With over 35 years of experience and a long-standing reputation for excellence, Karen Hickman continues to set the standard for luxury real estate in La Jolla and the San Diego market. A licensed Realtor since 1985, Karen brings a powerful combination of local expertise, national recognition, and exceptional service to every client she represents.

Since joining Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty in 2015, Karen has leveraged the brand’s global presence — with over 1,100 offices across 84+ countries — to give her clients unmatched international exposure, cutting-edge marketing, and world-class service. Backed by the strength of 10 local offices and a brokerage named Best Real Estate Brokerage by the San Diego Union-Tribune, Karen provides clients with reach, results, and representation at the highest level.

Karen’s success stems not only from her expertise, but from her genuine passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals. She maintains a sharp pulse on market trends and activity, tracking shifts on a weekly basis to ensure her clients are always one step ahead. Widely respected for her tireless work ethic, sharp market insight, and relentless dedication to service, Karen consistently goes above and beyond. Her motto, “It’s my pleasure to serve you,” is more than a saying — it’s a reflection of the integrity and care she brings to every client relationship.

She is also deeply committed to giving back. Over the years, Karen has organized and participated in numerous charities/organizations - a team leader for Agents of Change building homes in underserved areas of Tijuana, facilitating and leading Over The Edge for brain cancer, Father Joes in San Diego, San Diego Food Bank and coordinating food drives since 2013, German Children’s Charity, and many others .

Whether buying, selling, or relocating, Karen Hickman offers clients not only a legacy of results, but a trusted relationship rooted in experience, integrity, and care.