Category Archives: Agents

James Hetmanek

James (Jim) excels in the world of Sanibel & Captiva Islands Real Estate and has extensive business knowledge from finance, sales and marketing to negotiation. James is a graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI) and holds the State of Florida Real Estate Broker’s license.  James also holds certifications as a Fine Homes International Specialist, Signature Properties Specialist, International Marketing... Read More »


Kim Herres

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Deb Gleason

Sanibel resident Deb McQuade Gleason has been an islander since 1958. She attended the “Old Sanibel Schoolhouse” and remembers ferry boat rides fondly. She later received a degree in social science from the University of South Florida. A Sanibel realtor since 1997, Deb has achieved the Island Specialist Certification to enhance her service to her clients. She enjoys sharing her... Read More »


Arika Bjorkedal

Arika grew up on a farm west of the Twin Cities and attended The Blake School in Minneapolis. It was there that she gained an appreciation for both small town and city life. She headed to the East Coast and graduated from Union College in New York. One of four children, Arika quickly learned the skills of negotiation, cooperation, and... Read More »


Karen Bell

Karen Bell, Broker-Associate® is dedicated to providing her clients with a truly impressive real estate experience and is genuinely passionate about bringing her client’s dreams to life! Specializing in the islands of Sanibel and Captiva, her love for the islands and the coastal lifestyle is very present as she caringly serves her client’s specific priorities and real estate goals. Since... Read More »


John Bates

John Bates is truly dedicated to providing exceptional, professional and comprehensive real estate services to his valued clients.  As a specialist in Residential, Vacation/Second Home and Waterfront Properties, John delivers an insightful and in-depth assessment of the current regional trends within the communities of the islands of Sanibel and Captiva and the Fort Myers area.  Having resided on Captiva lsland for... Read More »