We could not have asked for a better real estate agent than Hope Kent. From the very beginning, Hope paid attention to details we would have never even thought of and guided us through every step of the process with professionalism and expertise. Especially with the negotiation. She was always available to take our calls and answer questions, no matter how big or small. Hope handled all of the legal and financial aspects with confidence and knowledge, which gave us so much peace of mind throughout the process. What truly stood out was how friendly, approachable, and genuinely caring she was. Even after the sale, she continued to follow up to make sure we were doing well and to see if we had any questions or concerns. We are incredibly grateful for all of her hard work and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, professional, and caring real estate agent.

Hope Kent

star   5   (1 review)

Carolyn was wonderful to work with. She went above and beyond to make our experience a great one.

Roberta Tengerdy PA and Carolyn Barker Collins PA

star   5   (162 reviews)

Carolyn Collins is an extraordinary real estate agent who listened to and understood what we wanted in our home. She adjusted her schedule to meet with us any time and any place; gave honest advice on improvements that a house might need; understood house utilities, and referred us to expert house inspection firms and other services, all with a genuinely positive, upbeat attitude. She and her colleagues accurately communicated our requests to the seller's broker and made sure all the open items were swiftly addressed. Importantly, she understood and explained the complicated real estate purchase and closing process to us which allayed our concerns. Sotheby's has a great team, including Roberta and others, who sent us houses to look at through an easy-to-use portal. I highly recommend Carolyn and Sotheby's in Sarasota to anyone who wants a well-seasoned, professional and service-focused team. Thank you, all!

Roberta Tengerdy PA and Carolyn Barker Collins PA

star   5   (162 reviews)

These agents were always available to answer any questions I had throughout the entire process. I honestly learned a lot during the entire buying process with the help of these fantastic agents. They always knew what I wanted without even having to ask and that took a lot of the pressure off my fiancé and myself. Could have asked for better agents to go through the home buying process with.

Roberta Tengerdy PA and Carolyn Barker Collins PA

star   5   (162 reviews)

Joe Harris and his team did an outstanding job selling our home in Lakewood Ranch. He and Charles Totonis from his team are by far the BEST of the best of the realtors in the area (Sarasota County, Manatee County). They sold our brand new Stock home in a heartbeat to a great price, even though there was heavy competition from the builders in that community still under development. Not an easy task. Another realtor from a prestigious luxury realtor group in that area failed completely ! They have extremely good market knowledge, outstanding sales techniques, they are 100% honest sincere and credible. Our next sale is with them again ! Naturally ! Joe Harris is with Sotheby’s since a long time ago, not with Keller Williams as shown here. Sotheby’s is a world class network with Gold Medal Marketing and global reach !

Joe Harris

star   5   (3 reviews)

Kim Ide was great. She knew I am was going to be an out of town buyer which meant more responsibility working with me. She made wonderful recommendation for services, attended the walk through and closing on my behalf. She did a lot of research for me since I was out of town. She was very patient as I asked a thousands questions, asked her to resend emails and explain things to me more than once. I trusted her from the very beginning and that is so important while going through the condo buy journey. I would highly recommend Kim Ide to anyone and everyone.

Kimberly Ide

star   5   (1 review)

This was my fourth transaction working with Roberta, and once again she has exceeded expectations. Although she is my mother, we maintain a professional relationship through every real estate transaction. She is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and a true advocate for her clients every step of the way. Roberta communicates clearly, stays on top of every detail, and ensures the process feels smooth and well-managed from start to finish. One of the things I appreciate most is her ability to connect clients with reputable, trustworthy referrals when additional support is needed. The lenders she recommended were outstanding—responsive, efficient, and made a significant difference in how seamless the transaction was. Roberta and her professional team consistently deliver a high level of service, and it’s clear they genuinely care about their clients’ success. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Roberta to anyone looking for a reliable, experienced real estate professional.

Roberta Tengerdy PA and Carolyn Barker Collins PA

star   5   (162 reviews)

We couldn't have had a better experience. You brought us both quantity and quality of buyer prospects and we ended up with an ideal buyer. We are so grateful for your work in helping us meet our sales goal for this property. Thank you!

Roberta Tengerdy PA and Carolyn Barker Collins PA

star   5   (162 reviews)

Top notch professionals!

Roberta Tengerdy PA and Carolyn Barker Collins PA

star   5   (162 reviews)

I had the most wonderful experience working with Roberta and her incredible team (Jessica) . My daughter, who works for a Sotheby’s affiliate (Daniel Gale) in New York, connected me with Roberta & Jessica, and from the very first meeting I knew I was in the best hands. They instantly made me feel comfortable, listened carefully to what I was looking for, and provided thoughtful guidance every step of the way. I had my heart set on staying in the building where I was currently renting, even though there wasn’t much inventory available. Roberta & her team kept a close eye on the market, and when the perfect unit finally came on, she moved quickly and skillfully to help me secure it. Thanks to her expertise, we successfully negotiated the deal, and the entire process was seamless, smooth, and handled with the highest level of professionalism. Roberta is truly exceptional at what she does—knowledgeable, supportive, and dedicated—and she made what could have been a stressful experience feel easy and enjoyable. I would highly recommend her, along with the Sotheby’s brand, to anyone looking to buy or sell.

Roberta Tengerdy PA and Carolyn Barker Collins PA

star   5   (162 reviews)

I’ve worked with Roberta Tengerdy three times now—in 2008 when I bought my first home, then in 2022 when my wife sold her home, and again in 2025 when my wife and I sold our first home. I wouldn’t use anyone else. Roberta works incredibly hard for her clients and has a remarkable ability to negotiate. She will fight for you every step of the way. I worked mostly with Roberta, but also with Carolyn Barker Collins, and together they make a fantastic team. When the Sarasota real estate market was hot, their expertise was invaluable, but when the market cooled down more recently, it became absolutely crucial. They know how to assess the true value of your home and how to advocate for you so that you get the best outcome possible. What really stands out is their honesty. They don't just tell you what you want to hear—she tells you what you need to hear. For example, they told me my yard needed fixing up before listing. It created a lot of work for me, but she was right, and it made a difference. Even more importantly, they put our interests ahead of their own when we we were selling. That kind of integrity is rare, and it showed me how trustworthy they really are. If you’re looking for agents who will work tirelessly, negotiate fiercely, and always put your interests first, I can’t recommend Roberta and Carolyn highly enough.

Roberta Tengerdy PA and Carolyn Barker Collins PA

star   5   (162 reviews)

Carolyn was fabulous every step of the way. No question was too silly, her expertise and knowledge of the market, vendors , etc was incredible!! Carolyn ensured the process was easy and stressless! And we had fun along the way. I couldn't be happier with my new home- thank you Carolyn!!

Roberta Tengerdy PA and Carolyn Barker Collins PA

star   5   (162 reviews)