BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ES

Meet the team

Get to know the 73 agents at BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REAL ES.

About Alana

"Your Real Estate Resource, Beyond the Closing" Focusing on the client above all else. Your home will likely be the greatest financial investment you'll ever make. With the help of a trained, experienced real estate agent, it can also be your wisest. Give yourself every opportunity to come out on top by working with Alana Jeltema from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Atchley Properties. With 21 years of experience helping local buyers and sellers just like yourself, Alana knows how to locate the finest properties and negotiate the best deals. She knows about the latest market conditions, government regulations, and upcoming developments - so you don't have to. Alana is a Florida native, and has been happily married for the past 23 years and has two wonderful children. She loves to give back to her community by volunteering/donating to various charities in the local area. Alana started her career in real estate with Homes by Towne in 2002-2007 , selling new construction homes in Manatee County until pursuing a more diversified career with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Atchley Properties in 2007 to present. She specializes in residential homes for both buyer's and seller's in the Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

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Lisa Shepard

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(59 reviews)

About Lisa

Originally from Ohio, Lisa moved to The Sarasota/Bradenton area in 1989. She had an extremely successful career selling Pharmaceuticals prior to becoming a realtor. Lisa has been a leader in luxury real estate sales and has successfully been serving Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota since 2005. Lisa has won many awards over the years - Gold Award, The Elite Emerald Award and The Platinum Award. She also is the recipient of The Five Star Realtor Award for 15 years in a row - that is based on customer satisfaction. Lisa is in the top 2% of realtors locally. 90+% of Lisa's business comes from past clients and referrals from her past clients. She prides herself in providing concierge style customer service and treats her customers as family. Lisa has been married to her husband, John for 25 years. They have two children, Hollis (19) who is attending The University of Florida and Jag (15), who is a sophomore in high school. Lisa is loyal, dedicated, extremely hard working and always does the "right thing" through honesty, integrity and transparency. Experience matters, especially when it comes to buying or selling your largest investment, your home. Reach out to Lisa for all of your real estate needs and let her 19 years of experience go to work for you!

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Joe Suarez

Associate Broker

(35 reviews)

About Joe

Meet Joe Suarez, an esteemed and reliable Real Estate Agent whose unique background and remarkable qualities distinguish him within the real estate industry. As a fourth-generation Floridian hailing from a family deeply rooted in real estate, Joe possesses an innate understanding of the local market. His extensive skill set, honed over years of experience, enables him to expertly guide clients through the intricacies of property transactions. Joe's educational journey led him to earn a degree in Finance with a specialized focus on Real Estate and Insurance from the prestigious University of South Florida. With over 25 years of leadership roles in the Property and Casualty Insurance sector, Joe has honed his negotiation, contractual, and customer service skills to perfection. His expertise in these areas guarantees that his clients receive nothing short of excellence during their real estate endeavors. What sets Joe apart is his unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service. He understands the challenges and anxieties that can accompany real estate transactions, and this empathy drives him to provide accurate and timely information to empower his clients in making well-informed decisions. Joe's dedication to transparency and open communication ensures that clients are kept in the loop and well-informed throughout every stage of the transaction. Beyond his professional achievements, Joe embraces a dynamic coastal lifestyle in the company of his wife, Rita, taking full advantage of Florida's diverse offerings. As an active member of the Sarasota Softball League and an enthusiast of golf, jogging, biking, and fishing, Joe not only understands but lives the essence of the Florida lifestyle. Having grown up in Tampa and spent a significant portion of his adult life in Atlanta, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine love for Florida to his interactions with friends and clients alike. He is not just a Real Estate Agent; he's a friend and advocate who goes above and beyond to ensure his clients have a stress-free and fulfilling real estate experience.

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Ed Curry

Broker Associate

4.8

(21 reviews)

About Ed

I joined Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate / Atchley Properties in January 2013 and have been a licensed real estate professional since 2002. Specializing in residential listings and sales in both Sarasota and Manatee Counties. I serve my clients with personalized service, excellent communication skills, superior market knowledge, and utilize the latest technology to enhance the home sales process. An emphasis on education has always been a key to my success. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Monmouth University. Real estate designations include Graduate of Realtor Institute GRI, Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource SFR, Senior Real Estate Specialist SRES, Pricing Strategy Advisor PSA, and earned my real estate broker's license. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, serving at St. Joseph Church, reading, and enjoying all that the West Coast of Florida has to offer. Call me directly at (941) 799-9440 to schedule an appointment today.

