About Barbara

Graduating summa cum laude with a degree in Business and continuing education in Marketing, Barbara pursued a thirty year career in the fashion industry, founding a skincare manufacturing business and chain of specialty retail shops. During that time she also founded an exclusive skincare company and launched a second chain of specialty retail shops. She's also authored two bestselling books about her life and her experience in animal rescue. Barbara is now combining her love of working with people and her interest in design and applying it to the real estate industry. Her laser-focused business approach has made her one of the fastest growing real estate professionals in the southwest Florida luxury home market. As one of a small handful of Certi?ed Luxury Professionals in Southwest Florida, Barbara's focus is on estate and waterfront property, relocations, and vacation homes. A Graduate of the Real Estate Institute, and a Certified Pricing Strategy Advisor, Barbara brings the highest level of analysis to properly place your home in the correct market bracket, target potential buyers, and get your home sold in record time. In 2025, for listings over $500,000, Barbara's average days on market was 7, in an area that averages 45 days. Many of her listings have sold the same day they hit the MLS. Barbara's marketing skills are second-to-none. With a home in the luxury price bracket, you need a Certified Luxury Professional to guide you; one who knows your community, the nuances, and benefits to luxury living. Barbara has been a resident of Punta Gorda Isles for over 25 years and recently relocated to Sarasota, with her feisty terrier Jackson and cuddly doberman Lucy. Designations REALTOR®, GRI, Pricing Strategy Advisor, and Certified Luxury Professional