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Karen Glassey
Karen Glassey

Karen Glassey

Residential Sales

Karen Glassey is known for her practical mindset, creative problem-solving, and commitment to getting the best possible result for her clients. With a long-standing reputation for success, Karen consistently delivers premium outcomes by offering smart, tailored solutions to whatever challenges a property or campaign may present.

Her strength lies in her ability to see opportunities where others might see roadblocks. Whether it’s suggesting clever, cost-effective improvements pre-market, navigating tricky sale conditions, or working with buyers to overcome objections, Karen’s calm, clear approach gives her clients a distinct advantage.

Highly experienced and results-driven, Karen has built her business on trust and performance. A large portion of her work comes from repeat clients and referrals a true testament to the relationships she builds and the results she achieves. Her clients know she will listen, offer sound advice, and go above and beyond to ensure every detail is taken care of.

Karen’s marketing strategies are carefully thought through, designed to target the right buyers and present each property in the best light. She works closely with the wider Bayleys team to amplify reach and bring in premium offers. Her strong communication skills and genuine nature help guide clients through the sales process with confidence and ease.

With experience across a wide range of residential property types, Karen has a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in a competitive and often shifting market. Her hands-on, no-fuss attitude means clients feel supported from start to finish and her track record speaks for itself.

If you’re looking for an agent who is smart, strategic, and completely focused on your result, Karen is a trusted choice. Her practical advice and problem-solving skills make all the difference.

Straightforward, savvy, and seriously effective.

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Whalan and Partners Ltd, Bayleys,
Licensed under the REA Act 2008

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Rolleston

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Shop 12, 92 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston, Selwyn
Whalan and Partners Ltd, Bayleys,
Licensed under the REA Act 2008

Client testimonials

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Karen was a great support when we were having to sell our mothers estate. She showed compassion and understanding, walking us through the process. Karen went above and beyond for both ourselves, and the purchaser to ensure that the sale went through. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone wishing to sell or buy.

Lynette and Sharon

Karen was always available for questions when we were purchasing our property and responded immediately to any queries. She was very pleasant to deal with.

Ian, Susan and Robert

We recently chose Karen Glassey to be the agent responsible for the marketing and sale of our family property. She had practical suggestions and observations to make, and we were really pleased with the marketing strategies put in place, and how it all went. The house sold very quickly, and it was a straightforward stress-free process, thanks to Karens guidance and handling. I found Karen easy to work with and professional, and I would recommend her to future clients

Scott and Ann

Karen has been brilliant to work with for the sale of our mother’s home. Karen was helpful, honest and had exceptional communication throughout the entire process. We felt confident in her knowledge of the market and with her experience. I’m very thankful for her recommendations for the sale process. Karen has acted with complete integrity, and we know we can trust her with any further purchases or selling.

Hobson Family

Karen is the most helpful and hard working Real Estate Agent we have come across.

John and Susan

Karen was friendly, helpful and professional. Karen sold my unit within a month. She was super supportive and helpful. She listened and walked beside me to ensure I understood each process. She was the voice of reason when things became overwhelming. She tailored the marketing to suit the audience for my property. Would I use Karen again? Definitely

Anne

Professional, personable, honorable, attention to detail.

D & M Hadlee

Karen played a crucial role in facilitating the sale of my mother’s cherished 40-year-old home and the acquisition of a more suitable, smaller residence. Given my mother’s age of 84, this transition would have been overwhelmingly challenging without Karen’s dedicated assistance. Throughout the entire process, Karen demonstrated unwavering support for my mother, extending her help even beyond the typical expectations of a real estate agent. Her compassion and willingness to go the extra mile are qualities that I cannot praise enough. Karen remains actively involved in aiding my mother’s transition, and her support has been a lifeline, especially during a period when I have been juggling a full-time job and managing significant personal stress. Karen’s guidance and meticulous attention to paperwork have ensured the best possible outcome for my mother. In light of all that Karen has done for us, we are immensely grateful. Thank you, Karen, for your exceptional dedication and care.

Sara

Karen went above and beyond to make the process easy and successful. A very professional and enjoyable experience.

John and Susan

Karen worked extremely conscientiously and gave her full attention to completing a sale of our property. This was through a stage of difficulty in the economy and subsequently the market was relatively inactive. We were content with the end result that Karen achieved and would have no hesitation in recommending her services.

R & J Palmer

Felt she was honest, upfront with everything she did, made the whole experience stress-free, felt it was her problem if anything wasn't right, but over all she kept us informed all the way and was always punctual. Would certainly recommend her to friends.

