Meet the Family

Broker Owner

 Pat Hayes is an accomplished real estate broker and developer leading James H. Hayes Realty, Inc., a trusted, family-owned firm serving the Southwest Florida market for over three generations. Based in Fort Myers, Patrick combines deep local market knowledge with a forward-thinking approach to development, investment, and property management. Known for his integrity, strategic insight, and commitment to community growth, he has successfully guided residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects from concept to completion. Patrick’s expertise spans land acquisition, entitlement processes, and client relations, ensuring every transaction reflects the firm’s long-standing reputation for excellence and personalized service. 

Senior Broker Associate 

and 

Director of Development 

  Marykathryn “Katie” Hayes  is a third-generation Lee County real estate broker-developer with over 14 years of experience as Senior Broker Associate and Director of Business Development at James H. Hayes Realty, Inc., she brings a proven record of leading complex land entitlement, development, and acquisition initiatives. She is highly skilled in contract negotiation, regulatory coordination, and strategic planning, consistently delivering large-scale residential and commercial projects that align vision with measurable results. Her leadership emphasizes operational excellence, fiscal discipline, and a collaborative team culture—driving consistent on-time, on-budget project completion and sustained client satisfaction. Deeply rooted in the Fort Myers community, she leverages long-standing relationships and market insight to advance responsible growth and strengthen organizational success.