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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 knowledgeable of the area. I have recommended her to family and friends and will continue to do so.
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- Ronald & Julie
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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!
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- Beth J
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Being new to Florida, we had no idea where to start......Kari was fantastic in helping us find our home, she made sure to show us the homes that had the features we were most interested in, while keeping it in our budget! From start to finish she was always a text or call away; promptly responding to any question we had. Great experience throughout! Definitely recommend!
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- Ashley D
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Kari is absolutely the best realtor we have ever worked with! When the first home we chose Kari and her team worked their tail off to trying to get the deal pit together. A large corporation owned it and although they agreed to fix everything the inspector found wrong, they never corrected one thing. So Kari recommended that we start looking for another home. She stayed in close contact the entire time. I finally found another home in a deeded community and it was twice the home that I thought we wanted. Kari again went to work negotiating for us and we ended up getting a VA no money down home! We absolutely love it. Kari is a very hard worker and professional. She dots all the i's and crosses all the t’s. I highly recommend her! You can’t go wrong with Kari Battaglia! If we ever move again she’ll be who we call first.
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- Julie & Ernie S
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Everything was great, the thing we liked the most was that she knew what she was doing up and down Can't get any better service that that WOW!
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- Eric & Linda
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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 throughout the entire sale process. Whether it was through 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!
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- Dudley & Melissa T
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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.
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- Denise & Dominic
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Kari Battaglia became know to us through her website. Her strong credentials , her well appointed website and speaking directly with her convinced my husband and me that she would be the perfect Real Estate Broker for us. Kari was presented with the task of working with us from “out of state”, and with very specific guidelines of what we were looking for. Our knowledge of Venice from previously living there; helped us pick the areas we wanted to look in, but to find just that “perfect house” could be a challenge. Kari gave it her all! Long hours of searching, daily updates, her honesty and integrity throughout the whole process and her most valuable knowledge in all phases of real estate was so impressive and paid off in the end. As a Broker working for us; she went the “extra mile” with helping us in many areas that she wasn’t responsible for, in order to make our dream come true. If you are looking for that”special” Real Estate Broker, with a caring manner, integrity and a true professional; I urge you to call Kari Battaglia. She is the type of person I would be proud to also call a friend. She really is that great! We would use Kari again without question and we will recommend her to anyone we know who needs an expert in Buying or Selling a home. You would be doing yourself a favor by giving Kari your business.
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- Dan & Judi C
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Kari, has been prompt,efficient,& courteous guiding us through buying our next home.
Always a pleasing smile and a kind word.
Brian & Judy Copper
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- Brian & Judy Copper
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“Kari was fabulous”. Dealing the lending institutions was tedious. I can appreciate that they are overwhelmed but the number of times that the same info was sent, only to have it lost and requiring resending was so numerous as to become hilarious. Kari found a cash buyer the first week in January and we closed last day in April.
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- Ken & Debbie L
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Some of the qualities that Kari has made sale of our condo successful:
Compassionate
Dedicated
Knowledge of the market
Availability at all times
Professionalism
Kept me informed
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- Jean-Pierre Privet
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We did a little house shopping with Kari. A few weeks ago after looking at a couple of properties, Kari asked if we would be interested in a particular property, in a location we had never considered before. During a conversation, sometime later, we asked Kari why in the world would she have recommended that particular property? Her answer was very simple, Kari replied "I was listening to the both of you." As a lifelong sales professional myself, those words were music to my ears. Salespeople have no idea as to the importance of listening as opposed to talking. The house, and the community was exactly what we didn't know we wanted. Only someone with a deep understanding of their market could give guidance such as this as we went through the buying process Kari's communication was flawless. Her product knowledge was extremely thorough and reflected in her years in the real estate business and certainly earns her a badge of a veteran of the industry. We sailed through the process and closed with zero drama. Kari's professionalism and commitment to her clients is a breath of fresh air. We are so pleased with Kari's work ethic as well as just enjoying knowing her that we have listed the home we moved out of with her for sale. We are glad to know Kari, and are sure that you will be as well.
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- Scott & Elaine Pertez
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Our experiences with Kari were positive right from the start. She was confident and assured us that she would be able to help us sell our Florida property. She did her research before putting the property on the market. She worked diligently and was always professional patient and available to us via text and phone. She took the time necessary to understand our needs and was able to secure a buyer in a reasonable time.
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- Richard & Paula Williams
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Kari is as honest and hard working as they come. She made a very difficult process seem as smooth as silk. If you are looking to buy or sell a house in the greater Sarasota area you would be doing yourself an injustice to use anyone else!
