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Monica Appel began her career as a Mortgage Banker in 2001. Her experience with customer service, sales, management, processing, underwriting, closing and secondary markets afford her clients the confidence in her ability to lead you through the mortgage loan process. As a lending professional, she is dedicated to helping others with their home mortgage needs. Clients only think about mortgage financing a few times during your life - She thinks about it every single day. It is her profession and passion. Whether you are buying or refinancing, she can explore with you the many options for financing. Contact her to set up an appointment, and you will get her immediate and personal attention.
Testimonials
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I had a wonderful experience in working with Karen as my agent. Her knowledge of the market, timing and negotiating skills helped me sell my property for a top price. Her support team took excellent photo’s which posted well, and her industry contacts helped tremendously at closing. What a wonderful experience all the way around! I would highly recommend Karen and her sound advice.
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- Tim Hartzell
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Karen Burr Continues to Deliver!
After selling my condo in Houston TX, one year ago, Karen was able to make a wonderful broker referral from her network of contacts for my sister who was selling her home north of Chicago. The Realtor and my sister matched up well, selling her home in two weeks. Thank you to Karen for being a constant professional even after the sale.
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- Tim Hartzell
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We enjoyed using Karen Burr as our realtor. We couldn't have been happier with her service. Her expertise served us well as this house was our first Texas purchase and Texas home buying laws are quite different than other states where we've lived.
We'd use Karen again in a heartbeat and recommend her highly to those seeking a realtor.
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- CBiggs
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Excellent selling experience!
This is the second time I've worked with Karen to sell a home, and both times have been an excellent experience. Karen is extremely professional, highly responsive, very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. During this home sale, we had a series of unfortunate events befall us while out of state, and Karen helped us navigate our journey as seamlessly as possible. We greatly appreciate her efforts, and give her our highest recommendation!
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- JSurratt
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Selling and buying homes can be a stressful experience, but not for us. When we asked our selling agent in Houston to recommend an agent in the Austin area where we were relocating, we got Karen Burr and we could not have been any happier. Karen got right to work asking all the right questions by getting to know us, what area we thought we were interested in, type of home, needs, size, etc... Within 24 hours we had multiple listings to review that fit our style and more importantly, our budget. Karen also saw red flags where we did not and explaining what and why.
The market was tough early this summer (2022), Karen worked overtime to get us showings and we quickly found the home we really wanted. From searching, finding our home, negotiating the best price, and being by our side through closing and making sure we got moved in and all was perfect, Karen was our ace in the hole. Quick to respond, although we often had it from her before we knew we needed it, Karen Burr was there. If you need an agent in the Austin area, your search should stop with Karen Burr.
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- David "Bear" Connery
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Karen Burr was referred to us by a friend, and she did not disappoint. Throughout the entire process, she was professional, kind, understanding, responsive, and incredibly patient. It is rare to encounter a person who is so hardworking, dedicated, and loves her profession as much as Karen does. Do not hesitate to have her help you find your next home; you won't regret it!
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- Katy Fassett
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Karen Burr was truly amazing to work with, being a First-time Homebuyer I had many questions and concerns. She was always ready to answer and advise at any time I needed her. Most amazing experience and customer service.
Thanks again for everything, Karen.
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- E. Edwards
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Karen Burr was the most professional real estate agent we have ever worked with. She provided updates and made the transition of selling our old home and buying our new as smooth as possible. Even with the builder making things extremely difficult, she assisted us by going above and beyond to contact key personnel to make our closing process/date acceptable. She was extremely vital in the speed in which our old house was sold.
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- Daniel and Crystal Ramirez
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Karen Burr made us feel like we were her only clients, even though that wasn't the case. We had an extremely difficult buyer but she made it as smooth as possible.
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- user21442782
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Karen Burr was so helpful throughout the entire selling and buying process. She was very easy to communicate with and answered our questions in a prompt and easy-to-understand manner. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced and knowledgeable realtor.
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- K. Wait
About KAREN BURR
Guiding Your Real Estate Journey in Austin and Beyond
As a proud native Texan and Realtor with CB&A Realtors, I specialize in helping clients navigate the thriving residential markets of Austin, Central Texas, and Houston. With over 20 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry—focused on accounting and finance—I bring a strategic, results-driven approach to real estate.
My expertise includes luxury property marketing, new home construction, and pricing strategy: exceptional negotiation skills and a commitment to personalized service. Whether you are buying your first home, selling a luxury property, or building a custom home, I offer solutions tailored to your unique goals.
Growing up in a military family, I understand the complexities of moving and relocating. This perspective drives me to simplify the process for my clients, serving as a one-stop shop for all their real estate needs. I aim to provide a seamless, stress-free experience while delivering exceptional results.
If you're looking for a trusted partner to guide you through Austin's competitive real estate market or surrounding areas, I'm here to help. Let's work together to make your real estate journey smooth and successful!
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Areas We Cover
- Austin
- Bee Cave
- Bertram
- Blanco
- Boerne
- Buchanan Dam
- Buda
- Canyon Lake
- Cedar Park
- Coupland
- Cypress
- Dripping Springs
- Elgin
- Fair Oaks Ranch
- Fredericksburg
- Georgetown
- Hempstead
- Hockley
- Horseshoe Bay
- Houston
- Hutto
- Hye
- Johnson City
- Jonestown
- Kyle
- Lago Vista
- Lakeway
- Leander
- Liberty Hill
- Magnolia
- Manor
- Marble Falls
- Montgomery
- New Braunfels
- Pflugerville
- Round Rock
- Round Top
- Salado
- San Antonio
- San Marcos
- San Saba
- Sandia
- Schertz
- Schulenburg
- Seadrift
- Sealy
- Seguin
- Seven Oaks
- Shavano Park
- Shenandoah
- Shiner
- Smiley
- Smithville
- Snook
- Somerville
- South Padre Island
- Spicewood
- Spring Branch
- Spring Valley Village
- StHedwig
- Stephenville
- Stockdale
- Stonewall
- Sunrise Beach
- Sunset Valley
- Surfside Beach
- Tatum
- Taylor
- Temple
- The Hills
- Thorndale
- Thornton
- Thrall
- Three Rivers
- Tool
- Tow
- Troup
- Troy
- Tuscola
- Tyler
- Uhland
- Universal City
- Uvalde
- Valley Spring
- Van Horn
- Victoria
- Volente
- Waco
- Waelder
- Wallis
- Warda
- Weatherford
- Webberville
- Weimar
- West Columbia
- West Lake Hills
- West Point
- Whitesboro
- Whitney
- Willis
- Willow City
- Wimberley
- Winchester
- Windcrest
- Winnsboro
- Winona
- Woodcreek
- Woodway
- Yantis
- Yoakum
- Youngsport
- Zavalla
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