Manatee County is home to 3,617 active real estate agents and 2,329 active real estate offices. There are 18 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 188 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 11,267 active and sold properties, with 823 reviews in total. This is a 14% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Thank you, Wendy, for having such a positive attitude and exceptional knowledge of the real estate business and making it very seamless throughout the process. It was a pleasure working with you!
We were moving from NJ to beautiful Fl. We were not sure even which side we wanted to move to… Celine came highly recommended by our NJ agent and she was so right! Celine is a very kind and caring agent. We knew we had a list of some non -negotiable items. She showed us probably close to 50 homes over a time span of 3 trips and almost getting a completely different home in a different area. We ended up exactly where we should in the area that fits our family the best. Thank you Celine for all your work and running us around, plus your kindness and most importantly now your friendship too!! Celine has a way of helping you find your spot if you are relocating from out of state she is awesome! She understands all that goes into moving and the huge changes plus all the great contractors and places to go! Thank you Celine!!!!
Seller Review • 4 days ago

Gayle and Cranston Scott of Scott Signature Group helped us sell our home in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. Gayle was very professional and her experience handled the offer from the buyer with fairness that resulted in a quick sale, fairly priced for both parties. Knowing your realtor will council and guide you in a life changing experience brings peace of mind. We thank Gayle and Cranston Scott for their professional expertise in Real Estate and also for their genuine kindness. We highly recommend them for a fair and complete experience of selling or buying your home. Sincerely, DiAnn and George Thanas
Since we were first time home buyers in Anna Maria the number of questions we had was never ending. She had an answer to all our questions and gave us great advice during and even after the purchase.
My wife and I had an excellent experience working with Steve, especially since we were purchasing our home from out of state. He made the entire process feel easy and manageable, communicated clearly throughout, and was always available when we needed him. Steve did a wonderful job negotiating a fair deal for both parties and made sure we felt confident in our purchase. What really stood out was that his support didn’t end at closing. Even after the sale, he continued to help us by connecting us with reliable vendors for our home renovations, which was incredibly valuable while living out of state. We truly appreciated Steve’s professionalism, knowledge, and willingness to go above and beyond. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor who genuinely cares about his clients and their experience.
Seller Review • 6 days ago

Holly possesses the necessary expertise to sell your home. She is well-versed in the market and can provide comparable properties to establish an accurate selling price. Holly and her daughter, Ashley, then meticulously stage your home to highlight its key features. Your home’s online presence is crucial for its sale, and Holly’s advertising skills are evident in her listing. She provides professional, high-quality photographs, a comprehensive description of the home’s features, and, of course, the appropriate listing price. Once you have an interested buyer, Holly’s exceptional negotiation skills ensure a successful transaction. Holly fulfilled her promises during our initial meeting, and I highly recommend her services to anyone selling a house. You will not be disappointed.
Alison is an extremely competent real estate agent. I couldn't be more pleased with my experience working with her. She definitely goes the extra mile and makes things happen that truly impressed me. Alison is also an absolute delight to work with. She's far more polished than the average realtor, yet completely down to earth. In such a competitive industry, excellent customer service, knowledge of the local market and a wonderful and warm personality make all the difference. Alison is also a very impressive person. Ask her about her first career and education when you work with her. I think you'll be impressed, too.
Argelia will be on point for all aspects of sales and purchases. You can be confident that everything will be alright with her on your side.
Tyler was quick and available in the short time we needed to find a home. He was great! Got us what we needed. Very accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly and great to work with!
Morning or night weekend or weekday Sarah was always available to help us work through concerns, answer our questions that were essential and help us get our reports reviews and documentation, accurately and timely completed.
77% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
Median sale prices for houses is up 1% YoY making it a great time to consult local agents about selling.
188 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Manatee County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Manatee County is $484.21k, up 3% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 13% over the last 12 months.
Manatee County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 393 reviews in Manatee County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months D.R. HORTON REALTY OF SARASOTA have sold 1114 properties, which accounts for 5% of the property sales in Manatee County. This is followed by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY with 887 property sales (4%) and PREFERRED SHORE at 842 property sales (4%).

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