After a wonderful fifteen year affiliation with my husband business, Battaglia Consulting, LLC, I was recruited by Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in 2008.  This partnership afforded me the opportunity to service my customers with the technology, worldwide connections, innovative tools and marketing resources needed in today's market. 

Born in Long Island New York, I moved to Florida in 1977 with my family as a teenager.  For over 18 years I developed a career in the stock brokerage industry focusing on estate planning.   During that time I served as a Operations Manager and Licensed Sales Associate.  I then married my husband, Doug, in 1995;  a real estate developer and investor who grew up with a father who was a Custom Home Builder.  With my prior business experience in the stock brokerage industry, my husband's background in real estate and having a family in the home building business, I was well suited for a career in real estate.  By listening to my customers needs and focusing on their priorities, I help my customers make successful real estate decisions and develop lasting relationships. 

Being a Venice/Englewood resident for over 33 years with three beautiful children (Michael, Anna & Rachael) all enrolled in the local school system, I'm personally committed to this unique community. My husband, Doug, and I are active in numerous local community groups.  In addition I have served as Co-Chair for the VABR's Green Committee, am active in the chamber of commerce, and regularly volunteer my time to Habitat for Humanity.

I am a full time Realtor®, earning the designations Certified Negotiations Specialists - CNS; GRI - Graduate REALTOR® Institute; SFR -Short Sales & Foreclosures Resource Specialist; SRES® - Senior Real Estate Specialist; I am also a certified At Home with Diversity®: One America real estate professional.  All have provided me with the advanced marketing knowledge required to sell homes faster, and for more money in today's competitive marketplace. Additionally I have earned a Series 7, Series 63 and Florida Life and Variable Annuity Licenses.

I look forward to being your connection to our community; call, email or text me if you have any questions.

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club Sawgrass of Venice FL Lakes of Jacaranda Boca Royale Golf & Country Club Lake of the Woods Heron Creek Golf & Country Club Venice Golf & Country Club Plantation Golf & Country Club Calusa Lakes Mission Valley Waterford Hidden Lakes Shakett Creek Venice Palms Ventura Village Venetian Golf & River Club Jacaranda West Pinebrook Sorrento Woods Bellagio Stoneybrook of Venice FL Village Walk Chestnut Creek Lakewood Ranch Manasota Key FL Englewood Isles Island of Venice FL Nokomis FL Englewood FL North Port FL

Comments from Recent Home Sellers

Kari is an agent that will go above and beyond..she did just that for us and our sale! She was everything you look for in an agent,a good communicator, great negotiator and very knowledgeable about our current market and the SW Florida area! She always had a calm way of dealing with even the most stressful of situations (even with a difficult buyer)!

She always made us feel like she was on our side thru it all! She kept us informed thru out the entire sale process.Whether it was thru email,texts, or a phone call, we always knew what was happening.

We were thankful to have such an amazing agent and have recommended her to others already!"

Dudley & Melissa - Englewood, FL 

"Just wanted to again let you know how much Domenic and I truly appreciate all that you did to represent us during this short sale.  Between dealing with Wells Fargo (I know that will be your most memorable thing ever!), getting a new buyer after the first one pulled out, to dealing with me (which I KNOW was the EASIEST thing for sure...ha ha ha) and working with the buyer's agent to get this all done, you really brought it home."

Denise & Domenic - Venice, FL

"I am so excited and happy to be able to move on and be with my son in Colorado.  You helped me with home showing tips, holding open houses and dealing with my bank.  Since you handled all the details, selling my home was not as stressful as I thought it would be."

Sandy - Englewood, FL

"Kari has assisted me with many real estate transactions, both personally and professionally.  She is committed to her profession and really cares about her customers.  I do not hesitate to recommend Kari to all my clients, friends and family."

Mark Knauf, CPA - Englewood, FL

"Kari is a remarkable real estate agent. She worked with us on a short sale and never gave up, even when the market was at its worst. She is professional and extremely knowledgable of the area. I have recommeded her to family and friends and will continue to do so. "

Ronald & Julie - Venice FL

"Kari was terrific in all respects! My particular transaction took quite a while (no fault of hers) and she was patient, diligent and thorough. Ultimately, she "got it done" and I doubt that many other agents would have kept their commitment to me in the same way that Kari did.

I heartily recommend her!"

Sheryl - Venice, FL

"Kari Battaglia is one of those rare brokers who has mastered both the traditional sale and short sale markets, much to the benefit of both the distressed homeowner and property seeker. Personally, Kari has overcome every obstacle posed by the banks in my short sale and is working to bring the process to conclusion. I whole heartedly recommend Kari Battaglia for any real estate needs anywhere in Sarasota County."

Larry - Bradenton, FL