THE KARLA DORSEY TEAM |
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Meet the Team
WHY OUR TEAM?
We know that selling your home is important. We take it seriously. You will benefit from Karla’s professional listing and marketing experience that will give your home great exposure through effective campaigns and creative marketing strategies. Extensive networking and pre-listing campaigns produce quick sales that result in fewer days on the market and proven top dollar sale prices. As a home seller, you will receive a complimentary staging consultation prior to booking professional photography. “Setting the stage” is a critical component when your home is introduced to the marketplace. We will guide you through the process so that you have the edge when your home is placed on multiple listing sites. We know that the right price and the best condition will yield the highest return on what is most likely your biggest investment.
Whether it is your first home buying experience or your retirement oasis, buying a home is an important milestone in your lifetime. The team’s extensive network of lenders, contractors, designers, and tradespeople will be a great asset when planning & implementing a vision for your future home. It is a collaborative effort to visualize, implement, manage, and ultimately celebrate your desired outcome.
What has made the Karla Dorsey Team successful is the continuous dedication to building long-lasting personal relationships with clients. The team goes above and beyond to ensure that you are represented with first-class professionalism and dedication. When working with us, we understand that buying or selling a home is a significant event in your lifetime. Whether you are buying, selling, or investing, you will benefit from the support and guidance that makes the process a gratifying experience when writing the next chapter in your journey of life.
Karla Dorsey
Principal Agent
The Karla Dorsey Team has developed a reputation for providing world class, concierge level services throughout greater Tampa Bay to include St Pete, Clearwater, & surrounding counties. Karla is a certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Director of the Tampa Chapter of the NADP, and a professional real estate stager. The Karla Dorsey Team is comprised of 4 licensed agents to include her husband, John Kluzek, who is a former luxury home builder.
As a Tampa Native, Karla serves her clients with a lifetime of local knowledge and is an advocate for locally owned small businesses. Deeply rooted on the west coast of Florida, she has a proven track record of promoting & supporting local business owners and remains heavily involved in her community.
Throughout her journey as a Real Estate Advisor, Karla has been fortunate to represent many high profile clients and enjoys working hands-on with multiple top builders from the design & planning phase through the selection of finishes to ensure her clients’ expectations are exceeded when construction is complete.
In her spare time she loves to cook, entertain, and shares a love of collecting wine from around the world with her husband & partner, John. She is a true Tampa native who loves walking on Bayshore, enjoys a quiet afternoon on one of our world-renowned beaches, and spending time with her family, friends, & rescue dog Rascal. “My home, family, and network are what keep me motivated to represent & serve my community. Helping families buy & sell their dream homes is a privilege & passion”
John Kluzek
Real Estate Advisor
With a degree in Economics from UC Santa Barbara I enjoyed a successful career as a medical manufacturing executive culminating as a Group Vice President of Strategic Accounts for a division of Kimberly Clark, I retired and moved back to Florida from California in 2001.
The definition of retirement you ask? Combining a passion and a talent with a love of real estate investing. I obtained my General Contractors license and real estate license and started my own construction company designing and building luxury homes inspired by some of the beautiful estates in San Diego. Some of these features included estate size homes with dine-in wine cellars, indoor saunas, luxury elevators, tennis courts, and two story master closets.
When the “Great Recession” occurred, it was time to pivot again. By then I had gained tremendous experience & construction expertise and felt uniquely qualified to start a new company acquiring bank-owned properties throughout the Tampa Bay area.
This chapter of retirement shifted to renovating & flipping homes for dozens of families in greater Tampa Bay.
I am happily married to our Team Leader & have been proudly representing The Karla Dorsey Team in multiple capacities since 2019 providing white glove services to our Buyer, Seller, & investor clients. My in-depth personal knowledge of all facets of real estate has been a great asset to the team.
Madison McAllister Camacho
Real Estate Advisor
Madison McAllister Camacho is the newest addition to the team and a licensed Florida Real Estate Advisor. She works with buyers and sellers in the Tampa Bay Area as well as with out of state clients that are targeting their moves to Florida. She is bilingual in English & Spanish and our go-to girl for all Spanish-speaking client needs.
Madi worked for Karla as her Executive Assistant while pregnant with her first child and studying to pass her real estate exam. She became truly inspired by the opportunity to learn
more about the real estate industry and redirected her career path to align with her lifestyle.
Before returning home to Tampa to start a family, Madison lived in Miami, FL for 8 years and worked as an IT Recruiter, matching technology professionals with companies in South Florida. She has her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Central Florida and an Associate Degree from Tallahassee Community College.
Aside from building relationships at work with clients, Madison loves spending time with her family, traveling the world and learning new cultures, capturing moments through photography, cooking, music and dance. Her happy place is on the beach with her toes in the sand. She can always feel and find peace, hope, and gratitude while taking in a lovely Florida sunrise or sunset.
Michael Dorsey
Director of Operations
With a BA Degree in Psychology from Marian University in Indianapolis IN Michael brings to the team 7+ years of customer service & property insurance expertise from USAA & GEICO insurance agencies. Both of these internationally recognized insurance giants provided Michael the opportunity to serve thousands of customers with the highest level of professionalism and dedication to excellence.
Michael brings his servant’s heart & passion for streamlining systems & processes to aide in perfecting the operations side of The Karla Dorsey Team.This important role includes system development, implementation, documentation & time management. Michael will be leading team members to help develop database management efficiencies and hands-on training for team members on all Compass platforms & technology suites.
In Michaels’ spare time he enjoys golfing, flying lessons, jogging on Bayshore Blvd, photography, & spending time with his beautiful finance & golden retriever- “Woody”. If you are looking for perfect sunset photography in Tampa you can probably spot the trio at the end of Davis Island on any given sunny day in Tampa!
Administrative Assistant
Alexa Rocha
Alexa Rocha, our new Administrative Assistant, is the newest addition to the Karla Dorsey Team. With over 15 years of experience working in the customer service industry, there is nothing Alexa enjoys more than helping others through her work.
Born in Key West, Florida, Alexa is the epitome of a Florida girl. Alexa has planted roots in Tampa, with her husband Daniel, who is a Firefighter for the City of Tampa, her two children Raleigh and Rory, and their chocolate lab Doak.
Prior to settling down in Tampa, Alexa worked for years at a family-owned car dealership in Tallahassee while attending night school to complete her Associate's Degree at Tallahassee Community College. During this time, the “Great Recession” hit, and Alexa witnessed how quickly lives can change. In this difficult time, she was reminded of the importance and power of community. That when you have a strong and supportive network of people around you, you can find a way to overcome challenges and begin again.
Alexa and her husband share a love for Tampa and are enthusiastic members of the community who appreciate all that Tampa has to offer. In the last two years, Alexa and her husband have fallen in love with renovating and restoring homes in the Tampa area. This newfound passion has led Alexa to start her journey to becoming a licensed Real Estate Agent.
Alexa is honored to be able to join the Karla Dorsey Team and learn from a group of experienced professionals who share her values.
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WHY COMPASS?
Compass is building the first modern real estate platform, pairing the industry’s top talent with technology to make the search and sell experience intelligent and seamless.
A brokerage of unparalleled agents
As an innovative residential real estate firm, we empower our agents so they have more time for advising their clients. With the solutions-driven mindset of a startup and the sophistication of a luxury brand, Compass is the future of real estate.
A tech company reinventing the space
To lead the industry requires the smartest tools built by the brightest minds across engineering, design, and strategy. Through our proprietary platform, Compass is changing how agents and clients navigate the process of finding or selling a home.