About

Mary Katherine (MK) King is a native of central Virginia and a UVa alumna (SEAS ’02) with a degree in Civil Engineering. MK’s passion for real estate was forged early in her professional career with formative roles as a Residential Construction Manager and a Community Association Manager. Aiming to build on this foundation, she started selling real estate full-time in 2014 after getting licensed in 2009, and proudly obtained a Broker’s License in 2022. Recently, MK was the Top Producer for the Long & Foster Old Ivy Office (2020, 2021) and recipient of the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS Salesperson of the Year Award(2020). She enjoys volunteering within the local and state REALTOR® associations and is a past member of the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) Board of Directors.

MK couples her extensive knowledge of the Charlottesville area housing market with a discerning eye for detail, a strong construction background, an unmatched breadth of HOA knowledge and an determined commitment to her clients. She holds a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation from the Residential Real Estate Council and prizes integrity, honesty, and exceptional service that lasts far beyond closing. Ask any of her clients or fellow REALTORS and they will attest to MK’s diligent work ethic, affable demeanor, and results-based approach.

Community Focused

MK’s deep roots in Charlottesville are best exemplified by her active participation in several community outreach initiatives and local boards. Beyond her time spent volunteering with CAAR, she also has dedicated time annually with the Shelter for Help in Emergency (SHE) and regularly with the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP). She is the current Chair of the Albemarle County 5th and Avon Community Advisory Committee and serves as her neighborhood HOA president. MK is a current board member for the CAAR Foundation, the state communications leader for the Residential Real Estate Council and a member of the Monticello Cabinet.

Awards, Recognitions and Designations

Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS, Salesperson of the Year, 2020

Top Producer in the Long & Foster Old Ivy Office, 2020, 2021 & 2022

Member of the Long & Foster Gold Team, 2018, 2020 to present

Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) Board of Directors, 2019, 2020

Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS, Professional Honor Society, 2015 to present

CAAR Pat Jensen Leadership Academy graduate 2018

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation from the Residential Real Estate Council, 2019

At Home with Diversity Certification, 2021

e-Pro Certification, 2015

Long & Foster Service Award, 2017

Associate Broker with Long & Foster, 2022

In Her Free Time