Kim Marino and Katie Minott Launch The Kim and Katie Group in Florida, Bringing High-Level Expertise to Dual Markets
NAPLES, FLA. (April 30, 2025) — Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that real estate professionals Kim Marino and Katie Minott have affiliated with the company’s Broad Avenue office in Naples, Florida. Known as The Kim and Katie Group, they bring a wealth of experience, proven market expertise, and a client-focused philosophy to the firm’s distinguished portfolio of global real estate advisors.
Respected leaders in the Naperville luxury market, Kim and Katie are now extending their reach to Naples, where they represent a number of exceptional new developments, including La Perle and Inlet Quay. Their affiliation with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty — alongside their continued relationship with Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty in Illinois — positions them uniquely within the Sotheby’s International Realty network, enabling them to serve customers seamlessly across both vibrant markets. This dual-market strategy allows them to capture and connect high-end buyers from diverse locales, offering elevated service with global reach and local insight.
Their professional accolades speak to a career defined by excellence. Recognized among the top one percent of Illinois REALTORS®, they hold the record for the highest residential sale in DuPage County and have consistently ranked number one in luxury sales in Naperville.
Their innovative approach to property marketing and deep commitment to the communities they serve have earned them numerous industry honors, including the Most Innovative Property Marketing Award, the Community Involvement Award, and the New Construction Sales Leader Award.
With eight years of successful partnership, Kim and Katie bring complementary strengths to every transaction—from creative strategy to skilled negotiation. Their customers benefit not only from their combined expertise but from their authentic connection to the communities they serve.
Their move to Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is a natural evolution for an award-winning team that continues to set new standards of success in real estate. By aligning with a brand recognized for its heritage, international reach, and collaborative culture, Kim and Katie are poised to offer their customers an unparalleled experience — one that goes above and beyond the sale.
“We believe in creating relationships that go far beyond the transaction,” said Kim Marino and Katie Minott. “Joining Premier Sotheby’s International Realty elevates our ability to serve customers at every stage — and in every market — with the highest level of care, innovation, and expertise.”
“We are delighted to welcome Kim Marino and Katie Minott to our Broad Avenue office," said Dave Gape, managing broker, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. "Their proven success, deep market knowledge, and commitment to excellence align perfectly with the values of our brand. I’m confident they will make an immediate and lasting impact.”
About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Headquartered in Naples, Florida, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has over 1,400 sales professionals in 40 locations throughout Florida and North Carolina. Premier Sotheby’s International Realty also benefits from an association with the storied Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744. The brokerage was founded by The Lutgert Companies, a prominent member of Southwest Florida’s business community since 1964, and is proudly associated with Peerage Realty Partners. For more information, visit premiersothebysrealty.com.
