- Agent Pronto
- Florida
- Sanibel
- Phaidra Mc Dermott
Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?
Having also traveled extensively -- from the mountains of Thailand to the shores of South America -- she combines a world-based perspective with her local knowledge and island real estate expertise. For over 20 years, Phaidra has been one of the most successful Realtors in Florida. In 2016, she achieved a landmark, selling both the highest priced home on Sanibel and the highest on Captiva. Her portfolio continually offers real estate representing the unique diversity of our islands.
- 94
- Recent sales
- $225K - $7.5M
- Price range
- $1.08M
- Median price
- 28
- Years experience
Recent Listings & Sales
| Address | Sold Date | Sold Price | Represented |
|---|---|---|---|
|
5751 Baltusrol Ct
Sanibel, FL 33957
|
10/30/2026 | $2,150,000 | Seller |
|
1142 Shell Basket Ln
Sanibel, FL 33957
|
9/25/2026 | $548,000 | Seller |
|
6120 Henderson Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
|
9/18/2026 | $1,250,000 | Buyer |
|
4775 Rue Helene
Sanibel, FL 33957
|
9/1/2026 | $1,280,000 | Seller |
|
4452 Waters Edge Ln
Sanibel, FL 33957
|
7/27/2026 | $1,690,000 | Seller |
Transaction History *
Seller Deals
- Total Deals
- 25
- Total Value
- $40,497,000
- Median Sale Price
- $1,250,000
- Price Range
- $225K - $7.5M
Buyer Deals
- Total Deals
- 10
- Total Value
- $14,077,000
- Median Sale Price
- $1,087,500
- Price Range
- $435K - $3.75M
Sales Volume Timeline
Sales volume is shown for complete quarters only.
Seller Deals
- Total Deals
- 49
- Total Value
- $70,492,165
- Median Sale Price
- $1,100,000
- Price Range
- $225K - $7.5M
Buyer Deals
- Total Deals
- 20
- Total Value
- $26,974,000
- Median Sale Price
- $1,012,500
- Price Range
- $320K - $3.75M
Sales Volume Timeline
Sales volume is shown for complete quarters only.
Seller Deals
- Total Deals
- 70
- Total Value
- $99,297,165
- Median Sale Price
- $1,100,000
- Price Range
- $225K - $7.5M
Buyer Deals
- Total Deals
- 24
- Total Value
- $29,089,000
- Median Sale Price
- $862,000
- Price Range
- $300K - $3.75M
Sales Volume Timeline
Sales volume is shown for complete quarters only.
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
(87)
Reviewers say
Reviewers consistently praise the agents’ local market knowledge, responsiveness, professionalism, and attentive communication. They describe patient guidance, strong advocacy and negotiation, and hands-on help through preparation, closing, and challenges, often making buying or selling feel smoother and less stressful.
We cannot recommend Kate highly enough! From our very first conversation, she was incredibly responsive and made us feel like her top priority throughout the entire process. Her deep knowledge of the island was invaluable—she knew every neighborhood, every quirk of the local market, and guided us to find our absolute dream vacation house.
What truly set Kate apart was how she went above and beyond during closing. She helped coordinate countless details, making what could have been a stressful time remarkably smooth. Her professionalism and dedication were matched only by her warmth and genuine care for us as clients.
Beyond finding us the perfect property, we gained a dear friend. Kate is that rare realtor who combines exceptional skill with authentic personal connection. If you’re looking for someone who will work tirelessly on your behalf and make the experience enjoyable every step of the way, Kate is your person. We couldn’t be happier with our home or with the experience of working with her!
Zillow Verified
Working with Kate to buy our new home in Sanibel was a fantastic experience! Kate was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and an amazing agent to work with. From start to finish, we received first in class treatment and couldn't have asked for anything more. Kate's local knowledge, attentiveness, and work ethic was awesome. The entire experience was so enjoyable and we are so grateful to have had the pleasure of working with Kate for our dream home! Kate helped us find exactly what we were looking for and help us negotiate within our budget - not to mention all of the local connections she provided us with to help along the way. Highly recommend and will be certainly working with her in the future!
Zillow Verified
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kate twice now, and I truly cannot recommend her highly enough. She is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cares about her clients every step of the way. Both experiences were smooth, well-communicated, and far less stressful because of her guidance.
She listens carefully, advocates fiercely, and always made me feel like a priority — no matter how busy the market was. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and calm confidence gave me complete trust in the process.
If you’re looking for a realtor who is not only excellent at what she does but also truly wonderful to work with, Kate is the one.
Zillow Verified
Kate was amazing from start to finish! She was informative, supportive, and always easy to reach. Her knowledge of the area, from being a true local, was such a huge asset, and it’s clear she genuinely cares about each of her clients. As both a close friend and a professional, she guided me through the entire process with patience and honesty.
As a first-time homebuyer, I had a lot of questions (and maybe a few nerves), but Kate made everything feel manageable and even fun. She showed me so many options, helped me really think through my wants versus needs, and ultimately found me the perfect match. I couldn’t imagine going through this process with anyone else!
Zillow Verified
Kate did a great job helping us find and close our new home. She was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to getting us the home we were looking for. During the escrow period, she advocated for our interests and was not afraid to push back. She certainly is not one of those realtors who just wants to make a deal go through, she will put your interests before hers, and is very detailed. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Zillow Verified
Professional Info
Brokerage
2402 Palm Ridge Road Suites 1, 2, 3
Sanibel, FL 33957
Licensed
FL BK676199
Specialties
- Age-restricted communities
- First-time buyers
- Flipping & rehab
- Foreclosures & Short sales
- Investment & property management
- Luxury properties
- Military
- Recreation & Vacation
- Relocation
Designations
- ABR®
- CIPS
- RSPS
- SFR®
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- Cars & Automobiles
- Community Activities
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- Gardening
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- Music
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- Television & Film
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Education
Top Cities *
Sanibel
- 81 sales past 3 years
- 122 days on market
- $1.1M median price
Fort Myers
- 6 sales past 3 years
- 51 days on market
- $360K median price
Captiva
- 3 sales past 3 years
- 78 days on market
- $3.3M median price
Service Areas (30 cities)
*Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.