Meet Our Team

Yamile was born in Colombia and moved to the United States at age five. Her strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to service have been evident throughout her career. Before entering real estate, she built a successful career in home insurance underwriting, where she became known for her attention to detail, reliability, and exceptional customer care.

A 15-year Solivita resident, Yamile has deep community ties and extensive knowledge of the neighborhood and surrounding areas. Solivita holds special meaning for her, as her late father-in-law first introduced her and her husband to the community years ago. Today, she is proud to call it home and enjoys sharing her firsthand insight into the lifestyle, amenities, and sense of community that make Solivita so unique.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Yamile connects easily with a diverse range of clients. Known for her honesty, dedication, and personalized approach, she is committed to making every buying or selling experience smooth, rewarding, and stress-free.

Over the past four years, Yamile has consistently ranked among Orlando's top producers and was recognized in the top 1% of Realtors® for 2025 — a reflection of her market knowledge, hard work, and commitment to outstanding results.

Outside of real estate, Yamile enjoys reading and, most of all, spending time with her husband and their first grandbaby, who has brought tremendous joy to their lives.

Dale was born and raised in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, and made the move to Florida in 1987 to pursue a career in law enforcement, retiring in 2013 after a distinguished career. He is married to Tammy, and together they have two children and three grandchildren. They consider themselves truly blessed to call Solivita home.

Dale’s deep familiarity with Solivita and the surrounding communities of Polk County is an invaluable asset to every client he works with. He approaches each transaction with an unwavering commitment to honesty, integrity, and ethical principles — and works tirelessly to help his clients turn their real estate goals into reality.

Edie was born in New Jersey and relocated to the Philadelphia area in 1992, where she built a successful real estate career spanning residential sales and new construction. Licensed since 2003, she served as a Realtor at Long & Foster RE, Inc. in Blue Bell, PA — earning recognition through the Directors Club, Executives Club, and Presidents Club awards along the way.

Edie holds several respected professional designations, including Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). She obtained her Florida Broker’s License in 2009, the same year she and her husband Doug purchased their home in Solivita, and made the move to full-time Florida residency in February 2015.

Since then, Edie has become deeply woven into the Solivita community and its many programs. She takes great pride in guiding her clients through every step of the process — whether buying or selling — and is committed to making each transaction as smooth and stress-free as possible. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her crafting, playing water volleyball, enjoying the outdoors, or curled up with a good book.

Patricia Plumstead has been a licensed Florida Realtor® since 2006, specializing in Solivita Resale Homes and Solivita Rentals. Pat, originally from NJ, came to Solivita in 2001 after a successful career in computerized accounting and distribution systems in the tri-state area.

Early in her Solivita career, she helped open Avatar Lifestyle Homes, a Resale and Rental Office located in the Solivita Welcome Center. Well known in the community, Pat has worked with buyers and sellers over the years generating over $48 million in sales volume. Her dedication, knowledge of the Solivita product, and patience with clients has defined her career.

Knowing that specific skills are required to service Solivita, Pat obtained her Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designation — bringing specialized training in Senior Lifestyle, Community Rules and Restrictions, Aging-in-Place Needs, and Financial Expertise to every transaction.

Valerie was born and raised on Long Island, NY, where she spent 28 years building a distinguished career in the insurance industry. As an injury-claim negotiator handling complex casualty claims, she developed a reputation for careful listening, genuine empathy, and consistently delivering the best outcomes for her clients. She currently serves as a Special Investigator focused on fraud for a major insurance carrier — a role that demands precision, persistence, and sound judgment.

Valerie had been vacationing in Central Florida for years when she met Susan and Charlie in 2005. With their guidance, she purchased a home in Crescent Lakes in 2008 and went on to operate a highly rated vacation rental for six years — built on a simple philosophy: the customer always comes first. That commitment, paired with her responsiveness and sharp eye for detail, earned her five-star reviews and a loyal clientele.

After her children were grown, Valerie made the “dream move” to Florida full time. In 2015, she launched her real estate career and, after a brief tenure with Watson Realty, became Susan and Charlie’s first Realtor that same year. Since settling in Solivita as a resident in 2017, she has specialized exclusively in the community she calls home. With her background in negotiation and her unwavering focus on the client experience, Valerie is committed to listening to your goals, anticipating your needs, and doing whatever it takes to make your dream of living in Solivita a reality.

Heather spent over 30 years serving the United States Navy in a variety of roles spanning contracts, budgets, and executive leadership — retiring in 2018 as Chief of Staff to the Director of Planning and Resourcing. Known throughout her career for meticulous attention to detail, exceptional customer service, and a genuine love of working with people, she brought those same qualities with her when she and her husband made the move to their dream home in Solivita.

Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Heather has seamlessly woven herself into the fabric of the Solivita community. Since arriving, she has volunteered with a local hospice organization, served as a neighborhood captain, and taken on the role of treasurer for the Butterfly Club.

It was Charlie and Susan Borchini who first saw her potential in real estate — impressed by the way she stepped in to help coordinate the sale of a neighbor’s property. She took their advice to heart, and hasn’t looked back. Today, Heather’s goal is straightforward: to provide every client with honest, thorough, and professional service — and to make sure they find not just a house, but the right home.

Cherie was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where her parents immigrated from Brazil. She is married to her husband, a Cuban native and retired police officer, and is the proud mother of three children and a grandmother. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, she has a natural ability to connect with clients from a wide range of backgrounds. Outside of work, she has a deep love for antiques, art, and animals.

Since moving to Solivita, Cherie has embraced everything the community has to offer — pickleball, softball, mahjong, canasta, and much more. As the saying goes around here: you can be as busy as you want to be, and there’s a club for almost every interest.

Cherie brings exceptional depth to her real estate practice. She owned and operated her own Real Estate Appraisal Company for over 25 years and ran a Real Estate Brokerage in the Miami area before relocating to Solivita. That combination of appraisal expertise and brokerage experience gives her clients a rare advantage — a Realtor who understands value from every angle. For Cherie, living and working in Solivita has been a true blessing, and she would love nothing more than to show you around the community and help you find your place in it.

Sheila is a Connecticut native and seasoned Realtor with over 40 years of experience in the industry. She launched her career in CT, where she earned her Broker’s license and a range of professional designations. She is married to Walt and is the proud mother of three children.

The decision to become Florida residents came gradually — beginning with the purchase of a vacation home in the award-winning community of Solivita. It didn’t take long to see why. Central Florida’s natural beauty, year-round sunshine, rich cultural offerings, world-class theme parks, excellent medical facilities, and easy access to both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts made establishing full-time residency an easy choice. Solivita itself, with its endless clubs, activities, and warm sense of community, only confirmed what they already suspected: neighbors with fascinating backgrounds and talents from every corner of the world have a way of turning an ordinary day into “just another day in Paradise.”

Real estate has changed dramatically over the decades, but the fundamentals that matter most have not. The ability to truly listen, understand what clients need, and guide them expertly through every step of a purchase or sale — those are the qualities Sheila has built her career on, and the ones she brings to every transaction today.