THE KARLA DORSEY TEAM  |

I have bought and sold restaurant properties for over thirty years throughout Central Florida. Karla Dorsey was retained by my company in 2021 to market a difficult property located in the Historic District of South Tampa . Previously the large property was represented by two well known national Realty firms with little success. Karla was recommended by a former client of hers and so we engaged her Company, honestly with little expectations for a different , better outcome . Within two weeks Karla had arranged three different showings to local developers and had a large function for Realty Companies on site to discuss possibilities on the parcel . I soon learned that this was a different kind of real estate person. Her doggedness, creativity and sophistication brought more attention to the site than we ever expected. The Historic Neighborhood Associations had mounted an organized effort to block any future restaurant or multifamily development on the site, other than single family homes. But, Karla created so much interest to the property from local builders and hospitality companies seeking new locations, as well as companies looking to move to the Tampa Bay Area, we were eventually successful in selling the property. With her dedication to us and the project, and her impressive negotiating skills with prospective buyers , Karla had contracts at full asking price within sixty days of signing up with her company. One contract after another was never brought to fruition because of roadblocks from the City Historic Commission and the organized Neighborhood Associations. Six qualified buyers were thwarted from moving forward, but Karla persisted and creatively guided the now, new owners of the property to a successful conclusion. She never lost faith that there would eventually be a way forward for us. We would recommend Karla Dorsey and her team to any Commercial or Residential seller with the knowledge that she will dedicate herself completely to your project.