AWARDS

• Five Star Real Estate Agent award winner 2014-2015, 2017, 2024-2025
• 2023 Michael Saunders Presidents Award Recipient
• Board/Council Member of MSC Foundation that has granted over $1.2 million to charities in Manatee, Sarasota & Charlotte Counties over the last 10 years

SPECIALTIES

• Areas of Focus: Punta Gorda and all of Charlotte County, all of Sarasota County
• Member of the MSC Foundation Council
• 2023 Michael Saunders & Company Presidents Award

 

A resident of Burnt Store Isles in Punta Gorda since 2002, Karen Brown offers her customers a wealth of market knowledge and proven proficiency in the communities and lifestyle options throughout the Punta Gorda area. Recognized for her professional integrity, attention to detail, and strong follow-through from beginning to the end of the real estate transaction, Karen takes pride on building strong customer relationships.

Originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Karen brings an extensive background in advertising to her career as a real estate agent. A former senior partner of 23 years with J. Walter Thompson, one of the largest advertising agencies in the world, Karen’s role with the company took her throughout the country placing her in Chicago, San Francisco, and ultimately in Coral Gables, Florida, where she opened an office. A top-performing professional in the advertising industry, Karen garnered a number of awards for her work, including Top of the Dial award in 1997 by the Northern California Broadcasters Association, and recognition as the founder and first president of Bay Area STAR in San Francisco.

A Realtor® since 2002, Karen worked with Five Star Realty of Charlotte County in Punta Gorda before joining Michael Saunders & Company. Through her distinct style and strong focus on customer care, she has continually been acknowledged as a $10+ million-dollar producer and top 2% of Punta Gorda area Realtors®. Karen's history of success includes achieving top sales volume 8 out of the last 10 years.