Specializing in Life Transitions + Relocations
Carlie’s love for real estate began while working for the Washington Board of Realtors in the early 80’s. Surrounded by industry ‘greats’ she was inspired to purchase her first home at the age of twenty-three. With $3K in savings for a down payment and a loan interest rate of 12.5% Carlie took her first dive into real estate and never looked back - purchasing several more homes and land parcels throughout the area.
As a former tech exec + family therapist, Carlie came into this business armed with years of experience guiding clients through life’s most stressful transitions, that often prompt real estate transactions. She also brings extensive expertise as a tech-savvy leader, marketer, strategist and negotiator. Carlie’s clients share that she’s “the best investment” ever made. They describe her as warm, wise, direct, and insightful and they value her open, honest and approachable demeanor. She is fiercely loyal, comfortable with the uncomfortable, and can quickly ‘read the room’ giving her clients the edge in this competitive market.
Raised around the world, this ‘Army brat’ moved 15 times and attended 10 different schools before graduating from Yorktown HS in Arlington. She has lived and raised her family in Northern Virginia ever since. Carlie began her career in the tech sector honing her client service + technical skills, while serving in leadership roles at the International Monetary Fund. She then joined AOL as a senior executive in the early startup stages. Carlie played an integral role at AOL creating new revenue streams and leading business strategy, marketing and operations for web design and hosting products that revolutionized e-commerce. She later shifted from internet connections to human connections, counseling individuals, couples and families at her private practice in Vienna, VA.
Carlie is a member of the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) and holds a Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University as well as Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Business Administration. She is a board-licensed psychotherapist and active in philanthropic events supporting mental health + social justice issues. Carlie is a strong advocate for seniors - especially those with dementia and brings a wealth of knowledge and resources for downsizing seniors and families moving through this challenging journey. #AskMeAboutDementiaCare.
When she’s not scouting local neighborhoods to find your dream home or using her keen eye for design to stage your home for market, you’ll find Carlie creating memorable moments with her beautiful family, hiking the back-trails with her sweet pup Skye, and viewing life through the lens of her Nikon.
