Donna Karen Ray is a REALTOR® with Compass serving buyers and sellers throughout San Diego County, from luxury coastal communities to South Bay and beyond. She is dedicated to delivering exceptional representation through thoughtful strategy, refined guidance, and skilled negotiation, helping clients make confident real estate decisions every step of the way.

Having grown up in San Diego, Donna Karen offers deep local market knowledge and a genuine understanding of the communities she serves. Before beginning her real estate career, she built her foundation in luxury client service through leadership roles with Neiman Marcus, where she developed the professionalism, attention to detail, and elevated service standards that continue to define her business today.

Known for her calm, solutions-oriented approach, Donna Karen believes every successful transaction begins with listening. She takes the time to understand each client's goals before developing a personalized strategy tailored to their needs. Whether representing first-time buyers, move-up sellers, luxury clients, or those relocating to San Diego, she is committed to providing exceptional communication, strong advocacy, and a seamless experience from consultation through closing.

Her commitment to excellence has been recognized by Real Producers Magazine and nationally in GOSS Magazine's High Rollers Edition, which celebrates accomplished women making an impact through leadership, entrepreneurship, and excellence while inspiring others through their work.

As a member of the Dream Homes Team at Compass, Donna Karen combines personalized representation with collaborative expertise, innovative marketing, and industry-leading technology to deliver exceptional results for every client.