Originally from Brookfield, Illinois, Deidre has called Florida home since 1976—giving her a rare, insider’s perspective on the region’s evolution, growth, and hidden opportunities. Having raised her family here, she offers clients more than data—she provides real-world insight into lifestyle, schools, communities, and long-term value that only a true local expert can deliver.
Deidre approaches every transaction as both a financial investment and a life decision. Whether advising a first-time buyer, positioning a luxury property for maximum return, or assisting an investor in identifying high-performing assets, she brings a refined balance of market intelligence, negotiation expertise, and personalized strategy.
What truly sets Deidre apart is her background in design and home staging. As an Accredited Home Stager, she offers a competitive edge to sellers—transforming properties into compelling, market-ready homes that command attention and maximize value. Her eye for detail, paired with her understanding of buyer psychology, ensures every listing is positioned to stand out in today’s competitive landscape.
Backed by a trusted network of top-tier lenders, inspectors, contractors, and industry professionals, Deidre seamlessly manages every aspect of the transaction. Her clients benefit from a concierge-level experience—where no detail is overlooked and every opportunity is maximized.
Recognized for her strong negotiation skills, professionalism, and client-first philosophy, Deidre is known for building lasting relationships and delivering results that consistently exceed expectations. Her approach is rooted in integrity, clear communication, and a deep understanding that every client’s goals are unique.
Whether it’s your next chapter, a second home, or an investment in one of Florida’s most desirable destinations, Deidre provides a refined and effortless path into Gulf Coast living.
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Deidre was absolutely everything and more during the sale of my home. She embodies the definition of being professional, courteous, respectful, and empathetic. Deidre represented me in 2019 when I purchased this property and now in 2022 when I sold the property. Between my partner and I this is the sixth transaction that she has represented us. Her customer service-oriented work ethic...
Justin Taylor
Deidre was referred to me through a good friend. Selling a condo that I had called home for nearly 20 years, I had poured a lot of time, energy, heart, and money into a complete renovation and was emotionally vested. More than selling my condo, I desired a positive experience. Deidre was respectful of my thoughts and feelings. She provided solid knowledge and guidance, offering variou...
Pam McKay
"Deidre is quite literally the kindest and most diligent person I have ever worked with! She is extremely responsive to messages, and she does not hesitate to go to bat for you (especially with how aggressive this market is!)! She is very knowledgeable of the entire process, and she makes sure to keep things moving smoothly while also keeping it simple for those of us who don't fully ...
Jay Montague
While we didn't win the recent big Powerball Jackpot, we definitely believe we won the real estate agent lottery when we found Deidre DiTaranto. About six weeks ago we were trapped in frozen, snowy Michigan. We'd had enough and decided to look for a place to buy in Florida. We looked on line but didn't see anything we really liked. We saw DD's name online and contacted her. We told he...
Arlene & Bill V
We are French speaking and we went through a sale lately with Deidre helping us, I have to say she helped us all along these difficult times,finding solutions to some issues along the way, she was great and so helpful, thanks Deidre so much!
Remy Cottin
Deidre to the rescue, once again! I am sure my husband and I have been the most difficult clients to work with, but Deidre never gave up on us. Always meet our challenges with professionalism and an upbeat personality. When a home came on the market in the Bella Sole neighborhood, Deidre immediately set us up for a tour of the house. Within a hour we were putting an offer in but one s...
Lori Lanser
Buying a property is not an easy thing. I have purchased properties and dealt with realtors before, but Deidre is head and shoulders above all the others. She promptly returned all my calls and answered all of my questions. She went way above and beyond and was highly organized and efficient. You'd be hard-pressed to find a Realtor in Florida that picks up the phone and communicates w...
Jeff Catinella
I wish there was a ten star rating! Deidre was the best realtor I have ever worked with. My husband and I sold our home in Georgia and needed to head down to Florida ASP, to find our retirement house. I needed a realtor that was willing to spend 3-5 long days with us; searching every part of Bradenton (canal, Lakewood, Long Boat Key, ect). Deidre was the realtor! Her professionalism, ...
Gary & Lori Lanser
What can I say!! Deidre was so awesome and great to have as our realtor! She was there every day and night keeping me updated on the process of the negotiation with the seller of our home we purchased. She worked hard through the loan process as well with our lender. Deidre kept me grounded. My husband and I were so very fortunate to have met you ! If someone wants a honest and dedica...
M.Gingras
Deidre was outstanding. We arrived from out of state and Deidre had scheduled several showings for us over two days. She was always early for our meetings and was very pleasant and fun to deal with. In two days, we found the Florida home we were looking for. There are several other issues associated with buying a home. Deidre guided us through the process, and we are excited to move i...
Greg & Deb Mallory
The experience in locating a home with DeeDee has been simply amazing. She not only found a home that met all the criteria I had, but she also educated me virtually on every aspect of purchasing a home. As I was not familiar with all the areas, she was able to provide detailed information of each geographic area, schools, restrictions, flood zones, resale values, surrounding cultural ...
Robin Barbero
Working with Deidre is always amazing which is why I have now bought two homes with her!
C.James
