Real Estate across the Sarasota metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned real estate businesses across the Sarasota metro, not just the city itself. Listed in Sarasota, Venice and Lakewood Ranch.
Agents working the Sarasota and Manatee market, which covers barrier islands, mainland neighborhoods and the master-planned build-out east of Interstate 75 at Lakewood Ranch. Flood zone, elevation certificate and insurance cost matter as much as the house here, and they differ street by street. Ask what an agent has closed recently in the specific area and price band you are shopping.
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Where they are across the Sarasota metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of Sarasota
- Kris Kesling-Hays, Preferred Properties of Sarasota, Sarasota (town center)
- Margaret Kennedy, Realtor, Venice (town center)
- Michael Ballantyne, A Classic Approach, Sarasota (town center)
- Stacy Cole, Realtor, Lakewood Ranch (town center)
Buying or selling in Sarasota? Read these first.
Plain-English guides to choosing an agent, who pays the commission, and buying with confidence as a couple or a first-time buyer.
Guides for buying and selling
More on fair housing, the right questions to ask, and where the market is moving.
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Each photo is from a listing in that category.
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How many real estate agents and brokers are listed across the Sarasota metro?
Four right now, in Sarasota, Venice and Lakewood Ranch. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
Should I interview more than one agent?
Yes. Talk to two or three, ask the same questions, and compare how well they listen and how clearly they explain their strategy and fees.
What does fair housing law protect?
The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status and disability, and many states and cities add their own protections. Your state or local fair housing agency can tell you what applies.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest a real estate agent that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know a real estate agent we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.