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Karen Murphy REALTOR, RRS

Your Hampton Roads Specialist


With over two decades of real estate experience, Karen Murphy has been proudly serving happy clients throughout the Hampton Roads area of Virginia since 2004. Known for her dedication, integrity, and market expertise, Karen has earned prestigious recognitions including the HRRA Circle of Excellence and the Howard Hanna President’s Circle awards. Whether you're buying your first home, selling, or investing, Karen brings a personal, results-driven approach to every transaction. Reach out to her. She's just a phone call, text or EMail away and would love to help you!

Howard Hanna President's Club and HRRA Circle of Excellence Award Recipient

Licensed in the state of Virginia.

 

Past client testimonials:

"Karen Murphy is everything you could ask for in a realtor. We live out of state and were selling a house that had been rented out for almost 10 years. She took care of everything to prepare the house for sale. We got our asking price in less than a week. Communication was excellent, she was always readily available to answer any question and take care of any issue. We can't recommend her highly enough."  (Patti and Mick Locke) 

"Thank you for all of your hard work. You are the best!!!!!!" (Jesse Carpenter)

"We love our home!! Thank you for everything. You are the best!!" (Melissa & Michael Mowry, buyers)

"Great News!! Who would have thought we could have pulled it off? Selling a home in 2 weeks! Outstanding! Thank you so much for your good work. I could not have done it without you motivating me. You were exactly the right agent!" (Jim Wirwille, seller)

"Thank you for all of your hard work. We love the house! Your expert knowledge and assistance made home buying enjoyable!" (Albert & Stephanie Kiefer, buyers)

"Karen is great! A very knowledgeable and caring agent who goes above and beyond most people." (Jodi Buller, seller)

"We had the pleasure of having Karen Murphy represent us. We have been involved in real estate transactions before, and never have they moved along from one step to the next so effortlessly. Karen's knowledge of the housing market is top notch. She has absolutely amazing project management skills. We realized we employed a Realtor, but little did we know we were also gaining a friend. We are certain to refer Karen Murphy to our friends and family." (Eric & Shandra Randall, sellers)

"Being first time home buyers, we were nervous and inexperienced about the whole process. Karen Murphy was always available to answer questions and offer advise. She really made what could have been a stressful situation into a pleasant experience. Karen is someone I would love to work with in the future. She is an asset to William E. Wood." (Heidi Thompson & Geoffrey Olsen, buyers)

"Karen was wonderful! We would definitely use her again and recommend her." (Alexa & Christian Rivera, buyers)

"Karen was the best. She "really" went above & beyond when it came to service. We feel like we have a new member of the family!!" (Kristi & Daniel Stevens, buyers)    


Specialties

Acreage
Country Property
Custom Home
Dream Home
Executive Home
Farm And Ranch
First Time Buyers
Historic Home
Investment
Land
Luxury Homes
Military
Move-Up Home
New Construction
New Home
Other
Quality Home
Relocation
Residential
Retirement

Photo for 869 S Club House RD 3 $252,000 Sold 7/16/2026
beds
 
3
full
bath
1
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
1,400
Buyer's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10632049
Photo for 1357 Hafford RD $280,000 Sold 7/2/2026
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
1,418
Buyer's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10635769
Photo for 2256 Wild Oak CRES $765,900 Sold 6/2/2026
beds
 
5
full
baths
3
partial
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
3,422
Buyer's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10624753
Photo for 175 W Leicester AVE $340,000 Sold 4/22/2026
beds
 
4
full
bath
1
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
1,454
Seller's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10617430
Photo for 3076 Damascus TRL $515,000 Sold 3/13/2026
beds
 
4
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
2,178
Buyer's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10612470
Photo for 1557 Waff RD $450,000 Sold 2/20/2026
beds
 
4
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
2,174
Buyer's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10607916
Photo for 2512 Kennon AVE $270,000 Sold 12/19/2025
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
sq.ft.
 
1,301
Buyer's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10599711
Photo for 737 Holladay LN $285,000 Sold 11/24/2025
beds
 
3
full
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
900
Buyer's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10608224
Photo for 740 Olivieri Lane
$345,000
Sold 7/31/2025
740 Olivieri Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
beds
 
4
full
bath
1
partial
bath
1
type
 
Detached
Seller's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10587513
Photo for 131 N Budding AVE $449,000 Sold 5/29/2025
beds
 
4
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
2,101
Buyer's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10577292
Photo for 786 Great Marsh AVE 68 $383,000 Sold 5/14/2025
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
1,680
Buyer's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10576210
Photo for 5558 New Colony DR $225,000 Sold 1/30/2025
beds
 
2
full
bath
1
partial
bath
1
sq.ft.
 
1,006
Buyer's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10558035
Photo for 2172 Bierce Drive
$750,000
Sold 8/30/2024
2172 Bierce Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
beds
 
4
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
type
 
Detached
Seller's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10543672
Photo for 3649 Nottaway Street
$260,000
Sold 7/12/2024
3649 Nottaway Street
Norfolk, VA 23513
beds
 
3
full
bath
1
partial
bath
1
type
 
Detached
Seller's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10537114
Photo for 3129 Aloma Court
$408,000
Sold 7/2/2024
3129 Aloma Court
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
beds
 
4
full
baths
2
type
 
Detached
Seller's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10535818
Photo for 305 Velva Drive
$284,000
Sold 6/6/2024
305 Velva Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23325
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
type
 
Detached
Seller's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10529418
Photo for 1900 Winter Forest Court
$438,000
Sold 5/24/2024
1900 Winter Forest Court
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
beds
 
3
full
baths
2
type
 
Detached
Buyer's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10528077
Photo for 2916 Peppercorn Court
$260,000
Sold 9/15/2023
2916 Peppercorn Court
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
beds
 
4
full
baths
2
type
 
Attached
Seller's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10496469
Photo for 4661 Church Point Place
$670,000
Sold 7/24/2023
4661 Church Point Place
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
beds
 
4
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
type
 
Detached
Seller's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10486304
Photo for 209 Mccormick Drive
$479,900
Sold 4/26/2023
209 Mccormick Drive
Suffolk, VA 23434
beds
 
4
full
baths
2
partial
bath
1
type
 
Detached
Seller's Agent:Karen Murphy
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
MLS # 10475014

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