Sarasota County is home to 4,102 active real estate agents and 2,825 active real estate offices. There are 18 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 173 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 14,398 active and sold properties, with 820 reviews in total. This is a 12% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
It’s always great to work with people who are masters at their chosen profession. Joe Murphy and his team are the best. They have extensive knowledge of the Lakewood Ranch market and they are have great creds. We had a great purchase experience and highly recommend Joe, Mike Novak and rest his team.
Kim was extremely professional and responsive throughout the process. Our home took some time to sell due to the current market. We received updates weekly from Kim.
He is always there when I need He has helped me finding any lots or homes
Debi was right on top of everything from the time we decided to sell to after closing!!! Her experience and knowledge of the community were the things that really mattered to us in choosing the right realtor. She was timely, professional, and friendly!!!
We sold the condominium and the Abbe Rocha team did a great job of ushering this through to closure. Everything went as planned, it really was a flawless experience.
Curt was excellent on both ends. His knowledge and experience were a great value in getting the best price on selling our former home and searching for our new, forever home! We got the best value on our new home as well. His knowledge and experience were a great value as he was able to inform us of potential problems on the homes we looked at. He gave us great advice!
Working with Andree Huffine was a wonderful and easy experience! From the start, she was so attentive to what I was looking for and curated options that truly matched my preferences, making the entire home-buying process so smooth and easy. Andree is market savvy, highly attentive, professional, and dedicated—I would highly recommend her to anyone searching for a new home — she is the absolute best!
We feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with Bill and Cheryl during our home purchase. From our very first conversation, they made us feel comfortable, listened carefully to what we wanted, and treated us like more than just clients. Bill and Cheryl were knowledgeable, patient, and always willing to answer our questions. They guided us through every stage of the process, helping us understand our options and making sure we felt confident in our decisions. When it came time to make an offer and navigate negotiations, they were strong advocates for us and always had our best interests in mind. Their communication was exceptional, and we always felt informed and supported. Buying a new construction home can be overwhelming, but Bill and Cheryl's calm approach, professionalism, and dedication made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. We are grateful for everything they did to help us find our new home and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for trustworthy, caring, and patient realtors.
Bill handled all of our requests in a very timely and professional manner. His years of experience were a tremendous asset, allowing him to navigate the many obstacles that arose with the confidence and efficiency of a seasoned veteran. He provided answers quickly, worked diligently to keep everyone informed of their responsibilities, and ensured that every task was completed. His attention to detail and ability to keep things moving were instrumental in allowing us to close a full week ahead of schedule. We could not have asked for a better experience. Bill is an excellent communicator and truly a breath of fresh air compared to many service professionals who seem to lack the same level of care and commitment. Bill delivered on every front, and we would not hesitate to recommend him.
Heidi & Emma did a fantastic job! helped us sell our home in under 60 days. The entire process was incredibly smooth, fast, and stress-free. If you want an agent who delivers quick results and excellent communication, I highly recommend Heidi and Emma.
78% 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.
173 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 Sarasota County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Sarasota County is $481.13k, up 2% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.
Sarasota 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 Sarasota County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY have sold 2114 properties, which accounts for 8% of the property sales in Sarasota County. This is followed by PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY with 1089 property sales (4%) and COLDWELL BANKER REALTY at 778 property sales (3%).

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