KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S

Meet the team

Get to know the 426 agents at KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S.

Florida Military Relocation / Military Relocation Certified / RSPS Resort and Second Home Specialist

About Deb

Debra Petritsch is a top-producing luxury real estate agent with over nine years of experience helping clients buy, sell, and invest in Florida’s most desirable properties. Known for her perseverance, exceptional negotiation skills, and commitment to client success, Debra has earned outstanding 5-star reviews and a reputation for delivering a white-glove, personalized experience from start to finish. As a Keller Williams Luxury Agent and member of the Agent Leadership Council (ALC), Debra specializes in Military Relocation, Resort & Second Home Properties, and Relocation Services. Her deep expertise and extensive network ensure that every transaction is seamless and successful, whether her clients are purchasing their dream home, selling a luxury property, or expanding their investment portfolio. Through Keller Williams Realty — the world’s largest and most innovative real estate company — Debra’s clients benefit from: Unmatched Reach: Access to over 170,000 associates nationwide, giving properties maximum exposure. Cutting-Edge Marketing: Powerful online tools that place listings on top platforms like Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com. Seamless Search Technology: Buyers can search listings 24/7, save favorites, and schedule private showings at their convenience. Trusted Brand Power: A globally recognized brand that provides an advantage at every stage of the transaction. Debra’s promise to her clients is simple: to provide more than results — she delivers a luxury, detail-oriented experience where every aspect of your real estate journey is handled with care and precision. Clients trust Debra for her dedication, energy, and focus — qualities that make her one of the most respected agents in the Sarasota and Manatee County markets. 📲 Contact Debra Petritsch today for a no-obligation consultation and see why so many clients continue to recommend her. 💬 Read her 5-star reviews on Google: Deb Petritsch LLC also reviews on ratemyagent.com Deb Petritsch as well as zillow, realtor.com.

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Karie Backman

REALTOR® / CLHMS / Broker Associate

(64 reviews)

About Karie

Specialty: I focus on guiding my clients through successful residential real estate transactions by focusing on being a solution finder. I enjoy helping my clients move to their next chapter, whether they are buying or selling a home. What is my history? I graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Communication Disorders, Speech Science and Psychology. After graduating, my concentration throughout the past 18 years has been in sales, marketing, and customer relationship management, all of which require my strong communication, business and negotiating skills. I joined Keller Williams in 2006 where I focus my business in residential real estate. I possess the important characteristics required to guide Clients to a successful closing of a real estate contract, whether on the buying or selling side. My keen attention to detail and desire to maintain continuing education in the ever-changing real estate industry has contributed to my successful growing real estate business. To serve my Clients better in pursuing real estate opportunities, I have earned numerous designations by attending an intensive series of classroom instruction, covering a variety of subjects including: contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance, and risk reduction. With this designation and through increased awareness of current topics important to the real estate professional, such as legal issues, I can better serve prospective clients and customers. The designations I have earned include: Accredited Buyer Specialist (ABR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS, only 3% of Realtors hold this designation), Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Negotiations Expert (CNE) My experience, tenacity, resourcefulness, integrity and passion for the real estate industry will empower me to help you complete the successful sale or purchase of a home. I love my work and helping clients move to their next chapter! For more information, please visit www.LifestylesInTheSun.com.

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Mike Martino

REALTOR® / GRI ABR RENE CLHMS RSPS

(87 reviews)

About Mike

I reside in Siesta Key (with my partner and our three boys & 1 girl--dogs/cat) where besides enjoying all the great attributes that Sarasota & Siesta Key offer also own/operate vacation rentals. I have been with Keller Williams On The Water, Sarasota since November 2013. Professional Achievements: GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) Member of Institute for Luxury Home Marketing Member of NAR; FAR; SAR; Featured/Profiled in both Nashville's NFocus Magazine (Homes/Design edition) and Chicago Tribune's Real Estate Section

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Andrew Martell

Broker Associate / Owner / REALTOR®

(42 reviews)

About Andrew

Being one of only the few Born and Raised Real Estate Agents on the West Coast of Florida, Andrew has grown up actively involved within the Real Estate Industry. Being a second generation real estate specialist has prepared Andrew to provide extensive knowledge to his clients during the Real Estate transaction process. Whether you are buying, selling, investing, or renting, Andrew will make your experience his number one priority. Andrew takes pride in making the entire process as easy and simple as possible, making sure he is always available for his clients. From negotiations to closing, Andrew will make sure you "seal the deal"!

