Karen Leithead

Karen Leithead

Residential Sales
Glenfield Branch
Mobile  021 449 448
If you're looking for the best ... then stop your search at Karen. You will not find an agent who cares more (and it sho...
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Karen Leithead

Residential Sales
Glenfield Branch
Mobile  021 449 448

About Karen Leithead

With her drive to succeed and complete dedication to her clients, Karen understands what it takes to achieve outstanding results, and over the last decade in the industry has consistently proven she can deliver on her promises. 

Karen believes in a 'no-pressure' approach to real estate. Deeply empathetic and with a strong drive to help the people who put their trust in her, Karen always puts her customers first. She is enthusiastic, tenacious, and generous with both her time and knowledge. 

With a bubbly and perceptive personality, Karen is a delight to be around. Buying or selling property doesn’t need to be stressful, in fact, with the right salesperson, it can be a thoroughly enjoyable experience. 

With a background in teaching and running her own business, Karen has strong negotiation and interpersonal skills with people from all backgrounds, keen business acumen for delivering consistent process-driven results, and an acute appreciation for the benefits of honesty and going above and beyond when delivering outstanding service. 

Karen’s primary goal is for her clients to feel well informed and well taken care of, so they genuinely feel in control throughout the whole process of buying or selling. Give her a call if you’d like to find out how she can support your real estate journey.

Karen's properties

For sale (2)
Sold recently (33)
Sold and/or marketed in the last 5 years

What my clients say

If you're looking for the best ...
then stop your search at Karen. You will not find an agent who cares more (and it shows), will fight harder or go the extra mile for their clients more than Karen. To say that she took a tremendous amount of pressure off me throughout the selling / buying process would be an understatement. Her total transparency, willingness to patiently answer every question (often more than once) and kindly offer advice, when asked was very much appreciated. I got the price I wanted on my sale, and I got the house and price I wanted on my buy. I have already done so twice, and will continue to recommend Karen to anyone I know who is looking for an agent. It can be said that business is devoid of compassion and personality. Karen is the antithesis of that. F. Scott Fitzgerald said that "personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures". Well, Karen has personality down pat. Who she is as a person, shines through and engenders trust. My trust was repaid. Gold star, Karen! Thank you.

Brent McMurchy

Top-notch communication!
Karen was able to achieve a better result for us than we had initially thought possible, on top of the amazing result, the process was very smooth. A fantastic ability to both actively and proactively communicate at every step of the process meant we were never left wondering what was going on. She had a brilliant market knowledge, which helped us immensely given the unique circumstances of our sale. I would strongly recommend Karen; she will go the extra mile to achieve the best results for you!

Tyler Pullman

First Class!
From the first day we met Karen, she started working for us (weeks before we signed the formal "engagement contract from Barfoot & Thompson). Her knowledge, her vision, the selling potential of our property she could see it all before we ever could. Apart from being such an awesome person, kind, understanding, her conduct at all times was highly professional, she even volunteered her own time to help us out with the "grunt" work if needed. We found ourselves blessed with Karen as our Agent, she staged our property with such professional prowess that we sold it within a month. We are extremely grateful for all that she had done for us for the months leading up to the sale, a lot of setbacks but she was with us all the way with her back up team. We could write a book on Karen's talents as a Real Estate Agent. We highly recommend Karen; she is the best! awesome in every way - you would miss out on a lot if you do not have her as your agent - we listened and took on board her recommendations and everything she recommended was reflected in the "turn around" time of the sale. We wish her continued success always.

Paea & Villiers

Awesome house sale process.
I engaged Karen to market and sell my property in Glenfield in September 2024. Throughout the whole process Karen kept me up to date. I found her to be knowledgeable about the marketing process and what best suited my situation. She was always very professional. She dealt with my tenant in a very courteous manner and her communication with them helped during the process. The property sold after a short marketing period with a great result for all parties. I would recommend Karen to other vendors and would not hesitate in using her again.

Peter Brockes

Expert guidance and unwavering support.
As first-time homebuyers, we felt very overwhelmed by the property market, unsure of where to begin. After hearing a glowing recommendation from a friend, we got in touch with Karen. Right from the start it was clear that we were in capable and caring hands. Her dedication was evident. She took us to view many homes and was patient with us while we learnt what worked for us and what didn’t. She constantly refined the shortlist of properties and showed us homes we wouldn’t have had access to otherwise. She explained each step of the buying process and worked tirelessly to find any information we needed. When we found a place that we loved, Karen went to bat for us during negotiations, she had our back! Thanks to her expertise and unwavering support we were able to purchase our first home – and we couldn’t be happier. Karen's genuine care and commitment makes her an outstanding real estate agent. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell. Thank you, Karen!

Ben Griffin & Allanah Bates

 5 Stars for Karen Leithead
Karen Leithead sold my house earlier this year. She is amazing! The process was new and daunting for me, and she worked me through it with professionalism, clarity, care, and a fab sense of humour. I sold at a hectic time personally, and Karen’s support in preparing and showcasing my home was more than I expected. She went above and beyond, offering her time and expertise to help me out. She is knowledgeable and personable and really put me at ease. I would highly recommend! Give her a call!

