About Us
A family team with 40+ years of Fiddlesticks community knowledge, over 1,000 transactions, and a passion for connecting people with the perfect home.
Ernie & Paula Horvath
Ernie and Paula Horvath are award-winning real estate professionals with more than 23 years of experience serving Southwest Florida's most sought-after communities. Over the years, they have been incredibly fortunate and grateful for the trust of their clients—many of whom have become long-time friends and neighbors.
Their consistent commitment to excellence has earned them numerous industry accolades. The Horvath Team has completed well over 1,000 transactions and has been recognized as a RE/MAX Diamond Award Team (2022–2024), Titan Club Team (2020 & 2021), and Chairman's Club Team (2018 & 2019). Ernie was inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 2007 and received the prestigious RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021. Paula was honored with Chairman's Club and Hall of Fame recognition in 2008, along with Platinum Club awards (2006–2007) and an Executive Club award in 2005. Together, their achievements reflect decades of trusted leadership, market knowledge, and results-driven service.
Deeply rooted in the community, Ernie and Paula have lived in Fiddlesticks Country Club for over 40 years, where they raised their three sons and continue to enjoy spending time with their growing family, including two daughters-in-law and three grandchildren. Their oldest son, Chris, is an integral part of their family real estate team and also specializes in selling homes within Fiddlesticks, continuing the family's tradition of trusted service within the community.
Outside of real estate, Paula enjoys playing cards with neighbors, while the grandchildren love visiting to spend time at the cabana and pool—fully embracing the country club lifestyle they proudly call home. Together, Ernie and Paula also enjoy fine food and wine, golf, and travel, and they are proud supporters of the Children's Miracle Network.
Chris Horvath
Chris Horvath is a top-producing real estate professional and a proud Southwest Florida native who truly embodies the lifestyle he represents. Raised in Southwest Florida, Chris is not only passionate about real estate—but also a genuine ambassador for everything that makes Southwest Florida such a desirable place to live, work, and invest.
As the leader of the Horvath Team, Chris has completed well over 1,000 transactions and has been recognized as a RE/MAX Torchbearer and a Top 40 Under 40 agent in the U.S. and Canada for two consecutive years. Chris has also earned distinction as a RE/MAX Diamond Award Team (2022–2024), Titan Club Team (2020 & 2021), Chairman's Club (2018 & 2019), 100% Club (2015–2017), and Executive Club (2014), reflecting both his performance and leadership within the industry.
Chris excels at working with out-of-town buyers who are new to the area and unsure where they truly belong. His deep local knowledge—combined with a thoughtful, consultative approach—allows him to confidently guide clients toward the communities, lifestyles, and properties that best fit their goals. He is equally accomplished as a listing agent, known for strategic pricing, strong marketing, and listings that truly stand out online.
Chris has extensive experience helping clients identify and acquire investment properties. His team offers full-service property management on listings they sell, providing clients with a seamless, long-term solution from purchase through ownership. Serving Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, and Naples, Chris is known for being honest, highly responsive, and relentlessly committed to delivering an exceptional client experience and deep local market knowledge. Whether working with buyers, sellers, investors, or referral partners, he is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to earn trust and exceed expectations.
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