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As a proud resident of Williamsburg for over 40 years, Karen Schell not only boasts professional insight, but also an intimate familiarity with the community. Having raised four children alongside her husband in Williamsburg, Karen Schell is uniquely positioned to cater to the diverse needs of both buyers and sellers, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience for all clients.

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      Karen SchellQuestion & Answer

      What is your favorite thing about your community?
      I love the charm of our town! Nestled between the James and York Rivers, offering a delightlful dual waterfront experience. The Virginia Capital Trail provides a scenic and active way to explore and connect with the natural beauty all around. Living in a college town atmosphere adds vibrancy, fostering intellectual and cultural diversity. Busch gardens provides thrilling entertainment, while the rich historical backdrop of Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown & Yorktown offers a constant immersion in the past. The pressence of a symphony and opera adds a touch of sophistication, making this community a well-rounded and a culturally rich place to call home.
      What initially drew you to real estate?
      The initial draw to becoming a realtor stemmed from familial influence, as my mother’s successful career in real estate in Williamsburg served as inspiration. Now, as a realtor, I find deep fulfillment in helping others achieve the rewarding milestone of homeownership.
      How does your background bring a unique perspective to your work?
      With over 40 years of residency and experience as a samll business owner in the community, my background uniquely informs my work. This dual perspective allows me to provide clients with a nuanced and personalized approach, blending professional expertise with a deep understanding of the local market and community dynamics.
      Why is relationship building so key to your success?
      Establishing a strong rapport is crucial in real estate as it lays the groundwork for trust. When clients feel at ease, they are more likely to openly communicate their needs and preferences, fostering an environment where buying or selling is a successful experience.
      How do you help clients navigate challenging market conditions or uncertainties?
      I prioritize providing clients with informed guidance and support. Drawing on my experience, I offer strategic advice tailored to the specific challenges they face. Additionally, I facilitate connections to a network of experts in various areas, ensuring clients have access to the best resources, whether it’s legal assistance, builders & contractors, inspectors or other specialized services.
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      125 Indian Springs Road
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      $795,000
      • 4 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 2,877 sq. ft.
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      125 Indian Springs Road
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      $795,000
      • 4 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 2,877 sq. ft.
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      339 Neck O Land Road
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      $299,000
      • beds
      • baths
      • 2.9 sq. ft.
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      339 Neck O Land Road
      James City County, VA 23185
      $299,000
      • beds
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      • 2.909 sq. ft.
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      4655 John Tyler Hwy
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      $189,000
      • beds
      • baths
      • 2.73 sq. ft.
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      4655 John Tyler Highway
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      $189,000
      • beds
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      • 2.735 sq. ft.
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      4915 Ercil Way
      Williamsburg, VA 23188
      $675,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,622 sq. ft.
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      4915 Ercil Way
      James City County, VA 23188
      $675,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,622 sq. ft.
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      225 Woodmere Drive #A
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      $350,000
      • 2 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,322 sq. ft.
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      225 Woodmere Drive #A
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      $350,000
      • 2 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,322 sq. ft.

