Despite speculation that the real estate industry can be handled at arm’s length, online, and possibly through artificial intelligence, Carolyn Mower is a firm believer that when it comes to choosing where you want to live, you are best served by seeking the expertise of a realtor who will internalize your needs and all the nuances you can’t articulate in a software program. As a lifetime Orange County native, Carolyn knows that the climate, real estate investment potential, and options of places to live are unparalleled because she has lived through the county’s growth, specifically its expansion to the south. Having raised older children and currently raising her younger children in South County over the course of 20 years, Carolyn has the unique full-circle perspective and experience to know what creates a great home, neighborhood, and community for her clients and an ideal upbringing for their families.
Working at Surterre Properties®, with its specialization in south Orange County luxury real estate, allows Carolyn to pass along invaluable, distilled market information specific to your area of interest so that you can make fully informed choices.
When listing a home, Carolyn conducts a comprehensive evaluation to learn your desired outcome and current circumstances. From there, she devises a strategic marketing plan tailored to meet your goals while keeping you informed about the process and progress being made. As a buyer’s agent, she actively uses her realtor status to attend broker previews to give you credible, impactful insight about value, features, and comparable listings, a vantage point that surpasses any online home search effort. Carolyn leverages her communication, networking, methodical planning, diplomacy, and real estate knowledge to guide your real estate transaction to completion in a timely, professionally executed manner.
Carolyn has refined her communications skills through her marketing experience representing brands specific to residential; specifically, real estate, interior design, and architecture. Her time as a complex civil litigation paralegal gave Carolyn the fundamentals of real estate law as well as the skills to handle multi-party lawsuits working with attorneys, their clients, and opposing counsel. Serving as event chair and as a committee and advisory member for several high-profile fundraising events in south Orange County, Carolyn has had the opportunity to actuate her strategic plans to increase revenue for fundraising initiatives, strengthen community engagement, and cultivate corporate sponsorship relationships for the betterment of organizations such as Mission Hospital, St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, Girl Scouts of Orange County, Victory Lacrosse, MAKO Foundation for Vista del Mar School, Assisteens of Capistrano Valley, and Our Lady of Fatima Academy. Her current involvement in several of these organizations puts her at the pulse of what is happening in south Orange County.
Carolyn believes that home is your solace, your personal statement of your style, and the place you choose to build memories. To choose your next home wisely, start with a realtor who will value your trust and treat your real estate needs and time with the utmost priority and respect.