K & L Popham

Karen was an excellent agent for us - a great communicator & didn't hesitate to do as much as possible for us. Karen is very professional in her approach which made us feel very confident about the decisions she made. Plus, we had an excellent outcome!

B Turner

Karen recently sold our property in Avonhead. At the time we were going through a health crisis and Karen was fantastic. She went above and beyond to make sure the property was looking its' best and she secured several offers in a matter of weeks. She was extremely professional, keeping us informed at all times, and made the whole process of selling a pleasurable experience. We can't recommend Karen highly enough to anyone thinking of using her services.

John and Susan

Karen was a pleasure to work with. Knowledgeable and friendly and great at communication. Working with Karen was a pleasure, and even when unexpected hospital admissions occurred during negotiations, she handled these with ease. This was due to her great communication, always letting us know straight away what was happening, what impact this would have and how we would proceed forward. Karen has a relaxed friendly approach which makes the process seem quite easy, but I soon learnt this was achievable because she is good at what she is doing, enjoys the challenge of real estate and aims to complete a sale with a happy vendor and purchaser. She has her principles and does not compromise them just for the sake of a sale. Karen is the prefect agent for anybody who is daunted by the sales process or who may be on their own. She is honest, reliable, knowledgeable and trustworthy and somebody you wouldn't hesitate to chat with in any future meetings in the street or the mall.

Margaret

Karen was engaged to sell our house after 6 months earlier providing a comprehensive appraisal of our property when we were considering a shift south. The real estate market at the time of listing was entering a difficult period which impacted our expectations for a quick sale somewhat. From day one Karen worked tirelessly to ensure maximum exposure of the property via her numerous marketing initiatives. Karen’s honest and open attitude to the difficulties encountered during the marketing process kept us optimistic that a sale was achievable and through her dogged determination she achieved a result we were very happy to accept. We found Karen to be delightfully engaging whilst maintaining a highly professional approach to all aspects of her work. She kept us fully informed as the campaign progressed and we are extremely grateful to her for possessing the skill to achieve a very good result for us. We highly recommend Karen to potential clients (especially to those who value laser-focused punctuality in their agent when attending in-home meetings with them).

Adrienne and Barry

Karen was a great support when we were having to sell our mothers estate. She showed compassion and understanding, walking us through the process. Karen went above and beyond for both ourselves, and the purchaser to ensure that the sale went through. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone wishing to sell or buy.

Lynette and Sharon

Karen was always available for questions when we were purchasing our property and responded immediately to any queries. She was very pleasant to deal with.

Ian, Susan and Robert

We recently chose Karen Glassey to be the agent responsible for the marketing and sale of our family property. She had practical suggestions and observations to make, and we were really pleased with the marketing strategies put in place, and how it all went. The house sold very quickly, and it was a straightforward stress-free process, thanks to Karens guidance and handling. I found Karen easy to work with and professional, and I would recommend her to future clients

Scott and Ann

Karen has been brilliant to work with for the sale of our mother’s home. Karen was helpful, honest and had exceptional communication throughout the entire process. We felt confident in her knowledge of the market and with her experience. I’m very thankful for her recommendations for the sale process. Karen has acted with complete integrity, and we know we can trust her with any further purchases or selling.

Hobson Family

Karen is the most helpful and hard working Real Estate Agent we have come across.

John and Susan

Karen was friendly, helpful and professional. Karen sold my unit within a month. She was super supportive and helpful. She listened and walked beside me to ensure I understood each process. She was the voice of reason when things became overwhelming. She tailored the marketing to suit the audience for my property. Would I use Karen again? Definitely

Anne

Professional, personable, honorable, attention to detail.

D & M Hadlee

Karen played a crucial role in facilitating the sale of my mother’s cherished 40-year-old home and the acquisition of a more suitable, smaller residence. Given my mother’s age of 84, this transition would have been overwhelmingly challenging without Karen’s dedicated assistance. Throughout the entire process, Karen demonstrated unwavering support for my mother, extending her help even beyond the typical expectations of a real estate agent. Her compassion and willingness to go the extra mile are qualities that I cannot praise enough. Karen remains actively involved in aiding my mother’s transition, and her support has been a lifeline, especially during a period when I have been juggling a full-time job and managing significant personal stress. Karen’s guidance and meticulous attention to paperwork have ensured the best possible outcome for my mother. In light of all that Karen has done for us, we are immensely grateful. Thank you, Karen, for your exceptional dedication and care.

Sara

Karen went above and beyond to make the process easy and successful. A very professional and enjoyable experience.