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- BrokebyFord
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We hired Kari twice as our realtor. Once to buy our home and again 5 years later to sell our home. We found she knows the real estate market very well, regardless of its situation and works very hard to meet your needs. She keeps in close touch during the entire process and responds quickly to all your calls. She is kind courteous and has a sense of humor! I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a realtor.
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- Barbara & Maynard Dreas
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Kari was excellent in helping us close the purchase of our new home. Our real estate purchase took a long time to complete & there was a number of problems to sort out, but Kari dealt with all the issues in a quick & professional manner. We would definitely have her look after any of our future real estate transactions.
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- Mike W
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Kari is a terrific person to work with. She sold my empty lot within a day and is on track to finish the sale on my home. Great recommendations and suggestions. Also replies to texts immediately. I highly recommend.
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- Chris McKinley
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Kari sold my lot within 1 day. Now I’m listing my home with her. She and her team are very meticulous and provided several recommendations on readying my home for sale. Highly recommend!
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- Christopher McKinley
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I wanted to thank you for handling the sale of my home and helping find a new home that was perfect for us. We both knew it was not easy to sell our home. You went so far beyond what we expected and what we have experienced in the past with other agents.
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- Lottie & Günter
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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.
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- Larry S
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I live in New York, and my father lives in Florida. When it came time for him to sell his house I was nervous because I was so far away and didn't want anyone to take advantage of him. EVERYTHING was put to ease as soon as he chose Kari to be his realtor. She corresponded extremely well with me, and was very patient with me dad. Her expertise was over the top, as we did run into a few problems with the buyer. I would highly recommend Kari as a realtor because of her professionalism, her patients and most of all her
expertise.
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- Patrice M
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Kari was exceptional. My particular transaction was a short sale and she was incredibly sympathetic and kind regarding the dreadful financial situation that brings someone to the point of resorting to a short sale. She was patient with me, tenacious with lenders and, no doubt, encouraging to the buyers who hung in there for a long time, certainly due to her constant updates throughout the process.
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- Cheryl
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We have sold 6 homes and 5 rental properties in our lifetime, and have never met a sales agent that was as dedicated and helpful as Kari. We had to leave our home in Kari’s hands and move to Oregon because of health reasons. She kept in constant communication with us and advised us on many fronts. She disposed of our furniture, kept the outdoor jacuzzi clean, and monitored the landscapers and painters.
She was there for maintenance people and cleaners. She kept us informed about sales and price reductions in the area, and advised us concerning our pricing. You have a very valuable agent working for you, and we would highly recommend her to anyone.
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- Donald and Grace Digman
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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.
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Kari Battaglia is a full-time REALTOR® Broker Associate serving the Venice and Englewood, Florida area and a past President of the Venice Area Board of Realtors (2017). With decades of experience across real estate sales, investing, financial services, and property management, Kari offers clients a comprehensive, strategic approach to real estate.
For Kari, a home isn’t defined by square footage or room dimensions. It’s about how it feels when you walk through the front door and whether you can instantly picture your life unfolding there. Real estate is never just a transaction. It’s about lifestyle, long-term security, and making confident decisions about one of your most valuable assets.
Kari works closely with each client, taking the time to understand their goals, timeline, and financial priorities. Whether you are buying, selling, relocating, investing, or deciding whether renting your property makes sense in today’s market, she believes every client deserves individualized guidance and clear, honest communication.
Before becoming a REALTOR®, Kari built an 18-year career in the stock brokerage industry, specializing in wealth preservation and estate planning. She earned her Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, along with Life and Variable Annuity licenses, and served in leadership roles including Operations Manager in Tampa, Florida. This financial background allows her to approach real estate decisions with a strong understanding of risk, return, and long-term planning.
Kari has been actively involved in real estate since 1994 as an owner and investor, having owned and managed more than 46 properties. Her experience includes building, managing, and selling six storage facilities, as well as overseeing numerous residential rental properties and multi-unit investments. Today, she offers professional property management services designed to protect her clients’ investments while providing dependable tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and owner-focused reporting.
Her property management services are structured to be homeowner-friendly, with a focus on transparency, compliance, and financial performance. Kari understands that for many owners, property management is not just about collecting rent. It is about protecting an asset, reducing stress, and ensuring consistent income.
Kari became a licensed REALTOR® in 2009 and has been recognized consistently for her performance and professionalism. Her awards include Rookie of the Year (2009), Multi-Million Dollar Producer (2009–2025), RE/MAX 100% Club (2013–2016), and the RE/MAX Alliance Group Spirit Award (2015).
Known for her deep local knowledge, straightforward approach, and commitment to long-term client relationships, Kari helps buyers, sellers, and property owners make informed decisions in the Venice and Englewood real estate markets.
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