About Kathie Lea

Kathie Lea | Founder & Team Lead, The Kathie Lea Team at eXp Realty

Kathie Lea is the founder and team lead of The Kathie Lea Team at eXp Realty, one of Tampa Bay’s top-performing real estate teams. Serving clients throughout Tampa Bay and surrounding communities—including Clearwater Beach and coastal areas, as well as Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Safety Harbor, Trinity, Oldsmar, St. Petersburg, Westchase, FishHawk, and Treasure Island—Kathie brings over 25 years of experience and more than 2,500 homes successfully closed. She has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results across every type of market, from high-growth cycles to more complex, shifting conditions.

Having guided clients through multiple market ups and downs, Kathie offers a level of perspective, strategy, and steady leadership that is invaluable in today’s environment. Whether the market is competitive or uncertain, she is committed to helping clients navigate each step with confidence, clarity, and a well-executed plan.

Kathie and her team specialize in a full range of property types, including condos, single-family homes, waterfront properties, new construction, and investment opportunities. They work with first-time buyers, move-up and downsizing sellers, as well as second-home and relocation clients—ensuring every client receives expert guidance tailored to their unique goals.

Originally from Southern California, Kathie has called Tampa Bay home for over 35 years. Growing up in a military family and relocating multiple times herself, she understands firsthand the challenges of moving and the importance of finding the right home, community, and lifestyle.

At The Kathie Lea Team, collaboration is at the core of everything they do. With over 50 years of combined experience, advanced marketing strategies, and cutting-edge technology, the team delivers a seamless, personalized experience while negotiating the best possible outcomes for their clients.

Kathie holds multiple nationally recognized real estate designations, including GRI, CRS, CDPE, and CLHMS™ with Guild recognition, and is an e-PRO® certified professional, eXp Certified Mentor, and multi-year eXp ICON Agent (2020–2024). These credentials, combined with decades of real-world experience, allow her to provide expert guidance and results in any market condition.

Her business is built on integrity, organization, and a relentless commitment to client success. If you’re buying or selling in Tampa Bay, Kathie Lea and her team are ready to guide you every step of the way—delivering a truly elevated real estate experience.