Manatee County
Manatee County is home to 3,613 active real estate agents and 2,320 active real estate offices. There are 17 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 166 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 11,730 active and sold properties, with 862 reviews in total. This is a 9% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Latest reviews in Manatee County
Derek gave me the most comfortable experience on our purchase without even being there. We live in NJ and everything was virtual! He was reliable,attentive, kind and patient! He truly made me feel like our purchase was most important and he made it happen. Within 2 weeks we closed! Derek I can't thank you enough! Look forward to meeting you when we decide to visit Sarasota! Happy holidays!
My wife and I had a fantastic experience working with Derek throughout the purchase of our home. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and always had our best interests in mind. His attention to detail and excellent communication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We truly appreciated his guidance and could not be happier with our experience. We would highly recommend Derek to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
We truly could not have asked for a better realtor than Tyler! As first-time homebuyers, we had SO many questions, and Tyler was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the entire process. He always took the time to explain everything, made sure we understood each step, and helped us feel confident in buying our home! From the beginning, Tyler was responsive, professional, and genuinely invested in helping us find the right home. We never felt pressured or rushed, and we knew we could count on him for honest advice and guidance! We couldn’t be happier and would recommend Tyler to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
This we our 2nd home that we built in Esplanade. We had some building issues and Tyler really understood what needed to get done with our builder. He was extremely responsive to any of our concerns and needs.
We had a wonderful experience with Fevil Patel from start to finish. Fevil helped us close on our new home and also helped sell my dad’s house. Fevil walked us through every step, provided all the information we needed about the property, and patiently answered our questions. We truly appreciate the care and personal attention given to our family. We highly recommend Fevil to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! Keep up good work Fevil.
He helped us purchase our very first home in Florida, and when it came time to sell that home and find our next one, he was right there with us every step of the way. From our first Florida home to the home we’re in now, he has been such an important part of our journey. He made every process feel easier, was always there to answer our questions, and truly cared about helping us find the right home for our family. We are so thankful for his knowledge, patience, dedication, and friendship throughout the years. If you're looking for a realtor who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond, we highly recommend him! We wouldn’t trust anyone else with our real estate journey!!!
Best of the best in Lakewood Ranch. Joe and Mike are very in tune with the local market, their experience and knowledge was evident in their interactions with us and potential buyers. Great communication and follow up, a wealth of knowledge re the home sale process.
Joe knows the market and is an expert in the area. He knew exactly what we were looking for and delivered on the perfect house for us. We’ve worked with Joe on 3 real estate transactions, and if we have a need in the future, he’s our guy!
Wendy was amazing through our journey to find a home. As we viewed homes, she was able to take what we didn’t like and what we liked about each home to help suggest other options that fit our needs better. She was also incredibly mindful of our budget and never once made us feel pressured to spend beyond our means. After we found the home for us, she connected us with trustworthy and dedicated people to help us with our home loan and inspection. She also provided thoughtful insights for us to consider as we negotiated on our home to help us make sure we were making the best decision for our family. She helped us with any questions or concerns we had through every step of the process, and now we have a beautiful home for our growing family because of Wendy.
Joe is awesome, we used the teams services when we purchased a house moving to Florida, and then again when makling a change 4 years later, we sold. Always professional, and up front about realities.
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Local market insights
79% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 2% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
166 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Property market insights
Price and performance data by property type for Manatee County.
Median price snapshot for single-family properties
The median sale price for single-family properties in Manatee County is $489.29k, up 4% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.
Happy sellers in Manatee County
Manatee County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 382 reviews in Manatee County over the last 12 months.
Top agencies by market share
Over the 12 months D.R. HORTON REALTY OF SARASOTA have sold 1144 properties, which accounts for 5% of the property sales in Manatee County. This is followed by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY with 908 property sales (4%) and PREFERRED SHORE at 876 property sales (4%).
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