John and Susan

Karen worked extremely conscientiously and gave her full attention to completing a sale of our property. This was through a stage of difficulty in the economy and subsequently the market was relatively inactive. We were content with the end result that Karen achieved and would have no hesitation in recommending her services.

R & J Palmer

Felt she was honest, upfront with everything she did, made the whole experience stress-free, felt it was her problem if anything wasn't right, but over all she kept us informed all the way and was always punctual. Would certainly recommend her to friends.

K & L Popham

Karen was an excellent agent for us - a great communicator & didn't hesitate to do as much as possible for us. Karen is very professional in her approach which made us feel very confident about the decisions she made. Plus, we had an excellent outcome!

B Turner

Karen recently sold our property in Avonhead. At the time we were going through a health crisis and Karen was fantastic. She went above and beyond to make sure the property was looking its' best and she secured several offers in a matter of weeks. She was extremely professional, keeping us informed at all times, and made the whole process of selling a pleasurable experience. We can't recommend Karen highly enough to anyone thinking of using her services.

John and Susan

Karen was a pleasure to work with. Knowledgeable and friendly and great at communication. Working with Karen was a pleasure, and even when unexpected hospital admissions occurred during negotiations, she handled these with ease. This was due to her great communication, always letting us know straight away what was happening, what impact this would have and how we would proceed forward. Karen has a relaxed friendly approach which makes the process seem quite easy, but I soon learnt this was achievable because she is good at what she is doing, enjoys the challenge of real estate and aims to complete a sale with a happy vendor and purchaser. She has her principles and does not compromise them just for the sake of a sale. Karen is the prefect agent for anybody who is daunted by the sales process or who may be on their own. She is honest, reliable, knowledgeable and trustworthy and somebody you wouldn't hesitate to chat with in any future meetings in the street or the mall.

Margaret

Karen was engaged to sell our house after 6 months earlier providing a comprehensive appraisal of our property when we were considering a shift south. The real estate market at the time of listing was entering a difficult period which impacted our expectations for a quick sale somewhat. From day one Karen worked tirelessly to ensure maximum exposure of the property via her numerous marketing initiatives. Karen’s honest and open attitude to the difficulties encountered during the marketing process kept us optimistic that a sale was achievable and through her dogged determination she achieved a result we were very happy to accept. We found Karen to be delightfully engaging whilst maintaining a highly professional approach to all aspects of her work. She kept us fully informed as the campaign progressed and we are extremely grateful to her for possessing the skill to achieve a very good result for us. We highly recommend Karen to potential clients (especially to those who value laser-focused punctuality in their agent when attending in-home meetings with them).

Adrienne and Barry

Karen was a great support when we were having to sell our mothers estate. She showed compassion and understanding, walking us through the process. Karen went above and beyond for both ourselves, and the purchaser to ensure that the sale went through. I would highly recommend Karen to anyone wishing to sell or buy.

Lynette and Sharon

Karen was always available for questions when we were purchasing our property and responded immediately to any queries. She was very pleasant to deal with.

Ian, Susan and Robert

We recently chose Karen Glassey to be the agent responsible for the marketing and sale of our family property. She had practical suggestions and observations to make, and we were really pleased with the marketing strategies put in place, and how it all went. The house sold very quickly, and it was a straightforward stress-free process, thanks to Karens guidance and handling. I found Karen easy to work with and professional, and I would recommend her to future clients

Scott and Ann

Karen has been brilliant to work with for the sale of our mother’s home. Karen was helpful, honest and had exceptional communication throughout the entire process. We felt confident in her knowledge of the market and with her experience. I’m very thankful for her recommendations for the sale process. Karen has acted with complete integrity, and we know we can trust her with any further purchases or selling.

Hobson Family

Karen is the most helpful and hard working Real Estate Agent we have come across.

John and Susan

Karen was friendly, helpful and professional. Karen sold my unit within a month. She was super supportive and helpful. She listened and walked beside me to ensure I understood each process. She was the voice of reason when things became overwhelming. She tailored the marketing to suit the audience for my property. Would I use Karen again? Definitely

Anne

Professional, personable, honorable, attention to detail.