Carrie Jackson

Excellent result, awesome agent to work with.
Karen worked side-by-side with us to get the house ready for market. She spent a lot of time helping clean, tidy and stage the house for the photos and open homes. Karen offered expert advice on the marketing options and sale process. Karen goes beyond what you would expect from a real estate agent to ensure the process is seamless and stress-free. We would happily engage Karen again to help us buy or sell another property.

James Hutchinson

Driven and caring.
Karen was an amazing agent and was driven to find us the perfect home. We trusted her abilities and enjoyed spending time with her. Thanks Karen.

Paula & Mark Weston

Great result in a difficult market.
Karen did a fantastic job and went well above and beyond what we had expected. Karen assisted with suggesting and organising minor work to be completed to ensure the property was presented and show cast in its best light. Karen's communication was great and we were kept well informed of potential buyer feedback allowing us to make quick decisions to adjust our campaign as required. Most importantly Karen's hard work secured us an unconditional buyer within just a few weeks of the campaign commencing, which was a great result with many other properties going unsold. We would sell through Karen again should the opportunity arise.

Matt Lelean

Great to work with!
Karen expertly guided us through the selling experience and made the whole process a lot easier. She was always available when we needed her and provided clear and consistent communication about open homes, pricing options and next steps. We really appreciated her expertise and support during what could have otherwise been a very stressful time!

Daniel & Laura Leroux

I was most impressed with your level of service and commitment.
I was most impressed with your level of service and commitment to the sale of our property. I felt that the communication and transparency was of a very high standard, not only throughout the one on one meetings we had with you, both but also the follow up correspondence via emails and phone calls. It was especially helpful to receive all the information regarding views to the property onsite and online. Throughout the sale period it felt like you kept us completely in the loop as to what was happening and we felt appropriately guided.

Karen Stevenson

Went above and beyond, and I could not have done it without you!
Karen’s enthusiasm for helping sell our home was infectious. She made it a steady, calm process and went above and beyond the call of duty. I liked how she worked with their colleagues and team. Karen was very knowledgeable about our area and impressed me with her sensitivity and concern for my situation. Karen made it very clear what the process would be and she was always available to clarify any concerns along the way. I had the opportunity to have the process custom-made for me and I never felt pressured to accept her ideas if it did not suit me. I chose to go to auction as that time line suited me. The advertising was brilliant. I found Karen completely non-judgmental and I was set at ease by her professionalism and ability to understand our situation. By the time my house went to auction I was not only pleased that I had started this process but I was excited to find out what the result would be. I would recommend Karen to anyone who was trying to buy or sell a home. Selling a home is one of the most stressful times of your life. Karen not only got the job done but helped me do it in the best way possible. This has been a life changing process. Thank you for everything you have done, we couldn't have done it without you!

G Huang

Extremely efficient, honest and 100% dedicated – achieved a most impressive street record!
Karen is extremely efficient, honest and 100% dedicated to her job. Her approach, with regards to marketing, follow up and feedback was professional and of a high standard. Most importantly nothing was too much trouble. She worked extremely hard and on several occasions went that extra mile to alleviate our stress; she helped to stage our home, even shopping to find the perfect apparel. Karen was very supportive of my need to include my four year old son and left him certificates for helping to tidy prior to open homes. Throughout all transactions she was warm and understanding. She offered valuable advice when needed, kept us up to date with progress and guided us through a quick and efficient sale of our home, achieving a most impressive street record for our property! Karen’s personal service and commitment was fully appreciated and without any hesitation I will be recommending her to everybody I know.

B & D Phillips

Thorough well-organised approach.
Karen made the whole process stress-free with her thorough and well-organised approach. She was patient with all our questions and kept us well-informed and in a timely way. The result of her hard work was a great price for our property! Part of the service we received included Karen introducing us to Real Estate agents in Wellington (where we are moving to) which made our property search down there much easier. We would be very happy to recommend Karen to any prospective buyers or sellers.

J Cummins & C James

Both amazing at your job.
What an easy and amazing experience it was selling our first home with the full support from you both. When we started to look at selling a year before we actually did, you guys came over and we knew straight away that when it came time to sell you guys would be the ones. People always say trust your gut and we are so glad that our gut and head said the same thing. When we decided to go ahead and make that big scary leap to sell, you both explained it all, walked us through all the processes, gave us suggestions and then also did what we wanted without any questions or problems. When it came to another agent wanting to make an offer for her client, Graham was absolutely amazing. Rick went backwards and forwards over the course of an hour late at night, with no phone calls gone unanswered and amazing advice. We are extremely thankful that you guys were there to help and support us through what can be a stressful and crazy time but with you both we never felt like that even with a 18 month old boy running around. You guys are both amazing at your job and that showed within the experience we received. Highly recommend anyone wanting to sell or buy to use Graham and Karen, you will not be disappointed!

Rick, Jess, Brodie & Puppy Zumo

A fab team to work with.
Graham and Karen are a fab team to work with. They listened to what I wanted, did not push me into selling and waited until I was ready. They were also wonderful to my grandson, with Karen spending time playing with him. He stills asks me where Karen and Graham are.

