Carmen Carter is the energetic CEO of Carter Realty Group, a prominent real estate firm in Joliet. With over two decades of experience, Carmen has elevated her company to new heights, leading a highly skilled diverse team of 22 individuals. Her success stems from treating others well, assisting clients in finding their dream homes, and fostering strong community relationships.
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“Very personable, professional staff. Knowledgeable. No question is a dumb question. If they don't have an answer, will get it for you. Have knowledge about loans, credit repair, various services. When it's my turn, I will be buying from Carter Realty!!!”
“Dominique is motivated and determine to answer all questions you ask her. Wonderful to work with. I recommend her for your home buying needs. Thank you for your help.”
“Carmen never wavered in her guidance and assistance in making my home search, offer, and purchase a positive experience while I doubted my own steps I never doubted hers. Carmen Carter is the head of a fantastic team with amazing resources and she CARES. Home buying can be a stressful process in the best of circumstances but Carmen was calm, cool a … nd proactive to use her expertise to get it done for me. I trusted a recommendation to contact her and I am not one bit sorry this professional, reliable, FANTASTIC broker will work for you and I will be forever grateful for the work she did for me” Read More ▾
“Carmen and Phyllis were AMAZING to work with! As we prepared to be new homeowners they were able to provide us several insights to the process and provide quality recommendations of other service providers. Carmen and her team were super responsive as they quickly responded to texts and emails while also being extremely flexible when planning and b … ooking home showings. She and her team are very friendly, upbeat, and honorable individuals. We STRONGLY recommend working with Carmen Realty Group as they can ease your home buying/selling process with their knowledge of Illinois areas/neighborhoods” Read More ▾
“Our family had the pleasure of working with Carmen. A phenomenal real estate agent. She's knowledgeable, personal, and will do all she can to find the right fit for you and your family. She comes highly recommended for a reason!!”
“We have really enjoyed working with Carmen! She is very knowledgeable about real estate. She helped put us at ease with the very stressful process of selling a house.”
“Carmen is outstanding. I know that she is very resourceful and very knowledgeable in the area of realty. She has given me great advice on what is important when purchasing a home. I look forward to the opportunity to working with Carmen and the Carter Realty Group when I am ready to make my purchase a new home.”
“I felt very comfortable speaking with her about my personal situation. She was very patient and explained things in a way that I could understand clearly. She was very knowledgeable and after speaking with her, I am confident she helped me to make an informed decision regarding the sale of my property.”
Carter Realty Group has established itself on fundamental principles, including the belief that everyone deserves a chance to achieve the American Dream. As a real estate agency, we provide guidance in buying and selling properties, as well as investing and commercial transactions. Our team has extensive knowledge of the real estate industry and works hard to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments. In fact, we were selected to represent Will County for the “Foreclosure Stabilization Program,” a $2.2 million grant awarded to the county by Lisa Madigan.
At Carter Realty Group, we specialize in helping all types of clients, including sellers, distressed sellers, estate sales, corporate sellers, buyers, first-time buyers, investors, and tenants. We firmly believe that everyone deserves respect, regardless of the value of their property. In 2022, our team achieved a residential volume of over 40 million dollars, a testament to our dedication and expertise. We are proud to hold various certifications and accreditations, including Women’s Business Enterprise Certified (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise Certified (MBE), Veterans Business Enterprise Certified (VBE), Service-Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise Certified (SDVBE), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Military Relocation Professional (MRP), New Home Co-Broker Designation and many more. These certifications demonstrate our commitment to ongoing education and to providing exceptional service to our clients.
At Carter Realty Group, we believe in Education, Empowerment, and Elevation, not only for our clients but also for our Broker Associates and business partners. Our team is dedicated to serving our community with integrity, service, and professionalism, and we take great pride in being a trusted agency of professionals.
On June 19, 2023 Carter Realty Group was awarded Business of the year by AABA, The African-American Business Association of Will County, IL
Carmen loves helping people and she loves family! She, along with her team have discovered that business is better when you treat ALL of your clients like a family member! Carter Realty Group is a small boutique shop with 22 agents located in Joliet. The owner of the company, Carmen Bruton-Carter, has been a full time Real Estate Broker for 17 years. She is also licensed as an Illinois State instructor to teach a class she wrote on Short Sales! Her background, as an Air Force Veteran who holds a Bachelor’s degree in business AND mother of three beautiful boys who are all in the 3rd grade, allows her to thrive and make it through the trenches in the Real Estate Industry.
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