Karie Backman

Sarasota FL

KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S

124 Closed Sales

$75M Total Value

$202K - $2.9M Price Range

$605.1K Average Price

Prior 5 years

About Karie

She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Communication Disorders, Speech Science and Psychology. After graduating, her concentration throughout the past 18 years has been in sales, marketing, and customer relationship management, all of which require her strong communication, business and negotiating skills.

She joined Keller Williams in 2006 where she focuses her business in residential real estate. In 2012, she was ranked #1 individual Realtor and in 2013 she was ranked #3 individual Realtor out of 160 Realtors in the Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate office. She focuses on guiding her clients through successful residential real estate transactions by focusing on being a solution finder. She enjoys helping her clients move to their next chapter, whether they are buying or selling a home.

To serve her clients better in pursuing real estate opportunities, she has earned numerous real estate designations by attending a specific, intensive classes, covering a variety of subjects including contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, staging, negotiations, finance and risk reduction. With these designations and through increased awareness of current topics important to the real estate professional, such as legal issues, she can better serve prospective clients and customers. She believes that ongoing education in the real estate industry is integral in being an excellent advocate for her clients and has earned the following designations:

Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)Certified Negotiations Expert (CNE)Certified Residential Divorce SpecialistCertified Residential Specialist (CRS)Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM)Short Sales and Foreclosures Resource (SFR) Her experience, tenacity, resourcefulness, integrity, and passion for the real estate industry will empower her to help clients complete the successful sale or purchase of a home. Her keen attention to detail and desire to maintain continuing education in the ever-changing real estate industry has contributed to her successful growing real estate business.

Home Types: House, Condo, Manufactured, Lot/Land, Townhouse, MultiFamily

Years of Experience: 20

Education: University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Communication Disorders, Speech Science and Psychology

Transaction History

1 Year
2 Year
5 Year

Seller Deals
Total Deals	16
Total Value	$8,540,000
Average Sale Price	$533,750
Price Range	$170K - $1M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	13
Total Value	$8,631,698
Average Sale Price	$663,977
Price Range	$247K - $2.9M

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals
Total Deals	31
Total Value	$15,816,500
Average Sale Price	$510,210
Price Range	$127K - $1.4M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	25
Total Value	$12,959,753
Average Sale Price	$518,390
Price Range	$145K - $2.9M

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals
Total Deals	66
Total Value	$38,640,552
Average Sale Price	$585,463
Price Range	$15K - $1.7M

Buyer Deals
Total Deals	58
Total Value	$36,392,830
Average Sale Price	$627,463
Price Range	$145K - $2.9M

5 Year View

Neighborhoods Karie is Experienced In

Karie's Recent Active Listings

$540,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,399 Sq Ft
523 Oak Bay Dr

Osprey, FL
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom + den, 2-bath pool home nestled on a desirable corner lot, in a cul-de-sac, in Osprey. This home has been impeccably maintained and is an unbeatable location, this is the effortless Florida lifestyle you've been searching for.Peace of mind comes standard here. The roof is less than 7 years old, the AC was replaced just 21⁄2 years ago, and

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$724,900
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 1,840 Sq Ft
2214 Michele Dr

Sarasota, FL
Great investment opportunity with strong income potential! This well-maintained duplex features two spacious units, each offering 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a single-car garage, each on its own water and electric meter. One unit is being sold fully furnished and is ready for immediate rental, making it easy to start generating income right away. Both units have been remodeled and offer

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$880,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,007 Sq Ft
8383 Cypress Hollow Dr

Sarasota, FL
Welcome to this simply spectacular. welcoming home in the gated community of Deer Creek in Sarasota's Palmer Ranch. This quality-built four-bedroom pool home, plus a den and three full baths, sits on a peaceful lake and is designed to truly enjoy Florida living—inside and out. Natural light pours in through multiple windows and sliders, creating a bright, open feel and easy access to the private

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$400,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,798 Sq Ft
3368 Sheffield Cir

Sarasota, FL
Enjoy the best of Sarasota living in this centrally located, fully fenced home with impact windows, circular driveway, with an amazing private outdoor living space that is minutes from shopping, dining, and a short drive to the sugar-sand beaches of Siesta Key. Thoughtfully updated and designed for comfortable everyday living, this home offers a flexible floor plan and inviting spaces both

