Krista Potthast-Haynes, P.A., Realtor®
GRI,CIPS,ILHM,SRES,RELO,TRC,e-PRO

Krista S. Potthast-Haynes, P.A. is a licensed, professional REALTOR® with Michael Saunders & Company, Boca Grande, Florida. She holds the GRI®, Resort & Second-Home Specialist (RSPS®), CIPS® and SRES® designations, and the e-PRO® and TRC® certifications. Krista is also a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, the Englewood and Sarasota Board of REALTORS®, the Women’s Council of REALTORS®, and the ... more.Sarasota, Miami and San Diego Global Councils.

Her business is built upon exceptional real estate services based on a foundation of integrity, trust and dedication, with excellence in customer service and knowledge to support the needs and decisions of her clients. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, and a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree, Health Services Administration, with a focus on Health Information Systems,

Krista’s sales career, over 27 years, began when she managed two locations for an antiques firm specializing in sales and appraisal. She gained valuable sales career experience as an executive sales representative for a multi-national Fortune 500 medical devices company, where she was honored with the company’s Standard of Leadership and Forecast Achievement Awards.

Her interest in consultative sales and service found her professional life in account management for software application solutions. As a board certified registered nurse, she has held positions as an analyst, strategist, and in leadership roles in project management, partnering with numerous healthcare organizations to drive sales and marketing.

Krista is actively involved in the Boca Grande Community and serves on the Barrier Island Parks Society Board of Directors, and leadership roles with the Boca Grande Historical Society and the Boca Grande Garden Club.

Krista’s family relocated to Florida in the 1960’s from Maryland. She and her husband of over 29 years, returned to Florida early 2000. She enjoys backcountry fishing, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, birding, cooking and membership at the Coral Creek Club. Krista finds it a privilege to call Florida home again, especially enjoying life along one of Florida’s most desirable coastal areas. ...less.