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 clients needs first. Her in-depth local knowledge, understanding of having a strong marketing plan ...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 clients 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 2023-2024 years as well as Top Residential Agent for Property Brokers South Island for the 2010-2011, 2013-2014,2015-2016 and 2016-2017and 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 and helps with various fundraising efforts. A particular highlight has been her coordination 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
155 McMurdo Street
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OPEN HOME:  Sun 31st Aug 2025 11.00am - 11.30am

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18 Bridgewater Quay
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Discover the perfect canvas for your dream home at Lake Hood. This 1317sqm section offers an idyllic setting, surrounded by the charm of quality homes already ...

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Lot 2, 290 Seafield Road
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Situated in North East Ashburton, we are excited to present this spacious 6,500 square meter (subject to final survey) lifestyle section, close to all the town's ...

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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

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