Meet Kara and Ron

Throughout their careers, Kara and Ron have been focused on one thing: getting people the results they’re looking for. Now joined together to form Harcourts Milestone Advisors, the two blend their knowledge of real estate and risk management to create an experience worth recommending.

3 Facts about Kara Welliver

Canines: She’s an animal lover and has three pups in her household: Axel (English Labrador), Loki (trickster Beagle) and Knut (English Labrador).

Career: She has been a licensed real estate agent since 2002, primarily serving Orange and Los Angeles County. Prior to that, she worked her way to Corporate Merchandise Manager at Nordstrom.

Community: She is well versed in working with clients on 1031 exchanges, probate sales as well as investment, residential and commercial properties. Clients remember her for really listening to what they want, being resourceful and baking amazing cookies.

Ron Hoefer
3 Facts about Ronald Hoefer

Risk: Ron established Milestone Risk Management & Insurance in 1986 to stand against insurance brokers who only sold on price. The consultative firm helped CEOs and leadership teams build their companies with knowledge on safety and best practices, resulting in the lowest, sustainable premiums annually.

Return: In 2000, Ron launched Orange County’s largest Leadership Summit, focused on guiding CEOs and their teams to protect employees through safety training and best practices. Additionally, Ron supports and mentors retired Navy Seals transitioning to corporate positions through The Honor Foundation, one of the charities Harcourts Milestone Advisors contribute to.

Real Estate: Ron brings his consultative approach to the residential and commercial real estate sector, just like he did in the insurance sector. In partnership with Kara Welliver, this dynamic duo brings their clients a buying and selling experience that’s All About You!

“For years, our agency has benefited from Ron’s expertise and unwavering integrity. I believe he always puts the client’s interests first. The peace-of-mind this creates is amazing.”

- Wes Phillips, CEO Orange Label Marketing

“I have collaborated with Kara on real estate transactions for over a decade. She is always looking out for the best interests of others, both personally and professionally. Kara is also a wealth of resources within the scope of property ownership, taxes, trusts and probate.”

- Christopher Scott, Old Republic Title Insurance

“I have been privileged to know and closely work with Ron Hoefer for at least 25 years. Besides being a visionary business leader, when Ron says he’s on it, you can consider it done. When Ron gives you advice, you can take that advice to the bank.  He genuinely cares about his clients.”

- David Robinson

“Kara is very knowledgeable on all aspects of real estate, follows through on any request or questions you may have, exudes confidence and best of all, always has a positive attitude.”

- Miriam Whatley

“I have known Ron Hoefer for 20+ years.  We were in a business group together for all of those years.  I can endorse his acumen and professional follow through from personal and business experience.”

- Janet Steiner, Former CEO of Thoro Packaging, Visionary of Make Dust

“I have had the pleasure of working with Kara Welliver as a Residential Realtor for the past 17 years. During this period, she has always separated herself from others as a highly competent, energetic and personal residential realtor. She has always supported my clients, friends and family throughout Southern California with the routine as well as highly complex and challenging transactions.”

- Don Formiller, Senior Loan Consultant C2 Financial Corporation