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Karen Whitaker brings a distinctive blend of professional advocacy, market expertise and construction knowledge to her role as a global real estate advisor with Premier Sotheby's International Realty. A former journalist with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Florida, Karen draws from two decades of experience in storytelling, client advocacy and detailed research to guide buyers and sellers with precision and care. Karen entered the real estate profession in 1999, launching her career in Beaver Creek and Colorado Springs, Colorado. There, she built a foundation in residential sales, expanded her expertise as a general contractor and developed a keen ability to assess property values and construction quality. A member of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, Karen is committed to understanding each customer's unique lifestyle aspirations, whether assisting buyers in identifying their ideal residence or guiding sellers in accurately pricing and marketing their homes. Her results-driven approach is rooted in her journalistic ethos-listening deeply, advocating fiercely and prioritizing truth and transparency. Beyond her professional achievements, Karen remains an active guardian ad litem, advocating for children navigating the foster care system. She believes that everyonel deserves a place to call home-a philosophy that underpins her real estate practice. Born and raised in Tampa, Karen now resides in Sarasota. She is an avid early-morning cyclist and enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter, embracing every opportunity to explore new destinations and cultures.
Karen Whitaker brings a distinctive blend of professional advocacy, market expertise and construction knowledge to her role as a global real estate advisor with Premier Sotheby's International Realty. A former journalist with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Florida, Karen draws from two decades of experience in storytelling, client advocacy and detailed research to guide buyers and sellers with precision and care. Karen entered the real estate profession in 1999, launching her career in Beaver Creek and Colorado Springs, Colorado. There, she built a foundation in residential sales, expanded her expertise as a general contractor and developed a keen ability to assess property values and construction quality. A member of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, Karen is committed to understanding each customer's unique lifestyle aspirations, whether assisting buyers in identifying their ideal residence or guiding sellers in accurately pricing and marketing their homes. Her results-driven approach is rooted in her journalistic ethos-listening deeply, advocating fiercely and prioritizing truth and transparency. Beyond her professional achievements, Karen remains an active guardian ad litem, advocating for children navigating the foster care system. She believes that everyonel deserves a place to call home-a philosophy that underpins her real estate practice. Born and raised in Tampa, Karen now resides in Sarasota. She is an avid early-morning cyclist and enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter, embracing every opportunity to explore new destinations and cultures.
