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
4 Thomas Street
Allenton
OPEN HOME:  Wed 27th May 2026 5.15pm - 5.45pm

Set in a sought after Allenton location close to the Creek Road Shops and kindergarten, this safe and secure two bedroom unit offers comfort, convenience and low ...

2 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Garage
Buyers $389,000+
400 Racecourse Road
Allenton

Set in the highly sought-after North West Ashburton location, this exceptional 2.95-hectare lifestyle property offers the perfect balance of space, privacy ...

3 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Garage
Buyers $1,125,000+
79 Belt Road
Allenton
OPEN HOME:  Sat 30th May 2026 11.15am - 11.45am

Everything is of high specification and the setting is second to none with this impressive build. Only three and a half years old, maintenance is of a high standard ...

3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms2 Garages
Deadline Sale
1371 Longbeach Road
Ashburton
OPEN HOME:  Sat 30th May 2026 10.00am - 10.45am

Set on approximately 4 hectares in the sought after Eiffelton area, this property presents an appealing opportunity for those seeking space, versatility and future ...

3 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Garage
Deadline Sale

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
Ashburton

Set within the sought after avenues and just a short distance to town, this classic 1930's bungalow has been lovingly held by the same owner for many years and now ...

3 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Carport
Sold
Hampstead

Positioned in a super convenient location, this great little unit at 98 Grey Street is an ideal option for first home buyers, downsizers or savvy investors. Inside ...

2 Bedrooms1 Bathroom1 Carport
Sold
Ashburton

Create your lifestyle dream on this premium 4,354m² bare land section in sought-after North-East Ashburton. Private and sheltered, this fenced rear section ...

Sold
Lake Hood

A change in circumstances now presents a rare opportunity to secure a brand-new, architecturally designed residence by O'Neil Architecture, masterfully built by ...

4 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms4 Garages
Sold