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      10 Whitby
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $725,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 3,895 sq. ft.
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      10 Whitby Court
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $725,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 3,895 sq. ft.
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      5721 Regal Lane
      Providence Forge, VA 23140
      SOLD: $699,000
      • 5 beds
      • 3 | 1 baths
      • 3,700 sq. ft.
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      3644 South Square
      Williamsburg, VA 23188
      SOLD: $630,000
      • 4 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 2,852 sq. ft.
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      3644 S Square
      James City County, VA 23188
      SOLD: $630,000
      • 4 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 2,852 sq. ft.
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      3644 South Square
      Williamsburg, VA 23188
      SOLD: $630,000
      • 3 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 2,852 sq. ft.
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      116 The Maine
      James City County, VA 23185
      SOLD: $622,400
      • 4 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 2,555 sq. ft.
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      116 The Maine
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $622,400
      • 4 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 2,555 sq. ft.
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      17830 Stage Road
      New Kent, VA 23011
      SOLD: $605,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,914 sq. ft.
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      17830 Stage Road
      Barhamsville, VA 23011
      SOLD: $605,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,914 sq. ft.
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      2709 Smallpage
      James City County, VA 23185
      SOLD: $583,000
      • 6 beds
      • 3 | 1 baths
      • 3,384 sq. ft.
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      2709 Smallpage Trace
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $583,000
      • 6 beds
      • 3 | 1 baths
      • 3,384 sq. ft.
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      3336 Timber
      James City County, VA 23185
      SOLD: $550,000
      • 3 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 2,427 sq. ft.
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      3336 Timber Ridge
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $550,000
      • 4 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 2,451 sq. ft.
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      501 Queensbury
      York County, VA 23185
      SOLD: $545,000
      • 5 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 3,143 sq. ft.
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      712 Powell Street
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $539,900
      • 4 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 2,639 sq. ft.
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      5 West
      James City County, VA 23185
      SOLD: $527,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 2,585 sq. ft.
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      5 West Circle
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $527,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 2,585 sq. ft.
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      2102 Jolly Pond Rd
      Williamsburg, VA 23188
      SOLD: $522,000
      • 4 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 2,383 sq. ft.
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      2102 Jolly Pond Road
      Williamsburg, VA 23188
      SOLD: $522,000
      • 4 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 2,383 sq. ft.
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      103 Powie Circle
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $499,000
      • 5 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 2,654 sq. ft.
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      103 Powie Circle
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $499,000
      • 5 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 2,654 sq. ft.
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      133 The Maine
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $455,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,748 sq. ft.
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      133 The Maine
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $455,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,748 sq. ft.
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      906 Holbrook
      Newport News, VA 23602
      SOLD: $450,000
      • 4 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 2,244 sq. ft.
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      4253 Birdella
      James City County, VA 23188
      SOLD: $425,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,622 sq. ft.
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      4253 Birdella Drive
      Williamsburg, VA 23188
      SOLD: $425,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,622 sq. ft.
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      3444 Foxglove
      James City County, VA 23168
      SOLD: $385,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 1,711 sq. ft.
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      3444 Foxglove Drive
      Toano, VA 23168
      SOLD: $385,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 1,711 sq. ft.
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      4539 Beacon Hill
      James City County, VA 23188
      SOLD: $379,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 1,874 sq. ft.
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      4539 Beacon Hill Drive
      Williamsburg, VA 23188
      SOLD: $379,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 1,874 sq. ft.
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      208 Springfield Drive
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $370,000
      • 6 beds
      • 3 | 1 baths
      • 2,623 sq. ft.
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      10312 Farys Mill
      Gloucester County, VA 23061
      SOLD: $365,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,232 sq. ft.
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      10312 Farys Mill Road
      Gloucester, VA 23061
      SOLD: $365,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,232 sq. ft.
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      208 Woodmere #B
      Williamsburg, VA 23188
      SOLD: $328,600
      • 2 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,322 sq. ft.
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      208 B Woodmere Drive
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $328,600
      • 2 beds
      • 2 baths
      • N/A sq. ft.
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      16 James Square
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $305,000
      • 3 beds
      • 3 baths
      • 2,200 sq. ft.
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      131 Nelson Drive
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $295,000
      • 4 beds
      • 1 | 1 baths
      • 1,312 sq. ft.
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      131 Nelson Drive
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $295,000
      • 4 beds
      • 1 | 1 baths
      • 1,312 sq. ft.
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      173 Virginia
      King & Queen County, VA 23110
      SOLD: $290,500
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,726 sq. ft.
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      173 Virginia Avenue
      Mattaponi, VA 23110
      SOLD: $290,500
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,726 sq. ft.
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      204 Woodmere #D
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $285,000
      • 2 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,554 sq. ft.
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      204 Woodmere Drive #D
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $285,000
      • 2 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,544 sq. ft.
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      8 Knox Place
      Hampton, VA 23669
      SOLD: $220,000
      • 3 beds
      • 1 baths
      • 864 sq. ft.
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      8 Knox Place
      Hampton, VA 23669
      SOLD: $220,000
      • 3 beds
      • 1 baths
      • 864 sq. ft.
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      118 The Maine
      James City County, VA 23185
      SOLD: $155,000
      • beds
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      • 0.592 sq. ft.
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      118 The Maine
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      SOLD: $155,000
      • beds
      • baths
      • 0.592 sq. ft.

