistance during the process of updating the property and preparing it for listing. We were able to get work done quickly and cost effectively using her extensive contact list of contractors and skilled craftspeople. She and her team assisted at every step. Definitely a successful and pleasant experience!
We had the good fortune to have Karen's advice and counsel on a recent real estate sale in Morgan Hill. We were very happy with the suggestions and assistance during the process of updating the property and preparing it for listing. We were able to get work done quickly and cost effectively using her extensive contact list of contractors and skilled craftspeople. She and her team assisted at every step. Definitely a successful and pleasant experience!
S. M.
First class all the way! Karen was the most responsive and attentive real estate person we have ever dealt with. Always answered her phone calls and was one step ahead. Highly recommend using Karen for buying or selling any real estate.
First class all the way! Karen was the most responsive and attentive real estate person we have ever dealt with. Always answered her phone calls and was one step ahead. Highly recommend using Karen for buying or selling any real estate.
Jim F.
Perfection! Stephanie and Karen are the dream team. We were a pain in the butt; I believe we looked at 20 properties before choosing our home, and they were patient and always made time for us. Their responses to us were so quick and helped us truly understand the process.
Perfection! Stephanie and Karen are the dream team. We were a pain in the butt; I believe we looked at 20 properties before choosing our home, and they were patient and always made time for us. Their responses to us were so quick and helped us truly understand the process.
S. O.
Quick and great ongoing communication, and a very hard-working agent. We would use Karen again for any transaction! She worked quickly to list, show, and complete our sale, and took the necessary measures to assure us that our deal went through correctly.
Quick and great ongoing communication, and a very hard-working agent. We would use Karen again for any transaction! She worked quickly to list, show, and complete our sale, and took the necessary measures to assure us that our deal went through correctly.
Sam F.
Karen was "on it" from our first meeting until closing. It's obvious that she is an expert and gets results. In our case, the first offer came in two days after listing for significantly more than asking. From listing to closing, Karen was there coaching, encouraging, and seeing to all the details. Would we recommend her? Absolutely! Thank you, Karen, for being such a reliable, trustworthy advocate!
Karen was "on it" from our first meeting until closing. It's obvious that she is an expert and gets results. In our case, the first offer came in two days after listing for significantly more than asking. From listing to closing, Karen was there coaching, encouraging, and seeing to all the details. Would we recommend her? Absolutely! Thank you, Karen, for being such a reliable, trustworthy advocate!
Angeiro L.
Highly recommend! Have now been working with Karen and her team for four years, buying, selling, and signing leases with her help. This team is, in a word, gritty. They did not back down when our deal was difficult, complicated, or when the timing of new information came at Friday night at 9 pm. They were always on their game and willing to talk through their strategy. You name it, we saw it. This one had a lot of twists and turns, and we never would have made it to the end successfully without her professionalism and experience. I have an extremely high customer service standard, and Karen and her team set a new bar with their responsiveness, competence, and confidence in her strategy. We are extremely grateful to her and her team, and will recommend them to anyone who wants to see their deal get to the finish line.
Highly recommend! Have now been working with Karen and her team for four years, buying, selling, and signing leases with her help. This team is, in a word, gritty. They did not back down when our deal was difficult, complicated, or when the timing of new information came at Friday night at 9 pm. They were always on their game and willing to talk through their strategy. You name it, we saw it. This one had a lot of twists and turns, and we never would have made it to the end successfully without her professionalism and experience. I have an extremely high customer service standard, and Karen and her team set a new bar with their responsiveness, competence, and confidence in her strategy. We are extremely grateful to her and her team, and will recommend them to anyone who wants to see their deal get to the finish line.
Paul M.
Buying and selling a home is a stressful event, but with Karen and Stephanie, they do their best to eliminate all of the stress. They are professional, honest, detailed, organized, proactive, and do what’s best for you, their client. That’s a winning team! Karen has been very successful for a long time, and we know why! I’ll trust her and Stephanie for our future home buying and selling.
Buying and selling a home is a stressful event, but with Karen and Stephanie, they do their best to eliminate all of the stress. They are professional, honest, detailed, organized, proactive, and do what’s best for you, their client. That’s a winning team! Karen has been very successful for a long time, and we know why! I’ll trust her and Stephanie for our future home buying and selling.
Buyer
Karen worked with us in a manner that was competent, reassuring, and respectful of our wishes. She is very experienced and presents options and suggestions that resulted in a very successful outcome.
Karen worked with us in a manner that was competent, reassuring, and respectful of our wishes. She is very experienced and presents options and suggestions that resulted in a very successful outcome.
Carolyn B.
