

About Caren
Recommended Real Estate Expert | Reno/Tahoe Specialist
With over 30 years of experience and a deep commitment to client success, Caren brings a rich blend of professional skills, market expertise, and personal care to every transaction. Known for her dedication to the highest caliber of service, she represents each buyer and seller with integrity, clear communication, and strong negotiation skills to ensure a smooth and successful experience in an ever-evolving real estate landscape.
A Reno/Tahoe resident since 1972 and a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, Caren offers a unique and personal understanding of the region and its communities. Her confident optimism and long-standing reputation for building lasting relationships are hallmarks of her business. Clients praise her meticulous attention to detail and her commitment to delivering a seamless escrow closing.
Caren shares a passion for the arts, the Northern Nevada lifestyle, and local non-profits. Her genuine care for her clients and community shines through in everything she does, making her not only your trusted advisor but also a valued resource and neighbor.
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, CLHMS
Certified Residential Specialist, CRS
Accredited Buyer Representative, ABR
Certified Negotiation Expert, CNE
Senior Real Estate Specialist, SRES
Certified Distressed Resolute Specialist, CDRS
Short Sale Foreclosure Resource, SFR
Graduate Real Estate Institute, GRI
Transaction History
- 1 Year
- 2 Year
- 5 Year
Neighborhoods Caren Has the Most Experience In
Caren's Listings and Deals
Caren's Active Listings
Awards and Designations
- NAR - National Association of Realtors
- GRI - Graduate REALTOR Institute
- CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
- CNE - Certified Negotiation Expert
- CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
- SFR - Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource
- SRES - SRES®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Other Experience
Caren's Reviews
3/17/25Graham Galloway
Caren was great in tirelessly promoting our property. She got the job done for the right price. Caren was on top of everything, even the small details. Two thumbs up, fiver stars and a big thank you.
3/17/25Carolina Martinez
Great working with Caren very professional and she stayed on top of the sale of our house. Thank you Caren you got the job done very smoothly.
10/5/23Louisa Craviotto
This is a update to my previous review: Caren again went above and beyond in helping me; this time it was finding an ethical and reputable realtor in Italy. She researched agents in the area in which I had inherited an apartment and connected me with one that was part of an international relocation program. Soon after arriving in Italy, I had an appointment which went well and I signed with the agent. Without Caren's help, I don't think I would have ever found this agency because there are so many in that small city. I trust Caren completely because not only is she an effective agent, she is someone with high integrity. I wish I could give her ten stars instead of five!
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Caren Christen went above and beyond to help my husband and I find a home in an area we would love when relocating to Reno from the Bay Area. Never having been to the Reno/Sparks area, we were at a disadvantage as to which areas to begin our home search. Caryn was very patient with us as we figured out which neighborhoods to focus our search and was very responsive in answering our multitude of questions by phone and email until we met in person. She patiently showed us many homes in a few areas she thought would be ideal for us. After we found the right home, she expertly negotiated the buying process and was always a calming presence during a very stressful period as we sold our Bay Area home and moved out of state. She is truly a gem of a realtor and we will rely on Caren to help us with our next move. Not only is she a very experienced realtor who is extremely knowledgeable about the Reno/Sparks area, she is a consummate professional who truly cares about her clients. Anyone who is fortunate to have Caren as their realtor will undoubtedly appreciate her professional expertise as well as her caring demeanor and attention to detail. She made our move to Reno a very positive experience and we are very grateful to know her.
