Manatee County is home to 3,550 active real estate agents and 2,265 active real estate offices. There are 19 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 178 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 10,621 active and sold properties, with 834 reviews in total. This is a 9% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
We recently sold our home in the Country Meadows community, and working with Joe Murphy made the entire process smooth and stress-free. From the initial consultation to closing day, Joe was professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer questions or provide guidance. His understanding of the local market and strategic approach helped us sell our property quickly and at a great price. Joe kept us informed every step of the way and handled every detail with care and confidence. What stood out most was his dedication, honesty, and genuine commitment to making sure everything went smoothly for our family. If you are buying or selling a home in the Country Meadows community, we highly recommend Joe. He truly goes above and beyond for his clients.
My mom became ill, but still wanted to pursue the sale of her condo so she could move to be with family. I met Eleanor and a kinship formed that I will always cherish. Eleanor would contact me about showings, open houses, comparable sales around the area and, most important, check on my mom while she was hospitalized. Eleanor knew how important it was to sell the condo. Unfortunately my mom passed away, but the sale of the condo still a goal. While packing up the condo, Eleanor brought over food, shared helpful information and when I briefly went back to my home in another state, watched the condo and had weekly open houses. Within 3 months after my mom passed away, the condo sold. Again, I was out of state and Eleanor stepped in arranging for furniture pickup by local thrift center, taking cable boxes back to cable company and making sure the condo was ready for the new owners. I am truly forever grateful and blessed to have had Eleanor with me through this difficult time.
Marsha has strong market knowledge! Is a beautiful person inside and out! And just a pleasure to work with! I have worked with Marsha for 2 years on the Sale and purchase of another place! She was always attentive to my needs, especially in the tough market we were in last year and the year before!! She is well organized, professional, plays by the ever-changing rules of Real Estate, and highly intelligent! You don't become an executive of a fortune 100 Company in her past business career without being a exceptional! I would highly recommend Marsha Winegarten to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the future! You won't be disappointed!
Argelia is an excellent communicator. She is professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. She was always available to answer questions, and guided us patiently and thoroughly through the process of selling our home. We highly recommend her.
We had a wonderful experience working with Jessie during the purchase of our new home. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly responsive. As home buyers, we had many questions throughout the process, and Jessie always took the time to explain everything clearly and make sure we felt comfortable with each step. She was very attentive to our needs and truly cared about helping us find the right home rather than simply closing a deal. During negotiations, inspections, paperwork, and all the details in between, she stayed organized and kept everything moving smoothly. Her communication was excellent, and we always felt supported and informed throughout the entire journey. Buying a home can be stressful, but Jessie made the experience feel much easier and more manageable. We are extremely grateful for all of her hard work, dedication, and guidance. We would absolutely recommend Jessie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you again for helping us purchase our beautiful new home!
Working with Stephanie was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. Her professionalism, knowledge, patience, and dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. She was always available to answer questions, provide honest guidance, and make sure every detail was handled with care. What stood out most was how genuinely invested she was in helping us find exactly what we wanted. Stephanie listened carefully to our needs, communicated clearly throughout the process, and went above and beyond to ensure everything stayed on track. Her expertise in the market and attention to detail gave us complete confidence every step of the way. Buying and selling a home can be overwhelming, but Stephanie made it feel easy and exciting. We are so grateful for her hard work, kindness, and commitment, and we would highly recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate professional.
Anne was friendly and accommodating; she did a nice job advocating for me.
Joe was amazing at negotiating the purchase price of my new home, he guided me through the process and reviewed all documents prior to me signing.
Joe is one who of the top selling realtors in the area, has strong knowledge of the market, but most importantly, what today’s buyers are looking for. My home was sold within two days with multiple backup offers.
I’ve worked with Jessie on several transactions over the years, and every experience has been excellent. She is an extremely responsible and trustworthy realtor who truly gives her clients peace of mind throughout the entire process. Jessie pays great attention to detail, stays on top of every step, and always puts her clients’ best interests first. What I appreciate most is her professionalism and judgment — she is knowledgeable, patient, and able to provide honest and practical advice when making important decisions. Whether buying or selling, I always feel confident having Jessie represent me. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, experienced, and caring real estate agent.
76% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 4% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
178 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 $479.36k, down 1% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 6% 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 388 reviews in Manatee County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months D.R. HORTON REALTY OF SARASOTA have sold 1059 properties, which accounts for 5% of the property sales in Manatee County. This is followed by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY with 828 property sales (4%) and PREFERRED SHORE at 771 property sales (4%).

Every verified review on RateMyAgent is linked to a specific property transaction, ensuring that the feedback comes from real buyers and sellers. This also allows you to view key property details - such as location and number of bedrooms - so you can find reviews relevant to your own real estate journey. With our verification process, you can trust that the experiences shared are real, reliable, and helpful.
Integrity is at the core of what we do. We conduct rigorous daily integrity checks on all reviews, using multi-stage verification to analyze submission data and behavioral patterns for potential anomalies. Suspicious reviews may be rejected outright or escalated for further scrutiny by our internal team.
Transparency and fairness are core to how RateMyAgent works. While it’s sometimes assumed that only positive reviews appear on our platform, that’s not the case.
Only clients involved in an actual transaction with an agent can leave a review. This helps ensure authenticity and prevents fake or anonymous feedback. Agent's have no control over what’s written - every review, whether positive or critical, is published and remains visible.
Through verified reviews and price satisfaction insights, we highlight top-performing agents who consistently exceed client expectations. All agents can request and collect reviews for free, and subscription status has no impact on rankings or award eligibility. Our Agent of the Year Awards and platform rankings are based solely on verified client feedback and performance. By celebrating excellence fairly and transparently, we help consumers find the best agents with confidence.
Agents who request 100% of vendor reviews, ensuring transparency and a commitment to client satisfaction.
Awarded to agents whose clients report 90% or more of sales meeting price expectations, showcasing expertise in pricing accuracy.
Recognising agents with a strong Review/Sales Ratio, demonstrating consistent performance.
The only awards based purely on verified client reviews, celebrating agents with the most positive feedback combined with sales performance in a specific location.
Discover what sets an agent apart with our AI-powered summary of their verified reviews, available on their profile page.