Testimonials

Karen McRae
Residential/Lifestyle Sales Consultant

With a career spanning over twenty years in sales and administration, Karen McRae is a go-to real estate agent in Mid Canterbury. Since joining Property Brokers in 2002, she has built a loyal client base of repeat clients who appreciate her emphasis on family values, trust and integrity.Karen's prompt and professional communication style ensures a stress-free experience. Karen has a flair for making connections, and she enjoys that her role allows her to be part of a family's personal journey. Karen appreciates the value of building and maintaining strong relationships, and always puts her client's needs first. Her in-depth local knowledge, understanding of having a strong marketing plan, and carefully ...VIEW MORE

Karen McRae

With a career spanning over twenty years in sales and administration, Karen McRae is a go-to real estate agent in Mid Canterbury. Since joining Property Brokers in 2002, she has built a loyal client base of repeat clients who appreciate her emphasis on family values, trust and integrity.

Karen's prompt and professional communication style ensures a stress-free experience. Karen has a flair for making connections, and she enjoys that her role allows her to be part of a family's personal journey. Karen appreciates the value of building and maintaining strong relationships, and always puts her client's needs first. Her in-depth local knowledge, understanding of having a strong marketing plan, and carefully considered advice will help you achieve the highest possible price for your property.

Karen was placed in the Top 20 Property Brokers Agents nationwide for 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 years as well as Top Residential Agent for Property Brokers South Island for the 2010-2011, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2022-2023 years.

Having been raised on a farm near Hinds, she is rurally inclined, but she's also lived the city life of Christchurch and has been settled back in Ashburton for the last 30 years. This allows her to relate to home buyers and sellers from all backgrounds.

Karen is a proud mother of two sons - Cameron, who has followed in her footsteps, and is a Real Estate Agent, and Ryan Guppy, a Builder - both based in the Selwyn area. She also has two lovely daughters-in-law and is now delighted to be a grandmother to twin girls, Addie and Evie, born to Cam and Laura.

Karen enjoys the flexibility her real estate career offers, allowing her to give back to the community through her volunteer work with the Cancer Society. She regularly drives patients to Christchurch for treatment ad helps with various fundraising efforts. A particular highlight has been her co-ordination of the well-known Cancer Society fundraiser - Relay for Life.

In her spare time, Karen enjoys walking, spending time with friends and family and playing a round of golf. A much-loved addition to the McRae/Niles family is Indie, a dear wee Schnoodle who is thoroughly spoilt and adored.

RECENTLY LISTED
253 Russells Road
Ashburton
OPEN HOME:  Sun 23rd Nov 2025 11.00am - 11.30am

253 Russells Road presents a well designed lifestyle property offering space, comfort and modern rural living, all within 15 minutes of town. Set on 2.17 ha and ...

3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms3 Garages
Deadline Sale
5 Elmwood Grove
Tinwald
OPEN HOME:  Sun 23rd Nov 2025 11.00am - 11.30am

Set well back from the road on a large, private rear section, this substantial four bedroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality and space for ...

4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms2 Garages
Buyers $950,000+
Unit 2, 267 Moore Street
Ashburton
OPEN HOME:  Sat 22nd Nov 2025 10.00am - 10.30am

An opportunity to make your mark on this property with some redecoration and a little elbow grease you will discover the comfort and convenience of this two bedroom ...

2 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Garage
Buyers $325,000+
3 Smyths Road
Allenton
OPEN HOME:  Sat 22nd Nov 2025 1.00pm - 1.45pm

This double-glazed 1960s three-bedroom home sits on 2.83ha and offers the perfect blend of space and convenience. Enjoy open-plan living with a spacious kitchen ...

3 Bedrooms1 Bathroom2 Garages
Buyers $880,000+

Top Residential Agent
Property Brokers South Island
2010-2011

Top Residential Agent
Property Brokers South Island
2013-2014

Top Residential Agent
Property Brokers South Island
2015-2016

Top Residential Agent
Property Brokers South Island
2016-2017

Top 20 Property Brokers Agent
nationwide 2013-2014

Top 20 Property Brokers Agent
nationwide 2015-2016

Achievements

Recently Sold
Allenton

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, this permanent material three-bedroom home offers the perfect mix of comfort, practicality and space for the whole family ...

3 Bedrooms1 Bathroom2 Garages
Sold
Ashburton

This tidy two bedroom unit is all about convenience and easy living. The spacious kitchen has room for a small dining table and flows through to the living area ...

2 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Garage
Sold
Tinwald

This architecturally designed 332m2 home on 4007m2 has been crafted with meticulous attention to detail at every turn. Enjoy an entertainer's kitchen with spacious ...

4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms3 Garages
Sold
Tinwald

Discover this Summer Hill stone home featuring three bedrooms plus a dedicated office, perfect for work or study. Enjoy the convenience of a double garage with ...

3 Bedrooms1 Bathroom2 Garages
Sold