Ingrid Van Hulzen

Went the extra mile – our anxiety levels were considerably reduced.
We decided to sell our house whilst we were overseas and were keen to find an agent that would stay in contact with us and keep us well informed throughout the process. Karen and Graham did a fantastic job - our anxiety levels were considerably reduced because of their good and realistic advice and support which continued right through until settlement day. They went the extra mile a number of times, which was very much appreciated. We would not hesitate in recommending them.

A & S Harman

The ultimate professionals.
Both Graham and Karen were the ultimate professionals and nice guys also. They made the journey from sign up to auction a pleasant experience. We would not hesitate to seek their advice on the sale or purchase of another property.

Graham & Eileen Floyd

Flawless service.
A note of commendation for two wonderful Real Estate Agents. Graham and Karen from Barfoot & Thompson Glenfield, assisted us in selling our home in Hillcrest. We were very privileged to have their help and appreciated Graham's calm and efficient guidance together with Karen's bubbly and enthusiastic manner during the whole process. The input with the extra advertising all made up for a successful conclusion. We wish to thank you for all your kindness and personal consideration - we will not hesitate to recommend you to our friends and trust that they will have the same flawless service we experienced.

J & B Gilchrist

Professional, dedicated, honest and realistic.
Thanks to the professional and dedicated assistance of Karen and Graham, the process of marketing and selling our property was achieved with no hassles and in a calm and helpful way. The advice given by Karen and Graham was honest, realistic and a sale was achieved in a short time.

Joan Clarke & Sean Hall

It was a pleasure to have them guide us.
Brian and I would like to say we have enjoyed working with Karen and Graham in selling our house. Their help was much appreciated as this is the first time we have ever sold a house and it was a pleasure to have them guide us along. We would advise anyone thinking of selling to give them the job.

Deirdre & Brian Wilkins

We were able to relax knowing we were in good hands.
We recently listed our unit with Barfoot & Thompson Glenfield, naming Graham and Karen to be our nominated agents. We had used them with success previously. The pre-marketing suggestions were extremely valuable and we were able to relax during the marketing period knowing that we were in good hands. The sale was done in a very business-like manner, as expected. We recommend Graham and Karen as likeable and business-like agents, not pushy as we have found with some other agents.

Rick Gaudin

Reliable, committed and enthusiastic – we were thrilled with the result!
Karen and Graham were fantastic. They were supportive throughout the whole process, from the first appraisal to the final auction night. Karen's enthusiasm and Graham's calming influence inspired us with the confidence to sit back, relax, and let them work their magic. We were thrilled with the result and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, committed, and enthusiastic agents. Thank you, Karen and Graham!

Ben Nicholson

It was a blessing to have Karen & Graham take over.
I would just like to say how impressed we both were with Graham and Karen when they took over the sale of our property. As we are resident in Australia and having had many issues with our previous agent, it was a blessing to have Karen & Graham take over. Graham's professionalism and Karen's calming influence on the phone talking me through the auction was great. I will definitely be recommending Karen and Graham to any friends wanting to sell.

Pam & Gary Cole

They made the selling of our home easy and more importantly, stress-free.
The selling of our biggest asset was made easy. We would like to thank Graham and Karen for selling our home. We chose them because they have sponsored our Bowling Club for the past two years and the feedback from our members helped, as it was always complimentary and positive. They made the selling of our home easy and more importantly, stress free.

C Ditchburn & D Goodman

Always helpful, advice very useful, we saved a lot of money preparing our house for sale.
The reason we chose Karen and Graham is that we felt that they both had great ideas and knowledge of what to do to get our house ready for sale and were impressed with Karen's sense and ideas for interior design. They were always helpful, their advice was very useful for us, so we saved a lot of money preparing our house for sale. We were very happy with the result and are able to nicely move on to our new plan. Thank you for all your support, we feel you are a great team!

Yumi & Junji Kaiho

When selling, you must have a good team – call Karen & Graham!
Yes, we got the result we were looking for BUT this would not have happened without the team from Barfoot & Thompson! Graham and Karen are the team that made it happen! Yes, it took a bit longer than we expected but it was a plaster house. If you have a plaster house, have patience and work with your agents. By listening to Graham and Karen, they advised us to have less clutter and have the house ready at all the times for potential buyers to view. I had a LIM Report and Graham suggested a Thermal Imaging Report also. The marketing plan was done and away we went to sell. After open homes we readdressed the plan and we got there. Once again, we would not have got the SOLD sign without Graham and Karen. When selling you must have a good team - Call Graham and Karen. Thank you both for your advice, patience, and hard work.

G Hemling

Fantastic to deal with – made the whole process incredibly easy for us!
Karen and Graham were fantastic to deal with, we felt totally comfortable with their advice throughout the process. They handled things so smoothly and made the whole process incredibly easy for us, as well as being a pleasure to deal with. We felt in good hands from the start and were over the moon with the purchase price. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell!

J & L Pilbrow
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