Prestigious award reflects Baumgartner’s commitment to providing outstanding service and community leadership
Mount Dora, FL – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty today announced that Kristie Baumgartner has earned the Realtors Association of Lake and Sumter 2025 Good Neighbor Award, an honor celebrating Realtors® who consistently place community above transactions.
The Good Neighbor Award recognizes individuals whose commitment to service, philanthropy, and civic engagement makes a meaningful difference beyond the real estate industry. Kristie Baumgartner exemplifies these values through her unwavering dedication to strengthening the Lake County community.
Among her most impactful initiatives, Kristie founded and leads the annual Paws & Claws event, a community-wide fundraiser benefiting the Humane Society of Lake County. In addition, she regularly co-hosts small business networking events – fostering collaboration, growth, and meaningful relationships among local entrepreneurs.
Further demonstrating her commitment to giving back, Kristie donates a portion of every real estate closing directly to the Humane Society of Lake County — ensuring that each transaction contributes to a greater purpose and lasting community impact.
“Real estate is ultimately about people, relationships, and responsibility,” said Kristie Baumgartner. “I’m honored to receive this recognition and grateful to work in a community that believes in supporting one another and giving back.”
Through collaboration, generosity, and genuine care, Kristie continues to strengthen the fabric of Lake County — one relationship at a time. This recognition reflects not only her professional excellence, but also her heartfelt commitment to service and community leadership. Visit BHHSLuxuryCollection.com for more information.
Kristie Baumgartner can be contacted at 407-716-3321, by email at kristie.realtor@gmail.com, or by visiting her website at www.kristiebaumgartner.com.
About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty serves 22 counties throughout Florida with 30 locations and approximately 1,600 sales professionals. The full-service brokerage company, founded in 1999, is part of HomeServices of America, one of the nation’s premier providers of homeownership services. The company is a franchise member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ network and is the only global real estate brokerage franchise that is boldly focused on building a personally connected future through relationship-driven business, with best-in-class leadership, mentorships, business tools, and a worldwide network that is committed to making a lasting impact through lifelong relationships. With more than 50,000 real estate professionals and nearly 1,600 offices across 4 continents and 13 countries and territories, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and India, the network represents more than $126.9 billion (USD) in real estate sales volume. Among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, the network brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability, and longevity. The company is the overall No. 1 fundraiser for the Sunshine Kids in Florida. Visit www.BHHSFloridaRealty.com.
About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is a global real estate brokerage franchise with a bold focus on building a personally connected future through relationship-driven business, supported by best-in-class leadership, mentorships, business tools, and a worldwide network that is committed to making a lasting impact through lifelong relationships. With approximately 45,000 real estate professionals and more than 1,400 offices with locations spanning North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia, the network completed more than USD$127.7 billion in real estate sales in 2024. Visit www.berkshirehathawayhs.com.
