Karen is a 50+ year resident of St. Pete Beach and Pinellas County area. She grew up on St. Pete Beach – 40+ years, has a B.S. Degree in Public Relations and Journalism from Florida State University. As a full-time Real Estate professional, she possesses extensive knowledge regarding Real Estate transactions. Karen is a Broker/Associate with GRI designation, the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. Karen is a Multi-Million dollar Producer and also holds a CAM license- Community Association Management and have extensive knowledge on FL Statutes as they pertain to condominiums and home owners associations. Prior to joining Coastal, Karen was a Broker/Associate with Prudential Tropical Realty for over 5 years and consistently ranked among the top 10% of Prudential agents in the country and received the Leading Edge Society Aware. Many particulars go into Selling and Buying a home. The process from Contract to Close is a tedious one and I will be with you every step of the way. My previous legal experience gives me an edge when it comes to contract negotiations and attending to the many details of the closing process. I will work hard to make sure that your sale or purchase goes as quickly and smoothly as possible. As a local area expert with knowledge of the communities, my objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals. I am committed to serving the real estate needs of our community. The Power of Knowledge with the Gift of Caring.