Karen Nelsen is a great negotiator and worked tirelessly on our behalf. She worked closely with us every step of the way. She also knows many professionals who helped us with additional inspections, quotations, and professional guidance. Karen and her team have the pulse of the local market at their fingertips. Their communication throughout the buying process is phenomenal. Karen was referred to us when we moved to Morgan Hill, and she did not disappoint. One of the inspections turned up a concern on a retaining wall. Within two days, Karen dispatched a structural engineer and a contractor to estimate the severity and the repair costs. Timing was especially important as our contingency period was short. This was critical in the final negotiations. In the end, it was not a major factor, but it did help better the price for us. If anyone is interested in purchasing or selling a property in the Morgan Hill area, I am not sure how you could do any better than the Karen Nelsen team.
Karen Nelsen is a great negotiator and worked tirelessly on our behalf. She worked closely with us every step of the way. She also knows many professionals who helped us with additional inspections, quotations, and professional guidance. Karen and her team have the pulse of the local market at their fingertips. Their communication throughout the buying process is phenomenal. Karen was referred to us when we moved to Morgan Hill, and she did not disappoint. One of the inspections turned up a concern on a retaining wall. Within two days, Karen dispatched a structural engineer and a contractor to estimate the severity and the repair costs. Timing was especially important as our contingency period was short. This was critical in the final negotiations. In the end, it was not a major factor, but it did help better the price for us. If anyone is interested in purchasing or selling a property in the Morgan Hill area, I am not sure how you could do any better than the Karen Nelsen team.
Derek B.
Karen and Stephanie are the dream team! Throughout the many twists and turns of buying our first home, they were there, keeping us informed and educated on the process. They are the best!
Karen and Stephanie are the dream team! Throughout the many twists and turns of buying our first home, they were there, keeping us informed and educated on the process. They are the best!
Lindsy
Thorough, thoughtful, trustworthy, and follows up. Sold our house in 4 1/2 days—unbelievable in what is becoming a buyer's market. Best selling experience I have ever had.
Thorough, thoughtful, trustworthy, and follows up. Sold our house in 4 1/2 days—unbelievable in what is becoming a buyer's market. Best selling experience I have ever had.
Les K.
Karen and her team made me feel like part of her family. I was updated constantly and always felt like I was her primary client. I have used Karen to purchase my residence and to sell it. I will most definitely use her services again and recommend her to all my family and friends.
Karen and her team made me feel like part of her family. I was updated constantly and always felt like I was her primary client. I have used Karen to purchase my residence and to sell it. I will most definitely use her services again and recommend her to all my family and friends.
Seller
Working with Stephanie was truly an amazing experience for our family. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire home-buying process. She guided us through every step of the transaction with patience and care, making sure we understood everything and felt confident in every decision we made.
What really made Stephanie stand out was the way she treated us. She didn’t just act as our REALTOR she treated us like family. Her kindness, dedication, and genuine care made the entire experience feel personal and special.
One moment that meant so much to us was the beautiful welcome sign she prepared for our new home. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and it made us feel truly welcomed and celebrated in this new chapter of our lives. It’s something we will always remember and cherish.
Stephanie goes above and beyond for her clients. Her attention to detail, excellent communication, and commitment to making the process smooth and stress-free made a huge difference for us. We always felt supported and knew we were in great hands.
We are incredibly thankful for everything Stephanie did to help us through this journey. If you are looking for a professional, trustworthy, and caring REALTOR®, we highly recommend Stephanie Nelsen-Alanis. She truly goes the extra mile for her clients, and we are so grateful for her help in finding our home.
Working with Stephanie was truly an amazing experience for our family. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire home-buying process. She guided us through every step of the transaction with patience and care, making sure we understood everything and felt confident in every decision we made.
What really made Stephanie stand out was the way she treated us. She didn’t just act as our REALTOR she treated us like family. Her kindness, dedication, and genuine care made the entire experience feel personal and special.
One moment that meant so much to us was the beautiful welcome sign she prepared for our new home. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and it made us feel truly welcomed and celebrated in this new chapter of our lives. It’s something we will always remember and cherish.
Stephanie goes above and beyond for her clients. Her attention to detail, excellent communication, and commitment to making the process smooth and stress-free made a huge difference for us. We always felt supported and knew we were in great hands.
We are incredibly thankful for everything Stephanie did to help us through this journey. If you are looking for a professional, trustworthy, and caring REALTOR®, we highly recommend Stephanie Nelsen-Alanis. She truly goes the extra mile for her clients, and we are so grateful for her help in finding our home.
Amy G.
It was a pleasure to work with Karen and Stephanie. With their professional guidance, we prepared our house for the sale and it sold within a few days, over the listed price. We highly recommend this team for your sales or purchases.
It was a pleasure to work with Karen and Stephanie. With their professional guidance, we prepared our house for the sale and it sold within a few days, over the listed price. We highly recommend this team for your sales or purchases.
Seller
Karen went above and beyond helping to get the home I wanted. She was always available when I would need to talk to her.
Thank you, Karen for all that you did for me.
Karen went above and beyond helping to get the home I wanted. She was always available when I would need to talk to her.
Thank you, Karen for all that you did for me.
Debbie G.
