Manatee County is home to 3,614 active real estate agents and 2,340 active real estate offices. There are 18 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 178 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 11,311 active and sold properties, with 825 reviews in total. This is a 18% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Strong market knowledge
We had a very challenging home sale, but we were incredibly fortunate to have such a great realtor by our side throughout the process. From the beginning, Julie was professional, responsive, patient, and truly committed to helping us get through all of the obstacles that came our way. This was not an easy transaction, and there were definitely some frustrating moments, but Julie remained calm, communicative, and persistent. They kept us informed, worked hard to find solutions, and never made us feel like we were handling the challenges alone. We truly appreciated their dedication, professionalism, and willingness to go the extra mile. Selling a home can be stressful under the best circumstances, and having a realtor who genuinely cares and stays in your corner makes a huge difference. We would absolutely recommend Julie to anyone looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, dependable, and willing to work hard for their clients.
What can I say about wonderful Julie Franklin that would make you dash to your phone and hire her immediately? She is a delightful well organized, personable agent. She goes above and beyond in helping you and informing you of every detail regarding your experience. We were selling and she definitely met our expectations. Updated us constantly and had a plethora of referrals for additional companies for additional assistance we needed, painters and handyman, etc. We are delighted to be using her again for the sale of another house. Love her and she's funny, too!
Julie was able to bring us a buyer for our condo in this tough market. We are so thankful for her commitment to the process. Julie is a such and hard worker and we appreciate her so much.
From the first time I met April,I knew she was very knowledgeable and would do a great job. She kept me apprised of any developments and kept me calm through this process. She even went above and beyond to take care of a permit issue I had. I would highly recommend her.
She always showed up on time, or before, contacted HOA and others on our behalf to answer questions or request action.
In July 2026 I entrusted LeAnne Endres with the task of selling my Palmetto, FL home. It is now 3 weeks into September and we've successfully closed on the sale. In less than 3 months LeAnne did a fantastic job marketing the home. She held several open houses, represented us in the sale of some furniture to the buyers, advised me on a few minor negotiable issues, recruited help for me to remove a large TV from the living room wall, and overall did everything you would want your agent to do for you. On top of all the necessary work, I could always count on LeAnne to answer my calls and emails within a very short period of time. She was always courteous, professional and personal with her responses. Without hesitation I can give LeAnne a 5 Star review, and I'm very appreciative of the job she did representing me in the sale.
I tried to express my thoughts above but ran out of room. So, I might repeat myself. I've known Maggie for 16 years from when she sold us this house originally. At that time, she new we were looking and brought this house to our attention. We virtually bought it on the spot thanks to her vigilance and knowledge
We had an outstanding experience working with Celine Charleson during our home-buying journey. Since we were purchasing a home while moving from another state, the process could have been overwhelming, but Celine made everything incredibly smooth and manageable from start to finish. Celine was always communicative, responsive, and patient, taking the time to answer our questions and keep us informed throughout every stage of the process. She went above and beyond by arranging home tours and coordinating virtual walkthroughs and FaceTime visits so we could view properties remotely and feel confident in our decisions despite the distance. Her knowledge, dedication, and attention to detail was incredible. When it came time to negotiate, Celine expertly guided us through the process, advocating on our behalf and helping us navigate important decisions with confidence. Her professionalism, patience, and genuine commitment to helping us find the right home made all the difference. We are incredibly grateful for Celine's support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home, especially those relocating from another state. She truly made what could have been a stressful experience an enjoyable and successful one!
I can’t say enough what a positive experience we had with Casey as our realtor! We currently live in Colorado and were looking to buy a vacation home in Florida that was not too far from my family. Initially we were searching in Pinellas county and Casey set up several showings for us. Even though we weren’t falling in love with any of the places we were seeing at that time, Casey was great about trying to find homes that fit our needs. We expressed we were feeling a bit hopeless in our search and he suggested shifting our scope to the Manatee county area which ended up being a huge success. We saw lots of great options, then ultimately ended up buying a home in Bradenton and couldn’t be happier. Overall, Casey was attentive, responsive, knowledgeable, and fun to work with. He made the whole home buying process as easy and seamless as possible and went above and beyond for us on multiple occasions. You will not regret having him as your realtor.
79% 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.
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 $484.89k, up 4% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 16% 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 390 reviews in Manatee County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months D.R. HORTON REALTY OF SARASOTA have sold 1089 properties, which accounts for 5% of the property sales in Manatee County. This is followed by MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY with 892 property sales (4%) and PREFERRED SHORE at 832 property sales (4%).

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