Siesta Key Real Estate Sarasota

I am developing a reputation. Agents who work with me know that every detail that even has the slightest possibility of biting me in the rear end, goes in writing. Seems intuitive, doesnt it? But to me, I have found too many people willing to "forget" they said something. I call to make offers, t...

I'm a relative newbie so this topic has probably been done before...but there have got to be a few new agents out here who feel a bit overwhelmed - so in the spirit of comraderie, I ask the seasoned pros to share some of their early missteps and/or embarrassing moments that they have lived to tel...

I understand this is business. I understand that as a Buyer Agent, I am the natural adversary of the listing agent. We are both bound to represent our clients to the highest possible standard. That being said, is it too much to ask that we use common courtesy when dealing with each other? Isn't i...

Over the last several months, this is what my clients are buying...anything sound good?   Palmer Ranch - greenspace, walking trails and proximity to shopping, restaurants, movie theaters and a great YMCA - not to mention fantastic schools! HOT PROPERTY? Plaza De Florez Condominiums $150-$250K for...

I heard once that you should never discuss religion or politics, especially with those you wish to impress or do business with. But as a Christian business owner, I like to support other Christian businesses when I can, and I know others who share my faith feel the same. I won't regale you with t...

I manage our Sarasota and Siesta Key real estate websites. Because of the technology, I can see how many people come to my site, and what pages they log onto.  When they register, I know why people are hesitant to provide contact phone numbers - we are all quite tired of unsolicited, hard sell ph...

When I first heard of Palmer Ranch, I was a New Yorker considering a move to Sarasota. My Realtor told me that it was a newer master planned community, had great schools, and was "a prestigious address". After buying my home here, I did find out many things about these neighborhoods - one of whic...

Siesta Key is of course world reknowned for its fine white sand, and expansive beaches that never get hot. This is a family beach, with ice cream, hotdogs, showers and restrooms, not to mention plenty of shade. It is a sportsman's beach, with running races, parasailing and windsurfing. It is a na...

Season is that time of the year, usually Christmas through Easter, that our town balloons in population and visitors, making parking spaces rare, streets congested and wait times at restaurants interminable. I have been known to grumble a bit, as I am forced to give up my noonday beachwalks for l...

Back in my previous life, I worked in product development. I used to tell the designers "Give me something good, because I am a terrible salesperson - I can only sell what I REALLY BELIEVE IN"And as a real estate agent, my philosophy is the same. I want to really, really love what I am selling. A...