Meet Karen

Karen Ho

Founder | Broker

Email Address

[email protected]
Primary Phone

925.876.5188
License Number
#CA 02059752

What do you get when you combine a love of people and a love of homes? You get a thriving career in real estate, just like Symmetry Real Estate founder Karen Ho’s. Karen’s passion is a big part of how she helps people buy and sell homes. From financial negotiations to renovations and design, she relishes the real estate process from A to Z. Her skill and enthusiasm have taken her far: She’s a Best of Zillow agent, she earned a Grand Master Achievement Award from the BayEast Association of Realtors® in 2020 and the Gold Achievement Award in 2021.

Karen takes the time to understand her clients’ needs and curates her approach accordingly, serving as a caring, compassionate guide throughout the process. But when she’s at the negotiation table, she’s a formidable opponent who fights hard for her clients’ interests. With a background in finance and accounting, Karen also offers clients analytical skills and financial knowledge. Her goal is to ensure that they understand the market, and she’s always available to answer any questions they may have.

A native Californian, Karen knew she wanted to be a Realtor® from the moment she accompanied her mother to her real estate office as a young girl. Growing up, this first-generation American watched her parents struggle and save for a piece of the American dream, and she regards homeownership as a significant part of that dream. She wants everyone to experience the joy of it, and her team spirit helps make the process engaging and highly achievable for every client.

Karen loves real estate so much that she could do it all the time, but she also considers eating a pastime and finds all the best spots — both at home and while traveling. Giving back to the community is important to her as well: She has volunteered extensively and especially enjoys working with children.

Certifications

Commercial Brokers Association (CBA) Education Series

Price Strategy Advisor (PSA)

First Time Buyer Specialist (FTBS)

Green Designation (GREEN)

e-PRO® Certification

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Certification (HECM)

Probate Specialist

Additional Languages

Cantonese

Mandarin

What My Clients Say

Karen Ho recently listed and sold our home in Rossmoor. Karen was a joy to work with. She was always professional, but also friendly, flexible and helpful. She listed the home for more that we really expected to get and then, thanks to a beautiful virtual tour on-line among other things, it sold for more than the listing price. When, as often happens during a real estate transaction, we felt overwhelmed ...

— Seller

What My Clients Say

Karen came highly recommended by a friend of ours. Karen off the bat was warm and professional. She listened to what we wanted in our dream home, and she helped guide us to the neighborhoods that matched our values and lifestyle. We feel that she is the reason she got us into our dream home- she did not hesitate to take extra steps to help us make informed and smart decisions.

— Buyer

What My Clients Say

Karen is an attentive, responsive Realtor®. I’ve never had such a wonderful experience working with someone. Her attention to detail and listening to our family needs went above and beyond. She met me at any time to accommodate my schedule even late at night and did all the work the listing agent was supposed to handle to ensure the process was smooth for me . She has kept in touch me and my family even ...

— Buyer

What My Clients Say

This note serves as my very high letter of recommendation for Real Estate Agent, Karen Ho. She assisted me and my mother with the purchase of a home in Walnut Creek. I have worked with other real estate brokers and agents before and can say with confidence that Karen is the best agent I have used. Karen has the qualities that make her an extremely successful and effective agent. I can’t say enough about...

— Buyer

What My Clients Say

Karen was an absolute joy to work with. As a first time home buyer eager to find the perfect home, Karen was patient and enthusiastic throughout the entire process. Due to the pandemic, the traditional means of viewing homes via open house was no longer an option. When I found a home I was interested in through Zillow, it automatically matched me with a Realtor® and I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was no...

— Buyer

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