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Our Team

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Lee County - Hendry County - Charlotte County - Collier County

People-First Real Estate

We are built on a foundation of integrity, dedication, and genuine care for our clients. We believe in putting people first—building trust and guiding each client with personalized service through every step of the real estate process. With strong partnerships alongside trusted professionals in title and mortgage lending, we’re proud to offer a full-service experience that supports you from start to finish. Our team works hand-in-hand with you to make the buying and selling journey smooth, informed, and successful, with a commitment to treating you the way we’d want to be treated.

“I believe in treating every client like family, offering honest advice, hard work and an unwavering dedication to their journey — from start to finish, every time.”

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Laura Caruthers

Owner, Caruthers Team

People First. Excellence Always.

There’s a lot of ways to do business, but ours ALWAYS centers around the people on both sides of the table. Here we share a bit more about our Guiding Principles & Values.

Integrity

We treat each other and our partners fairly and expect the same in return.

We See Things Differently

We believe that the future holds great opportunities for leaders who are willing to leverage fresh perspectives, adapt to changing conditions and incorporate new learning into how they pursue opportunities.

A Higher Purpose

We believe in God and conduct ourselves in a manner consistent with this belief.

The Faces That Illuminate Our Office

A group that thinks of YOU every step of the way.

Laura Caruthers
Realtor/Owner
Sellers Agent
Kirsten Bess
Realtor
Buyers Agent
Laura Caruthers
Owner
Closing Officer
5 Start Title Group
Emily Pirraglia
Preferred Loan Officer
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Laura Caruthers

Realtor  I  Sellers Agent  I  Owner

Laura has been a licensed title agent since 2001 and she opened 5 Star Title in 2006.

Laura started her career in banking, quickly moving to title insurance in 1993. She has worked in every role of title insurance from searching, to typing commitments, processing and closing, to policy production.

Laura is also a Real Estate Broker Associate, as well as a licensed Mortgage Loan Officer.

Laura has an all around perspective on the real estate closing process, so she is always available to assist with issues and solutions! Laura’s outlook on business is: “treat people well, assist in all that you can and customers will remember you, recommend you and return to you!”

Laura is married, has two adult children, one darling granddaughter and multiple animals on their family compound!

Kirsten Bess

Realtor  I  Buyers Agent

Kirsten’s deep-rooted knowledge of Southwest Florida and passion for real estate make her the perfect guide for buyers looking to find their ideal home with confidence and ease.

Born and raised in Southwest Florida, Kirsten has a deep-rooted knowledge of the area and a passion for helping buyers find their perfect homes. With multiple years of experience in Real Estate, Kirsten specializes in guiding clients through the home-buying process with ease and confidence. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, relocating, or searching for an investment property, she is committed to making the process seamless and stress-free.

Kirsten proudly partners with Laura Caruthers—her mother and the team’s dedicated listing agent—to provide expert market insight and a seamless real estate experience. Together, they ensure their clients receive top-tier service, whether buying or selling.

With a strong understanding of the SWFL market, Kirsten is dedicated to helping buyers navigate their options and secure the best home for their needs. Let’s make your homeownership dreams a reality!

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Laura Caruthers

Owner I Closing Officer  I  5 Star Title Group

Laura has been a licensed title agent since 2001 and she opened 5 Star Title in 2006.

Laura started her career in banking, quickly moving to title insurance in 1993. She has worked in every role of title insurance from searching, to typing commitments, processing and closing, to policy production.

Laura is also a Real Estate Broker Associate, as well as a licensed Mortgage Loan Officer.

Laura has an all around perspective on the real estate closing process, so she is always available to assist with issues and solutions!

Laura’s outlook on business is: “treat people well, assist in all that you can and customers will remember you, recommend you and return to you!”

Laura is married, has two adult children, one darling granddaughter and multiple animals on their family compound!

Emily Pirraglia

Preferred Loan Officer  I  First Commonwealth Mortgage  I  NMLS#423153

Preferred Loan Officer
First Commonwealth Mortgage
NMLS#423153

Call for Today’s Rates (800) 279-0574  I  [email protected]

Call for Today’s Rates: (800) 279-0574
[email protected]

Emily is our Preferred Loan Officer and has over a decade of experience removing the stress from the mortgage process. 

First Commonwealth Mortgage has proudly served the community for over 25 years. We partner with eleven lenders and banks to accommodate virtually any lending needs. 

Emily takes great pride in facilitating quick loan closings, making home financing a breeze. Home buying shouldn’t be a source of stress—connect with her today to begin your journey! 

She offers a variety of loan options including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Investor loans, Jumbo loans, Second homes and options for first-time homebuyers, quick-closing refinances and home equity loans.

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