A talent for matching people and property has resulted in sales success including condos to luxury homes throughout the desert including Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, and LaQuinta. Her extensive knowledge of the desert, having been a resident for 30 years, integrity, hard work, enthusiasm and caring approach helps maintain a close relationship with her clients.

    She has served on the Board of Directors for the Animal Samaritans, Secretary for the Equestrian Trails, Inc., and Treasurer and Vice President of the Palm Springs Business Network. She is a member of the California Association Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, California Desert Association of Realtors and the Desert area MLS Services, Woman's Council of Realtors, and Council of Residential Specialists. Karen has earned the designations of Certified Residential Specialist, Previews International Agent, Cendant Mobility Marketing Specialist, and Cendant Mobility Referral Specialist.

    Stearns' website, KarenStearns.com is among the top real estate websites serving Palm Springs and the surrounding California desert areas. Visitors to the site can enjoy hi-tech features such as a virtual tour, local information, maps, weather, MLS search and more.

    Stearns resides with her husband Riemer Haagsma, on a nine-acre ranch, nestled into the hills, surrounded by over 250 eucalyptus and pine trees, as well as her family of quarter horses, and Australian Shepherds.