Janette Schafer

Janette Schafer

  •   5   (17 reviews)

About Janette

With over two decades of experience and over $350M+ in career sales in the Florida real estate market, Janette Schafer is a highly respected Luxury Property Specialist serving Sarasota, Florida, including the surrounding barrier islands such as Longboat Key, St. Armands Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, and Casey Key. Her expertise spans high-end waterfront and luxury residences, coastal estates, and luxury condominiums, making her a trusted resource for discerning buyers and sellers across the Gulf Coast. Janette is known for her strategic insight, discretion, and a tailored client experience rooted in professionalism and results. Check out her Zillow and Google reviews to see what past customers have said about Janette and her team! Janette began her real estate career as an investor, acquiring a beachfront rental property in the late 1990s. Her passion for the industry led her to establish Florida Elite Homes, a boutique brokerage she strategically grew to over 34 agents. The firm was ultimately acquired by RelatedISG, a joint venture between The Related Group and ISGWorld—an achievement recognized in The Real Deal publication archives. Today, as a top-producing Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Realty, Janette draws on decades of market insight, sharp negotiation skills, and strong community relationships to deliver consistent, exceptional results. Her portfolio includes hundreds of successful transactions, including multi-million-dollar waterfront and luxury properties across Florida’s Gulf Coast. Known for her hands-on approach and dedication to white-glove service, Janette has earned the trust of clients ranging from first-time buyers to seasoned investors and international luxury clientele. Her commitment to excellence has earned her consistent 5-star reviews and year after year industry recognition. Whether navigating a complex waterfront sale or curating the perfect luxury lifestyle for a buyer relocating to Sarasota or Longboat Key, Florida, Janette Schafer is the real estate advisor of choice for those seeking experience, integrity, and elevated results. Reach Janette on her direct at (954) 298-7791, email at Janettes1111@Yahoo.com, or simply stop by her office at 100 N Tamiami Trail in Downtown Sarasota, Florida!

Janette's reviews

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Janette has 17 reviewsacross 8 different locations, showing 6.
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over 3 years ago
Janette has been a trusted REAL ESTATE AGENT

Janette has been a trusted advisor going above and beyond what you would expect from a Real Estate agent. She personally identified a potential property, physically met and worked with the builder on my behalf and negotiated the best deal around when the market was in very high demand. She spent countless personal time making sure the property was secured for me when demand for houses in FL extremely outstripped supply. I could call it luck being at the right place at the right time, but I can't because I resided out of state doing all of this remotely... it was Janette who made sure she was at the right place at the right time to secure a rare opportunity. I can't thank her enough, especially the follow through even for inspection and close. If you want personal, hands-on, always available agents, Janette is your agent. 10+ stars!

about 4 years ago
Easy and knowledgeable experience with Janette she works very hard.

We ended up buying the second house after getting tired of first realtor wasting our time, once we found my house it was fast easy and quickly all within around 30 days. Moving is never easy nor is moving to née state but she handled all my anxiety and fears. She is a CHARLIE HUSTLE in our buying of 2 properties, we won’t use anyone else.

about 4 years ago
Janette helped us buy our dream home!

Janette is the key reason we were able to purchase our dream home in the most crazy and competitive housing market in recent history. Janette guided us and helped us decide on an offer that would be the best and most attractive offer to the seller. She was right on, and our offer was accepted over several others. She was always available when we needed to talk (even late at night and on weekends), and she helped us successfully navigate a tricky issue that arose last minute with the closing. Her advice and expertise in our local market was invaluable, and we are so grateful we found her. I cannot recommend Janette enough!

over 4 years ago
Best Realtor I've ever worked with...

I've bought and sold several homes in my life and worked with many real estate agents in the process. Janette Schafer is hands down the best one I've ever known. She was integral in helping us sell our house, and routinely went above and beyond to make our lives easier while also getting us the best deal possible. Additionally, as we did not live in the area, she also was a huge help in managing the process of getting the home onto the market. We could not have asked for more and would recommend her to anyone!

over 4 years ago
Janette was a delight to work with

Janette was a delight to work with. She managed to sell our house in 5 days with several offers! She was organized and kept us informed all through the process. Our questions were answered in a timely fashion and Janette was a calm voice when the pressure got going. We strongly recommend choosing Janette to be on your housing team. Sincerely, Dr Earl & Jayne K.

almost 5 years ago
Janette is awesome! very experienced, used have a whole brokerage firm, now she has downsized and i

Janette is awesome! very experienced, used have a whole brokerage firm, now she has downsized and is bringing her knowledge and quick action to the west coast. She provides the personal, Janette is down to earth, tells you like it is, to the point, a lot of fun, finds you the best house possible, and does it quick. She helped us with schools, location, fences, mortgages, utilities, negotiating. She gave us the lay of the land, and got us a home we love and has gone way up in value. Whether you investing, moving, or both, she's an excellent resource and an excellent agent. The right move for your wallet, your peace of mind and you big moves, is to use this agent.

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Janette's properties

Janette has 16 properties for sale and sold 14 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMay 4, 2026
$444,000
7623 Whitebridge Glen
Bradenton FL 34201
2
2
2
Villa
Listing courtesy of FINE PROPERTIES and COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
SoldMay 1, 2026
$1,300,000
1D/1750 Benjamin Franklin Drive
Sarasota FL 34236
2
2
1
Condo
Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
SoldApr 14, 2026
$703,000
7156 Wilderness Lane
Sarasota FL 34240
3
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of MARC JOSEPH REALTY and COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Pending
$875,000
16D/1111 North Gulfstream Avenue
Sarasota FL 34236
2
2
Condo
Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
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