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The Purple Home Team

Howard Fried

Team Leader at the Purple Home Team. A real estate expert in the heart of Orlando, Florida! With over 19 years of dedicated experience. Howard has been one of the go-to professionals for home sellers and home buyers. Howard has been in Orlando since 1992. Howard’s journey began in 2005 with a passion for helping people find their dream homes and achieve their property goals Over the years, he has honed his skills becoming a trusted advisor for clients built on integrity, professionalism, and a desire to exceed expectations. Whether he is crafting marketing strategies, or negotiating favorable deals. Howard goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results for his clients, time and time again.

Licensed REALTOR® in Florida
National Association of Realtors
Orlando Area Board of Realtors® (ORRA)
Orlando (MLS)

EXPERIENCE
REALTOR®, REMAX 2005-2012
REALTOR®, Charles Rutenberg Realty 2012-Present

EDUCATION
Licensed REALTOR®, State of Florida, 2005
The Ohio State University of Com munication

DESIGNATIONS ACCREDITATIONS

Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Certified Relocation Professional (CRP)
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)

COMMUNITY
Florida Little Dog Rescue
Leukemia & Lymphoma  Society
Seminole County Softball

Karen Crouse

Karen has been making homeowners’ dreams come true in the Greater Orlando area for more than 12 years. Karen comes from a long line of homebuilders in the Orange and Seminole counties selling new construction. This is where she started her career. Along the way, Karen discovered a love of all things real estate, secured her license, and focused on residential sales. Clients count on Karen’s longtime knowledge of the market, including new and existing homes. Clients appreciate her passion for client service, and the wealth of resources she brings to every transaction. Karen is honored by the trust clients place in her, and is committed to delivering the best experience for you. Karen is a wife, and mother of one young boy and one girl. She lives in the Winter Park area. She is an Orlando native and graduated from the University of Central Florida.

Lifetime resident of Greater Orlando
Licensed REALTOR® in Florida
National Association of Realtors
Orlando Area Board of Realtors® (ORRA)
Orlando (MLS)

EXPERIENCE
REALTOR®, Charles Rutenberg Realty 2017-Present

EDUCATION
Licensed REALTOR®, State of Florida, 2012
University of Central Florida College of Journalism

DESIGNATIONS ACCREDITATIONS

Licensed REALTOR®, State of Florida, 2012
Residential Construction Certified (RCC)
Certified New Home Specialist (CNHS)
Certified Neighborhood Specialist (CNS)