We purchased a home thru Karen and her knowledge of the area and how things worked was priceless. We were an out of town buyer and her follow up and follow thru was truly outstanding. I still call on her for advice on where to go for what more than 1-1/2 years later and she still takes the time to help out!!
We are so pleased to have had the professional help from Karen Brown. From the beginning to end she made it so easy for us to sell our home. Again thank you.
Patient, thorough, knowledgable and kind
Karen, was absolutely delightful to work with and always had our best interest at heart. She is extremely knowledgeable about the area always is quick to respond to our questions. We highly recommend Karen for all your real estate transactions.
Karen was a joy to work with. She knew what we were looking for and focused on homes that suited our needs. We need some time to digest our options & take care of our property up North. We will continue working with Karen & recommend her highly.
Karen is an unbelievable realtor and a great person as well. She sold my home after 3 different realtors were unable to do so. She made a difficult decision for me an easy one. She is an exceptionallly hard worker, conscientious, very organized, and the best realtor in Charlotte county. You will never go wrong with choosing Karen to be on your side.
KAREN DID AN EXCELLANT JOB FINDING US A HOUSE.SHE SENT ME PROPERTIES THE NIGHT I CALLED HER AND FOLLOWED THREW WITH EVERYTHING ON TIME WE ARE VERY PLEASED WITH HER JOB.WE ARE OUT OF STATE BUYERS AND DID EVERYTHING OVER THE PHONE AND E-MAIL. STEVE & ROSE STANER
10 Stars.. over the top! An absolute treasure! Karen is a true professional, I am humbled by Karens kindness and willingness to help beyond the successful purchase of our new beautiful Florida home ?? Many thanks! Wade & Diana & Tuggy Rockwood ??????
Karen Gave me a referral for a company to use for upgrading our condo in order to sell. I will definitely be contacting her when the time comes to put our property on the market. Thanks, Karen!
They say, LOCATION, LOCATION,LOCATION, when it comes to real estate. Today, there is so much more involved than just location. You need someone who is an authority on the area and Karen Brown is the pinnacle of knowledge and expertise in the SW Florida area. Karen took care of ALL of the little things when buying our new home. Utilities, insurance, appraisers, repair people, even restaurants. We enjoyed working with Karen immensely. Anyone looking to move to the area would be well served to contact Karen and work directly with her. When a friendship evolves from a real estate transaction, that speaks volumes...
We appreciate Karen very much. She always had our back. Thanks very much.
Kirk Johnson 941-626-6146 is the best...WOW
Our agent Karen Brown was the epitome of professionalism in showing and selling our residence. We had the pleasure of working with her a few years ago when she found the perfect lot for our current home. She was tirelessly consistent in showing the property and keeping us apprised of her progress. We feel that her advice concerning the specifics of presenting the house to its best advantage had a great deal to do with moving the sale along quickly at a very satisfactory selling price.
We have worked with Karen since Dec 2014 seeking our retirement home in Punta Gorda. Karen in every way met and exceeded our goals and expectations. She was prompt to return calls for even small simple concerns. We feel very blessed to have worked with Karen and anyone would be equally blessed to have her in your court in this real estate jungle. It had been years since we went through a home purchase and without Karen it would not have gone as smoothly. We are forever grateful for her efforts on our behalf and look forward to living out our retirement in Florida. Thank you Karen.
Very patient , located properties that met our requirements , will be our realtor when we make the final decision to relocate to Charlotte County .
I cannot praise Karen enough. She is knowledgeable, accommodating and truly the best in the business!
We worked with Karen for a couple of months before actually listing our home. She was very professional, knowledgeable about the market. Karen used all available avenues to promote the sale of our home. She was always available to answer our questions. She guided us thru the photos, inspection, the appraisal . I would recommend Karen to anyone. We got a price for our home that was beyond our expectations.
What thorough real estate answer's you receive from Karen, when asking her market questions. Her follow-up, work ethic and knowledge are why she is a top producer. I highly recommend Karen regardless of whether you are listing a property for sale or need buyer representation. Buz Berson, Broker Berson Properties, Inc
WE CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT HOW WONDERFUL IT WAS TO WORK WITH KAREN. THIS WAS A LONG, ARDUOUS AND COMPLICATED SALE AND KAREN MADE SURE EVERY "I" WAS DOTTED AND EVERY "T" WAS CROSSED. SHE WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO GO THE EXTRA MILE TO MAKE SURE THE SALE WENT THROUGH. SHE WAS PROFESSIONAL, KIND AND CARING. SHE COMMUNICATED WITH US EVERY STEP OF THE WAY AND HER ADVICE WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED. WE WOULD ABSOLUTELY USE HER AGAIN TO BUY OR SELL ANY REAL ESTATE IN THE FUTURE. WE LOVE YOU KAREN!!!!!!!!
Rating is excellent as the experience was awesome. Karen was so knowledgeable on the Port Charlotte area and very accommodating to our needs. We were new to the real estate market in the U.S. and Karen made it seamless. We haven't closed yet but we don't expect any issues. We don't think it is possible to have had a more friendly agent. Thanks Karen!
