Real estate is not simply about buying or selling property. For Katia Vital Herne, it is about vision, relationships, and building assets that stand the test of time.
With more than 35 years of professional experience spanning hospitality, real estate, and property management, Katia has built a career defined by service, strategy, and long-term impact throughout South and Central Florida. Her journey began in hospitality, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Florida International University, establishing a strong academic and operational foundation early in her career. Over the decades, she has translated that education into practical leadership, hands on execution, and refined market expertise, shaping a real estate practice grounded in discipline, precision, and elevated client service.
Katia understands that every property represents more than a structure. It represents security, opportunity, growth, and legacy. Whether guiding first time buyers, representing luxury sellers, or advising seasoned investors expanding their portfolios, she approaches each client relationship with foresight and precision.
For investors, Katia serves as more than a realtor. She is a strategic partner. She helps clients identify income producing properties, evaluate long term appreciation potential, and structure acquisitions that strengthen and diversify their portfolios. She views real estate investments as a direct extension of a family’s legacy, strategically acquired to build generational wealth and secure lasting prosperity. Her mission is to ensure her clients are not just closing transactions but building foundations that serve their families for decades to come.
Her dedication to forming lasting relationships sets her apart within the industry. Katia has cultivated trusted partnerships with builders, contractors, developers, staging professionals, and commercial specialists across the region. Whether a client desires to build a custom residence, secure land for development, expand a commercial footprint, or reposition an existing asset for stronger returns, she leverages her network to connect them with the right opportunities and the right professionals. She does not simply search listings. She aligns her clients with
strategic solutions that match their vision and over-all objectives.
As CEO of Hospitality Services Concierge, Katia brings an added layer of operational leadership that elevates her real estate practice. Through this division, she directs comprehensive property preparation, luxury presentation strategy, transition management, and asset enhancement oversight, ensuring each property is positioned at its highest market potential. This integrated model allows her clients to benefit from a fully supported, professionally managed process from listing preparation through acquisition and occupancy.
Katia treats every property she sells and manages as if it were her own. She blends market intelligence with design insight, relationship capital, and concierge level service to create seamless, strategic outcomes. Her clients value her discretion, integrity, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Tampa is more than where Katia Vital Herne lives. It is home. A proud mother of four active community member, she brings resilience, balance, and purpose into every professional relationship. Throughout her life and career, she has remained grounded in service, excellence, and creating beautiful spaces that people are proud to call their own. It is this foundation that shapes her philosophy that real estate is one of the most powerful tools for building wealth, creating opportunity, and leaving a legacy for generations to come.
For clients seeking more than representation, for those seeking leadership, strategy, and true industry connection, Katia Vital Herne stands as a trusted advisor and a powerhouse within the Florida real estate market.
