Sarah Carlson

Sarah Carlson | Broker Associate, Compass

Sonoma County REALTOR® · Local Expert 

Trusted Advisor | Skilled Negotiator | Expert Facilitator

Sarah Carlson is a full-time REALTOR® and Broker Associate with Compass, delivering an elevated real estate experience grounded in honesty, expertise, and transparency. A lifelong Sonoma County resident with more than 27 years of industry experience, Sarah brings deep local knowledge, decades of real estate wisdom, and a steady, strategic presence to every transaction.

Her real estate career began in 1997 after purchasing her first home—an experience that shaped her belief that real estate is not just a financial transaction, but a meaningful life moment. She puts it simply: “I help people buy and sell homes, but mostly I just help people.” That service-over-sales philosophy has earned her a reputation as a skilled negotiator, trusted advisor, and unwavering advocate who always puts her clients’ best interests first.

Clients describe Sarah as knowledgeable, responsive, meticulous, and incredibly patient. Her expertise spans Santa Rosa, Rincon Valley, Bennett Valley, Windsor, Healdsburg, Oakmont, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Sonoma Valley, and the greater Sonoma County region. Whether guiding first-time buyers, preparing a luxury listing, assisting with relocation, or helping families navigate inherited or estate-property sales, she blends empathy with strategy to deliver a calm, confident, and highly personalized experience from start to finish.

Compass Advantage

Partnering with Compass allows Sarah to offer a concierge-level real estate experience supported by best-in-class tools and technology, including:

• Compass 3-Phased Marketing Strategy
A flexible, developer-style plan that maximizes visibility and aligns with a seller’s goals and timing.

• Compass Buyer Demand Program
Proprietary real-time insights identify serious buyers ahead of the market, enabling strategic positioning and stronger results for every listing.

• Compass Exclusives (Private & Pre-Market Opportunities)
– Buyers gain early access to off-market and coming-soon listings
– Sellers can quietly market their home to a targeted pool of motivated buyers without   accumulating days on market

• Compass One
A client-facing app that brings every part of the home-buying and selling process into one place, offering clear communication, real-time updates, document access, and a smoother, more transparent experience.

• Compass Concierge
Compass covers the upfront cost of staging, flooring, painting, and home improvements—helping sellers list for top dollar with no out-of-pocket expenses.

These tools—matched with Sarah’s strategic guidance and market expertise—give clients a meaningful advantage in today’s unpredictable, ever-changing real estate landscape.

Your Sonoma County Resource

Sarah’s trusted relationships with top stagers, inspectors, contractors, landscapers, and lenders extend the concierge-level experience her clients receive. She also partners with a vetted nationwide agent network, allowing her to confidently support clients relocating anywhere in California or across the country.

Beyond Real Estate

Beyond real estate, Sarah values a healthy, balanced lifestyle and meaningful connection. She enjoys hiking Sonoma County’s trails, early morning Pilates, traveling, discovering great restaurants, reading, and spending time with her family, friends, and her dogs. Her community involvement, volunteer work, and church service further shape the heart of her business.

The Experience You Deserve

Working with Sarah means partnering with a true professional—someone who will guide you, advocate for you, protect your interests, and communicate clearly every step of the way. She is committed to delivering an elevated, stress-free experience where your goals—and your peace of mind—always come first.

With Sarah, it’s never just a transaction—it’s a partnership built on trust, service, care, and exceptional results.