From Newspapers to Home Sales

The Bennett's also started the RailTown Coffee House in the Nelson Chamber of Commerce's renovated CPR station building.

Well-know Nelson area couple, Karen and Chuck Bennett. — Photo: Kootenay Business

From newspaper to home sales – that’s the story of Nelson-based and well-known business couple, Karen and Chuck Bennett. Chuck Bennett was the regional manager of Black Press newspapers for the Kootenay region for a number of years and his wife Karen was the Publisher and advertising manager at the Nelson Star.

The Bennett's also started the RailTown Coffee House in the Nelson Chamber of Commerce's renovated CPR station building.

Earlier this year, both Karen and Chuck began selling real estate for Coldwell Banker in Nelson.

The Bennett’s website touts their connection to the Nelson community:

• We are from Nelson. We love this city and we know this city. We know the neighbourhoods, the people, the history and economy. We know Nelson.
• We understand the importance of communication, and listening, but also in being able to speak openly and honestly with our customers. We aren’t about lip service and our customers will get clear communication and complete honesty.
• We know about marketing. We have a 25-year background in marketing and advertising and we will bring that expertise to every single one of our customers.
• We are a team. When you hire one, you get both of us. That means we will always be available and you won’t have to wait until we deal with another customer first. You will always be first.

They can be contacted at Coldwell Bankers offices in Nelson or at www.karenandchuckbennett.ca