My wife and I had been searching for vacant waterfront property and had just about given up and then we stopped at Michael Saunders office in Punta Gorda. We met Karen Brown and explained what we wanted and she had properties for us to look at within thirty minutes. We ended up purchasing a beautiful waterfront lot that Karen located for us. Karen was excellent with her outstanding customer service. Five Stars all the way.
5 star. Home shows very well. They did not like the step down. Thanks
Not sure if the stars aligned or Providence shone down on us, but we were beyond fortunate to find and hire Karen to sell our parents' vacation home in Punta Gorda. Karen is the consummate professional--she knows the market and all the INs and OUTs of selling property--but she is also personable, caring, and committed to providing a first-class experience to her clients. Among other things, Karen smartly recommended a listing price range which resulted in maximum gain for our parents; put together a top-notch listing with drone video and photos; helped us find a great estate sale company; worked with a handyman and others to get the house ready; personally returned the cable box equipment; and generally held our hands remotely (we live in Greater Cincinnati) throughout the process. Bottom line: Karen does whatever it takes to help her clients. If possible, we would give Karen more stars than "Excellent" because she deserves nothing less.
Our thanks again to Karen, this is the second time we have worked with her and we could not have hoped to find a more professional and friendly person to work with. When you are British and based in the UK buying abroad can be a little daunting but Karen helped us every step of the way and made the process easy.
I have found Karen Brown to be very professional,courteous,and knowledgeable with respect to her profession. She provides excellent service in a timely manner,and is very helpful in finding properties,and negotiating contractual terms between owners,and buyers. I highly recommend Karen,and her firm for any of your real estate needs.
As a retired Engineer, I tend to over analyze and over research things. And, I did the same when trying to choose a Realtor. However, I finally came up with three potential candidates to market our home. Karen Brown was one of the three. And, to make a long story short, the other two talked themselves out of the job, while Karen Brown won the competition with honesty, politeness, market knowledge and genuine niceness. We followed her advice on how to make our home more attractive to potential buyers and were very pleased with the end result. She also helped us find our new home which we are very happy with also. Thank you, Karen, for a job well done!
Bar NONE ...Upon first meeting....Karen is a refreshing representation of how a Real Estate partnership - (agent/seller) should be. She is enthused about her career and very knowledgeable about her market and that transcends into enthusiasm and experience for her customer. Selling and buying real estate can be an emotional process and Karen puts you at ease with her kind demeanor and positive attitude. We are anxious to get our property in her capable hands, to begin our journey to a sale of our home. She represents one of the most respected Real Estate companies in the country and with its far-reaching marketing we are very hopeful we will see a sale. Thank you, Karen, we look forward to working with you.
Working with Karen was amazing!! She was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating to everything and anything we asked of her. She was very efficient in getting back to us on any questions we had and more than helpful with supplying us with information on the necessities that we would need getting into our new location. We would highly recommend her!
It was time to sell our Villa in Emerald Point that we have owned for over 30 years. Karen Brown made this tough decision happen even though there were some obstacles, her persistence paid off. Karen Brown was wonderful to work with!
In the first couple weeks of our relationship I have to say our experience with Karen has been outstanding! Karen has the positive, proactive attitude that we've been looking for. She has also backed up that attitude with actions, not just words. Fred
A quick return phone call (even though I could not pick up) Karen left a detailed message. She followed this up with 3 emails explaining her services and offering to help. That is impressive. What a great start. It calms my nerves about the hassles of moving, knowing there is an agent out there that will make it as painless as possible. And I am yet to talk to the lady. Thanks. Peter and Martha, Grand Prairie, Texas
karen has been excellent to work with. returns emails promptly. has provided additional - builders. if she didnt know answers, she did research until she found the appropriate information. very positive experience so far!
Thanks so much, Karen Your patience and hard work greatly appreciated. Thanks for all your trips to multiple properties and true and honest description of pros and cons with through explanation. At the end, I think we found the best property for our needs and budget, even better than we were looking for initially. It has been our pleasure working with you and will defiantly recommend you to anyone looking for real estate in the area. Irina and Vadim
Karen is a very interesting lady. Her life experiences bode well for her current occupation. She effectively represents her company and its many properties with realistic and honest possibilities.if we list with Michael Saunders ,I'm sure she and the company will do a good job for us.
she is fantastic!!
Karen was an incredible resource when we were relocating to Florida! She worked with us prior to our arrival and worked diligently to show us as much as possible in the few days we had. We felt confident in the process because we had her in our corner, and she went out of her way to give us the best home buying experience. She was able to answer every question we had about the area, giving us everything down to restaurant recommendations. And they were always on-point! We've kept in touch, and when my dad was considering a condo to spend the winters she was our first call.
Karen is clearly knowledgable of the market, very organized and patient. She is well connected in the Emerald Pointe community and made some excellent suggestions regarding local professional painters and cleaners to help get my Mother's condo ready for sale. I hightly recommend her for your real estate needs.
