A Truly Exceptional Realtor - Above and Beyond in Every Way!…read more
I cannot say enough great things about Karyn at Carlton Holland Realty. From start to finish, she turned one of the most stressful and overwhelming experiences of my life into something manageable--and even rewarding.
In early 2025, I decided to leave my 1966 home, which I had owned since 2004. It had major features like a pool that worried me in terms of maintenance and resale. I decided to purchase a new construction home, but the builder offered zero flexibility on contingencies or timelines. That meant I had just 180 days to prepare, list, and sell my old house--my first time ever selling a home, and only the second I had ever bought.
I had no real estate knowledge going in, but Karyn was everything I could have asked for and more. She guided me through every single step--from reviewing the complicated new construction contract (which she color-coded to help me track critical deadlines and contingencies) to giving detailed, actionable advice on getting our old home ready to list.
She arranged a phenomenal photographer whose images made our home shine--without a doubt a key reason we had so much early interest, even as the market began to shift. Under Karyn's expert guidance, we listed the home 90 days before our hard deadline, with a plan to negotiate a leaseback.
Then the market started turning. Interest rates were rising, inventory was climbing, and sales were slowing. I had a minimum number I had to get--and a dream number I never expected to reach. Karyn made some bold recommendations that honestly scared me. She urged me to counter an offer I was already happy with--not just to negotiate price, but even to reduce buyer agent commissions, which I never even knew was possible. She treated every dollar like it was her own, always balancing our tight timeline with what was financially best for us.
After inspection and appraisal, she went to bat again--convincing the buyer to re-engage the appraiser with new comps to raise the appraisal (which they did!) and then negotiated even more on top of that. She also secured us a free leaseback for our final month in the home--saving us money and stress.
By the end of the sale, we had exceeded my "dream" profit number, something I never thought could happen given the market and constraints. I owe that completely to Karyn's strategy, fearlessness, and deep expertise.
And through all this, she never stopped showing up--literally. She attended appointments with the builder, walked us through next steps, answered all our questions at all hours, and reassured us that she would always be there in the future, even if it's just to give advice and not related to a transaction.
If you're looking for a realtor who knows her stuff, fights for every dollar, and truly cares about your outcome, Karyn at Carlton Holland Realty is the one. She's not just a real estate agent--she's a partner, a guide, and an absolute powerhouse.
Thank you, Karyn. You made what could have been a nightmare into a dream come true.