Luxury Property Specialist
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
With 36 years of experience across New York City and the North Shore of Long Island, Karen Sharf is known for her elevated taste, design intelligence, and unmatched understanding of what makes a home truly exceptional. Her real estate career began in New York City, where she quickly discovered her natural talent for matching buyers with their ideal homes from Manhattan apartments and luxury brownstones to country manors and suburban estates.
A true connoisseur of style and substance, Karen is recognized for her rare ability to identify unique and quality homes across every price point. Clients trust her for her discerning eye, strategic insight, and deep knowledge of the North Shore market. Whether buying or selling, they rely on her seasoned perspective, her personalized guidance, and her unwavering enthusiasm for helping people find their perfect home.
Karen’s expertise extends well beyond traditional residential sales. She has played a significant leadership role in major development and subdivision projects throughout Long Island, offering comprehensive experience that includes land acquisition, project branding, marketing strategy, sales team development, and full-cycle execution. Developers, builders, and investors consistently seek Karen’s direction and partnership due to her ability to elevate projects and drive results.
Her development portfolio includes:
- Stone Hill at Muttontown – Represented the developer in the sale of 23 lots and a 7-acre original manor home
- Oak Hill Estates, Dix Hills – Represented the developer in both land and new-home sales
- The Polo Club at Islandia – Spearheaded the sales team for a 72-unit townhouse development
- Roslyn Landing, Roslyn – Led the sales team for a 178-unit luxury townhouse community
Multiple North Shore subdivisions, including projects in Oyster Bay Cove, Glen Head, Old Brookville, and more After successfully managing the Wheatley Plaza office for eight year, transforming it into one of Daniel Gale’s strongest-performing locations, Karen transitioned into her current role as Luxury Property Specialist, where she focuses her refined skill set on high-end listings, design-forward marketing, and elevated client experiences.
Karen’s combination of Elevated Taste & Craft, decades-long market mastery, and intuitive, concierge-level service distinguish her as one of the North Shore’s most respected and sophisticated real estate professionals. She believes that every home has a story, and she brings the expertise, artistry, and strategic insight to tell it beautifully.