Your sales associate, Karen Brown from your Punta Gorda office, sold my wife's and my Condominium on October 19, 2020. The Condo sold for $50,000 more than any other condo in the history of the Harbor Landing condominium development.Obviously, my wife and I are happy with the result. We are quite familiar with Karen Brown's outstanding abilities because she sold a the home we owned in Punta Gorda Isles in 2015 for in excess of seven figures. I would confidently recommend Karen to anyone looking for a real estate agent to serve them in the Punta Gorda area.She knows what she is doing!! Robert W. Spencer
My family and I feel like we have a friend for life! Karen went above and beyond all of our expectations. She is very knowledgeable of the area. In addition, Karen is extremely organized, dedicated, professional, polite, patient. Karen even drove us back to Sarasota airport on last during our first visit. And on the second trip among other beyond expectations items, she took me to shop/price appliances and flooring. Per my request, Karen showed us houses in numerous areas gaining a full understanding of our wants and needs. Once Karen realized a build was a better fit, she quickly switched gears and efficiently organized top rated builders making things happen no matter how late or early she has to work to get the job done. Foremost, both trips (house hunting and closing on lot) were stress free. And that is a lot to say about a house hunting trip that will require a significant move across country! Much of the before stated is driven by Karen’s level of experience along with her dedication to her profession. I cannot thank Karen enough for all of hard work and time she has put into my new ‘forever home’. She has not only helped me with professional matters but the time she spent with me in the evenings have made this process enjoyable! In addition, the unique fun hand-picked congratulatory gifts that were so special. I have confidence the build process of my journey with my children will be just as good or better. I look forward to further interaction with Karen. Lynn, Aaron, and Nella
Finding Karen as our Realtor was finding Gold. We are new to the PGI Community and Karen went so far above and beyond selling us a House, instead, she sold us a Beautiful “Warm Home” and by the end of it, we felt we were part of this Community. There are so many amazing things I can say about this Wonderful, Caring person. From her warm welcome, to giving us Lists with addresses and phone numbers of Reliable Companies we need to trust, to showing us around Downtown Punta Gorda and the Beautiful Restaurants and Parks. She helped us settle in and invited us to Dinners at some of the Best Restaurants in our New City. Besides showing us all the homes we felt we needed to see, which were many, she worked diligently getting us the Best Deal, which she certainly did and that is One of the Reasons she is their Top Agent. Buying our Beautiful New Home brought us to Karen as a Customer, now we have a Wonderful, Interesting, Smart and Caring Good Friend. That means more to us than just buying a “House” from some one. When you call Karen to find you a “House,” you will instead get a “Warm Home, a Friend and the Feeling of belonging in your New Community. Thank you Karen. Our Lives have changed just knowing you and we hope for a long future of fun, interesting and great times with you and the People in our New Community. Karen, you are Wonderful!! Phillip and Cathy Henderson
I'm from Missouri and Karen has helped me like I'm her best customer ! She has the knowledge of the land and the right people and places to trust. 'Hats Off' to you Karen ! Now lets go buy a House !
We would not be sitting here today enjoying our beautiful lanai and pool if we did not put ourselves into the capable hands of our realtor, Karen Brown. During a whirlwind weekend visit, we were expertly guided by Karen who read our needs and helped us to find the perfect home!
I have been communicating with Karen for several months. She has set up numerous searches for me and answered i dont know how many emails. And then last week my wife and I finally were able to make a trip down from southwestern VA and Karen had a full day of activites planned for us. All of her communications have been prompt and informative. There were a very few times when she couldnt return an email and even then she would send me a quick note saying that she was busy with other clients and she would ALWAYS get back to me the next day. I would highly recommend Karen! Thank You Gil Stouch
We sold our FL home this spring with Karen Brown as our realtor. The sale went pretty nearly as Karen had predicted. We had an offer within five days, followed by speedy sale. We were satisfied with the sale price, which was near the asking price. We had an effective working relationship with Karen. She explained the extra efforts she would put forth to try to sell our home, including her use of a professional photographer. We relied on her for advice on preparing our home for showing and sale, and got from Karen recommendations for several contractors for repairs/improvements needed to make our home as appealing as possible. We feel that our excellent working relationship with Karen paid off nicely in terms of being able to conclude the sale expeditiously and for a satisfactory price. Karen Brown was also our realtor five years previously when we purchased the house we recently sold. She gave us good counsel at that point as well in matters of negotiating with the Seller, as we were new to the local real estate marketplace. During the time we lived in our Florida home we spent money on its maintenance and improvement, as one must. Nevertheless, the gross sales price was nicely more than we paid for the house when we purchased it. All-in-all, we have had an excellent experience in our professional real estate dealings with Karen Brown, and we gained a friend.
Karen is everything you could want in a real estate agent. We purchased our home from Arizona without seeing it in person. Karen walked us through the process, sent many pictures, answered many questions, and got us through our first on-line closing. The day we arrived, she was there with the keys to welcome us to our new Punta Gorda home. She made the whole process easy and fun. Not long after our arrival friends came for a visit from New Jersey and Karen walked them through the process of buying a home right down the street. If you want a professional who has your back Karen is the one!
Karen, I wanted to thank you for your terrific efforts in marketing our family's condo in Emerald Pointe. Your service was the best. I can't imagine being represented any better, and I've been doing this, myself, for 36+ years.
