Your Long Beach Island Experts - Sales & Summer Rentals
Trusted Partners in Your Real Estate Journey | Local Knowledge You Can Trust | Clear Communication | Professionalism & Absolute Integrity | Skilled in Negotiation and Advocacy Skills.
At Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty, we don’t just sell homes—we guide dreams, one family and one community at a time.
Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty Address: 1120 Long Beach Blvd, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008 Phone: (609)494-6622
eMail: ShipBottom@RivieraRealty.com
Karen Olsen
Office Manager
Phone: 609-494-6622 Ext. 7223
eMail: KarenOlsenLBI@gmail.com
Karen Olsen is a respected real estate leader with more than 25 years of experience as both a broker and a producing agent. Over two decades in the industry, she has built strong professional relationships and earned a reputation for fairness, competence, and integrity—qualities that have become powerful assets in recruiting and leadership. Agents are drawn to Karen not simply as a manager, but as a leader who is genuinely invested in their growth and long-term success, helping to distinguish Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty (CBRR) from many competitors.
With deep experience across multiple market cycles, Karen brings a sophisticated understanding of negotiation strategies, deal management, and the complexities of today’s real estate environment. Her longevity and proven track record create immediate credibility with both clients and agents. She also offers extensive knowledge of local neighborhoods, pricing trends, inventory cycles, and buyer and seller behavior, strengthening CBRR’s market presence and attracting professionals who value expertise and insight.
Karen believes that top agents don’t just join companies—they join leaders they trust. Her leadership style emphasizes consistency, professionalism, and ongoing development. She excels at identifying potential early and cultivating it through hands-on coaching, accountability, and strategic business planning. By leveraging CBRR’s structured systems for onboarding, training, and lead management, Karen helps elevate average agents into high performers, making the brokerage a more productive and appealing environment.
Everything Karen does—from client communication to conflict resolution—is grounded in professionalism. She understands that a strong reputation is one of the most effective long-term recruiting tools and is committed to ensuring CBRR is known as a place where excellence is the standard.
Core Strengths:
Laura Salonia
Administrative Coordinator
Phone: 609-494-6622
eMail: ShipBottom@RivieraRealty.com
Mariann Balmann
REALTOR®ASSOCIATE
Mobile: 908-247-5758
eMail: MarsMets@gmail.com
Deborah "Debbie" Cardinale
REALTOR®ASSOCIATE
Mobie: 609-290-7133
eMail: DebbieCNJRealtor@gmail.com
Frances M. Drake
REALTOR®ASSOCIATE
Mobile: 732-788-7417
eMail: Drake@RivieraRealty.com
Linda Goldstein
REALTOR®ASSOCIATE
Mobile: 609-891-2357
eMail: LindaG8812@gmail.com
Karen McDonnell
REALTOR®ASSOCIATE
Mobile: 917-379-6742
eMail: Karen.McDonnell@RivieraRealty.com
Debra "Debbie" Murphy
REALTOR®ASSOCIATE & Notary Public
Mobile: 609-709-3727
eMail: BoomMurphy@aol.com
Sal Passafiume
REALTOR®ASSOCIATE
Mobile: 609-879-9241
eMail: Spassafiume.LBI@gmail.com
Heather Phillips
REALTOR®ASSOCIATE
Mobile: 609-276-4373
eMail: HeatherPhillipsLBI@gmail.com
Mark Renner
REALTOR®ASSOCIATE
Mobile: 609-226-2260
eMail: MarkRenner@RivieraRealty.com
Susan "Sue" Smith
REALTOR®ASSOCIATE
Mobile: 609-489-1093
eMail: Ihave010@Yahoo.com
Joseph "Joe" Vitulli
REALTOR®ASSOCIATE
Mobile: 609-290-0764
eMail: JoeVitulli@aol.com