Karen Cannon
When Karen Cannon and her husband Anderson launched their brokerage in the middle of the 2008 housing crisis, many saw risk. Karen saw an opportunity. She believed the real estate industry needed something better: higher standards, stronger professionalism, and a deeper commitment to the client experience. That vision became Karen Cannon Realtors, now one of the most respected boutique brokerages in North Atlanta.
Karen Cannon is the co-founder and one of the visionaries behind Karen Cannon Realtors. With over 22 years of experience in real estate, Karen has built a business that consistently delivers results while elevating expectations for client service. Known for her sharp negotiating skills and relentless drive to get the deal done, her disciplined business strategy and personal commitment to her clients have made her one of the most respected and sought-after names in the market.”
Before entering real estate, Karen built a successful career in corporate sales and marketing, working alongside Fortune 500 executives. Today, she brings that same strategic mindset to real estate, combining data, market expertise, and thoughtful positioning to guide clients through pricing, negotiations, and key decisions.
“At the end of the day, I know I’ve done my job when my clients refer me to their friends, family, and neighbors. It means they trusted me and saw the value I brought to one of the biggest decisions of their lives.”
As her team has grown, Karen has shifted from being solely a top producer to a mentor and business leader. She has built a collaborative structure that allows agents to focus on client experience while the rest of the team handles staging, marketing, photography, and operations. Her vision remains focused on thoughtful growth while protecting the integrity and standards that built her reputation.
Karen is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) and has led KCR to be a top-selling luxury brokerage in Dunwoody. She is a longtime member of the Atlanta Realtors Association’s Top Producers, an honor recognizing the association’s highest-performing agents, and has recently been recognized with the Crystal Phoenix Award, presented to agents who have qualified as a Top Producer for 20 or more years. She has also been named one of the Most Influential Realtors in Georgia.
Outside of real estate, Karen finds balance through her faith, family, and a love of travel, entertaining, and time at the lake with her loved ones. She is proud to call North Atlanta home and remains deeply committed to serving the community she knows so well.