My family and I recently looked at properties in Emerald Pointe, Punta Gorda. Karen is very knowledgeable about the association and the current challenges of buying property there. She was very prompt with getting back to us with information and answering any questions we had. She is honest and straightforward in her business dealings. we like that! We weren't able to make the deal happen on the unit we were interested in, but I feel confident that she will help us find one in the near future.
I have used Karen more than once and Love her!! I have recommended her to others and they love her too!! She has sold more than one property for me and everything went so easily. Thank you so much Karen!!
I would like to say a few words about the exceptional customer service Karen Brown has provided me during my resent trip to Punta Gorda. Being a Canadian looking for property in Florida wasn’t easy. However, Karen Brown walked me thru the buying process and has guided me from the first property I viewed, finding something I liked, to the closing which was completed recently. I can only say thank you Karen! For all your help and invaluable service you have provided me and may you get more Canadian your way as I will be sending them to you…
I can't begin to say enough about Karen Brown's professionalism, caring attitude and expediency. Karen has meticulous attention to detail and graciously does what it takes to get the job done right. I would definitely recommend Karen's services to anyone because she will meet and exceed your expectations with the high standards she holds for herself.
I was a first-time seller of a home and your company and Karen Brown made the process as simple as possible at least for an 85-year-old. Karen was a sweetheart and as far as I am concerned did a fabulous job for Brenda and me.
Like most people we started watching the market before we were ready to buy. Karen hung with us all the time we were just "shopping" and was still there when we were ready to buy.
Karen has guided me through the successful sale of several properties. Her astute knowledge of The Market coupled with her amazing business skills have made every transaction a huge success. On a personal level, few people have the character and integrity that Karen has. I am grateful to this remarkable woman and would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for guidance in Real Estate.
Karen Brown has served us well indeed. During our townhouse bank owned short-sale purchase Karen was very thorough and patient throughout the extended process. She has made every effort to demonstrate comparable values, spent many days of showings throughout the market area, and has been a true delight to work with over the past couple years. We consider her a trust-worthy real estate source and would recommend her highly. Gary Warren, Emerald Point
We recently purchased a home in Punta Gurda and we worked with Karen over the last year. It was a pleasure working with someone that had the answers or would find out what was needed. She is a tireless worker that I would highly recommend contacting if your buying or selling. Thank you again Karen for your hard work through these difficult times with Covid etc. DJM
As a former player personnel director for two NBA teams for 16 years in the NBA it was my job to draft players. Karen Brown would be a high draft choice, she is tireless worker, very knowledgeable, high character person, and although I was in Utah and the house located in Florida never had any trouble with communication with her. I would highly recommend Karen to sell your property Coach Barry Hecker
Perfection, service was the definition of excellent.
We recently sold a property and purchased another which can be a tense experience. Karen Brown assisted with both transactions. Thanks to Karen's professionalism, courtesy, and staying on top of the situation, both transactions went very well. I appreciated Karen's many phone calls to keep us current. This certainly reduced the tension knowing to the minute what was happening. I would not hesitate to recommend Karen Brown.
I just wanted to praise Karen on her personable and honest customer experience she provides. I just recently closed remotely on a vacant lot in Punta Gorda that I hope to build on in the future. Karen demonstrated her knowledge and experience while supporting me through the entire process from the offer through the closing. I would personally use Karen for any future real estate purchases in the Punta Gorda area and give Karen 5 stars for this excellent buying experience.
Karen Brown worked extremely hard Selling my condo for me. Her advertisements were highly professional and she covered all the bases in her attempts to locate the right buyer. We were in contact from beginning to end and I couldn't be more pleased with her dedication to getting the job done. To anyone in the market of buying or selling a place in SW Florida, Give her a call.
I give Karen 5 stars. She has been very helpful for me. Excellent person, especially since I haven't met her personally, and have great faith in her. I know she will continue in my search to find that perfect home I am looking for. Nancy Abrams
Karen was very professional and informative in her conversation with my husband today. She was able to answer every question asked. We very much appreciate her helpfulness and knowledge. We would give her 5 stars
Karen, you have done an extremely thorough job for us. You are a consummate professional. You provide wide and superb representation of our property. You keep us well informed. You are patient with our time constraints. This is a joyous time for us with the construction of our new home, but you understand the complexities of living in our present home while it is on the market while trying to maintain a rich and full life. We couldn't be more pleased with your efforts.
Just getting started in looking for home. Karen very helpful with great selection
Michael Saunders Realty is blessed and very fortunate to have Karen Brown represent the company name.Her dedication, knowledge, customer service is superior. I have had the opportunity to work with Karen in selling 2 properties in Punta Gorda and have recommended her to friends as well. The referrals were just as pleased with having Karen as their agent as I am. Her patience shown during a listing that took over a year to sell this past year and working through the pandemic period never ceased to amaze me.In today’s world of not so great customer service at many companies and organizations, Karen continues to excel in every aspect of professionalism. Sincerely, Jane Spencer
After having worked with numerous real estate agents over thirty plus years of buying homes it is easy to say that Karen Brown is the hardest working most professional agent we have ever met. It took us seven trips over two years working with her to find the neighborhood and our forever retirement home in the Punta Gorda area. Karen never gave up on us, was always there for a quick and honest response any time we had a question or some new thought. We have already introduced her to two close friends.
