In the competitive world of real estate, cool and calm rule the day. Karen Spires is the quintessential property professional with the credentials to cut it with the best, and the ability to put the ‘real’ back into real estate.A straight-talking, hard-working perfectionist who brings an intelligent and intuitive approach to all property dealings, Karen has won acclaim within the industry for her deal-making abilities. She’s comfortable shouldering the inevitable stresses that come with the territory, so that her clients can relax – safe in the knowledge that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of a result.And not just any result, but the optimum possible in any given market for any given property.Her clear business head, eye for detail, empathetic communication skills and steadfast commitment are regularly affirmed in client testimonials. Karen quite simply delivers on the promises she makes – with integrity and genuine care.Having sold in excess of $565 million worth of residential property in the past 16 years, Karen works throughout central Auckland suburbs unrestricted by neighbourhood boundaries. Her area of expertise is Herne Bay, which she knows like the back of her hand.Strongly focussed on being at the top of her game, Karen has attained AREINZ  (Licensee) status. She chose to align her real estate business with industry leaders, Bayleys, seeing it as a partnership that allows her to thrive and one which adds value to her clients’ transactions.“Bayleys has a proven reputation founded on strong family values, astute business practice and most importantly, results. The leadership, resources, networks, alliances and professional services that are inherent with the Bayleys brand further enhances my real estate business,” says Karen.By her own admission, Karen runs a tight ship. She has a full-time personal assistant to handle the administrative tasks, freeing Karen up to do what she does best - seeking out property to sell, forming tight working relationships with her vendors, marketing property superbly, showing property to prospective buyers and negotiating a sale.Nothing is left to chance. Utilising the specific skills of a professional photographer, copywriter, floor-plan specialist, window cleaner, builder, painter, florist and home staging company, a Karen Spires-marketed home is a strategically-managed listing destined to attain the best price in the least amount of time.Much of Karen’s business now comes by way of personal referral or repeat dealings with those who have enjoyed doing real estate her way.Karen lives in Herne Bay with her partner John and their young son Jack, who attends Ponsonby Primary School. Believing that with success comes responsibility, Karen generously supports the local bowling club, Plunket, Breast Cancer Research Trust and Hospice New Zealand.