Kathy Cristina

With a real estate career spanning more than two decades, Kathy Cristina brings a distinctive combination of sales experience and marketing expertise to Michael Saunders & Company. Her extensive industry background gives buyers and sellers the advantage of working with a professional who understands both the personal and strategic sides of real [...]

With a real estate career spanning more than two decades, Kathy Cristina brings a distinctive combination of sales experience and marketing expertise to Michael Saunders & Company. Her extensive industry background gives buyers and sellers the advantage of working with a professional who understands both the personal and strategic sides of real estate.

Kathy began her real estate career in 2005, first representing buyers and sellers in Pensacola, Florida, before continuing her sales career in North Port. She later transitioned into real estate marketing and business development, where she spent more than a decade developing strategic marketing campaigns, building brands, and helping position properties to attract qualified buyers.

Her experience includes serving as Marketing Director for a growing boutique real estate brokerage, where she played an instrumental role in establishing its brand and market presence. Most recently, she spent three years working in luxury real estate as a Marketing Director and real estate assistant in Boca Grande, gaining valuable experience in property presentation, listing strategies, client relations, and the intricacies of coastal real estate transactions.

As the owner of Effective Digital Solutions, LLC, Kathy has also worked with businesses and entrepreneurs to strengthen their brands and marketing efforts. Her background in visual communications, digital marketing, and creative strategy provides sellers with a distinct advantage in how their properties are presented and promoted. For buyers, she brings an attentive, detail-oriented approach, strong communication skills, and a commitment to understanding their individual needs and goals.

Raised in Miami, Kathy attended Our Lady of Lourdes Academy before pursuing Marketing at Pace University and Visual Communications at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Fluent in English and Spanish, she values meaningful relationships, clear communication, and providing personalized service built on honesty, integrity, and trust.

Now residing in Cape Haze, Kathy has a genuine appreciation for the natural beauty, waterfront communities, and relaxed coastal lifestyle of Southwest Florida. Her primary focus includes Placida, Cape Haze, Boca Grande, and surrounding communities, where she combines local market familiarity with her extensive industry knowledge to help clients navigate their real estate decisions with confidence.

Outside of real estate, Kathy is happiest exploring the natural beauty of Florida's coast. Whether searching for seashells and shark teeth, discovering new places to snorkel or scuba dive, or finding the perfect spot to watch the sunset, she's always drawn to the water. She also enjoys crafting, creative projects, traveling, and spending quality time with her husband and family. Her love for the coastal lifestyle is more than a personal passion, it's something she enjoys sharing with others who dream of calling Southwest Florida home.