Karen Ptashnik

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Rye
49 Purchase Street
Rye, NY 10580

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About Me About Me

Karen’s keen eye for design and strong communication skills have been essential to her success in real estate. She takes pride in building relationships and connecting with clients. For over seven years, Karen has worked alongside top-ranking agents, gaining firsthand experience in the intricacies of the business and the key elements that define a market leader.

Since moving from Brooklyn to Westchester in 2001, Karen has built deep connections within her community, forming a strong network of friends, neighbors, and local business owners. She and her husband are grateful to call Harrison, NY, home, where they have raised their three children.

Before becoming a licensed real estate professional, Karen had a successful career as Vice President/Media Buyer at McCann-Erickson Advertising in NYC. As a television network negotiator, she was responsible for determining pricing and buying commercial advertising time for high-profile corporate clients.

In addition to her career in real estate, Karen has a passion for photography. She pursued advanced studies at Westchester Community College, focusing on techniques that enhance her creative work. Her favorite subjects include her three sons, family celebrations, and moments throughout Westchester. She brings her creativity and advertising expertise into real estate marketing, ensuring her clients’ properties are showcased effectively.

Karen has always been actively involved in her Harrison and Park Lane Reserve community, particularly in education. She has taken on numerous PTA roles at Purchase Elementary School, Louis M. Klein Middle School, Harrison High School and most recently served on the board of the Harrison Educational Foundation.

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Testimonials (3)

I cannot say enough great things about Karen. From start to finish, she made the sale of our home completely stress-free. Her expertise, professionalism, and tireless dedication brought us multiple offers in record time—and her honest, strategic negotiating ensured we achieved the best possible outcome. Karen’s deep knowledge of the Harrison and Purchase communities—including the schools, culture, and local market—is simply unmatched. She knows everyone, and more importantly, everyone knows and respects her. Karen is professional, honest, transparent, and reliable. She’s truly one of the best in the business, and I would recommend her without hesitation. Jennifer Nappo

Karen guided us on selling our home with professionalism and thoughtfulness. The process was seamless. We are so thankful for Karen, her accessibility and expertise on selling our home . The Best agent !! Drew & Lisa Caparelli

We cannot recommend Karen Ptashnik highly enough! From the moment we started the process of selling our home at 28 Stonewall Circle in West Harrison, Karen provided invaluable guidance every step of the way. She knew exactly when to list, when to go to highest and best, and how to price strategically—ensuring that we maximized our sale in the best possible market conditions. Karen was always available, responsive, and one step ahead, making what could have been a stressful process feel seamless. Her strategic mindset and deep understanding of the real estate market gave us complete confidence in every decision. Beyond her expertise, she was an absolute pleasure to work with—professional, personable, and genuinely invested in our success. If you are buying or selling a home, you want Karen Ptashnik in your corner. She is truly exceptional! Allison Lean, Seller

My Communities

Rye Brook

New York

Purchase

New York

Harrison

New York

Rye

New York

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