I have been selling real estate in the Sarasota-Manatee County area for 17 years and know the neighborhoods well. Many of my buyers are looking for 2nd homes so i do a lot of golf, luxury condos, and beach properties and well and the single family residential homes. I work with many investors who want to purchase to rent .
I am from Minnesota and also hold a license there as well. I work with the Francis Team....my son and daughter-in-law , Stu and Patty Francis work with me as well as Nancy Ashley. Our combined experience is over 70 years as realtors. We all live in Sarasota. I am on Siesta Key. 12 years ago , I started the Sarasota Walkers Meetup in an effort to make it easier for people to meet other and get to know the various areas, parks., beaches, trails, preserves, and urban locations. When you are new to town, it is the perfect way to connect. Sarasota Magazine did a great article on us in the September Issue. www.meetup.com/sarasota-walkers-meetup

When I moved to Sarasota 17 years ago, I already had been a second home resident since age 5. My Dad used to bring us to the area in the winter when he had down time - he was a MInnesota realtor. i grew up in the business and often helped him with Open Houses and with his rental properties. Real estate is more than properties.....it is relationships. It is a lifestyle! If you take the time to get to know your customer you will be able to provide the right property and great service, because you care!