Carolyn Yates

Priced Like an Appraiser, Staged Like a Designer

Sarasota Central
8181 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite B, Sarasota, FL 34231


Tel: 941-400-6838
Cell: 941-400-6838

Markets Served: Sarasota, FL;Lakewood Rch, Florida;Venice, Florida;Osprey, Florida;Nokomis, Florida;

What do Clients Say?

Carolyn has gone above and beyond throughout the entire home-buying process. She spent months keeping an eye out for properties that matched what we were looking for and was always quick to share any new opportunities. As a real estate agent for out of town buyers, she personally walked through and screened properties for us, allowing us to see via video or FaceTime. If property was of potential interest to us, she then walked through again along with us, providing valuable insight, following up on any questions we had and making sure nothing was overlooked. Carolyn is organized and responsive. We felt supported and confident knowing she had our best interests in mind throughout the process. She has also continued to support us with the home even after the purchase was completed. I highly recommend Carolyn to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and hardworking real estate professional. - Susie L.

Google Reivew

It's quite rare that you find a true partner during the sale of an out-of-state property that treated it as her own. From running the comps, to the staging and marketing of the house, and guiding the family through the process with a challenging buyer, Carolyn was truly our "owner representative" in all possible ways. My wife and I are fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her and feel blessed walking away from the transaction with a friend. - Medo D.

Google Review

Carolyn Yates, has done an exceptional job as our real estate broker for the sale of our Sarasota, Florida condominium. Starting with market analysis and pricing and continuing with constant updates was extremely helpful. Her personal provision of the physical staging was a big plus that helped the unit to show much better. Carolyn's extensive knowledge of real estate, attention to detail, availability during off-hours, coordination with buyer's brokers and the Condominium Association and others was invaluable. She is a problem-solver and a caring person who worked tirelessly with us through every showing and potential buyer's offer to help guide us through the selling process. Her pleasant demeanor and upbeat personality made the sale of our family's condo much less stressful. I highly recommend Carolyn Yates. She is very professional and a leader in her field. Feel confident in choosing her as your real estate broker. - John C.

Google Review

Carolyn made the home-selling process incredibly easy from start to finish. She came in with clear, realistic goals and expectations, and her expertise immediately put us at ease. She handled furnishing and staging our home at no additional cost, completely transforming its appearance and playing a major role in how quickly it sold. Throughout the process, she kept us informed every step of the way and was always proactive, knowledgeable, and on top of every detail. Out of our entire relocation experience, Carolyn was truly the standout. While much of the rest of the process was stressful and challenging, she was an absolute delight to work with and made selling our home feel effortless. We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor and would recommend her without hesitation. - Stephen H.

Google Review

We had a wonderful experience selling a house with Carolyn Yates! She has superior knowledge of the local market, accurate comparable analysis, and gave us correct advise on pricing. We received a full cash offer very soon after the listing went live. She even managed to coordinate online signing since we are located in a different state. Despite the technical challenges of this, she continued to exude a perfect cheerful competence throughout. The house was unoccupied for over a year and needed a good bit of make-ready for the sale. Carolyn operated her concierge service to organize all of the work. She communicated frequently to keep me informed of every step of the process, while reassuring me that everything was working well. She charged very reasonably for the service, and we simply could not have done it without her help. I felt so personally cared for every step of the way, the process was so much less stressful due to Carolyn. - Diane V.

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About Carolyn

Carolyn Yates helps Gulf Coast sellers maximize their sale price and minimize time on market. Her formula is simple: precision pricing, professional staging, and expert positioning — applied with care to every listing. She's based at Coldwell Banker Realty's Sarasota Central office, serving from Parrish to Punta Gorda.

The results speak for themselves: homes Carolyn stages sell for 99% of list price and average just 7 days on the market. Her track record has earned her national awards three years running and placed her in the top 7% of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide. Buyers receive the same clarity, care, and analytical insight at every step.

A native Floridian with a degree in Real Estate and Urban Analysis from the University of Florida, Carolyn began her career in property valuation, founding a successful appraisal firm. She earned the prestigious MAI and AI-GRS designations from the Appraisal Institute during her appraisal career — nationally respected credentials that reflect deep expertise in pricing, market trends, and property analysis. Her background as a licensed appraiser, investor, landlord, and expert witness gives clients an analytical edge few agents can match.

Out-of-state sellers especially trust Carolyn to handle everything — staging, vendor coordination, closing day — with the warmth and professionalism that fills her glowing reviews.

When she's not working, Carolyn is near the water with her husband — sailing their boat Floridays, biking the Gulf Coast, or chasing sunsets. She's a proud mom of two: a son studying at the University of Florida and a daughter heading to Clemson University this fall. Her first job at 16 was at Disney's Magic Kingdom, and that early lesson in creating memorable experiences still shows in how she serves her clients today.