Karen Reneau, Broker / Owner of Methow Valley Realty

I enjoy working with people and helping them find the right property.  I do my best to ask the right questions, listen and provide buyers the most accurate information possible.  

I have been a full time resident of the Methow Valley since 1987 and am grateful for the clean air and water, many friends and all the great recreation that we have at our doorstep.

Here is my background and job experience. 

Real Estate Broker / Owner of Methow Valley Realty.  I have been licensed as a real estate agent since 1990 and worked full time in the business since 1993.  Before becoming licensed, I worked in CPA firms and as controller for Sun Mountain Lodge.  My degree and background in accounting has been invaluable in the real estate field.

Real Estate Valuation Services:  I have prepared Broker Price Opinions for LSI Market Intelligence, Clear Capital, Keystone Management and other companies for several years.  I have also prepared valuation reports for private businesses, individuals and insurance companies.

Building and Construction:  Since living in the Methow Valley, my husband Dave and I have designed and built two homes and two commercial buildings. During our building projects Dave was responsible for the design, and I have kept track of all expenses.  Dave and I are do-it-yourself people.  We have both worked hands on, from gathering materials to construction and completion of our projects.  To date I have sanded many rough cut boards, collected many river rocks, and seen the excavation, foundation, framing, exterior and interior process as well as septic and sewer installations, parking lot plans, engineering, etc.  For our commercial buildings and second home, we had trees milled specially for flooring, siding and interior trim.  The work has been very labor intensive at times, but I feel this experience adds to my overall knowledge of what goes in to improvements on a property.

Volunteer Work:  In 1994 I was asked to be part of the Mazama Advisory Committee (MAC).  Members of this committee are appointed by Okanogan County Commissioners and deal with land use planning for the upper Methow Valley.  In the past MAC has worked on many projects.  With a small grant to pay for one consultant, our group updated the comprehensive plan for the Mazama area.  The MAC also instigated a sign ordinance, a vision statement and landowner information booklet for Mazama.  We held many public meetings during the plan update.  The MAC meets whenever there is a planned development, commercial proposal or an issue (such as nightly rentals) affecting the upper Methow Valley.  Mac submits comments to Okanogan County each time it meets on land use issues.

Town of Winthrop :  Comprehensive Flood Hazard Plan.  I participated as an advisory committee member in this study which was completed by Golder Associates in July 2003.

Since 1996 I have been Treasurer for the Methow Listing Service (MLS).  I have sat on committees to prepare and update purchase and sale agreements and clauses and web site enhancements.

Treasurer and web site designer / maintenance person for the Edelweiss Maintenance Commission.

Past board positions include Treasurer for the Methow Valley Nordic Ski Team 2005 - 2007.

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