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About Helen Y. Carlsen
Helen is an accomplished real estate professional with over 28 years of experience. Originally from England, she has lived in various locations in Europe & the USA before settling in the Sarasota-Bradenton area with her military spouse. Before transitioning to real estate, Helen spent 9 years in the Mortgage Lending business. In 1997, she received the Rookie of the Year award and in 1999, the Century 21 Centurion award for sales production. Since joining the RE/MAX family in 2000, Helen has earned various awards ranging from Executive level to the 100% Club. She was inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 2010, a prestigious recognition awarded to less than 23% of RE/MAX agents worldwide. Helen is a trained professional with extensive experience in military relocation, staging, market analytics, negotiation skills, creative financing, short sales, and foreclosures. She holds several real estate designations, including ABR -Accredited Buyer Representative, e-Pro, RENE-Real Estate Negotiation Expert, CIPS-Certified International Property Specialist, SRES- Senior Real Estate Specialist, SRS-Sellers Real Estate Specialist, GREP-Global Real Estate Practictioner, CWS-Certified Waterfront Specialist and ASP-Accredited Staging Professional. She is a member of NAR, Florida Realtors, Global Business Council, and Women's Council of Realtors. Her clients appreciate her warm personality, dedication, and commitment to making their transition a pleasurable experience. Honesty and integrity, along with determination and dedication, are values that Helen strives for in all aspects of her personal and business life, and it is these values that have helped her become a top producing real estate agent. When not helping clients, Helen enjoys the Florida lifestyle, including boating, swimming, live music, the arts, and exploring new places.
Other languages
English
Community Involvement
Global Business Council, Womens Council of Realtors, Childrens Miracle Network, HOA Board Member
Hobbies/Interest
Swimming, reading, live music, concerts, skiing, photography
Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Florida - # 3268642
Designation
CIPS, ASP, GR2EX, GREP
PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor)
RENE (Real Estate Negotiation Expert)
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Top Producer
Seller Representative Specialist
Licensed Realtor
ePro
REALTOR
ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)
Education
Ealing College of Education, London
Specialties
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Residential Property
Buyer's Agent, Waterfront Homes, Listing Agent, Relocation, Second Homes, Military relo, Senior housing, Luxury Homes
Awards
Other Awards
RE/MAX Hall of Fame, RE/MAX 100% Club, RE/MAX Executive Club, Century 21 Centurion
Recent Sales Exceptionally Fast: Sells on average in 30 days!
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1) What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
If financing your new home, get pre-approved before even looking at homes
2) What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
Always ask for a Sellers Net sheet, so there are no surprises at closing
3) What types of clients have you worked with?
First-Time Home Buyers, 2nd Home Buyers, Vacation home buyers, Investors, Luxury Home Buyers, Relocation, Military relocation, Senior Housing, Downsizing, Physicians, VA Financing
4) Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?
Worked with a client for 3 1/2 years, helping her buy a vacation property.
5) How did you get started in Real Estate?
I was a mortgage loan officer in Virginia & Tennessee before getting my license in 1996
6) Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
I have extensive training in CMA's, marketing, military relocation, Lender financing, Negotiation,
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