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Laura Barshaw

4.9

(17 reviews)

About Laura

Laura currently has 4 active property listings and 9 sold property listings over the past 12 months.

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Lisa Mayer

Licensed Real Estate Agent

(10 reviews)

About Lisa

Real Estate is about People, Places and the Promises We Keep. Listing a property for sale or buying a home with Lisa ensures personalized, professional service and satisfying results. Lisa has over 30 years of experience in the real estate and insurance industries. She is a talented agent, in tune with her clients. Her market knowledge is in depth and up to date on local and global real estate, financial, insurance and legal issues that are pertinent to the industry and a vital part of the unsurpassed customer service she provides. In equal part, she is genuinely concerned for each and every client. Loyalty and complete customer satisfaction is her goal. Lisa maintains relationships and the trust of many satisfied customers and has held the Best Five Star Agent Award consecutively for over ten years. In addition, Lisa has earned the Certified International Property Specialist and At Home With Diversity designations which exemplifies her global knowledge and commitment to fair housing, diversity, fair housing and understanding of the needs of foreign nationals. Through professional development and world travel Lisa has developed a deep appreciation diversity, inclusion and an understanding of a multitude of cultures. Lisa has established extensive personal networks and professional networks of realtors, and teams of attorneys, engineers, risk managers, tax and insurance professionals world-wide. These relationships produce many resources and successful sales for her satisfied clients. She knows that marketing and networking are the keys to successful selling and building a strong referral-based business. If you need a full-time, top-producing professional to help you sell your property or find your dream home look no further than Lisa Mayer.

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18 days ago

Simply the best

Flawless transaction as always. Excellent communication knowledge of the area, negotiation, follow up, wouldn't go any place else

Alana Jeltema

(97 reviews)

about 2 months ago

Consummate Professional

If you’re looking for a realtor who goes above and beyond, Alana is the one. She sold our home in Parrish with exceptional professionalism and then exceeded every expectation by successfully selling our Airbnb in Port Charlotte, a completely different market with its own unique challenges. Her knowledge, marketing strategy, communication, and attention to detail were outstanding every step of the way. Alana never made us feel like just another transaction. She was responsive, honest, strategic, and genuinely invested in getting us the best possible outcome. Whether it was pricing, negotiations, staging advice, or navigating the details of each sale, her expertise gave us complete confidence throughout the process. What impressed us most was her ability to adapt to two very different real estate markets while delivering incredible results in both. She worked tirelessly on our behalf and consistently went the extra mile. We are so grateful for everything Alana did for our family. If you’re buying or selling in Parrish, Port Charlotte, or anywhere in between, you simply won’t find a more dedicated, knowledgeable, or trustworthy realtor. We recommend her without hesitation and would choose her again in a heartbeat.

Alana Jeltema

(97 reviews)

3 months ago

Very personable, patient, knowledgeable & extremely helpful.

Ed always stayed in constant contact with us. Always on time. Very knowledgeable and answered all our questions along the way. One of the best realtors we've ever dealt with!

Ed Curry

4.8

(21 reviews)

3 months ago

The best of the best!

If you’re looking for a realtor who truly knows the Lakewood Ranch market, look no further than Lisa. From our very first meeting, it was clear that she not only understands the local real estate market inside and out, but genuinely loves the community she represents. Lisa developed a smart pricing and marketing strategy that generated strong interest right away, and she sold our home quickly while securing top dollar. Throughout the process, she was professional, responsive, honest, and an exceptional communicator. She anticipated challenges before they arose, kept us informed every step of the way, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless. What sets Lisa apart is her combination of market expertise, integrity, and dedication to her clients. She is a skilled negotiator who always had our best interests at heart, and her attention to detail gave us complete confidence from listing through closing. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and are incredibly grateful for Lisa’s hard work and guidance. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home in Lakewood Ranch. She is simply one of the best in the business.

Lisa Shepard

(59 reviews)

3 months ago

Highly recommended

It was a pleasure working with Alana to sell our home, the process was very smooth, the communication was prompt and clear. Highly recommended.

Alana Jeltema

(97 reviews)

6 months ago

Very attentive and felt personal!

Alana did an amazing job at making sure we were well informed as first time owners and didn’t make us feel bad for asking questions. She was on top of everything that needed done. Thank you so much!

Alana Jeltema

(97 reviews)

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