

About Catie
My real estate journey began in the late 1990s when I became a Certified General Appraiser (CGA) in Ohio. I built and successfully operated my own appraisal company for over a decade before advancing to positions as an Appraisal Reviewer for the largest mortgage company in the country and later as an Appraisal Underwriter. These experiences gave me a deep understanding of home values, lending requirements, market trends, and property analysis—an advantage that continues to help my clients make informed and confident decisions.
In 2006, I earned my real estate sales license and discovered my true passion: helping buyers, sellers, and investors achieve their real estate goals. Today, I proudly serve as a REALTOR® and Sales Executive with Comey & Shepherd Realtors, combining appraisal expertise with proven marketing, negotiation, and client advocacy skills to deliver exceptional results.
My commitment to excellence is reflected in the prestigious designations I've earned throughout my career, including:
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) – An elite designation held by fewer than 3% of REALTORS® nationwide.
Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)
At Home With Diversity (AHWD)
I was honored to receive the 2017 Realtor® of the Year Award from the Southern Ohio Association of REALTORS®, a recognition that reflects my dedication to both my clients and the real estate profession.
What truly sets me apart is my unique combination of appraisal expertise, market knowledge, and negotiation skills. I continue to maintain my Certified General Appraiser license and use that knowledge exclusively to benefit my clients. Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading, downsizing, relocating, or investing, you'll have an experienced advocate working to protect your interests every step of the way.
As a lifelong Ohio resident with deep roots in the community, I understand the local neighborhoods, schools, market trends, and lifestyle opportunities that make our region such a great place to call home.
My mission is simple: provide expert guidance, honest advice, and exceptional service that helps you achieve your real estate goals with confidence.
Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, I'd be honored to help you make your next move your best move.
Why Clients Choose Me
500+ Successful Transactions
50+ Years Living and Working in Ohio
Certified General Appraiser (CGA)
REALTOR® of the Year Recipient (2017)
CRS, CNE, SRS, ABR & AHWD Designations
Expert Negotiator & Market Analyst
Dedicated to Client Success
Let's turn your real estate goals into reality.
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Transaction History
- 1 Year
- 2 Year
- 5 Year
Areas Catie is Experienced In
Catie's Listings and Deals
Catie's Active Listings
Recently Sold
Awards and Designations
- Diamond Award Club
- Executive Club
- Individual Commissions
- REALTOR® of the Year
- NAR - National Association of Realtors
- ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative
- AHWD - At Home with Diversity
- CNE - Certified Negotiation Expert
- CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
- SRS - Seller Representative Specialist
Other Experience
Catie's Reviews
3/11/21Deb Hatch
Catie has helped me two times and both experiences surpassed my expectations. She recently helped me buy my retirement home remotely because Covid precluded traveling. She took extensive photos and helped me get a mortgage broker as well as providing me with many useful local resources. I just can’t say enough about her. She helped negotiate the transaction expertly and her experience is considerable in these matters. She has a wonderful instinct for attracting a positive outcome in every situation we encountered. I owe my future happiness to her!
1/24/21Ellen Graham
Catie VanderVelde has been the BEST realtor we could have ever asked for! She has now helped my family with two home purchases, and has gone above and beyond every step of the way. Her wealth of knowledge and professional experience helped us understand what to look for when initially looking at homes, and once we made an offer and went through the inspection process she stood up for our best interests, quickly responded to our many questions, and gave informative and easy to understand answers. You will not regret working with "Catie V Sells!"
3/11/20Leslie Hancock
After retirement, my husband and I decided to move to Cincinnati to be closer to our kids. My daughter-in-law gave us Catie’s name and I’m so glad she did! We discovered that Catie is very organized and professional as we started on our new home search. She was there for us when we had a major set back with our first chosen home (through no fault of her/our own) and had to continue our search which did result in a more perfect home for us! Catie was instrumental in getting us the best price and was there through every detail of working through the closing process. I’m so glad that we had the services and friendship of Catie through this home search experience and highly recommend her to anyone looking for that next perfect home!