Lainy Vanderwey

Lainy Vanderwey

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY member of Helena Vanderwey
  •   5   (15 reviews)

Lainy's sales performance at a glance

See how Lainy has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

15
Reviews
11
Properties for sale
26
Sold properties
$336k
Average sale price
$7.1m
Total sales value

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About Lainy

Lainy Vanderwey believes that an outstanding real estate agent not only listens to clients’ needs but also brings them closer to realizing their goals by focusing on what matters most to them. As a Certified Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), licensed Realtor®, with 23 years of experience, Lainy provides a high level of professional expertise. As a local expert, she possesses extensive knowledge of the unique rules, flood zones, and other important factors that influence real estate decisions in this picturesque waterfront community. Recognized as a top-producing agent at Michael Saunders & Company in 2022, 2023, and 2024 she now represents buyers and sellers in the Englewood area, where her clients appreciate her excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and results-driven approach. Born in Holland and raised on a dairy farm in Idaho, Lainy brings a hardworking, business-focused approach to her work. Her career has taken her across the U.S., from Idaho, where she practiced real estate for ten years, to California’s Monterey Bay Area, where she was an agent for six years, and now to the beautiful waterfront community of Englewood, Florida. Before joining Michael Saunders & Company, Lainy developed a 275-parcel subdivision from raw land in Idaho and has personally bought and sold industrial properties in Florida and Oregon. She also owns and manages multiple rental properties in Florida. Lainy is passionate about helping others fulfill their dreams of homeownership and financial security. Beyond real estate, she enjoys the outdoors, including golf, boating, walking, gardening, and yoga. She also values family time, with a son in Madison, Wisconsin, a daughter in Clearwater, Florida, and three grandsons. Englewood’s small-town charm and close-knit community are a perfect fit for her, and she is proud to help others discover all this special area has to offer.

Lainy's reviews

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Lainy has 15 reviewsacross 6 different locations, showing 6.
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Lainy's qualities as told by our client reviews: dedicated, patient, responsive, well-prepared, local expert.
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Buyer review
Above and Beyond—Professional, Patient, and Truly Exceptional!
20 days ago
Above and Beyond—Professional, Patient, and Truly Exceptional!

We had an amazing experience working with our real-estate agent as buyers! She worked incredibly hard throughout the entire process, was always patient and accommodating with our time difference, and never made us feel like a phone call or question was too much. She was professional, responsive, dedicated, and truly went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. She also always looked absolutely gorgeous and put together! We are so grateful for all her hard work and support in helping us find our home. We couldn’t have asked for a better agent and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home!

Seller review
Excellent to work with
about 1 month ago
Excellent to work with

Lainy was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process of selling my mom’s home in Englewood. Since we were handling the sale from out of state, we were initially worried about all the logistics, but Lainy made everything run so smoothly. She went above and beyond to help coordinate maintenance and repairs that were needed and was extremely knowledgeable about the local housing market. She was responsive, reliable, and truly a pleasure to work with. We’re so grateful for her help and would highly recommend her!

Buyer review
Couldn't ask for anything better!!!!
about 2 months ago
Couldn't ask for anything better!!!!

Lainy provided an absolutely amazing experience! She was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and truly went above and beyond every step of the way. The entire process was smooth and stress-free, we couldn’t be happier with the results. We have used her in the past and highly recommend to anyone looking for a fantastic realtor!

Buyer review
Responsive and always friendly
2 months ago
Responsive and always friendly

Lainy was always on top of things making sure what I needed felt like her priority. She was professional, knowledgable and responsive. The transaction went smoothly despite setbacks along the way. I appreciated her encouragement and support.

Buyer review
Excellent Service and Professionalism
3 months ago
Excellent Service and Professionalism

Lainy was absolutely amazing to work with! We unexpectedly found ourselves needing to purchase a home and relocate from Fort Lauderdale to the Englewood area—all within a very tight four-week timeframe. From the very beginning, Lainy went above and beyond to make what could have been an incredibly stressful process feel manageable. Over the course of just two weeks, she showed us approximately 15 homes, patiently listened to what we were looking for, and was always quick to follow up on every question and concern. Her knowledge of the Englewood area was invaluable, and she was able to identify opportunities that we might otherwise have overlooked. Most importantly, Lainy helped us find the right home and guided us through the entire process, ultimately getting us to closing within the timeframe we needed. Her professionalism, responsiveness, local knowledge, and genuine commitment to helping us find the right home made all the difference. We couldn’t be happier with our new home or more grateful to have had Lainy by our side throughout the process. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home in the Englewood area!

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Lainy's properties

Lainy has 11 properties for sale and sold 26 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldOct 15, 2026
$535,000
13694 Begonia Circle
Port Charlotte FL 33981
4
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS ISLAND LIFE REAL ESTATE and MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
SoldSep 30, 2026
$420,000
586 Eden Drive
Englewood FL 34223
3
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
SoldSep 15, 2026
$340,000
20 Medalist Ct
Rotonda FL 33947
3
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of PARADISE EXCLUSIVE INC and MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
SoldAug 20, 2026
$335,000
2671 Yucca Rd
Venice Gardens FL 34293
2
2
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY and EXIT KING REALTY
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Lainy's sold properties

Lainy has sold 26 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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13694 Begonia Circle, Port Charlotte, FL, 33981
13694 Begonia Circle
Port Charlotte FL 33981
4
2
2
Single-Family$535,000Oct 15, 2026
586 Eden Drive, Englewood, FL, 34223
586 Eden Drive
Englewood FL 34223
3
3
2
Single-Family$420,000Sep 30, 2026
20 Medalist Ct, Rotonda, FL, 33947
20 Medalist Ct
Rotonda FL 33947
3
3
2
Single-Family$340,000Sep 15, 2026
2671 Yucca Rd, Venice Gardens, FL, 34293
2671 Yucca Rd
Venice Gardens FL 34293
2
2
2
Single-Family$335,000Aug 20, 2026

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