There are moments in business that catch you off guard, not because you didn’t work for them, but because you were so focused on doing the work that you didn’t stop to look up. For The Carolyn Young Team, this is one of those moments.

We’ve officially been recognized by RealTrends as one of the top-performing real estate teams in the country.

Now, if you’re not familiar with RealTrends, here’s what you should know: this isn’t one of those “click here, buy your award” kind of lists. It’s a ranking based on real numbers: closed transactions, verified performance, and consistent results. There’s no fluff, no filters, and certainly no shortcuts. That’s what makes this recognition mean even more.

When Carolyn started in real estate, she wasn’t chasing awards or titles. She was showing up for every call, staying late to review contracts, and walking clients through the biggest financial decisions of their lives with care and clarity. That kind of mindset built trust. And that trust became the foundation of a team, one that’s grown, evolved, and helped hundreds of families over the years.

This RealTrends verification? It’s a reflection of all of that. The long weekends are packed with showings. The negotiation calls run past dinner. The quiet moments spent double-checking every line in a contract because the details matter. It represents the referrals, the repeat clients, and the steady confidence our community has placed in us again and again.

But if we’re being honest, we don’t see this as a destination, it’s more like a mile marker. A pause to appreciate what we’ve built together, before we get back to doing what we do best.

For us, that means continuing to guide our clients through changing markets with strategy and calm. It means being available, being clear, and being honest, even when the answer isn’t the easiest one. It means continuing to treat each transaction like it matters, because it always does.

The certificate will probably end up in a frame somewhere, but what matters most is what it represents: dedication, trust, and a standard we hold ourselves to, every single day.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, or just curious about where the market is headed, we’re here. Same team, same drive, just with a little extra recognition behind us now.

Let’s see what comes next.