Top-notch professional… Courteous, accommodating, Efficient… goes way beyond, over and above what is necessary to get the job done. Fabulous attention to detail and Precision
My wife and I were very fortunate to discover Karen Brown. She has an amazing understanding of the nuances and neighborhoods of Punta Gorda and was easily able to guide us to the homes and areas that fit our needs and price range. Karen's knowledge is extensive, her customer service & prompt follow up was fantastic, she is an absolute gem and a true real estate professional! Thanks Karen for making our buying experience so enjoyable & memorable. Joe & Janet Hertig
Karen is very efficient and response promptly. I highly recommend her.
Karen is excellent at what she does. Whether it is finding a home that is the right fit for you or listing a property, she will do so with efficiency and grace. Over the years, our family has worked with Karen on multiple real estate transactions. We have always found her to be hard working, fair and extremely conscientious. May I also add that Karen is a warm and caring person who is a pleasure to work with.
Last November we asked our realtor friend here in Miami, Elena Kemper at EWM, to recommend a realtor in Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda. She recommended Karen Brown. We called Karen; she sent us listings and cheerfully agreed to meet with us and show us some houses. Our first day with Karen, she showed us more than 25 houses - and towards the end, many of them were in the pouring rain. But, that didn’t stop her or even slow her down, and she always remained enthusiastic and cheerful. As an aside, I am a “gym rat” – I work out at the YMCA 4-5 times each week. But I had a hard time keeping up with her. We returned to the Charlotte County area a number of times over the next six months; each time, Karen would spend an entire day with us, showing us houses. Eventually, altogether she showed us 70-75! And she always remained enthusiastic and cheerful - she never, ever complained that we were being “picky” (which we were) or pushed us to make a decision. Happily, on July 4th Karen showed us 1218 Swan Court. It was love at first sight. Karen provided us with the comps, advised us regarding price, we immediately made a formal offer and with Karen’s help we negotiated and got a signed contract that night. Karen knows real estate contracts like the back of her hand – and although I’ve been an attorney for over 35 years, her experience, expertise, and efficiency in putting together and finalizing the contract was invaluable. Karen’s knowledge of the Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte real estate market is incredible. She always seemed to be personally acquainted with every street and every house we looked at. She patiently explained to us all the “local” nuances: deed restrictions, seawalls, canal maintenance fees, “corner” lots, sailboat vs. non-sailboat water, cut-throughs, boating time and distance to open water, etc., and showed us all around the surrounding area to help us get a feel for it. Karen provided us with tons of information regarding inspectors, roofers, docks, landscapers, contractors, boat lifts, pool maintenance companies, handymen and pretty much everything else we could possibly need. And when a roofing issue arose just prior to closing, Karen worked feverishly with us and the listing realtor until after midnight to successfully get it resolved. When we closed and started moving our things in, Karen was at our house immediately – bringing us lunch, bags of ice, a beautiful housewarming gift basket and even quiches for the next day’s breakfast! Karen’s knowledge, experience, ethics, professionalism, and boundless energy are extraordinary and she went above and beyond in every way. We are very fortunate to have had her as our realtor. You and your company are equally fortunate, as she clearly is a tremendous asset and a wonderful company ambassador. We can’t say enough good things about her. And last, but not least, our newfound friendship with Karen will continue for a long time.
Karen was very responsive and took the time to answer my questions about this area of Florida. It is apparent she is dedicated to her clients, and willing to work hard on their behalf.
I am very pleased with our selection and congratulate the two Gregs and Karen for their patience and efforts.
Karen Brown has step by step gone above and beyond helping us purchase our forever home in Florida.....She takes the effort to make sure here clients are protected in every way. Since we are moving to Florida from Wisconsin....she made sure we had all information needed to purchase our home. She provided the name of inspectors, banks, and insurance agents. This is very helpful to new Floridians.....we don't really know where to go. Thank you so much Karen for all your hard work. Butch and I really appreciate all yours efforts and in put.
Having Karen as our realtor was fantastic. She was a valuable source from all the details needed for moving from out of state to Florida. She thought of everything that we would need. Karen goes above and beyond for her clients. We would highly recommend her to anyone wishing to make a purchase in the area.
Karen recently facilitated a very quick and expedient settlement on a property for us. Not only is Karen very well versed in her business, but also professional and approachable in her dealings. We had a thoroughly positive experience with Karen and would enthusiastically recommend her services.
We were fortunate to have a referral for Karen and have her on our team. She was always available while we were here searching and always was prompt in responding to any calls we had while looking for a home. The whole process seemed to fall into place and went smoothly, Karen's attention to detail, along with her knowledge of the home sale process was a big comfort to us. She always responded to any questions or comments that we had about the transaction. And also stayed on top of the home inspection, home insurance, and closing actions. We couldn’t have done this on our own. I will make sure to keep Karen and your Company in mind if anybody is looking for a reference to purchase or sell a home.
