Karen McGavin

Karen

Karen McGavin is known for her straight-shooter approach: no sugarcoating, no fluff—just the truth about pricing, condition, and strategy. With 40+ years as a Northern Virginia resident and decades of real estate experience, she has built a reputation as a trusted advisor and fierce advocate for her clients.

Since joining Keller Williams in 2005, Karen has been a strong and practiced negotiator whose priority is protecting your financial position while securing the best possible outcome. Backed by hundreds of hours of ongoing coaching and professional training each year, she brings proven strategies and market insight that deliver results.

Recognized as one of Washingtonian Magazine’s Best Real Estate Agents (2015–2025) and an NVAR Lifetime Top Producer, Karen is respected by clients and peers alike. When you hire her, you get a professional who will fight for your interests, give you the truth, and get the job done

Karen has been named a:

- Certified Residential Specialist - Top 3% of all real estate agents in the U.S. (CRS)

- Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE)

- Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)

- Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

In the Words of our Clients

Success Stories

"My family has been in the real estate business for years, but I did not have the local market knowledge or understanding of the seller requirements here in the DC area. Matt’s real estate team was highly professional, negotiation-savvy, persistent, a
"Working with Matt and his team was an absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. Their professionalism, communication, and dedication made selling our home smooth, stress-free, and incredibly successful. They provided expert guidance eve
"We had a fantastic experience working with Sue, Chuck, Matt and the team at ML Real Estate! From the start, they were extremely professional, responsive, and easy to work with. They helped us understand the market, set clear expectations, and stayed
"Sue & Chuck Russell with ML Real Estate have been nothing but amazing throughout our listing, selling, and ‘next phase’ process! Sue, Chuck, Matt and everyone on the team are like family to us and they have been expert guides in a fast-moving market.
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