ORINDA | MORAGA | LAFAYETTE
Top 1% Agent Serving Lamorinda Since 2014
DRE# 01967218
I'm a Bay Area native who came to real estate after 13 years in marketing and communications for tech start-ups and Fortune 500 companies in New York and San Francisco. That background shapes how I work today: thoughtful strategy, careful presentation, and clear, honest guidance at every step.
Since 2014, I've had the privilege of helping hundreds of buyers and sellers in Orinda, Lafayette and Moraga, with sales exceeding $350M. I'm proud to be a leading agent, but what matters most to me is the trust my clients place in me. My practice is intentionally boutique, so you'll work directly with me from our first conversation through closing.
Buying or selling a home is one of life's biggest decisions, and often an emotional one. Whether you're preparing to sell the home where you raised your family or searching for your first place in Lamorinda, I'll bring deep local knowledge, careful attention to detail, and genuine care to help you move forward with confidence.
I'm Karen Murphy. I've lived in Lamorinda since 1983, have worked in Lamorinda real estate since 1993 and I co-founded Village Associates in 2000. I'm known for honesty, calm leadership, and bringing people together. When Hillary joined me in 2014, we began what became a long and successful partnership as the Murphy Team. Today Hillary leads the business and works directly with every client, and I'm proud to serve as her advisor and mentor.