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Helen Y. Carlsen


Born and raised in England, I traveled extensively throughout Europe after finishing school and lived in Germany and Greece, where I met my husband. As a military spouse, I relocated to the United States, living and working in Virginia, Tennessee, and Illinois before ultimately making the Sarasota–Bradenton area home.

Before earning my real estate license in 1996, I spent nine years in the mortgage lending industry, building a strong financial foundation that continues to benefit my clients today. In 1997, I was honored as Rookie of the Year, followed by the Century 21 Centurion Award in 1999 for outstanding sales production. In 2000, I joined RE/MAX, where I built a successful 22-year career, earning multiple honors including Executive Club and 100% Club awards. In 2010, I was inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame, an achievement earned by fewer than 23% of agents worldwide.

In November 2025, I proudly transitioned to The Keyes Company, bringing nearly three decades of experience, market knowledge, and a continued commitment to excellence in service.

My professional training includes military relocation, staging, market analytics, negotiation, creative financing, short sales, and foreclosures. I hold several distinguished designations, including Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), e-Pro, Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Certified Waterfront Specialist (CWS), and Commitment to Excellence (C2EX). I am an active member of the National Association of Realtors, Florida Realtors, the Global Business Council, and the Women’s Council of Realtors.

Clients consistently value my professionalism, integrity, and dedication to making each transaction as seamless and positive as possible. Honesty, determination, and a client-first philosophy have defined my career and allowed me to remain a top-producing agent for over 29 years.

Outside of real estate, I enjoy embracing the Florida lifestyle—boating, swimming, live music, the arts, and discovering new places to explore.

What My Clients Say
Helen worked with me and my wife for several months. She was very patient and helpful. She narrowed down our search to properties that were within our budget and criteria. We ended up with a place that we love. Thanks for all your help Helen!
caimanor53
Helen was quick to respond to us and stayed on top of the process.
Paul L Clark, Linda Clark, Clark Family Revocable Trust
Helen Carlsen was very responsive to my wishes and gave me support for advices ,recommendations....
Sylvie Velay
This past spring we made several trips to Florida in hopes of purchasing a home. We were referred to Helen by a friend who owns real estate in the area of Bradenton, where we were looking. After submitting offers on three different properties we finally purchased a home. Helen was very patient with ...
demers669
Helen did an outstanding job from the beginning of showing us potential properties to buy, through the closing and even afterwards answering our questions and giving us great advice.
rgray520
Helen was everything a person wants and needs when it comes to real estate. Prompt response, professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Helen to anyone looking to purchase or sell.
mhrich56
I worked with Helen recently in the purchase of a home in Bradenton. Helen responds quickly to requests and helped tremendously to complete our purchase smoothly and professionally. I would gladly hire Helen to represent me as a buyer or as a seller. Thanks again for your help!
bobbybuntin
Helen was a pleasure to work with. She was very patient and helped us find a great home in a great neighborhood. Her knowledge of the Bradenton and Sarasota area was a tremendous asset. I would recommend Helen to our family and friends!
matthew marshall1
Highly recommended, Helen was extremely Patients with us, considering we had no idea when we will be moving down to this area. How continuously kept us updated on the homes that were listed in the area, so when we finally moved here, we knew what we were looking for and where. She was very very hel...
msalum120
Helen was incredible - everything you want in a realtor. We were buying from out of town so it was even more important than usual for us to find someone knowledgeable and trustworthy. We were so fortunate to find Helen. She knew the area very well, how the market was trending and what that meant for...
mnrcowell
Helen advised us accurately re: the market value of our home, arranged for an inviting image for publication and resulted in an acceptable sale in one day. She was effective and supportive.
tomokeefe7182
Helen is extremely knowledgeable about the area, the process, and the current challenges with housing market. She was always a step ahead of any questions we had and made the entire process seamless. Her experience is evident in her ability to navigate each step of the process with honesty and in...
sprattmom
I bought and sold a condo in Florida through Helen. It was bought in 2018 and sold in 2021. Every thing was done in a very timely manner. Had great experience I would recommend Helen very highly
pksjbs
Helen was AMAZING to work with! Despite a struggle (our fault, not hers) with our first attempt to list our house, she stuck with us through a quick reno and our re listed (at q higher price point even!) house sold in 48 hours! Even though we we unfamiliar with selling in the area, Helen was know...
user2824432
Helen was a tremendous advocate for us as we went through the construction process of our new home that she found for us. She has a great understanding of the local real estate market and she was always available.
bobzeitler
Helen was always there for me. She never gave up helping to find me a condo with my needs of having 2 small dogs. I will recommend Helen for any of my friends who plan on relocating to Bradenton Florida
Diane Amelio

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