Karen Barker and Wetherly Barker Hemeon formed The Barker Team at TTR Sotheby's International Realty in 2012. Consistently named one of Washington's Top Producing Real Estate Teams, TTR Sotheby’s Vice Presidents Karen and Wetherly provide their clients with exceptional service and market knowledge with a personal touch. A mother-daughter team that is passionate, professional, and knowledgeable, they believe that building a foundation of trust with their clients is a keystone of a successful real estate transaction. With over 27 years of combined experience, The Barker Team has assisted buyers and sellers all over the world. Both long-time Northern Virginia residents, Karen and Wetherly are well-acquainted with the real estate market throughout the D.C. metropolitan area, and their wealth of knowledge makes it possible for them to provide their clients with expertise on property valuation, marketing, and contract negotiation. Since Karen and Wetherly have lived in cities across the U.S. and abroad, they bring a unique perspective and truly understand the client’s experience of relocating. They are there to guide their clients every step of the way, whether they’re moving down the street or across the world. Karen and Wetherly are also experts at helping first-time home buyers. With the client’s needs in mind, they provide helpful resources like home inspectors and title attorneys as well as educational opportunities to ensure their clients feel supported throughout the process of purchasing a home. Additionally, over the past seven years, The Barker Team has worked with numerous professional athletes, assisting them in finding residences in the area and helping them rent or buy during the duration of their season in D.C. Together, they are licensed in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

With over 18 years in real estate in the DC metropolitan area and sales of over $200M, Karen is well acquainted with the particular amenities offered in the wonderful neighborhoods throughout the area. Through her wealth of experience, Karen provides expert advice on the marketing and sale of your current home as well as the valuation and contract negotiation of the homes available for purchase in the area. Though based in the DC area for over twenty years, Karen has lived throughout the U.S. and abroad and brings a particular understanding of the experiences of relocation, whether across the world or within a geographic area. Karen has an M.A. in Child Development from the University of Connecticut and founded Baylor Medical Center Child Development Center in Dallas, Texas. Europe and San Miguel, Mexico are among her favorite places to travel. Languages: English, Spanish