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$472,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,396 Sq Ft
5032 Southern Pine Cir

Venice, FL
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to 5032 Southern Pine Circle, a well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom pool home nestled in a peaceful Venice neighborhood where the Gulf Coast lifestyle is right at your doorstep. The big-ticket items have already been completed: a brand-new roof (May 2026), hurricane impact windows and doors (2020), a fully resurfaced and rescreened pool (2018),

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$755,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,812 Sq Ft
6688 Schooner Bay Cir

Unit 6688

Sarasota, FL
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Tucked within the quiet gated boating community of Schooner Bay, this beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage waterfront condo blends relaxed Florida living with effortless boating convenience just minutes from Siesta Key’s world-famous white sand beaches. With over 1,800 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space and a 23-foot boat

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$1,300,000
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,079 Sq Ft
10832 Whisk Fern Dr

Venice, FL
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to one of the most desirable homes in Sarasota National’s estate section—where refined design, breathtaking golf course views, and effortless indoor-outdoor living come together in perfect harmony. Ideally positioned mid-street on a quiet cul-de-sac, this Napoli Grande residence with pool and spa captures sweeping long fairway views of the 2nd hole,

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$750,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,259 Sq Ft
5600 Beach Way Dr

Unit 315

Sarasota, FL
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Your Florida beach escape awaits — and with a motivated seller, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.... take a look at this condo that is steps away from the quartz crystal white powdery sands and warm Gulf waters of the award-winning Siesta Key Beach? This wonderfully located turn-key, furnished end unit condo is oh so unique on the top floor

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$2,800 per month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,722 Sq Ft
2676 Martin St

Sarasota, FL
Available for move-in...furnished or unfurnished. This gem of a remodeled home is in an incredibly convenient location... it is close to public transportation, shopping & restaurants of downtown Sarasota, the soft sands and warm Gulf Waters of Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach & is only blocks from the Legacy Trail where you can walk, run or ride your bikes from downtown all the way to Venice! You

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Recently Sold

$690,000

Sold Jun 1, 2026
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,238 Sq Ft
8106 Arlewood Cir

Port Charlotte, FL
- 5% Below List
- $308/SF
- 140 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $732K
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$889,000

Sold May 12, 2026
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,244 Sq Ft
5823 Title Row Dr

Bradenton, FL
- 30% Below List
- $274/SF
- 340 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $987K
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$170,000

Sold Apr 30, 2026
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 400 Sq Ft
1885 Vamo Dr

Sarasota, FL
- $425/SF
- 6 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $174K
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$1,025,000

Sold Apr 24, 2026
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,297 Sq Ft
1218 Yacht Harbor Dr

Osprey, FL
- 15% Below List
- $311/SF
- 203 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $1M
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$437,500

Sold Apr 2, 2026
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,048 Sq Ft
1447 Landings Cir

Unit 68

Sarasota, FL
- 32% Below List
- $214/SF
- 390 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $595K
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$630,000

Sold Mar 31, 2026
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,161 Sq Ft
3871 Easton St

Sarasota, FL
- 3% Below List
- $292/SF
- 14 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $631K
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$378,000

Sold Mar 31, 2026
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,190 Sq Ft
44325 Saddlewood Ct

Punta Gorda, FL
- 1% Below List
- $173/SF
- 61 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $378K
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$225,000

Sold Feb 12, 2026
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,547 Sq Ft
6101 34th St W

Unit 28E

Bradenton, FL
- 13% Below List
- $145/SF
- 255 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $234K
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$560,000

Sold Nov 6, 2025
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,228 Sq Ft
5004 Creekside Trail

Sarasota, FL
- 7% Below List
- $251/SF
- 91 Days On Market
- Current Est. Value $566K
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Awards and Designations

ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative
CNE - Certified Negotiation Expert
CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
LHC - Luxury Homes Certification

Other Experience

First Time Home Buyers, Investments, Luxury Homes, Military Families, New Construction, Short Sales, Veteran Programs

Agent License: Florida #3310745

Karie Backman

(941) 877-5820

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Karie Backman

About Karie

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

5 Year View

Neighborhoods Karie is Experienced In

Karie's Listings and Deals

Karie's Recent Active Listings

Recently Sold

Awards and Designations

Other Experience