Moving to Naples from Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis or Ohio? One broker licensed in Wisconsin and Florida to sell your Midwest home and buy in Naples.
Every winter, thousands of families from Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Detroit, Columbus, and Indianapolis start asking the same question: what would life look like in Naples? Powers Realty Group, Inc. was built to answer it. We are a Wisconsin brokerage with a Naples office on Fifth Avenue South, and we understand both ends of your move because we have lived them.
Suzanne Powers knows relocation firsthand. Her own move from Chicago to Milwaukee became the foundation of the relocation practice she has built over 23 years in luxury real estate. Her family has spent winters in Naples and Marco Island since 2010, and she bought her own home in Fiddler's Creek in 2022. That purchase showed her how much Midwest buyers need an advocate who speaks their language. Vice President and Naples Associate Broker Gretchen Keating lives in the Isles of Collier Preserve and serves on committees for both NABOR and MIAAOR.
Suzanne Powers - Licensed Broker Owner
Suzanne Powers is a licensed broker owner in both Wisconsin and Florida. Most Naples agents can only refer your home sale to someone else. We can list your Wisconsin home and guide your Naples purchase under one roof, with one plan for timing, pricing, and logistics.
That matters when the calendars collide. Selling on the North Shore in spring while buying in Naples during season takes careful sequencing. We plan the order of both transactions, help you decide whether to buy first or sell first, and keep both closings moving together. Moving from Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, or another Midwest state? We coordinate with a trusted agent in your hometown so your sale and your purchase still work as one plan.
Long-Distance Homebuying
Florida has no state personal income tax. Becoming a resident takes more than buying a home, though. You need to establish domicile in Florida and properly exit your Midwest state. Start with our guides to Florida permanent residency and Leaving Wisconsin, then talk with your tax advisor.
Full-time residents can reduce the taxable value of their primary home and cap future assessment increases. Read our Florida Homestead Exemption guide for the details and deadlines.
Location, elevation, and the year a home was built matter enormously in Naples. Our storm resilience series covers flood zones, what year built to look for, and why cash buyers face a flood insurance waiting period.
Fees in Naples luxury communities vary widely and often include club membership. See our Naples HOA fees guide.
COMING SOON
Each guide covers the move from your city to Naples: getting there, taxes and residency, and the Naples neighborhoods that feel most like home.
Chicago to Naples
Milwaukee to Naples
Cincinnati to Naples
Minneapolis to Naples
Detroit to Naples
St. Louis to Naples
Comprehensive Real Estate Guides
Looking to Sell?
Many Midwest families own a Naples home they now want to sell, often while they are back home for the summer.
We handle everything on the ground: preparation, staging, photography, showings, and inspections. You stay informed from home with regular updates, and closing can be completed remotely.
Yes. Suzanne Powers of Powers Realty Group, Inc. is a licensed broker owner in both Wisconsin and Florida, so one team can list your Wisconsin home and guide your Naples purchase with a single plan for timing and logistics.
Yes. Most of our Midwest clients begin their search from home using curated video, virtual, and aerial tours, then fly in for focused showing days. Closings can be completed remotely.
Yes. Florida requires a written agreement between a buyer and their agent before showings. We explain the forms in plain language before your first tour.
No. Florida has no state personal income tax. To benefit, you must establish Florida domicile and properly exit your former state's residency, so consult your tax advisor as you plan your move.
It depends on your lifestyle. Naples offers polished neighborhoods, dining, and golf communities, while Marco Island has a casual, small-town coastal feel. Many Midwest buyers find one clearly feels more like home after a single visit.
We manage preparation, staging, photography, showings, and inspections locally and keep you updated throughout. You can complete the closing remotely without returning to Florida.
LET'S GET MOVING
Call our Naples office at 239.682.7476 or schedule a consultation with Suzanne.
Powers Realty Group, Inc., 780 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 200, Naples, FL 34102
Powers Realty Group, Inc. - Naples / Marco Island
780 Fifth Avenue South, Suite #200
Naples, FL 34102
239.682.7476
Powers Realty Group, Inc. - Shorewood
4214 North Oakland Avenue
Shorewood, WI 53211
414.963.0000
