If you're buying a home in the Sarasota/Manasota Key area, stop looking and call Josh Wilson. From our very first Zoom meeting through closing—and even afterward—Josh was exceptional. We initially thought we knew exactly what community and home we wanted, but Josh took the time to listen, understand what truly mattered to us, and gently guide us toward options we hadn't considered. The result was a home and community that exceeded our expectations. Because we lived a plane flight away, having Josh on the ground looking out for our interests was invaluable. He regularly checked on the construction, met with our builder, sent photos and videos, and brought us into meetings virtually when we couldn't be there. What could have been a stressful long-distance home purchase felt smooth and easy. Throughout the process, Josh was always just a call or text away, and his experience, knowledge, and attention to detail were evident at every step. More than once, sales representatives in different communities told us, “You were lucky to find Josh—he's the best there is.” After working with him, we completely agree. What impressed us most is that Josh's commitment didn't end at closing. He has continued helping us get settled into our new home, and the temporary bed and chairs he arranged for our first night were a thoughtful touch we'll never forget. Josh doesn't just help you buy a house—he helps you find the right home. We couldn't recommend him more highly.

We found Josh and Liz through their informative YouTube videos. We were attracted to Josh’s easy demeanor and laidback attitude. And he stayed that way during our entire house hunting experience, keeping us calm too. He was always responsive and easily reached. Once we found the exact home we wanted, he helped tremendously in negotiating the very best possible deal for us. We consider ourselves lucky to have found Josh.

We used Josh to help us buy a home in the Brightmore Neighborhood in Wellen Park. We first looked at re-sale options and ended up buying a quick move in. Josh was a very knowledgeable and helpful asset in this process. He clued us in to many things we would not have known otherwise. Strongly recommend!

Josh Wilson knows Wellen Park very well and was able to focus our search based on our specific criteria. Once we selected our home, he was key in the negotiation process. He knows all the builders and was able to save us a lot of money. He was with us every step of the way. He goes way above and beyond.

We selected realtor, Josh Wilson, to represent us because of his vast knowledge of Venice and particularly Wellen Park. He and his wife are an excellent team. Josh had our best interests at heart and I would highly recommend him for his experience and calm demeanor.

Josh often said "I'm here for you"--and he has been! We met him through a video he did about Wellen Park (WP). We called him as we wanted to tour the growing community. We had vacationed on the Gulf side of Florida and liked the area. He went the extra mile--starting with several long phone calls with us as we were in California. He agreed to spend a day with us touring WP and we fell in love with the Brightmore community. Within 2 days we decided to build a house--we were thrilled. We trusted Josh (very knowledgeable about WP) to guide us successfully through the process. He is an excellent communicator and stayed in touch through texts and phone calls. He offered to do the first walk through for us, and he accompanied us on the final walk-through and had a good relationship with the builder. He is warm, helpful and an absolute pleasure to work with. We liked his "can do attitude" and he referred us to local resources as needed. Nothing was too much trouble. We are so fortunate we chose him to be our realtor who became a friend. We give him our highest recommendation as an amazing realtor who exceeded our expectations. Our new home is beautiful and we are very happy.

Josh helped make our VA to FL move go smoothly by guiding us to the perfect community as newcomers, tracking our new build, and assisting with everything needed— we’re excited and look forward to exploring the area!!

We never expected to find a home so quickly. Josh listened to what we were looking for and put together a tour of a few homes and within a few hours we were signing contracts. Josh has a network of associates that truly made the purchase painless.

Josh literally made it possible for us out of state to purchase a home. He was invaluable his knowledge his experience his relationship with all the builders made it truly a great experience. I wish there were more than five stars. I’d give him 10!

Josh has been not only a very caring person, but extremely patient while we took the time and decided where we wanted to be. Working with Josh was always fun and very stress free! Josh was instrumental to Finding us the perfect condo, negotiating for us and being there every step of the way while we handled things from another state. We can’t wait to make Venice our Home Away From Home! Thank you JOSH! Mary & Dennis P

Working with Josh Wilson was one of the best decisions my wife Jeanne and I made in our home-buying journey. From our very first conversation, it was clear Josh wasn't just going to show us houses — he was going to listen, observe, and help us find the right place to build the next chapter of our lives. What struck us immediately was Josh's ability to read people. He quickly developed a remarkably accurate sense of who we are, how we live, and what would make us happy. That skill showed up most clearly in how he guided us through different neighborhoods. There were areas we were initially drawn to, and Josh never dismissed our interest. Instead, he had a gentle but deliberate way of steering us toward better options without ever making us feel like our instincts were wrong. He simply helped us sharpen them. It wasn't until after we closed and moved in that we fully understood why Josh had nudged us in certain directions. Seeing the communities we'd passed on through the lens of daily life, it became crystal clear he'd been looking out for us the entire time. That kind of foresight is rare. Josh's professionalism extends well beyond his work with buyers. We saw him interact with vendors, contractors, other realtors, and inspectors, and he was consistently impressive — direct without being abrasive, confident without being arrogant, and collaborative in a way that made every interaction productive. He also doesn't disappear after the offer is accepted. Josh was fully engaged through closing and even checked in afterward as we settled into our new community. Josh combines sharp professional instincts with genuine human warmth. We would recommend him to anyone, without hesitation.

Working with Josh was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Handling a real estate transaction from out of state can be stressful, but he made the entire process seamless, transparent, and genuinely enjoyable. His professionalism was evident in every interaction—clear communication, timely updates, and a true commitment to looking out for my best interests. What really stood out was how Josh consistently went above and beyond. Whether it was assisting with the negotiation process, providing detailed video walk throughs, or handling on the ground tasks we couldn’t be there for, he took initiative and ensured nothing fell through the cracks. It gave us complete peace of mind knowing we had someone we could trust representing us. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner in this out of state purchase. We highly recommend Josh Wilson to anyone looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and exceptional real estate professional.