My heart has always been at home. Actually, my heart has been at many homes… 14 to be exact! Before I moved with my family to Cape Coral, Florida, my husband, Gary, was a home builder back in our home state of Illinois. This meant we moved a lot, but I always welcomed the opportunity to scout new properties. The “hunt” excited me and my knack for always finding places that suited our family fulfilled me.
I love working with people. Finding solutions that work and make my customers happy has always been the best part of my professional life. When I worked in marketing and sales for a commercial sign company and also when I later opened my own fashion boutique in Springfield, Illinois, customer satisfaction was my highest priority.
My family’s move to Cape Coral, Florida in 2011 meant finding a new home for us. It also meant the time was right for something new professionally. After finding our dream home and settling close to the Gulf, I decided to combine my house hunting and customer service skills to become a real estate agent. I felt like I’d found my own ticket to paradise when we got settled in the area. So, with that experience I’d gained as a Midwestern transplant in mind, I knew I could bring a great perspective to customers considering the same kind of move. As someone who has spent a great deal of time exploring the area in search of a home and services for me and my family, I also bring a fresh perspective to clients who have been in Southwest Florida for years.
Now, Broker/Owner of Carney Realty & Associates, Inc., I work to find the perfect home for my clients. I’m not a high-pressure salesperson. I believe picking the right place is a very personal thing and finding what’s right takes time.