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About

The Samuel Team — Naples, Florida Real Estate Experts (John R. Wood | Christie’s International Real Estate) Samuel Team — Naples, Florida Real Estate Experts (John R. Wood | Christie’s International Real Estate).   

Trusted by Naples buyers and sellers since 2009.
With $375+ million in closed sales, The Samuel Team at John R. Wood Properties | Christie’s International Real Estate is recognized among the Master’s Circle (top 450 agents internationally) and the top 2% of agents nationally. We specialize in Naples FL real estate—especially “west of 41” neighborhoods (Pelican Bay, Park Shore, Gulfshore Boulevard, Moorings, Coquina Sands, Aqualane Shores, Old Naples, Port Royal, Royal Harbor) and gated & golf communities throughout Naples.

Why buyers and sellers choose us

  • Elite recognition: Christie’s Master’s Circle (top 450); multiple Emerald “Top Producers” awards ($20–$50M annual sales); Gulfshore Life 5-Star Naples Real Estate Agents (top 7% in Collier County); service on John R. Wood’s Board of Directors (as top-producing agents).

  • Two pros, one team: Why hire one agent when you can have two? We combine legal-grade negotiation with award-winning marketing to protect your price, timeline, and terms.

  • Local expertise: Decades in Naples real estate, deep neighborhood knowledge, and data-driven pricing strategies tailored to each micro-market.

Meet your agents

Karyn Samuel, Esq. — Raised in New England, Penn State law graduate and former attorney. Karyn’s contract strategy, risk spotting, and negotiation deliver top dollar and smooth, low-stress closings.
Rowan Samuel — Grew up in Zimbabwe, Penn State advertising graduate and former advertising executive. Rowan builds bespoke marketing plans (online + print lead gen) that maximize exposure and accelerate time to offer.

Services for sellers

  • Strategic pricing, polished prep, and high-impact media (pro photos, video, floor plans).

  • Targeted digital campaigns + print placements to reach qualified Naples, national, and international buyers.

  • Negotiation & contract management designed to secure the strongest price and most favorable terms, then keep the deal moving through inspection, financing, and closing.

Services for buyers

  • Neighborhood match-making by lifestyle: beach, boating, golf, gated, school zones, or walkable Old Naples.

  • On-market + private opportunities, vendor referrals (inspectors, lenders, trades), and offer strategies that win without overpaying.

  • Post-closing support and local insights so you settle in like a local.

What our clients say

We’re proud of hundreds of verified reviews across Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia, Testimonial Tree, and testimonials on LovingNaples.com. Ask us for a curated set of recent closings similar to your price point and neighborhood.


Thinking of selling a Naples home or buying west of 41, on the water, or in a golf community? Let’s talk. We’ll deliver a pricing/marketing plan or a customized home search the same day.

FAQ for The Samuel Team

Q1: What areas do you specialize in?
Naples FL—with emphasis west of 41 (Pelican Bay, Park Shore, Gulfshore Blvd, Moorings, Coquina Sands, Aqualane Shores, Old Naples, Port Royal, Royal Harbor) and gated/golf communities across Naples.

Q2: Why list with The Samuel Team?
$375M+ in sales since 2009, Master’s Circle (top 450) at Christie’s, top 2% nationally, and a two-agent approach blending legal-grade negotiation and advanced marketing.

Q3: How do you market my home?
Property-specific strategy: pricing model, staging guidance, pro media, precision digital targeting, print placements, agent outreach, and weekly performance reports.

Q4: How do you help buyers win in competitive neighborhoods?
Local comps + micro-trend analysis, early alerts, offer structures that protect value, and strong relationships to keep deals on track.

Q5: Which price ranges and property types do you handle?
Price ranges from $500,000 to the multi-millions.  From gulf-front condos, beachfront and waterfront to luxury single-family and golf community homes, including new construction and renovated resales.

Q6: What makes “west of 41” desirable?
Proximity to beaches, boating, dining/shopping, and iconic neighborhoods—often with strong long-term demand and lifestyle value.







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What makes us
world class

Agents

850+

Offices

21

Total Sales Volume

$4B+

the unrivaled leader in real estate

Why John R. Wood Luxury

we are the leader in Luxury Real Estate

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate represents the vanguard of luxury real estate, the ultimate in high-end homes and estates. This exclusive invitation-only network includes the world’s premier luxury brokerage firms and the industry’s most accomplished real estate professionals. Across the globe, discerning luxury buyers and sellers trust Christie’s International Real Estate to deliver tailored service and exceptional results.

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