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      1613 River Ridge
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      $1,199,500
      • 5 beds
      • 4 | 1 baths
      • 4,700 sq. ft.
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      10107 Redbridge Road
      Midlothian, VA 23236
      $300,000
      • 3 beds
      • 1 | 1 baths
      • 992 sq. ft.
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      1613 River Ridge
      Williamsburg, VA 23185
      $1,199,500
      • 5 beds
      • 4 | 1 baths
      • 4,700 sq. ft.
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      1708 Windingridge Court
      Henrico, VA 23238
      $685,000
      • 4 beds
      • 2 | 2 baths
      • 2,998 sq. ft.
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      3412 Gwynns Place
      Glen Allen, VA 23060
      $490,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 2,020 sq. ft.
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      2419 Pineway Drive
      Richmond, VA 23225
      $475,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,466 sq. ft.
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      4945 Settlers Market Boulevard
      James City County, VA 23188
      $525,000
      • 3 beds
      • 3 | 1 baths
      • 2,354 sq. ft.
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      86 Pine Drive
      White Stone, VA 22578
      $329,500
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,400 sq. ft.
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      4945 Settlers Market Boulevard
      Williamsburg, VA 23188
      $525,000
      • 3 beds
      • 3 | 1 baths
      • 2,354 sq. ft.
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      86 Pine Drive
      WHITE STONE, VA 22578
      $329,500
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,400 sq. ft.
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      11425 Claimont Mill Drive
      Chester, VA 23831
      $337,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 | 1 baths
      • 1,644 sq. ft.
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      5505 Matoaka Road
      Richmond, VA 23226
      $1,095,000
      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 2,672 sq. ft.

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      Our family started our home search many months before we would purchase, unsure of what home looked like for our family after traveling with the military and foreign service for over thirty years! The realtor we hired turned out to be the just right person to help us navigate that transition to what we wanted and needed to what was perfect! Her name is Karen Schell, and we cannot begin to describe how patient, authentic, and caring she was in our home search. She humored our “fixer upper” dreams and showed us every home we thought we could make ours. Finally, when we got to the house we now own, we can truly say that Karen walked us through every step with her diligence and competence and knowledge. Her self assurance eased our fears and anxiety very much, and we were super informed of every detail, process, and transaction. Not sure what others have experienced with our realtor, but we consider our experience the closest thing to what we could hope for. In Karen, we have the best realtor - but even better - we have made a friend for life. We sincerely appreciate her and her firm’s absolute dedication to near perfection in the home buying process, and we will forever share our experience with anyone we know looking for their perfect home!

      Karen was simply the best! We felt so taken care of the whole time. She was so knowledgeable and patient, and kept on top of all the details. The only problem is that we'll miss seeing her!

      Wonderful job!

      I would use Karen again in a heartbeat. I would refer her to my closest friends (who all love her)!

      Karen was always very patient and accessible. She is a pleasure to work with!

      I met Karen when we were relocating from New England and were looking for a rental. What impressed me the most is how kind she is. She is always available to answer questions and show you property, even in short notice. She referred us to so many places and people, and helped us relocate with ease. We are now homeowners in Williamsburg and are happy to call Karen "our friend".

      Karen is very pleasant to work with!

      Karen is great, fantastic, the best! We'd give her a 10 on a scale of 1-5!

      We love Karen! She was the perfect agent for us- listened, assimilated it, and thought holistically on my behalf when negotiating.

      What else can I say- Karen helped me find a home that suits my need so well. She was always available.

      Karen was a God send- a perfect match for me & my family- and guided me with calmness and reassurance throughout the process. We love her!

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