Karen Arenson
Karen Arenson -Engel & Völkers Chicago North Shore
License Partner, Designated Managing Broker
773-501-6201
My career in residential real estate sales has offered me the perfect blend of all that I love – teaching, learning, exploring, guiding, and mentoring. My true passion is the “Ah ha” moment that occurs when I have helped others achieve their potential or realize an important achievement. Being able to make a difference in people’s lives gives me great joy. Having received a master’s degree from Northwestern University and been on the faculty at New Trier High School, Lake Forest High School, and Lake Forest Country Day School, I am intimately familiar with the North Shore. Within my 20+ years in real estate, I have been a designated managing broker over multiple offices and shops for over 15 years. Introducing Engel & Völkers to the North Shore has allowed me to bring together like-minded brokers who were ready to elevate their businesses and align with a company whose culture and values reflect their own. The consistency and quality of this global brand is unsurpassed, and it is an honor to represent the best wherever I go!
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Featured Listings
- 1/51 51Active
$ 15,900,000
6 Beds7 Baths9,990 SqFt - 1/63 63Pending
$ 15,000,000
6 Beds8.5 Baths8,280 SqFt - 1/72 72Pending
$ 14,975,000
8 Beds9 Baths11,787 SqFt - 1/56 56Active
$ 10,900,000
8 Beds9.5 Baths11,416 SqFt - 1/59 59Active
$ 8,750,000
5 Beds7.5 Baths9,749 SqFt - 1/114 114Open Sat 1PM-3PM
$ 7,888,000
6 Beds9.5 Baths12,709 SqFt
KAREN'S BLOG
- Pride with Purpose: How Engel & Völkers Franchisees Are Advancing LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Real Estate At Engel & Völkers, inclusion isn’t a trend—it’s a commitment. This year’s Pride Summit in Chicago brought together real estate professionals from across North America to address the housing challen
- The fall edition of Private Residences invites readers to explore extraordinary homes across the Americas, from alpine retreats to coastal escapes and vibrant city residences. Alongside stunning listings, the magazine highlights design and lifestyle insights, including fre
- Luxury in Park City is defined not only by striking architecture and refined design but also by the ability to live well. Buyers searching for homes here are drawn to properties that provide privacy, easy access to the outdoors, and an environment that supports a healthy l
- The new autumn issue of GG Magazine celebrates the power of family businesses shaping the worlds of fashion, design, wellness, and publishing. From Leonardo Ferragamo’s vision for the future of his family’s iconic luxury house to inspiring stories of innovation on the Fren

Karen Arenson
Karen Arenson -Engel & Völkers Chicago North Shore
Whether you're looking to buy or sell your home, invest in luxury real estate or learn more about joining Engel & Völkers, I'm here to support your estate needs. Get in touch with me.