ABOUT US

Karen Barker and Wetherly Barker Hemeon formed The Barker Team at TTR Sotheby's International Realty in 2012. Consistently named one of Washington's Top Producing Real Estate Teams, TTR Sotheby’s Vice Presidents Karen and Wetherly provide their clients with exceptional service and market knowledge with a personal touch. A mother-daughter team that is passionate, professional, and knowledgeable and believes that building a foundation of trust with their clients is a keystone of a successful real estate transaction.

With over 32 years of combined experience, The Barker Team has assisted buyers and sellers all over the world. Both long-time Northern Virginia residents, Karen and Wetherly are well-acquainted with the real estate market throughout the D.C. metropolitan area, and their wealth of knowledge makes it possible for them to provide their clients with expertise on property valuation, marketing, and contract negotiation.

Together, they are licensed in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

KAREN BARKER, VICE PRESIDENT TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Karen Barker is a Vice President at TTR Sotheby's International Realty and holds real estate licenses in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Consistently recognized as a top agent in the field, Karen is well-acquainted with the real estate market throughout the D.C. Metropolitan area. Her wealth of experience helps her provide her clients with expertise on property valuation, marketing and contract negotiation, enabling her to assist clients with their real estate needs in all jurisdictions.

Based in the D.C. area for over twenty years, Karen has also lived throughout the U.S. and abroad, which gives her a particular understanding of the experience of relocation.

Karen has an M.A. in Child Development from the University of Connecticut and founded Baylor Medical Child Development Center in Dallas, Texas. Karen loves to travel and lists Europe and San Miguel, Mexico as her favorite places to visit.

Karen resides in Old Town, Alexandria and can be spotted around town walking her adorable Vizsla, Violet.

WETHERLY BARKER HEMEON, VICE PRESIDENT TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Wetherly Barker Hemeon joined her mother, Karen Barker, in forming The Barker Team at TTR Sotheby's International Realty in 2012. In 2018, TTR Sotheby’s named Wetherly Vice President due to her success and expertise in the real estate industry.

Wetherly has spent most of her life in Northern Virginia and is well-acquainted with the neighborhoods and upcoming developments in those areas including Arlington, Great Falls, McLean, Old Town, Alexandria, and Vienna. Since she has lived in other states across the U.S. and abroad, she has a true understanding and empathy for what her clients experience when relocating.

Having worked with countless professional athletes, Wetherly was selected to be part of the Elite Sport Network and is the sole advisor representing athletes in the greater Washington, D.C. area. She also serves on the Elite Sport Network leadership team. The network, made up of a group of senior global real estate advisors affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty©, provides athletes, their families and staff real estate services which are tailored specifically to their unique lifestyle. Elite Sport Network provides their clients with highly specialized and completely confidential services to ultimately facilitate a seamless experience which therefore allows them to focus on their careers.

She is an alumnus of The Madeira School in McLean, VA and graduated from Radford University with a degree in Education. She has taught kindergarten and first grade in both Fairfax and Loudoun Counties.

Wetherly and her family now reside in Vienna, Virginia where they enjoy going to local events, spending time outdoors and catching a Nats game.