Desoto Lakes is home to 78 active real estate agents and 104 active real estate offices. There are 5 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 52 active and sold properties, with 3 reviews in total. This is a 10% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
I’ve known my realtor for many years, but I had never experienced his work professionally until now—and wow, I am beyond satisfied. He truly went above and beyond throughout the entire process. What stood out most was his communication—no matter the time of day, whenever I had questions or needed clarification, he was always there, ready to help. That level of responsiveness gave me so much peace of mind. I really appreciated his honesty—he always told me the truth upfront. He laid out all the options clearly and helped me see what the best decision was. He walked me through everything step by step in a clear way, so there were no surprises—because he always advised me upfront on what could happen. Even if some things were out of his or the other team’s hands, I was fully prepared. He made everything feel smooth and stress-free, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his clients. Experiencing his work firsthand gave me a whole new level of respect for what he does. I would absolutely recommend him—he exceeded all my expectations.
Joe assisted my sister and me with the sale of our parents residence in Sarasota, Florida after the death of our dad and our mom wanting to move back to Massachusetts. Our parents house needed some remediation prior to getting the house on the market. Joe was great in explaining what needed to be repaired or renovated and he connected us with several subcontractors in the Sarasota/Bradenton area to have the work completed in a timely manner and a fair price for the work. We were not only satisfied with the work but the experience working with Joe in the process. He oversaw that the work was completed and sent us pictures, so we did not have to travel from Massachusetts to inspect the work. For the sale of the house, Joe was the consummate professional and his knowledge of the local market led to a very active and successful showing of the property. We had several offers in days and was able to close on the sale of the property in under 45 days. Highly recommend Joe. His number one goal is to make sure you are happy with the transaction.
The median sales price for houses is down by 4% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
5 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
3 agents have earned the elusive Top 20% Nationwide badge - recognising their consistent performance in their market.
Price and performance data by property type for Desoto Lakes.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Desoto Lakes is $397.5k, down 1% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.
We have insufficient information to provide an overview of customer satisfaction for Desoto Lakes. Viewing the agent profiles, reviews and sales for Desoto Lakes can provide insights for this location.
Over the 12 months MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY have sold 8 properties, which accounts for 8% of the property sales in Desoto Lakes. This is followed by PREFERRED SHORE with 5 property sales (5%) and KELLER WILLIAMS ON THE WATER S at 5 property sales (5%).

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