Your Partner in Every Move

Karin is a licensed Realtor and Broker with over 20 years of experience helping buyers, sellers, international clients, and relocation clients navigate the Florida real estate market. Bilingual in English and German, she is uniquely positioned to serve both American and European clients — particularly those from German-speaking countries like Austria, Switzerland and Germany, looking to invest in or sell Florida real estate.

 In 2003, she earned both her real estate license and mortgage broker license — a rare dual expertise that gives her clients a significant advantage when understanding the financial side of purchasing a home.

In 2013, Karin co-founded Bay Breeze International Realty alongside her husband Jan, building a boutique firm rooted in integrity, exceptional service, and a genuine commitment to positive client outcomes. As a member of the Sarasota Global Business Council, she maintains strong ties to the international community and brings a global perspective to every transaction.

Karin specializes in guiding international buyers and relocation clients through the process of purchasing vacation, investment homes and primary residences in Florida. She is also a trusted resource for foreign owners looking to sell their U.S. property, expertly walking them through the complexities of FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) compliance and other regulatory requirements unique to international sellers. This specialized knowledge ensures her foreign national clients are fully protected and informed at every step of the transaction.

From the first meeting to the final closing, she provides hands-on support, clear communication, and the kind of compassionate guidance that turns a complex real estate process into a confident decision. Whether you're buying or selling a home in the Rotonda West area, Karin brings the experience, market knowledge, and personal dedication to get you to closing — smoothly and successfully.

When she's not helping clients find their dream home, Karin fully embraces the Florida lifestyle she loves and sells — from morning beach yoga and kayaking to biking along the coast, tending her garden, and cooking European and Mediterranean meals. An avid traveler with a deep appreciation for different cultures, she understands firsthand why so many international clients fall in love with Florida and choose to put down roots here.