About

Kari is dedicated to helping others be the best they can be, and she executes on that mission by using her real estate services as a platform for bettering herself and the people with whom she works.

Kari exudes creativity, positive energy, and personifies empathy. And, she’s always ready to recommend  a reputable local business or help a family change direction by finding a new way to live in Truckee or North Lake Tahoe.

Artistic by nature, driven, and ready to help make change wherever it's needed, you can be rest assured, you'll be working with someone who does more than help you find or sell a house. After all, the emotional component of this process is nothing to shake a sugar pine branch at, and it requires a deft touch at deal negotiation and a savvy mindset for how to get things done when deadlines loom.

Know that when you need a backcountry ski partner, motivation to knock out a few miles on the trail, or just a person with which to share in life's many obstacles, Kari will be there.

In short, working with Kari Chalstrom gets you much more than a business partner. It gets you a friend on call, an understanding sounding board, and a source of inspiration.

Client Experiences

“We would never have found our dream home in Tahoe without Kari. She understood what we wanted and brought us to see the perfect house before it was even listed. We were the winning bidders out of seven offers! She’s smart, fast, responsive and made the home buying process fun. I recommend her whenever I can.”

- Stacey E. of Lafayette CA.

 


"Kari was a wonderful realtor for us in our search for a Donner Lake cabin. She was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, patient, and fun. She found us a great place and was able to help us through negotiations in an effective and timely fashion. The purchase and transition went smoothly, and we are enjoying our cabin whenever we can. Kari is an avid outdoor person, very connected with the community. We enjoyed our journey with Kari in attaining our dream of owning a cabin in West Donner Lake."

- Dan & Jan of Reno, NV


As an 18 year resident in Truckee our family of four knows just how hard it can be to move around in this market.  Kari was instrumental in our ability to navigate the fierce competition! She's adept in the subtleties of a very competitive housing market, meaning she is ahead of that competitive pack, working for you in ways a busy family can not. We are so pleased with where we've found ourselves for the next step in our families lives and Kari was pivotal in that move. Thanks so much Kari (and Brad her right hand man), we could not be happier!

~The Wasson / Won Family


Kari is super high energy, very responsive and knowledgeable about every detail of Truckee and surrounding area. Always working for you, even when you are not looking at houses.

~Brad V. / Tahoe Donner


Kate Ristau
Kate Ristau
October 20, 2023
Kari was absolutely awesome to work with and gave us great advice on buying in Tahoe. We could not be happier with her service- especially how patient she was and how easy she made the entire process, from search through purchase. She also has a great network- lenders, property management and general contractors. I highly recommend Kari for your Tahoe property needs!
Amador A
Amador A
March 24, 2023
First, Kari is Awesome to work with! We loved working with her and would definitely recommend her. My wife and I started looking at homes in Truckee early Fall 2022. Kari did an amazing job lining up homes that fit our budget/requirements and included some that we had not considered. Her knowledge of the area, the types of construction, materials, allowed us to make informed assessments. She even discussed roof types, where snow would shed, accumulate, and thaw/flow in spring. Something I am so grateful for in this record snowfall of 2023. She was patient as I wanted to go into crawl spaces and attics. She also made sure we had the most up to date inspection reports when available. When we made the first offer, Kari guided us through the process. She kept us informed as we waited for counters. She described the impact of another buyer and how to make offers in this situation. She worked with us on bids for three homes which we did not get. During this time, she kept refining our search criteria. In the end, we toured a home that did not show well in photographs. We were amazed by how much we loved it and had not even considered it (both due to price and photos). We made an offer that we thought was fair. After minimal negotiations with Kari's guidance, we got the house! Kari also put me in contact with a local insurance company to handle the fire insurance too! Even after we got the keys and closed the sale Kari was providing help. At the first snowfall: She checked in to see if I had put up the polycarbonate window protectors. Knowing that my family loves to Snowboard and wanted to take up nordic skiing, she checked in and showed us the different skis and where to go. When the snow on my roof got very high, she recommended three companies that can correct this. I called one of them and they were there a day later. Now, whenever we want to see "what to do in Truckee?", we look at Kari's Strava feed. Thank you so much Kari!
Ina Park
Ina Park
November 1, 2022
I have worked with Kari twice on the purchase and then subsequent sale of a property in Tahoe Donner. She is very professional, a great communicator, and really goes the extra mile to ensure that your property is in great shape before sale. She’s so knowledgeable about the area and was such a great resource throughout the years that we owned the home. I would absolutely work with her again!
Sabina Yoon
Sabina Yoon
May 21, 2022
Kari is a true gem!! A friend of mine introduced Kari to us and it has been a wonderful experience working with her. She is super knowledgeable, has a ton of experience and most importantly, seeks to understand the needs of her clients. We always felt like Kari had our best interest in mind and offered helpful insights that clearly came from years of experience. Kari was always responsive, proactively reaching out if needed and always generous with her time. We genuinely enjoyed working with Kari throughout the process and would recommend her without hesitation. If you're looking for a GREAT realtor in the Tahoe area, look no further.
Kathy Morrissey
Kathy Morrissey
April 6, 2022
Kari puts a lot of time and energy in making sure each and every client gets the best outcome possible. Kari loves what she does and you can tell by how committed she is to each and every transaction, whether it is big or small. Highly recommend Kari for all your real estate needs!
Daniel Muff
Daniel Muff
April 3, 2022
Kari Chalstrom is a wonderful realtor who helped us tremendously in finding and negotiating the purchase of our vacation home. The energy and effort she puts into evaluating and valuing realestate in the Truckee area is invaluable. We are extremely happy with the experience we have had with Kari and would highly recommend her to others, and will certainly use her for any future real estate interests. I have referred family to Kari, and they too were successful in the purchase of their dream cabin. She is a wonderful person who cares about her clients above the profits of a sale.
Jennifer Messina
Jennifer Messina
April 1, 2022
I have known Kari Chalstrom for 25 years. She is one of the hardest working, committed, never-quit, results-oriented, person and professional I’ve ever worked with, and you can be sure if it needs to be done, it will be done with Kari. She sold my property in Truckee in 2019. I had outstanding renovation items, and she and Brad came in an got everything handled. My house sold in a week, for over-asking, no issues, and it saved my financial life!
Natalie Bostrom
Natalie Bostrom
March 28, 2022
Kari is AWESOME!! She knows her stuff, for sure, but she also works really hard to know what her customer wants. For us, we were looking to purchase something. She worked tirelessly to help us find a house that met our needs and wants. She is very professional, yet super fun to work with and to be around. She definitely cares about her clients and that is demonstrated in her incredible work ethic! I would HIGHLY recommend Kari to anyone looking for a real estate agent in the Tahoe area!

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