About

About

I moved to Sanibel Island in 2001, from Newton, MA, and started selling island Real Estate in 2003. After many successful years, I joined forces with a dynamic Realtor, Chris Kirchner, to form the Ashton Kirchner Group and we opened our own Keller Williams office.

Why Keller Williams? The short answer is that Keller Williams has a business model that in many ways mirrors the way we do business and they back their business model with some of the best agent training, technology, and property marketing programs in the industry. What this means to you is that we will:

Continue to be up-to-date on the regulatory changes and trends in the real estate market. Have access to technology which means that all the little things that have to be done to buy, list, sell, and close on a property can be done seamlessly, even when everyone is hundreds of miles apart. Have access to more ways to market properties that better target buyers of luxury and second home properties.

Prior to moving to Sanibel, I had a successful career in Financial Services having worked for E.F. Hutton, Shearson Lehman Brothers, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., and Fidelity Investments. I have my BA from Drew University in Madison, NJ and my MBA from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.

In addition to being an active Realtor, I have been on the Board of Directors for the Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce and served as the President and I am currently on the Board for the Ding Darling Wildlife Society serving as Board President. When not in the office I can usually be found on the tennis court or on my bike!

Chris and I work by referral and truly appreciate the confidence our clients place in us to serve them fully as their trusted Real Estate Partner.

About

Shortly after moving to Southwest Florida in 2009, I became a realtor and joined RE/MAX of the Islands. After many successful years with RE/MAX, my mentor Sarah Ashton (now my business partner) and I opened our own Keller Williams office.

Why move to Keller Williams? The short answer is that Keller Williams has a business model that in many ways mirrors the way we do business and they back their business model with some of the best agent training, technology, and property marketing programs in the industry. What this means to you is that Sarah and I will:

Continue to be up-to-dated on the regulatory changes and trends in the real estate market.

Have access to technology which means that all the little things that have to be done to buy, list, sell, and close on a property can be done seamlessly, even when everyone is hundreds of miles apart.

Have access to more ways to market properties that better target buyers of luxury and second home properties.

Prior to obtaining my real estate license, I enlisted into the Army National Guard at the age of 17. While serving my country for 6 years, I attended Vincennes University and The Art Institute of Indianapolis. During this time, I began a career at the U.S. Postal service, where I gave 19 years of service before retiring to focus on my real estate career.

I have been the recipient of the International Rising Star, RE/MAX 100%, and Executive Club Awards multiple times. Additional awards include top listing and selling agent on numerous occasions.

Working mainly by referrals, I am able to focus the majority of my time and energy on my clients. As an active realtor, I am always improving my skills and service levels through education.

About

After many years of living in New Jersey and New York, Kathy Waite fell in love with the Florida lifestyle, and made beautiful Southwest Florida her home in 2011. Kathy has a BS from Marymount College/Fordham University and an MBA from Rutgers University and is a seasoned marketing professional with 20 years of corporate experience in both US and global markets.

Kathy has a passion for travel and has been to 41 states and nearly 30 countries. In her free time, she and her husband enjoy cooking and entertaining, spending time with family and friends, hydroponic vegetable gardening, and being outdoors with their standard schnauzer, Otto.

More recently, her work in the healthcare sector has spanned roles in sales, management and recruiting. Across her career, Kathy has enjoyed working with people to learn about them, understand their essence and motivations, and place them into targeted career roles.

Kathy brings this skillset to the Real Estate world and loves to match people with the perfect home and community that delivers on not just their housing needs, but more importantly, their dreams and lifestyle desires. Providing superior levels of customer service and attention to detail are at the heart of everything she does.

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Rachel is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to the Fort Myers and Sanibel area in 2015, to work at CROW – Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife – on Sanibel Island. After completing an internship, Rachel was fortunate enough to join their staff as one of their Wildlife Rehabilitators.

While working full time at CROW and part-time at ‘Tween Waters Resort & Spa on Captiva, she pursued her Real Estate license.

In 2017, she joined ‘Tween Waters’ new Vacation Rental Division, which later became known as Sanibel Captiva Island Vacation Rentals. While there she became a go-to for vacationers and property owners alike.

Rachel’s passion for Real Estate began as a child attending the local Home Show to see the amazing homes and newest technology.

In 2022, she decided to become a full time REALTOR®. She has a true gift for customer service and an attention to detail that fits perfectly with being a REALTOR®.

Working at CROW and being a longtime volunteer with SCCF’s (Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation) Sea Turtle Research, has allowed her to give back to the community and area that she has fallen so much in love with. She couldn’t be any more excited to share this love and to help Southwest Florida Buyers and Sellers.

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Lorna Nafziger recently joined Keller Williams, serving as our new Sales Associate. With a passion for delivering top-tier service and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Lorna will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of care and support throughout the property showing and sales process.

Lorna’s journey in the real estate industry has been defined by her exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine dedication to client satisfaction. Growing up in Washington D.C., Lorna’s first real estate purchase was at age 22. She has been involved with real estate for many years and had her license in Maryland, Iowa, Ohio and is now registered in Florida. While raising 4 children and moving around the country with her family, Lorna constantly stayed involved in the local real estate markets.

Lorna’s commitment to excellence extends beyond her professional endeavors. In her leisure time, she started a yoga practice in 2000 and has been taught by some of the best instructors in the world. This unwavering dedication to both her work and her personal life exemplifies Lorna’s approach to life, a trait that undoubtedly will contribute to her success with us.

Lorna fell in love with Sanibel while vacationing here when she was growing up and then with her family. It was always her dream to move to this area and in 2023, she made Sanibel her official residence.