Roberta went above and beyond helping us buy this house. We bought it sight unseen. HIGHLY recommended!

When we decided to sell our home, we knew we wanted to call Carolyn Barker Collins. We have worked with Carolyn before as she helped us buy a condo and then also sell it. She is professional, knowledgeable about the market and has been so easy to work with. It was a smooth process and we would highly recommend her.

We had a great experience working with Roberta and Jessica to buy our home in Florida. Since we were purchasing from across the country and weren't able to see the property in person, we really had to put our trust in them—and they did not disappoint. They were always available to answer questions, walk us through the process, and provide honest feedback about the property and area. They went out of their way to make sure we felt comfortable and informed every step of the way, which made buying sight unseen much less stressful than we expected. We're so happy with our new home and grateful for all of their help. We would absolutely recommend Roberta and Jessica to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. They made a complicated process feel easy, and we couldn't have done it without them.

They were always attentive and continully responsive to my needs, they completely knew the market and their suggestions for ensuring the fastest and mutually satisfying buyer/seller experience were spot-on- I was offered a contract 4 days after it went on the market!

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

Top notch professionals!

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.

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.