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
2/272 Tancred Street
Ashburton
OPEN HOME:  Sat 20th Sep 2025 10.45am - 11.15am

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
Buyers $395,000+
64B Ashburton Gorge Road
Mount Somers

If you are searching for a unique Canterbury foothills location with stunning mountain views, then stop and consider this 4046 m2 bare land section. Mt Somers is a ...

Buyers $255,000+
3/19 Tancred Street
Ashburton
OPEN HOME:  Fri 19th Sep 2025 12.30pm - 1.00pm

The opportunity is here to purchase a retirement unit as part of St. Stephens Charitable Close. One of six modern units and all enjoying a well landscaped and ...

1 Bedroom1 Bathroom
Buyers $320,000+
4 Tranquil Place
Allenton
OPEN HOME:  Sat 20th Sep 2025 10.00am - 10.30am

Here is a fabulous opportunity for new owners to enjoy this substantial executive home in the desirable Coniston Waters. Set in a secluded, quiet location ...

4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms2 Garages
Buyers $895,000+

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

On the market for the first time since it was built in the 1960s, this much-loved family home offers a wonderful blend of original charm and thoughtful ...

3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Garage
Sold
Hampstead

Why wait to build? This stylish new home is almost complete — just weeks away from being move-in ready. Located in the highly sought-after Strowan Fields ...

3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms2 Garages
Sold
Hampstead

Why settle for old when you can have new? Construction is nearly complete at 25 Orwell Way — a smart, stylish home designed for modern living in the ever-popular ...

3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms2 Garages
Sold
Allenton

Now available is this attractive 4,003 sqm North West facing section with great mountain views and rural aspect. Title is now due, so there is no better time to ...

Sold