Karen is a fantastic agent! She went above and beyond without being asked--this level of service to a competing office is indicative of an intelligent, giving and wonderfully efficient agent. Fabulous!
Last November we asked our realtor friend here in Miami, Elena Kemper at EWM, to recommend a realtor in Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda. She recommended Karen Brown. We called Karen; she sent us listings and cheerfully agreed to meet with us and show us some houses. Our first day with Karen, she showed us more than 25 houses - and towards the end, many of them were in the pouring rain. But, that didn’t stop her or even slow her down, and she always remained enthusiastic and cheerful. As an aside, I am a “gym rat” – I work out at the YMCA 4-5 times each week. But I had a hard time keeping up with her. We returned to the Charlotte County area a number of times over the next six months; each time, Karen would spend an entire day with us, showing us houses. Eventually, altogether she showed us 70-75! And she always remained enthusiastic and cheerful - she never, ever complained that we were being “picky” (which we were) or pushed us to make a decision. Happily, on July 4th Karen showed us 1218 Swan Court. It was love at first sight. Karen provided us with the comps, advised us regarding price, we immediately made a formal offer and with Karen’s help we negotiated and got a signed contract that night. Karen knows real estate contracts like the back of her hand – and although I’ve been an attorney for over 35 years, her experience, expertise, and efficiency in putting together and finalizing the contract was invaluable. Karen’s knowledge of the Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte real estate market is incredible. She always seemed to be personally acquainted with every street and every house we looked at. She patiently explained to us all the “local” nuances: deed restrictions, seawalls, canal maintenance fees, “corner” lots, sailboat vs. non-sailboat water, cut-throughs, boating time and distance to open water, etc., and showed us all around the surrounding area to help us get a feel for it. Karen provided us with tons of information regarding inspectors, roofers, docks, landscapers, contractors, boat lifts, pool maintenance companies, handymen and pretty much everything else we could possibly need. And when a roofing issue arose just prior to closing, Karen worked feverishly with us and the listing realtor until after midnight to successfully get it resolved. When we closed and started moving our things in, Karen was at our house immediately – bringing us lunch, bags of ice, a beautiful housewarming gift basket and even quiches for the next day’s breakfast! Karen’s knowledge, experience, ethics, professionalism and boundless energy are extraordinary and she went above and beyond in every way. We are very fortunate to have had her as our realtor. You and your company are equally fortunate, as she clearly is a tremendous asset and a wonderful company ambassador. We can’t say enough good things about her. And last, but not least, our newfound friendship with Karen will continue for a long time.
Karen.. tks for all of your hard work and dedication. U r by far the best agent I have worked with. I worked at a mortgage company for over 10 years. My position was a liaison working between account managers & real estate agents. So I have had my share of agents. This experience for my sister and I was smooth and easy because of u.
Thanks for taking such great care of my Aunt and Uncle with their new home search in Florida! My Mom will be moving that way very soon and I know you will take really good care of her too! Jill Morin
Having bought and sold many properties over the years we have to say that Karen Brown is the most professional and caring realtor. Her attention to detail and consideration for both buyer and seller made a difficult closing flow smoothly. We very much appreciate her hard work in getting our property sold and would definitely use her again if the occasion arises.
Outstanding Agent...got it DONE when others could not ! We had a previous agent market our home for many months and not even any showings. A friend told me about Karen and from the minute we met her we could tell she would get the job done ! Within weeks Karen hosted open houses and before we knew it offers came in and we were able to sell and move on with our relocation plans. Bar NONE....Karen Brown is the AGENT OF CHOICE....Professional, easy to communicate with, keeps you informed about your property and its marketing and then SELLS ! Thank you Karen..you made our dreams come true..KAREN BROWN....HANDS DOWN ! THE BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT backed by a very reputable Real Estate firm ! Its a winning combination !
It is hard to express in a few words the exceptional service we received from Karen Brown in buying our new home in Ellenton, FL. Her knowledge and devotion to the home-buying experience was unmatched by any of our previous dealings in real estate. She is tenacious, organized, available 24/7 and the most hard working realtor we have ever met. We could not have more pleased with our experience working with Karen.
Karen Brown has taken a great deal of her time to look at many properties and has been a great help and worked extremely hard for me. I've never had better service or had anyone else who looked out for my interests like she did.
I want to send a large shout out to Karen for the excellent efforts she provided for us in the sale and closing of our Punta Gorda home. We feel very fortunate that we had a realtor of her caliber as we listed our house as the Florida market started to slow down. Her marketing of our house was a primary reason for getting the many showings that occurred. Her help in negotiations to seal the sale was invaluable. Once the contract was signed, Karen was always on top of resolving any issues from the inspection to the closing. Her attention to details on every aspect of the sale of our house was impeccable. We are extremely thankful for her efforts and professionalism in our sale and would highly recommend her for anyone looking to buy or sell a house . Randy B.
What can you say about Karen Brown? Not enough great things, that's what! Karen is the consummate professional. She brings professionalism, expertise, personality and Herculean effort. Karen knows people and knows real estate. And she's incredibly sensitive to her client's needs and wishes. You could NOT ask for a more effective and diligent realtor. As a part time realtor in California, I understand the job of an agent. Karen is over the top in every category-knowledge, contacts, sales, keeping the client posted, flexibility, creativity, communication, humor, integrity. I could go on and on. Anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in South Florida would be a fool to not interview Karen for the job.
