For more than 15 years, Powers Realty Group, Inc. has helped Milwaukee families buy and sell homes throughout Wisconsin's North Shore. Along the way, we began noticing something. More and more of our clients were heading south, trading Wisconsin winters for the sunshine, beaches, and relaxed lifestyle of Naples and Marco Island.
What began as family vacations to Southwest Florida eventually became something much more personal. Suzanne Powers and her family spent years exploring Naples and Marco Island before purchasing their own home in Fiddler's Creek in 2022. Today, Vice President Gretchen Keating also owns a home in the Isles of Collier Preserve, bringing another personal connection to the communities we serve.
Our clients were already asking us to help them find their place in Florida. Opening our Naples office was a natural next step.
In 2025, Powers Realty Group, Inc. opened its doors at 780 Fifth Avenue South in Downtown Naples, bringing the same boutique service, luxury marketing, and personal attention that built our reputation in Milwaukee to Southwest Florida.
Today, with licensed real estate expertise in both Wisconsin and Florida, we offer our clients something unique: a team that knows the communities they are leaving, understands the lifestyle they are looking for, and has experienced the journey firsthand.
Finding Your Place
Milwaukee's North Shore is known for its beautiful homes, established communities, exceptional architecture, and proximity to Lake Michigan. Many of those same qualities can be found throughout Naples, often with a distinctive coastal character.
If you love Whitefish Bay or Shorewood, you may find yourself drawn to The Moorings or Coquina Sands, where established streets, mature landscaping, and proximity to the Gulf create a timeless residential setting.
For homeowners accustomed to the privacy, larger properties, and luxury estates of Mequon and River Hills, Port Royal and Pine Ridge offer exceptional opportunities.
Those who enjoy the restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and walkability of Milwaukee's Third Ward or East Side often appreciate Olde Naples, with Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South, and the beach all nearby.
For buyers who enjoy golf, social clubs, and an active lifestyle, communities such as Fiddler's Creek and Isles of Collier Preserve offer resort-style living in beautifully maintained surroundings.
And for those who love Wisconsin's Lake Country, Marco Island offers a familiar connection to the water, with boating, waterfront dining, and the Gulf of Mexico just outside your door.
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MAKING THE MOVE
Whether you're purchasing a seasonal residence or planning a permanent move, we can help organize your property search so your time in Naples is well spent.
One of the greatest advantages of working with Powers Realty Group, Inc. is our ability to serve you in both markets.
We know what goes into preparing and selling a luxury property in Milwaukee's North Shore. We've spent 15 years building our reputation through thoughtful property preparation, professional marketing, careful pricing strategies, and personal attention to every transaction.
We also know how different a Florida purchase can be.
The Naples market has its own property considerations, neighborhood distinctions, insurance requirements, and transaction practices. Having an experienced team with firsthand knowledge of both locations provides continuity throughout the process.
Whether you're selling your home in Whitefish Bay, Shorewood, Mequon, Fox Point, or River Hills, our Wisconsin team can coordinate your sale while our Florida team helps you identify your next property.
We'll work with you to determine whether buying or selling first makes the most sense, coordinate important dates and deadlines, and develop a strategy that works for your individual circumstances.
We Know the Journey Because We've Taken It Ourselves.
Gretchen Keating & Suzanne Powers
Fifteen years ago, Powers Realty Group began at Suzanne's dining room table in Milwaukee's North Shore. Today, we've brought that same commitment to personal service to our office on Fifth Avenue South in Naples.
We believe real estate is about relationships, trust, and having the right people in your corner during life's important transitions.
For Suzanne and Gretchen, Southwest Florida is more than another real estate market. It's where they've chosen to own homes, build connections, and enjoy the lifestyle they now help their clients discover.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Yes. Suzanne Powers is a licensed broker-owner in both Wisconsin and Florida. Our team can coordinate your Milwaukee home sale and Naples purchase, offering consistent representation and service across both markets.
Suzanne purchased her Florida home in Fiddler's Creek in 2022 after spending years vacationing in Naples and Marco Island. Her personal buying experience helped shape Powers Realty Group's buyer-focused approach in Southwest Florida.
Gretchen Keating, Vice President and Director of Corporate Relocation at Powers Realty Group, owns a home in Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples. Her experience as a local homeowner provides valuable insight for clients exploring Southwest Florida communities.
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