Karena Caputo

From Marine to Realtor: A Journey Fueled by Passion and Purpose

My real estate journey began during my time on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps. As a young First Lieutenant, I purchased my first home—an experience that lit a spark in me. Two years later, that home became my first rental property, and I discovered a passion for real estate that only grew stronger with time.

I served five years in the Marine Corps and spent 17 years as a Marine Corps spouse. With every move across the country, finding a new home became my favorite part of starting over. Along the way, we turned many of our own homes into rentals, and I managed them myself—learning the business from the inside out.

After years of personal experience, I decided to make it official and earn my license. I've now been in real estate for four years and am proud to be a top producer. My experience spans everything from vacant land, foreclosures, townhomes, manufactured homes, and duplexes to luxury, million-dollar properties. I also work with rental clients and investors looking to expand their portfolios.

What sets me apart is simple: I genuinely care. My mission isn’t just to close deals—it’s to make sure my clients feel heard, respected, and truly happy at the end of their journey. I listen carefully to what each client needs and work relentlessly to meet those goals. Whether you're buying your first home, selling your last, or investing in your future, I’m here to make the process smooth, informed, and deeply personal.

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  • March 12, 2024

    Karina was wonderful in my search for a rental. She was communicative, positive, and helpful through this process and has continued to check in on us since we’ve moved in. It’s great knowing she had our back and that she is also available in the future to assist when we are looking to buy. I definitely recommend Karina.

    Helped me find a home to rent

    12212 Foxmoor Peak Dr Riverview, FL 33579

  • May 04, 2024

    The realtor services provided by Karena Caputo were of an exceptional standard. Ms. Caputo exhibited a high level of professionalism, efficiency, and approachability throughout our interactions. She was always readily available and went above and beyond in rendering personalized services that extended beyond her professional scope. Ms. Caputo's resourcefulness was also noteworthy, as she proffered invaluable guidance and direction on matters that were beyond the boundaries of her duties. I wholeheartedly recommend Karena Caputo as a realtor. Her remarkable services were instrumental in assisting my family in acquiring our family land, and we remain deeply grateful for her efforts. Thank you, Karena.

    Helped me buy home

    4608 Smith road lakeland Lakeland FL, 33804

  • January 30, 2025

    Could we have made the purchase without Karena's help? Possibly. Was she helpful? Most definitely. We felt Karena new her business. She guided us well. She had many contacts and options for us to choose. She was prompt and attentive. I would call on her again if the occasion arose, and I would recommend her to any of my friends.

    Helped me buy home

    5117 Summer Hill Drive, ZEPHYRHILLS FL, 33542

  • April 26, 2024

    Karena was incredibly helpful in getting our family moved into our home. She was very responsive to all of our questions and made the process much easier!

    Helped me find a home to rent

    11310 Stacey Lee Ct Riverview, FL 33578

  • May 23, 2024

    I cannot recommend Karena Caputo highly enough! From the moment I reached out, she was not only responsive but incredibly quick to address my needs. Karena listened attentively to what I was looking for in a home and went above and beyond to match me with the perfect solution. Her knowledge of local schools and communities was invaluable in helping me make informed decisions about where to settle down.What truly impressed me was Karena's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of my family within our budget. She guided me through every step of the process, answering all of my questions promptly and thoroughly. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, I found exactly what I was looking for in a timely fashion.Without a doubt, I'll be entrusting Karena with my next home purchase. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for her clients make her an exceptional realtor. Thank you, Karena, for making the home-buying process a smooth and enjoyable experience—I couldn't have asked for a better professional to help guide my family in our next adventure!

    Property Manager/landlord of a home I rented

    6001 Kiteridge Dr Lithia, FL 33547

  • January 26, 2024

    Working with Karena to purchase my house was a pleasure. She took the time to learn exactly what I wanted, what my timeframe was and what I needed. She walked me through the whole process letting me know what to expect and making sure I fully understood what was going on throughout the process. All this while being separated by 1800 miles. I was able to buy my home from the comfort of my current house in New Jersey without a worry. Everything went perfectly. My highest praise on Karena's professionalism, knowledge and organization skills.

    Helped me buy home

    1909 Citrus Lake Ct Ruskin, FL 33570

  • February 01, 2024

    Karen is the best she's both personable and professional. She helped us buy our new house and sell our old one. And when I'm ready for another property my first call will be to my wife to ask her. But my second call will be to Karena

    Helped me buy and sell homes

    3913 Sparky Ln Plant City, FL 33565

  • January 29, 2024

    Karena was recommended to me by my brother. As I was buying a new home while living out of town, she really worked my availability and was able to get me showings quickly. I never felt like we were looking at homes out my price range and she really listened to what my family needed. Karena has been in the business so long that she was able to recommend an amazing home inspector that she had worked with for years. When it came time for negotiations, she went to bat for me and kept the deal more in my favor. Karena is our families agent for all future real-estate needs!

    Helped me buy home

    12309 Yellow Rose Cir Riverview, FL 33569

  • May 04, 2024

    Karena is the best realtor I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. She goes above and beyond and genuinely seems so happy to help you get what you want. She is extremely thorough and you can feel confident she will catch almost anything you may miss as buying a home is such an overwhelming process. Thank you again Karena!

    Helped me buy home

    4077 Cloud Hopper Way Lutz, FL 33559

  • January 28, 2024

    Karena made the process of buying a home so easy. The hard part was to look into a home that was in our budget. Karena is so amicable and passion for what she does. Never was she not available when I needed her. Never she said oh that’s to far never she made me feel like I was a burden. In the contrary I meat a special person that was sweet amazing and helped us step by step. We developed a wonderful relationship and when we found the house she worked as fast as she could to secure the home. I love my house and without her I wouldn’t be able to say I’m so happy to wake up everyday in my dream home. Is you want someone with experience and resources definitely call Karena trust me you would not be disappointed.

    Helped me buy home

    8428 Fantasia Park Way Riverview, FL 33578