
Meet The Karen Hollands team
10 members

Melissa Shames
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sales last 12 months

Trisha Shore
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Laurie Dykoschak-Hill
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Neena Ciferri
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Adam T Hughes
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Melissa Murfin
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Get to know The Karen Hollands team
Meet Karen,
Karen brings a wealth of Real Estate and investment experience to the table with a proven success record, ranking in the Top Ten for Sales over the last three years in the Ithaca Board of Realtors.
She attended Ithaca College, graduating in 1994 with a degree in Physical Education.
While at Ithaca she excelled in both field hockey & lacrosse earning All-American honors two times and was inducted into the Ithaca College Athletic Hall ...
This team offers Showcase to make listings stand out
helps homes sell faster and for more with increased exposure on Zillow, a virtual tour, and an interactive floor plan.

Team listings & sales (587)
For Sale (10)
Address | Bed/Bath | Listing price |
|---|---|---|
![]() 5122 State Route 38a Auburn, NY 13021
| 4 Bed, 2 Bath | $179,000 |
![]() 1320 Levanna Rd Union Springs, NY 13160
| 3 Bed, 1 Bath | $89,000 |
![]() 181 Ellis Hollow Creek Rd Ithaca, NY 14850
| 8 Bed, 4 Bath | $529,000 |
![]() 401 Sheffield Rd LOT 24 Ithaca, NY 14850
| $55,000 | |
![]() 8 Knollwood Dr Freeville, NY 13068
| 2 Bed, 2 Bath | $129,000 |
For Rent (1)
Address | Bed/Bath | Listing price |
|---|---|---|
![]() 258 Pennsylvania Ave #1W Ithaca, NY 14850
| 2 Bed, 1 Bath | $1,550/mo |
Sold (576)
Address | Sold date | Closing price | Represented | Flag Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | $346,725 | Buyer | ||
| 12/26/2025 | $310,000 | Seller | ||
| 12/22/2025 | $455,000 | Buyer | ||
| 12/22/2025 | $530,000 | Buyer and Seller | ||
| 12/19/2025 | $555,000 | Buyer |
Team reviews (150)
Reviews represent all team members.
- Adam is personable, patient, and very responsive to questions or concerns. He points out the pros and the cons of each house he shows to you. He knows the area he represe...Adam is personable, patient, and very responsive to questions or concerns. He points out the pros and the cons of each house he sh...Melissa was perfect in all aspects of being our buying agent for a townhouse. We were new to Ithaca and connected with Melissa via Zillow's recommendation. Melissa was pa...Melissa was perfect in all aspects of being our buying agent for a townhouse. We were new to Ithaca and connected with Melissa via...
- 5.0
- 12/18/2025
- • Dane Saunders
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Montour falls, NY.
Review for: Adam T HughesAdam was excellent! My wife and I were moving to a new area and didn’t know any realtors but saw a house we really wanted to see so I went ahead and scheduled a tour on Z...Adam was excellent! My wife and I were moving to a new area and didn’t know any realtors but saw a house we really wanted to see s...5.0- 12/6/2025
- • ijgingerella7
Sold a Single Family home in 2025 in South hill, Ithaca, NY.
Review for: Melissa ShamesMelissa sold me my house originally and we became friends. When it came time to sell my house, she went above and beyond. The house sold in 3 days! Her knowledge on th...Melissa sold me my house originally and we became friends. When it came time to sell my house, she went above and beyond. The ho... - I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding service Adam Hughes provided throughout my home-buying process. Adam went far beyond the typical responsibilities of a realto...I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding service Adam Hughes provided throughout my home-buying process. Adam went far beyond ...Karen has managed numerous transactions in our community, and her precise understanding of market pricing and timing made my sale incredibly smooth. She and her team are ...Karen has managed numerous transactions in our community, and her precise understanding of market pricing and timing made my sale ...
- 5.0
- 10/10/2025
- • Maxime Bassenne
Sold a Single Family home in 2025 in Ithaca, NY.
Review for: Karen HollandsKaren did an amazing job helping me sell two properties over the past year: one lake-view home and one traditional suburban family home. She’s by far the most resourceful...Karen did an amazing job helping me sell two properties over the past year: one lake-view home and one traditional suburban family...5.0- 10/9/2025
- • emiko3333
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Trumansburg, NY.
Review for: Melissa ShamesMelissa is very professional, sweet, easy to communicate with. She responds right away any day anytime that helped us a lot. She is very knowledgeable that educated us wh...Melissa is very professional, sweet, easy to communicate with. She responds right away any day anytime that helped us a lot. She i... - When we bought our amazing house, Melissa represented the seller, and she was so incredibly helpful at every step of the process and stayed on top of the many moving part...When we bought our amazing house, Melissa represented the seller, and she was so incredibly helpful at every step of the process a...5.0
- 10/6/2025
- • Talbot Andrews
Bought a Single Family home in 2025 in Ithaca, NY.
Review for: Melissa ShamesI am in my dream home because of Melissa! I am a first-time home buyer, and was so nervous to start this process. Melissa spent so much time explaining the process to me,...I am in my dream home because of Melissa! I am a first-time home buyer, and was so nervous to start this process. Melissa spent so...
















