Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Bakersfield, CA
Founded in 1926, Karpe Real Estate Center has established itself as a trusted leader in Bakersfield's real estate market. Our team combines decades of local expertise with comprehensive services spanning residential and commercial sales, property management, and private money lending. We prioritize client relationships, leveraging our deep understanding of Kern County and Central Valley markets to deliver tailored solutions.With a legacy of professional excellence, we offer conventional and hard money financing options, supported by a dedicated team of certified real estate professionals. Our commitment to innovation ensures clients benefit from modern tools while maintaining the personalized service that has defined our success for nearly a century.
Services
Residential Sales
Property Management
Private Money Loans
Commercial Sales
HOA Management
Rental Listings
Appraisal Services
Investor Services
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We have over 95 years of experience serving Kern County's real estate market
- Our team offers specialized expertise in Central Valley property transactions
- We provide both conventional and private money lending solutions
- Our property management division handles all aspects of investment management
- We maintain direct lender relationships for expedited financing options
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales division connects buyers and sellers through personalized real estate transactions. With local market expertise and professional agents, we facilitate home purchases and sales across Bakersfield and Kern County. Our services include property valuation, marketing strategies, and negotiation support to ensure optimal outcomes for both buyers and sellers.
Property Management
Karpe's property management services handle day-to-day operations for residential and commercial investments. We provide tenant screening, maintenance coordination, financial reporting, and vendor management to maximize property value while minimizing owner stress. Our local expertise ensures properties receive professional care and attention.
Private Money Loans
As direct private money lenders, we offer hard money loans secured by real estate assets. Our lending solutions cater to investors and property owners seeking alternative financing for purchases, refinancing, or rehabilitation projects. With flexible terms and local underwriting, we provide timely funding for various property types across California.
Commercial Sales
Our commercial real estate division facilitates transactions for business properties including office spaces, industrial facilities, and retail locations. We represent buyers and sellers in Kern County and Central Valley markets, offering market analysis, property marketing, and transaction management services tailored to commercial real estate needs.
HOA Management
Karpe provides specialized Homeowners Association management services maintaining community standards and operational efficiency. We handle financial administration, vendor coordination, and compliance oversight for residential associations. Our team ensures smooth operation of community amenities while supporting board governance and resident communication.
People
Tom Teagarden
President
With decades of real estate experience, Tom Teagarden leads Karpe Real Estate Center's operations. He oversees strategic direction while maintaining commitment to client service excellence. His leadership focuses on maintaining the company's legacy while embracing modern real estate practices.
Scott Berry
Vice President
As Vice President, Scott Berry manages private money investment services and lending operations. He brings extensive industry knowledge to client relationships, specializing in alternative financing solutions. His expertise helps investors access capital for real estate opportunities across California's Central Valley.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Bakersfield, Kern County, and California's Central Valley region, with expertise in local market conditions and property values.
What real estate services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial sales, property management, HOA management, private money lending, and appraisal services for various property types.
Are you a direct private money lender?
Yes, we are direct lenders offering hard money loans secured by real estate assets for investment properties and rehabilitation projects.
How long have you been in business?
Karpe Real Estate Center has served the Bakersfield community since 1926, maintaining leadership in Kern County's real estate market for nearly a century.
Do you offer property management services?
Yes, our property management division handles tenant screening, maintenance, financial reporting, and vendor coordination for residential and commercial properties.
Can I apply for a mortgage online?
Yes, we offer online mortgage application options for conventional loans, VA loans, FHA loans, and private money lending solutions through our website.
Reviews (4)
Rahn Springer
Aug 26, 2021
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Karpe Real Estate Management can be described this wayUltimate Professionals! As a real estate broker and investor in Bakersfield for over 30 years, I have not worked with a more qualified property management company. Karpe Real Estate Management has managed the family portfolio for over 20 years. Karpe Real Estate Management is the only property management company that I would refer to any landlord. Susan Garcia, Stephanie Salazar and the team are knowledgeable, resourceful and responsive. They have an understanding of market conditions and are able to translate the knowledge into action. In
Melissa A. Martinez
Apr 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Christina answered my call and sounded so professional. She answered all my questions. We need more professional customer service representatives like her in the business world. Thank you Karpe!
Christina answered my call and sounded so professional. She answered all my questions. We need more professional customer service representatives like her in the business world. Thank you Karpe!
Drew Hicks
Mar 07, 2021
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Stephanie was awesome! She is amazing at her job! She helped me get the place I wanted in a very timely and professional manner. Thea was also very helpful.
Asia Forero
Dec 02, 2020
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Thea is very unprofessional and does not care about her tenants. They made us wait months to have things fixed in the house that was not our fault and some things were never fixed in the two years of living there. We always paid our rent on time and had so many issues with Karpe. When we moved out the company took out whole security deposit to fix things that were broke or messed up prior to us moving in. We had to file a dispute and even then we didnt even get a third of it back. I would not recommend renting from Karpe. Save your time, money and patience and go with another company.
