Karen McFarlane

Principal Broker / Owner

Selling Homes - Transforming Lives

Where Giving and Real Estate Unite.

Karen McFarlane with over 30 years of experience as a Top-Producing real estate broker has developed a significant following among home buyers and sellers.  Known and respected industry-wide for outstanding achievements has earned her national recognition, ranking her among the Top 1% of Real Estate Brokers nationwide, yet her real estate expertise extends far beyond that of a Broker.

Karen provides invaluable market intelligence to a wide range of customers, from single homeowners to developers and investors.  Her experience in both residential sales, distressed property sales and investor development projects has equipped her with the unique ability to fully understand client needs, navigate fluctuations in the market and negotiate complicated deals.

Beyond the accolades, Karen's commitment goes deeper. She doesn't just counsel on real estate and buy and sell properties; she's on a mission to shape our Outer Banks Community and make a lasting impact.  As the owner and Principal Broker of Premier OBX Real Estate, Karen is not just navigating the real estate market; she's pioneering a new way of doing business.

What sets Karen apart is her dedication to the future of our Outer Banks Community with a belief that thriving communities begin with stable businesses and stable homes for those workers who sustain them.  

A Need for Workforce Housing.

As the housing market in the Outer Banks shifts and more homeowners sell their homes to accommodate the hunger and drive for more vacation rentals, our local workers are facing a shortage of affordable housing options.  This shortage not only affects their quality of life but also puts a strain on our local businesses, restaurants, and the overall tourist community that we depend on.  Premier OBX Real Estate aims to address this critical issue by partnering with a non-profit organization and donating our commissions towards supporting workforce housing initiatives.

How our local real estate brokers can support our cause.

Become a Partner Broker.  Partnering with our local Real Estate Brokers will enable us to channel a portion of our commission from every real estate transaction towards supporting affordable housing initiatives.  By joining us as a Partner Broker, you become a part of this important cause. Through your partnership, you are directly contributing to providing our local workers with the opportunity to affordably live where they work, helping to sustain our community and support the businesses that make the Outer banks thrive.

Note: You need not leave your current brokerage firm to join us as a Broker Partner. While you can make the switch if you desire, it's not necessary. Premier OBX Real Estate welcomes collaboration across brokerages to amplify our impact.

It's not just about real estate.  It's about real people.