D & M Hadlee

Karen played a crucial role in facilitating the sale of my mother’s cherished 40-year-old home and the acquisition of a more suitable, smaller residence. Given my mother’s age of 84, this transition would have been overwhelmingly challenging without Karen’s dedicated assistance. Throughout the entire process, Karen demonstrated unwavering support for my mother, extending her help even beyond the typical expectations of a real estate agent. Her compassion and willingness to go the extra mile are qualities that I cannot praise enough. Karen remains actively involved in aiding my mother’s transition, and her support has been a lifeline, especially during a period when I have been juggling a full-time job and managing significant personal stress. Karen’s guidance and meticulous attention to paperwork have ensured the best possible outcome for my mother. In light of all that Karen has done for us, we are immensely grateful. Thank you, Karen, for your exceptional dedication and care.

Sara

Karen went above and beyond to make the process easy and successful. A very professional and enjoyable experience.

John and Susan

Karen worked extremely conscientiously and gave her full attention to completing a sale of our property. This was through a stage of difficulty in the economy and subsequently the market was relatively inactive. We were content with the end result that Karen achieved and would have no hesitation in recommending her services.

R & J Palmer

Felt she was honest, upfront with everything she did, made the whole experience stress-free, felt it was her problem if anything wasn't right, but over all she kept us informed all the way and was always punctual. Would certainly recommend her to friends.

K & L Popham

Karen was an excellent agent for us - a great communicator & didn't hesitate to do as much as possible for us. Karen is very professional in her approach which made us feel very confident about the decisions she made. Plus, we had an excellent outcome!

B Turner

Karen recently sold our property in Avonhead. At the time we were going through a health crisis and Karen was fantastic. She went above and beyond to make sure the property was looking its' best and she secured several offers in a matter of weeks. She was extremely professional, keeping us informed at all times, and made the whole process of selling a pleasurable experience. We can't recommend Karen highly enough to anyone thinking of using her services.

John and Susan

Karen was a pleasure to work with. Knowledgeable and friendly and great at communication. Working with Karen was a pleasure, and even when unexpected hospital admissions occurred during negotiations, she handled these with ease. This was due to her great communication, always letting us know straight away what was happening, what impact this would have and how we would proceed forward. Karen has a relaxed friendly approach which makes the process seem quite easy, but I soon learnt this was achievable because she is good at what she is doing, enjoys the challenge of real estate and aims to complete a sale with a happy vendor and purchaser. She has her principles and does not compromise them just for the sake of a sale. Karen is the prefect agent for anybody who is daunted by the sales process or who may be on their own. She is honest, reliable, knowledgeable and trustworthy and somebody you wouldn't hesitate to chat with in any future meetings in the street or the mall.

Margaret

Karen was engaged to sell our house after 6 months earlier providing a comprehensive appraisal of our property when we were considering a shift south. The real estate market at the time of listing was entering a difficult period which impacted our expectations for a quick sale somewhat. From day one Karen worked tirelessly to ensure maximum exposure of the property via her numerous marketing initiatives. Karen’s honest and open attitude to the difficulties encountered during the marketing process kept us optimistic that a sale was achievable and through her dogged determination she achieved a result we were very happy to accept. We found Karen to be delightfully engaging whilst maintaining a highly professional approach to all aspects of her work. She kept us fully informed as the campaign progressed and we are extremely grateful to her for possessing the skill to achieve a very good result for us. We highly recommend Karen to potential clients (especially to those who value laser-focused punctuality in their agent when attending in-home meetings with them).

Adrienne and Barry

Community

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I will collect any excess clean bedding and towels that a vendor may no longer require after selling their property and will deliver to The Blanket Bank to be distributed to those who need it most.

Matatu

Matatu has an incredibly inspiring story, and it is evident to us that by joining forces, we can not only contribute to the realisation of Matatus’s aspirations but also inspire the development of career opportunities for young wahine toa.

I will collect any excess clean bedding and towels that a vendor may no longer require after selling their property and will deliver to The Blanket Bank to be distributed to those who need it most.

Matatu

Matatu has an incredibly inspiring story, and it is evident to us that by joining forces, we can not only contribute to the realisation of Matatus’s aspirations but also inspire the development of career opportunities for young wahine toa.

I will collect any excess clean bedding and towels that a vendor may no longer require after selling their property and will deliver to The Blanket Bank to be distributed to those who need it most.

Matatu

Matatu has an incredibly inspiring story, and it is evident to us that by joining forces, we can not only contribute to the realisation of Matatus’s aspirations but also inspire the development of career opportunities for young wahine toa.

I will collect any excess clean bedding and towels that a vendor may no longer require after selling their property and will deliver to The Blanket Bank to be distributed to those who need it most.

Matatu

Matatu has an incredibly inspiring story, and it is evident to us that by joining forces, we can not only contribute to the realisation of Matatus’s aspirations but also inspire the development of career opportunities for young wahine toa.

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