Karl Hittinger

As the Managing Broker of TransAct Brokers, I bring 20 years of in-depth real estate experience to the table. After handling hundreds of transactions—ranging from residential and commercial to investment and leasing—you can bet I’ve seen it all. Whether you’re buying or selling, my goal is to bring your property to the closing table at the very best price and terms possible, hassle-free, on time, and within your budget.

I first became familiar with the Central Florida real estate market as a private investor in 1997. At that time, the market had been flat for a decade, but we recognized a huge potential in the region and started acquiring properties and making deals. By 2002, we had founded our own real estate company, now TransAct Brokers. It had a different name back then, but for almost 25 years, we have been relentlessly dedicated to the same core values: building lifelong customers, treating every transaction as if it were our own, and above all, fiercely protecting the best interests of our clients.

Late summer of 2016 found me sailing into Ft. Worth Inlet in Palm Beach, culminating a lifelong dream to sail around the world. This voyage taught me immeasurably about myself and the limitless bounds of the human spirit. I returned with fresh ideas, renewed energy, and a fresh outlook on life.

At the end of our voyage, we could have decided to live anywhere in the world, but after visiting 75 countries, six continents, and three oceans, we came right back to our home here in Maitland, Florida. The truth is, there is no place else like it in the world.

It’s easy to see why we all live in Central Florida: great schools, thriving businesses, stunning homes combined with beautiful lakes and rivers, perfect weather, and relaxing beaches. Most of all, we love it here because of the great people who live and work here. But I didn’t always feel this way. When I first came to the University of Central Florida in 1993 to finish a degree in Marketing and Advertising, I was a bit unsettled. At heart, I was a native South Floridian who grew up on the beaches and backwaters of the 10,000 Islands and the Gulf of Mexico. Orlando was a 35-minute drive to the ocean! I couldn’t wrap my head around being that far from the water!

Soon, I had graduated from UCF, discovered exciting challenges in the business world, and made lifelong friends. Along the way, I discovered that good surf wasn’t all that far away and that a virtually limitless number of freshwater lakes, rivers, and springs provided a playground for all types of water sports. Most importantly, I met the love of my life, now my wife and business partner. Two amazing children and 25 years down the road, you’ll still find our little family right here in Maitland, still thriving and loving life.