About Carolyn Smith

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Carolyn

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Meet Carolyn

Carolyn has a keen, in-depth understanding of the uniqueness of each community and geographic area of the Space Coast. Her strong network connections with real estate associates and long-standing relationships with local residents drive her referral and repeat business. At the heart of Carolyn’s success is her reputation as someone who can be trusted not only by her clients but by all parties.
 
With a BS in Finance from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Carolyn worked in a corporate role in Miami before launching her own successful custom home-building company in Boca Raton with a business partner. In 2008, after fifteen years running and managing her business, she decided to translate her wealth of skills, knowledge, and intuitive understanding of the home-building process into a career as a Realtor on Florida’s Space Coast. Carolyn is the Founder and Principal of the Coastal Estate Team at Compass, a hardworking and cohesive group of agents and admins that work together to enhance the experience for every client they work with.
 
Carolyn is a master at keeping her clients and other agents informed every step of the way while managing the complex details of each real estate transaction seamlessly. Sellers and buyers alike depend on her knowledge of the local market, her thoughtful counsel and strong negotiation skills, and her ability to handle their transactions with grace and unwavering honesty. 
 
Carolyn’s clients appreciate her innate comprehension not only of the complicated real estate market but of their needs as well. She provides a customized, focused approach to each buyer and seller she represents and offers a committed dedication to each one, working tirelessly to meet their individual needs. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Agents

Finding the right real estate partner makes all the difference when buying or selling a home. Below are answers to the questions clients most often ask Carpenter | Kessel agents, designed to give you clarity and confidence before your next move.

Carpenter | Kessel agents specialize across Brevard County’s Space Coast, including Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Melbourne Beach, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Viera, and surrounding coastal communities.

Our agents manage diverse property types—including oceanfront condos, canal- and riverfront homes, luxury estates, and custom waterfront builds—tailored to meet buyers and sellers across price points.

Team leaders bring decades of experience and have guided the firm to rank as Florida’s #1 real estate team, with agents closing millions in sales annually.

Clients benefit from expert teamwork, award-winning leadership, advanced technology, global reach, and high-impact marketing—backed by $1B+ in closed sales.

Clients benefit from expert teamwork, award-winning leadership, advanced technology, global reach, and high-impact marketing—backed by $1B+ in closed sales.

We leverage professional photography, videography, 3D tours, drone footage, Google Ads, social media, email campaigns, and international exposure via Compass + Barnes International Realty.

Our “Listed. Marketed. Sold.” philosophy is backed by data: strategic marketing helps sellers achieve faster sales and stronger offers compared to industry averages.

Expect concierge-level service. Each agent is supported by marketing, operations, staging, and design teams to deliver a seamless experience from listing to closing.

Carpenter | Kessel consistently ranks #1 in Florida and among the top teams nationwide, closing more than $90M in volume from July 2024–2025.

Clients often ask:

  • “What is my home worth in this market?”

  • “How do you market homes to local and international buyers?”

  • “Which agents specialize in luxury waterfront sales?”

Each agent page includes direct contact details (email, mobile phone) and the option to schedule a listing strategy call.

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