DIVORCE AND FAMILY REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST

LICENSED REALTOR | MEDIATION-TRAINED | COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATE

Karen Fawcett brings a unique and powerful combination of experience in real estate, divorce mediation, and family dynamics. With strong communication skills and extensive mediation training, she ensures both parties feel heard, supported, and respected throughout the home-selling process.

Having personally navigated a high-conflict divorce in the 1990s and worked with divorcing couples for many years, Karen understands the emotional and legal complexities involved. She collaborates effectively and strategically with clients and their divorce lawyers to reduce conflict, streamline communication, and minimize the time legal professionals need to spend on real estate-related matters. Her insights and regular updates help lawyers stay informed while supporting clients in making rational, informed decisions.

WHETHER YOU ARE A FAMILY LAW PROFESSIONAL SEEKING SUPPORT FOR YOUR CLIENTS, OR AN INDIVIDUAL NAVIGATING A DIFFICULT LIFE TRANSITION, KAREN FAWCETT OFFERS A CALM, CAPABLE, AND HIGHLY SKILLED PRESENCE TO GUIDE YOU

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND & TRAINING

  • Licensed Realtor (since 2014): Consistently ranked among the top 50 realtors in Western Canada.

  • Board Member, Alberta Family Mediation Society: 3 years of service supporting best practices in family mediation.

  • Co-Facilitator, YW Sheriff King Home: Led both the 14-week court-mandated Men's Domestic Violence Program and the High-Conflict Divorce Program.

  • LESA Mediation Certification: Completed in the early 2000s with facilitators Pat Blocksom and Dr. Larry Fong.

  • Divorce Mediation Associate: Practiced with Fong Ailon Caniff, focusing on high-conflict cases.

  • Additional Training: Arbitration One, multiple advanced divorce mediation and conflict resolution courses.

  • Education: Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology

AREAS OF REAL ESTATE SPECIALIZATION

  • Divorcing couples managing the sale of the family home.

  • Seniors and families transitioning from the family home.

  • Estate sales and family property transitions.

Karen's deep understanding of family dynamics and legal processes makes her an invaluable resource for clients and legal professionals alike

BENEFITS OF LAWYERS PARTNERING WITH KAREN

  • Strategic Communication: Karen provides timely updates to lawyers and flags potential challenges before they escalate — helping legal teams work more efficiently.

  • Conflict Management Expertise: Her counselling and mediation background allows her to support clients in processing emotions and making grounded decisions.

  • Time-Saving for Lawyers: By managing client expectations and reducing conflict, Karen helps minimize the hours lawyers need to spend addressing real estate-related concerns.

"Karen is acutely sensitive to the human, emotional, life changing aspect of changing one's principal residence. At deal time she brings to the table skills of an experienced negotiator and mediator. In short she is the full package. Call her, and if you need details, call me."

- Stephen Butler

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