A former journalist, Carolina Buia-Barefoot listens to her clients and customers. She knows just how to showcase a home's strengths and source the right buyer. She stays on the cusp of market conditions, technology and social media for the benefit of her clients. A skilled home stager, she transforms any space into a magazine spread. If you're a buyer searching for that perfect house, Carolina is a proven, intrepid researcher who leaves no viable listing unturned. At the negotiating table, she values getting the best outcome.

Prior to working in real estate, Carolina spent over 20 years forging an award-winning career with some of the biggest names in media, including both TIME and Newsweek magazines, Conde Nast Traveler and InStyle. She has covered serious topics as well as fashion, food and home design. Hosting Yahoo's Make Home a Haven—which averaged over 7 million unique viewers a month—she opened the doors to some of the world's most iconic homes. As a nationally televised expert for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, she provides advice and inspiration to sellers and buyers across all media. Carolina understands the power of proper exposure and has appeared on many national outlets, including ABC, NBC, FOX, CNN, NPR, NYPost and Telemundo.

Beyond her branding acumen, Carolina has deep roots in South Florida. She grew up here. She is raising her family here. And she knows the area's local economy, schools, cultural hubs and recreational opportunities. Thrilled to be home and working for the most respected brokerage in Palm Beach County, Carolina looks forward to meeting you. Your real estate needs will be brokered with professionalism, honesty, intelligence and discretion.

Education: Duke University, BA in Economics, cum laude

Languages: Native Spanish speaker/ conversational Italian