Episode 266 of The Smart Agents Podcast features Keren Gonen, Broker Manager with Realty Executives Exceptional in Vernon, NJ, who shares how a lifelong passion for service and community has shaped her real estate career.
After transitioning from leading companies in the shipping and beauty industries, Keren built a thriving business by focusing on relationships, not transactions — turning every client interaction into an opportunity to serve.
Over nearly a decade in real estate, she’s grown her business to over $25 million in annual sales, founded a local networking group and become known for her motto: “Keren Cares.” Her story proves that when you lead with service and integrity, success naturally follows.
Connect With Keren👇
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerengonenrealestatebroker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KerenGonenRealEstate
Website: https://www.realtyexecutives.com/agent/keren-gonen
Key Takeaways:
- How giving back to the community fuels lasting business growth
- The long-term power of treating every client with equal value
- Why networking and collaboration beat competition every time
- How focusing on service over sales builds lifelong referrals