We purchased a home and used Karen's services to help us. Karen maintained professionalism in trying circumstances and knew when to push to get things done. We became repeat customers because of the outstanding service. When we needed to sell our estate home, we never considered anyone else. She never disappoints. Her follow through and professional demeanor is outstanding. We unconditionally refer clients to Karen!
We listed a home with Karen Brown in Burnt Store Isles. Though it was difficult times for the sale of any real estate, Karen sold our home. She held multiple open houses, gave us suggestions for improvement, followed up on showings and gave us on-going feed-back. She was a pleasure to work with and we now consider Karen a friend. The best!
Five stars is not enough. One could not find a better person to guide you to your new home She is very knowledgeable and made the process very easy for us. We were unfamiliar with the area and she patiently spent time and effort in helping us make the right choice. She listened to and understood what we wanted and quickly elimated the sites that would not suit our needs. She did not try to push into making a decision. A wonderful experience, thank you.
Karen helped us find our retirement home in Port Charlotte. We were searching from long distance and would come to Florida for short 2 or 3 day jaunts during which she would show us a bunch of houses each time. She was very organized and knowledgeable about the areas we were interested in. She gave opinions when asked but never pressured us to make an offer on a house we didn’t love. She bore with us when we made offers on 2different houses which were rejected and then helped us find the house which we ended up purchasing. As usually happens, the waiting and disappointment were worth it since we love the house we ended up with most of all. We paid more than we wanted to, but Karen didn’t pressure us into that. We just got a dose of reality the longer we looked at houses. (A typical problem once you start looking at homes listed for above your top price.). Karen was very responsive to all of our inquiries and so patient with our indecisiveness. She seemed to be available practically 24/7 by text. And she devoted entire days to the hunt when we were able to fly down. In fact when the house we did end up buying came on the market, she previewed it for us and send a huge number of photos of the house and the neighborhood so we didn’t have to fly down just to see one home unless we were pretty sure we would like it. And we ended up buying it (after we saw it in person!) Karen gave us the name of several mortgage brokers and insurance agents. She helped us figure out what the tax burden would be if we didn’t have the homestead credit. She recommended home inspectors. All of these seemed like quality people/agencies. Since we needed to close from long distance, she handled getting our keys and gave suggestions for people to tend to the place while we are away. She left a very lovely gift in the house for us to find when we first got here. Yes, we can recommend Karen to anyone looking to buy a house. I would assume she is just as reliable as a seller’s agent.
Karen was very responsive to our questions and very good at understanding what we wanted. After telling her what we were looking for, on our first look at condominiums, we found what we were looking for and purchased. Karen made the selling process seamless, by giving us her advise and direction.
We have bought and sold 7 or 8 homes in our lifetime. We have been fortunate to have mostly great real estate support, but Karen Brown is the best ever!
Karen is extremely professional. She makes the paper work easy to get through. She is very efficient and positive. A great real estate agent. I couldn't be happier.
The Michael Saunders' team was excellent. From the time we were put in contact with Karen, as we lived out of state, she worked with our schedule to show us properties and to understand our requirements. We received emails with listings that became available in the various neighborhoods that interested us. Once we found the house in which we were interested, Karen prepared our offer and negotiated the deal for us, arranged for the inspection and the final walk through; all the while corresponding with us and keeping us informed of any progress. She made everything easy and the settlement went off without a problem. Thank you Karen!
My 95 year old Dad and I hired Karen Brown last year to help sell their family home as they downsized into an assisted living facility. Karen immediately became a trusted friend and real estate expert who guided us through the process of selling both the home and some additional properties. My dad passed away before the house sold but he would be proud of the integrity and astute business acumen that Karen always exuded on his behalf. She went above and beyond everyday to do whatever it took to sell the house. Now that we have sold it, I have listed several other properties with Karen. I highly recommend Karen and her team as the most caring and dedicated real estate professionals I have ever had the pleasure to know.
From our very first family meeting it was clear that Karen Brown was a consummate, experienced,and successful real estate professional. She knew her market, had a keen eye for property details and immediately understood what minor upgrades our 26 y/o house needed to be competitive. Karen and her team put us in touch w/ all the required contractors and supervised their work for us. Once complete, an outstanding MLS listing was created including a virtual online tour that was both creative and inviting. Showings were immediately booked and the house was under contract in less than 2 weeks. Karen and her team remained in constant contact w/ us in subsequent weeks providing valuable and critically effective negotiating advice as the buyers worked through their inspections and financing issues. We were initially concerned that selling a home w/ us living out-of-state would be a logistical nightmare. Karen Brown took us under her wing, providing guidance and direction through the entire process that ended in a very successful and stress free closure ahead of schedule. We couldn't be more pleased with Karen's service and know we hired the absolutely finest professional for the job.
