Koren U. Bowman is a respected leader in the real estate industry with an inspiring journey that began with humble roots. Originally from Newark, New Jersey, and a graduate of Virginia State University with a degree in Economics and Finance, Koren now holds a seat at one of the world’s most prestigious real estate brands as the Founder and CEO of KU Real Estate Group of Keller Williams Premier, serving clients across the Triangle and Greater Charlotte areas of North Carolina.
In 2021, she made history as the first African American to achieve the Owner and Operating Principal role of Keller Williams Premier in the Carolinas region, becoming only the seventh in the nation to hold this distinction. With over 15 years of real estate experience, Koren ranks in the top 2% of her local market and is recognized as an expert in both residential and commercial real estate. She holds multiple designations, including Certified Luxury Specialist, Certified International Property Specialist, and is a founding member of the Keller Williams Sports and Entertainment Division.
Beyond her professional achievements, Koren is a passionate champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the industry. She serves as the National and Regional Social Equity Leader and Ambassador for Keller Williams and chaired the 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors. Among her many initiatives, Koren created the Diversity Alliance Pledge, a framework that promotes meaningful progress in diversity, access, equity, and inclusion — now adopted by associations across the state and the country.
Koren is also highly regarded as a master educator and business coach, dedicated to helping others grow. She believes deeply in building wealth through homeownership and, together with her husband Marcus, has built a multi-million-dollar real estate investment company. Their mission is to use their businesses to inspire and empower individuals and local organizations with wealth-building opportunities.
Her commitment to community service runs just as deep. Koren founded the nonprofit Christ Saves Hearts Foundation, Inc., to raise awareness around heart health and provide scholarships to minority students and families in need. Alongside her husband, Pastor Marcus Bowman, she also serves through Bowman Ministries, sharing God’s love and word. Koren has partnered with organizations such as Citizen Schools, the Boys and Girls Club, Urban Ministries, Junior Achievement, the American Heart Association, KW Cares, KW Kids Can, and the Woman Boss Foundation to make a positive impact both inside and outside her business.
Above all, Koren is a devoted wife and mother, driven by her commitment to build a life by design for her two children and leave a lasting legacy of wealth and success for generations to come.
