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Testimonials
"Very experienced with short sales. Every question I asked was answered and Michael made me feel comfortable with the process."
- Carl, Short Sale, 8/22/11
“I chose to do business with Kara Homes because Michael was recommended to me by my long-time realtor. It meant a lot that someone I respect thought very highly of him. After speaking with Michael and his team, I felt assured that they were extremely knowledgeable and reliable.”
- Robert, Short Sale, 7/28/11
"The entire staff did a great job, gave good guidance through the process and made it easy."
- Larry, Short Sale, 02/17/2012
“I called the number, talked to Michael, after I had already talked to a few other realtors, but Michael was a lot more knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and did not ask me for additional money for negotiating with the bank.”
- Arsim, Short Sale, 8/23/11
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Kara Homes Team

Kara Homes and Associates is one of Central Florida’s leading real estate brokerages, dedicated to successfully selling your home. While we specialize in short-sale transactions, we can assist you with any of your home selling needs. If you are looking to short sale, allow us to expedite the process for you by making it quick, efficient and stress free.

At Kara Homes and Associates we pride ourselves on developing relationships with our clients. You are not just a number. Our dedicated team personally handles each and every case. We understand that selling your home is a stressful process. However, by working with the Kara Homes team members on a one-on-one basis, you can be guaranteed that the process will go as smoothly as possible. Each client brings a unique situation to the table and, in return, the Kara Homes team members will offer an understanding yet professional manner towards processing your sale. We'll communicate with you weekly while effectively negotiating your short sale and we're here to answer your questions.  Real estate transactions (especially short sales) can be tedious and frustrating, so dealing with your Realtor shouldn't be.

Our team is small yet efficient. We strive to provide you with one-on-one consultation and advice. When you call our office you contact us personally, not a call center. We pride ourselves on experience and trust and are dedicated to helping the person who matters most: you.

Team Members

Brittany Milstead, Marketing/PR & Client Relations

Brittany is a marketing guru who graduated with a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Troy University in 2009. She has worked in real estate since 2007 and is currently completing her real estate license. Her outgoing personality makes her ideal for client relations. She enjoys developing relationships and helping clients understand the real estate market and the processes involved.

Jacklyn Eckley, Transaction Coordinator & Short Sale Processor

Jackie has been involved in real estate for three years and holds a real estate license. She graduated from UCF in 2005 with a degree in Interpersonal Communications. By far the most organized member of our team, her approach to managing the transactions is refined yet simplistic. She helped revolutionize the way our office stores information. 

Teresa Cusano, Short Sale Negotiator

Teresa is a veteran in the real estate world. She graduated in 1987 with a degree in Marketing and Sales and holds a real estate license. While she’s been in real estate since 1998, she has been negotiating short sales for four years. She is a no-nonsense, facts-based negotiator who gets the job done by arguing a repetitive presentation of facts and valid points. And integral part of our team, Teresa is one of the best negotiators in the business.