Our experience with Karen Brown exceeded a "5 star - Excellent" rating. In April of this year, Karen was recommended to us by a realtor from Englewood. That recommendation was fully justified. Karen's efforts, insights, work ethic, professionalism, and hospitality have been superb. Among the many things Karen did for us was to catch an error made by the insurance company which miscalculated a Flood Insurance Quote. We paid the miscalculated premium to fulfill a requirement of closing. However, Karen's insight and attention to detail permitted us to obtain (prior to the closing) the requisite Flood Insurance with an 83% reduction from the original, miscalculated premium. That was a savings to us of over $3,400. Thank you, Karen! We are now in the process of recovering the original premium we paid. Also, Karen permitted us to have the electronics for a new home security system mailed directly to her office with Michael Saunders & Co., thereby saving us the necessity of traveling with those electronic components. Further, we sent Karen a list of the features in a home which we preferred, and a list of features which we did not prefer. Karen directed us to homes which met the criteria we preferred, thereby economizing our time. Due in no part to Karen, we had a difficult time getting to a closing. Throughout that sequence of events, Karen was informative and supportive. Our closing was June 5. We are now in the process of hiring service personnel whom Karen has recommended to us. We have no reservations whatsoever about referring Karen Brown and Michael Saunders & Co. to any of our friends who may wish to purchase real estate in SW Florida.
Our experience with Karen has been exceptional. She is a professional in every way. I have recommended her to others and will happily continue to do so.
We spent a week looking at property in the Punta Gorda area with Karen and other agents. Having spent years in sales I have great respect for Karens professionalism and efficiency. Although we didn't close on a deal it was not her fault and she will be the first one we call we we head south to look for real estate again.
Working with Karen was a pleasure. She listened to and addressed all of our concerns and issues. She was professional and thorough. She was always prepared provided a lot of support and guidance as we went through what is normally a very stressful process. You wont be disappointed with her or her team. She doesn't stop until the process is complete. Thanks Karen, all the best. Mark and Leslie
Karen, Thank you for getting back to me, listening to my needs and sending listings in my price range. Robin
It has been a pleasure working with Karen. I found her marketing style very progressive and aggressive. Karen is able to work well within the Emerald Pointe Community and did an excellent job of managing all the details. Thank you Karen.
She's the best!! ????
Excellent agent. Clearly explained situations for me. Very friendly.
karen has been excellent to work with. returns emails promptly. has provided additional - builders. if she didnt know answers, she did research until she found the appropriate information. very positive experience so far! oops - i dont know if i hit the wrong star -- it should be 5 stars - excellent
Buying a house from Karen was a hassle-free experience. She was efficient and professional all the way. Realizing our ambivalence (being new to the area and not quite ready to be Floridians in the truest sense) we never felt pressured but instead were thoroughly guided into picking the right home for our family. Thanks to her, when we reached our decision, she was there and we felt that she was our advocate even to the end. We are very happy.
Karen was amazing. She was the third agent we worked with and she was so much better than her predecessors in every way. She marketed our house perfectly and used avenues others did not. Her suggestions were always right on. It's a shame we can only give Karen a 5 star rating because she is a 10 (11 for Spinal Tap fans). Looking for the best real estate agent in Charlotte County? Look no further--it's Karen Brown.
Karen is amazing !! We couldn’t have done this without her expertise , and devotion to every detail .. Thank you Nancy & Dennis
Our experience with Karen Brown was a 5. We only had a limited time to look at properties since flying in from out of town, and she set the whole weekend aside for us. She contacted us via email beforehand to confirm the properties she had lined up to show us. After spending Saturday showing us those properties, she told us to go back to the hotel at night and look at any other properties we were interested in, and she would show them to us on Sunday. When we asked her to see one of the properties again that she had showed us on Saturday, she happily obliged, even showing us another empty property we were interested in on the spot. Viewing the two side by side helped us feel confident in our decision to go forward. Then when we put an offer in, she showed us the comps so we could put what we felt was a reasonable price in, along with her advice making it turnkey. We finally secured the place before leaving town on Monday, thrilled with the arrangement and the condo. She also suggested great places to eat, took us out for a cool drink, and showed us the town. Thanks for making buying such a pleasant experience! Gail and John
Karen Brown was a godsend in helping us with the locating, communicating, and purchasing of a vacant lot. She answered questions in a timely manner; looked up answers if needed and worked beyond the 10th hour to help us make a decision. She is now helping us locate and possibly purchase the vacant lot next door.
From the day we met you, we knew your guidance in selecting the right RE agent to help us find a new home, out of your area, and to find the right RE agent to sell our existing home, way out of your area would result in us meeting our goals quickly. Both realtors demonstrated the professionalism, integrity, and results oriented attitude we saw in you. Your reputation preceded our meeting with you, but we found you worthy of every glowing word. You are a rare find in today's world and we are thankful to the Smith's for pointing us in your direction. We moved into our new home last week and got our Florida drivers licenses & car registrations already. We are now happy Floridians, thanks to you!
Karen worked hard to find a qualified buyer and did a wonderful job. I am pleased.
We have had a very good experience with Karen Brown. She is definitely a 5 star "Excellent" representative of Michael Saunders & Company. We have the utmost respect for Karen as a person and as our Agent.
EXELLENT.
