If you've lived in Central Florida long enough, you know that finding the right home here isn't just about square footage and price per acre -- it's about knowing which communities have the character, the schools, the water views, and the lifestyle that actually fits your life. I've been doing exactly that for buyers and sellers across Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden, Dr. Phillips, Lake Nona, Winter Park, Maitland, Longwood, Lake Mary, and Oviedo for over 22 years.

I've been here since I was nine years old. Central Florida isn't a market I studied -- it's home.

My career in luxury real estate began in 2001, and in those two decades-plus, I've had the privilege of guiding hundreds of clients through the most meaningful financial decisions of their lives. I spent 15 years operating my own brokerage, which gave me a depth of market knowledge, negotiation experience, and operational insight that most agents simply don't have. Today, I'm proud to bring all of that to clients as a Global Real Estate Advisor with Premier Sotheby's International Realty -- a brand I'd describe as the Ritz-Carlton of real estate. The global reach, sophisticated marketing platforms, and unmatched presentation that Sotheby's delivers ensure that every property I represent gets the visibility it deserves, in Central Florida and around the world.

My expertise spans residential luxury, multi-family, commercial, commercial leasing, and land -- but at the heart of every transaction is a single commitment: protecting your interests and making the process as smooth as possible.

I've had the honor of working with physicians and executives relocating to Central Florida, helping them land quickly and confidently in communities that fit their lives. I also hold a Certified Divorce Coach credential -- not as a business, but because some of my clients are navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives, and I want to be the kind of advisor who helps keep an already difficult situation from becoming more difficult. Family law attorneys trust me with their clients for exactly this reason.

What I bring to every closing isn't just 22 years of experience. It's honesty, discretion, and a genuine investment in your happiness -- whether you're buying your next dream home or selling the one you've built memories in.

At home, I'm grounded by my wife of 23 years, Misti, our two incredible adult children, Chase and Madison, and our dog Dobby, who reminds me daily what really matters. That sense of family is exactly what drives me to care this much about helping yours.

When you're ready to explore what's possible in Central Florida's luxury market, I'd love to be the person you call.

There's a reason so many people in Central Florida real estate know my name -- and it isn't because I've spent 40+ years chasing transactions. It's because I've spent four decades building something more valuable: trust.

I've been a licensed real estate professional since 1984. In that time, I've watched this market evolve from the inside -- as an agent, as a broker, as a founder, and now as a global real estate advisor with Premier Sotheby's International Realty. Every chapter has made me sharper, more strategic, and more committed to the people I serve.

In 1996, I founded Vance Realty Group, which grew into a two-office firm with over 50 full-time REALTORS®. Many of those agents started their careers under my mentorship -- learning the business from the ground up through in-house training programs I built myself. After a successful decade, I sold the company in 2006. Building something that others valued enough to buy is one of the milestones I'm most proud of.

My expertise runs deep in residential real estate, development land sales, and planning and project consultations. I work closely with developers and builders who need more than a deal -- they need a strategic partner who understands land, timing, and market positioning. If you're a developer evaluating a Central Florida acquisition, I bring a perspective few advisors can match.

One thing I'm particularly passionate about is how listings are handled. I advocate strongly for no-lock/no Supra Key listing techniques -- an approach that protects seller privacy and controls access in a way that reflects the true nature of luxury real estate. Your home deserves to be shown on your terms.

Beyond my work in the market, I've served on the Board of Advisors for the Hannibal Square Community Land Trust since 2021 -- because real estate isn't just about high-end transactions. It's about what communities become, and I want Central Florida to grow in a way that works for everyone.

I'm also a speaker. My presentation, "Distinguish or Be Extinguished," has resonated with real estate professionals across the industry -- because I believe the agents who thrive are the ones who lead with expertise and authenticity, not volume.

At the end of the day, I'm a mother of three sons and a proud grandmother of two grandsons. Family has always been the compass that guides how I show up for my clients -- with patience, honesty, and genuine care for what matters most to them.

When you're ready to work with someone who has seen everything this market can throw at a transaction -- and knows exactly how to handle it -- I'd love to connect.