About Kate
Kate's journey into the business community is nothing short of extraordinary, and the skills she has acquired along the way have equipped her to serve with the highest level of professionalism, strong communication, and genuine care for clients and their families. She enjoys being a part of their new journey - and always only a text or phone call away.
Born and raised on the Island of Venice, Kate currently resides in Sarasota County with her husband, a Certified Public Accountant, their two boys, and their niece and nephew. With a father who is a licensed general contractor, homes have always been a central topic in their family. Kate grew up assisting on job sites and enjoys envisioning the potential in homes needing a little TLC.
Over the past decade, Kate has served her community in various roles, all intertwined by a common thread: uplifting and assisting others. A graduate of USF with a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership, she began her career as an educator before transitioning into administration. Kate had the privilege of serving as an assistant principal for Pine View School for the Gifted, Sarasota Middle School, and Woodland Middle School. Throughout her journey, she remained committed to being an uplifting, encouraging, and positive resource for teachers, parents, students, and business partners, fostering remarkable relationships along the way.
However, life is full of changes, and Kate's personal journey has ignited a passion to help others beyond the educational realm and into the family home. Her client-centered approach to business is grounded in valuing strong relationships, communication, transparency, and data-driven decisions. As the owner and operator of a Suncoast Home Staging, Kate enables sellers to leverage her services to decrease their time on the market and increase their bottom line.
LICENSED REALTOR®/TOP PRODUCER
Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
The Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation is a professional certification for real estate agents specializing in the luxury home market. This designation is awarded by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and is designed to recognize agents who have demonstrated expertise and success in selling high-end residential properties.
SUNCOAST HOME STAGING
Accredited Staging Professional®
A professional designation for real estate staging experts. ASPs are trained to prepare homes for sale by enhancing their appeal to potential buyers through effective staging techniques.
PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
International Association of Home Staging Professionals
IAHSP aims to elevate the standards of the home staging industry by offering comprehensive training and certification programs. This helps ensure that staging professionals are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively prepare homes for sale.
RISING STAR DESIGNATION
Five Star Professional
A Five Star Professional in real estate is a designation awarded to real estate agents who provide exceptional service and overall client satisfaction. Clients rate their real estate agents on various criteria, such as communication, market knowledge, integrity, negotiation skills, and overall satisfaction.
“Kate's insight and advice to my clients was invaluable. After a few days of making some adjustments to their home, we shot new photos, and the next day received a request for a showing.”
- RUTH LAURENT, REALTOR®