Working with Karen and Stephanie to purchase our first house was a dream!! They truly alleviated so much of our first time buyer anxiety, they knew exactly what we were looking for, I feel confident they helped us make the best decision! Karen walked us through every single question we had throughout the entire process, and Stephanie has such a wonderful eye for design! Will definitely be coming back to them in the future ❤️
Working with Karen and Stephanie to purchase our first house was a dream!! They truly alleviated so much of our first time buyer anxiety, they knew exactly what we were looking for, I feel confident they helped us make the best decision! Karen walked us through every single question we had throughout the entire process, and Stephanie has such a wonderful eye for design! Will definitely be coming back to them in the future ❤️
Shannon D.
Karen and Stephanie helped me buy my first house! They were able to show me houses that went on the market the day they were posted. They truly are experts and it was so fun looking at houses with them! They helped me make informed decisions and helped make the closing process quick! So thankful for their help!
Karen and Stephanie helped me buy my first house! They were able to show me houses that went on the market the day they were posted. They truly are experts and it was so fun looking at houses with them! They helped me make informed decisions and helped make the closing process quick! So thankful for their help!
Samantha E.
Buying and selling a home is NOT for the faint of heart, and I truly cannot imagine going through this process with anyone other than Stephanie and Karen!
These two are the absolute dream team. From their incredible marketing and attention to detail to their constant communication and availability, they go above and beyond in every possible way. They take what can be an incredibly overwhelming and stressful experience and somehow make it feel easy, organized, and manageable.
What really sets them apart is how much they genuinely care. You’re never left wondering what’s happening, never feel like you’re bothering them with a question, and always know you have two incredibly knowledgeable, hardworking women in your corner. They are proactive, responsive, professional, and truly exceptional at what they do.
Having just gone through both buying and selling, I can confidently say that having the right realtors makes ALL the difference. Stephanie and Karen don’t just meet expectations, they exceed them at every turn.
If you’re buying or selling, do yourself a favor and hire these two. You will not find a better team. We are beyond grateful for everything they’ve done for our family!
Buying and selling a home is NOT for the faint of heart, and I truly cannot imagine going through this process with anyone other than Stephanie and Karen!
These two are the absolute dream team. From their incredible marketing and attention to detail to their constant communication and availability, they go above and beyond in every possible way. They take what can be an incredibly overwhelming and stressful experience and somehow make it feel easy, organized, and manageable.
What really sets them apart is how much they genuinely care. You’re never left wondering what’s happening, never feel like you’re bothering them with a question, and always know you have two incredibly knowledgeable, hardworking women in your corner. They are proactive, responsive, professional, and truly exceptional at what they do.
Having just gone through both buying and selling, I can confidently say that having the right realtors makes ALL the difference. Stephanie and Karen don’t just meet expectations, they exceed them at every turn.
If you’re buying or selling, do yourself a favor and hire these two. You will not find a better team. We are beyond grateful for everything they’ve done for our family!
Kelly M.
We couldn’t be happier with the experience of working with Karen & Stephanie! They helped us through both selling our home and purchasing our new forever home, and made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and well-organized.
From start to finish, their professionalism, communication, attention to detail, and dedication were exceptional. They were always available to answer questions, provide honest advice, and make sure our best interests came first.
Selling one home while purchasing another requires a lot of coordination, and they handled everything with care and expertise.
We truly appreciate all their hard work and commitment to helping our family start this exciting new chapter. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
We couldn’t be happier with the experience of working with Karen & Stephanie! They helped us through both selling our home and purchasing our new forever home, and made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and well-organized.
From start to finish, their professionalism, communication, attention to detail, and dedication were exceptional. They were always available to answer questions, provide honest advice, and make sure our best interests came first.
Selling one home while purchasing another requires a lot of coordination, and they handled everything with care and expertise.
We truly appreciate all their hard work and commitment to helping our family start this exciting new chapter. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
Robert M.
Karen Nelsen is undoubtedly the most knowledgeable real estate agent in the Santa Clara Valley. She did everything imaginable to get my mother’s property into condition to be sold for top dollar. She always followed through with every detail. One of the most important things when selling a home is an agent that is current on all points (the latest laws, who is reputable in the community doing home repairs, and other realtor contacts). She’s no fluff, she’s the real deal. Anyone looking to sell their home would benefit and would be privileged by working with such a sharp agent as Karen Nelsen. She is a genuine real estate force and gets the job done.
Karen Nelsen is undoubtedly the most knowledgeable real estate agent in the Santa Clara Valley. She did everything imaginable to get my mother’s property into condition to be sold for top dollar. She always followed through with every detail. One of the most important things when selling a home is an agent that is current on all points (the latest laws, who is reputable in the community doing home repairs, and other realtor contacts). She’s no fluff, she’s the real deal. Anyone looking to sell their home would benefit and would be privileged by working with such a sharp agent as Karen Nelsen. She is a genuine real estate force and gets the job done.
Rick B.