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Andy Scherer

Broker / Licensed Real Estate Agent

(32 reviews)

About Andy

The Owner of the LUXE® Fine Homes Team powered by Keller Williams Realty. Since 1983 Andrew has had the opportunity to serve communities as a Police Supervisor (28 yrs- retired NYS), a Real Estate Agent Coach, CEO/ Brokerage Manager, Keller Williams Real Estate office. Residential and Commercial real estate experiences in leadership over the 2 past decades have yielded a strong background. Andrew has found that effective communication, tireless DRIVE, and personal integrity play a significant role in his ability to succeed. He is a licensed real estate Broker Associate in both New York State and Florida. Andrew has had a relentless focus on personal growth through higher education. This practice has enhanced his roles as a Broker, and leader. Andrew's team uses several award-winning technology platforms and has implemented some of the best practices in the industry to provide a high level of customer service with the support of the No #1 Real Estate company in the world. Keller Williams Realty.

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Celine Charleson

(34 reviews)

About Celine

After retiring from a 20-year career in education and relocating her family to Bradenton Florida, Celine desired a change. She spent countless hours researching in preparation for her move. She decided she wanted to use the expertise she acquired and help others who are looking to do the same. With an extensive customer service background, Celine prides herself on her communication skills and her willingness to go above and beyond for her clients.

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about 13 hours ago

Trusting her with our home purchase was the easiest decision I made!

My husband and I began our search for a home in Florida almost a year in advance. During that time, Celine listened to our needs, provided us with honest feedback, and answered every question we had about not just the moving process, but all relocation questions! Once we chose our home, Celine consistently checked in, provided useful information, and spoke up for us with any concerns we may have had along the way. It always put us at ease knowing we had Celine in our corner! We are so grateful for all the support she provided throughout the entire process- even after closing. We can’t recommend her enough-especially for those who are in the relocation process!

Celine Charleson

(34 reviews)

about 21 hours ago

Simply The Best

Of course his knowledge of the basics of real estate is strong. But his willingness to take care of every aspect of the process goes above and beyond others. His participation doesnt stop until the closing money has changed hands. I could go on and on, but simply put, you need this guy on your side.

Mike Martino

(87 reviews)

2 days ago

OG Realtor

Mike is a skilled realtor, expertly reading both buyers and sellers, and coaching his clients through many iterations of decision making, if needed. He will offer his insights and opinions if requested, but will never try to force the client into “doing it his way.” Mike puts you in the driver seat, but has a knack for knowing precisely how much assistance is desired from each client. Our recent closing worked out well, and we were under contract in a reasonable amount of time - which seems to be a difficult trick, lately, for many of our neighbors in this buyer’s market. We were glad to have Mike on our team.

Mike Martino

(87 reviews)

10 days ago

How can I give him 10 stars?

Communication throughout the entire process was amazing. Sincerely cares about my best interest over anything and went above and beyond to help me out with other things. Can not wait to get other properties

Andrew Azzarello

(9 reviews)

14 days ago

Couldn’t have asked for better!

Who would’ve thought posting questions about relocating from NY to FL on FB would have brought me to such a wonderful person. From the moment we connected, there was no pressure. In our first phone call, when I knew nothing and wasn’t sure even where I wanted to look, she gave me a list and was available the whole time to answer questions. For months, Celine researched and answered every question I had, and she did it quickly, although I always told her no rush. Eventually, when I narrowed down a town, she took me to several communities, introduced me to several builders and different communities, talked about the pros and cons of each, and always kept my priority list in mind, even when it changed. She went above and beyond during the sale, doing the walk thru, helping me with the inspection, reaching out to the sales people on my behalf, helping me negotiate and so much more. Celine spent 6 months with me and helped me find the perfect home! I will forever be thankful she reached out to me on FB that day and would recommend her to anyone looking to relocate from anywhere. She is a true professional, kind and caring about her clients. Thank you Celine for being you!

Celine Charleson

(34 reviews)

15 days ago

The best choice for selling real estate in Sarasota, Florida.

Highly recommend this Sarasota Realtor! Our condo sold for an excellent price. Great communication, expert marketing, and outstanding results. The best choice for selling real estate in Sarasota, Florida.