Karen Saez
Realtor
Karen is a bilingual Realtor, entrepreneur, and community leader in Jacksonville, Florida. Before real estate, she spent years in corporate recruiting for Deutsche Bank, supporting teams across California, Jacksonville, and New York City, and later owned and ran her own bar for three years before fully diving into real estate. Today, she’s the 2025 Vice Chair of NEFAR’s Young Professionals Network. Known for her grit, creativity, and people first approach, Karen has built a brand rooted in service, strategy, and relentless drive.
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Nov. 17, 2025
From Recruiting to Real Estate: Karen Saez’s Rise in Northeast Florida
Ep. 297 – Karen Saez: Grit, Growth & Bilingual Real Estate Leadership in Jacksonville In this episode, Karen Saez of the 904Homeguide team at Real Broker shares her incredible journey from corporate recruiting at Deutsche Bank to bar ownership and now thriving in real estate. A bilingual powerhouse and single mom, Karen opens up about building her business from scratch, earning trust in the Jacksonville market, and why passion—not just paychecks—drives the best agents. From relocation tips to mindset shifts, this conversation is packed with raw insight and inspiration.
Guest: Karen Saez