Sarasota’s white beaches and turquoise waves make it a Florida destination where limited inventory sells fast: a top real estate agent gets a Sarasota home off the market in 56 days. Use transaction data to find a top real estate agent out of Sarasota’s 5,411 active real estate agents. That peach bungalow on a palm lined drive could be yours for $107,556 less than the list price.
Sarasota’s top REALTORS® and Real Estate Agents
Top Agents List updated on May 31st, 2023
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Brenda Wade has been a licensed real estate agent in Florida for 23 years and is currently with Signature Realty Associates in Fish Hawk. Brenda has completed transactions in several areas including Fish Hawk, Valrico, Bloomingdale, Brandon, Riverview and Tampa. HomeLight ranks Brenda as one of the top 1% of agents...
Brenda Wade's reviews
"My experience with Breda Wade and her associate began with a sale of our home. We received excellent suggestions on stageing our home. Secondly Brenda used highly experienced photographers that took pictures and video presenting our home in away that brought potential buyers almost immediately. 9 days later it was s..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
1,619
Average Price Point
$500K
Years of Experience
23
Andrew Duncan is the leader of Tampa Bay's Most Innovative Real Estate Team - The Duncan Duo Team at RE/MAX Dynamic. As the team's CEO, Andrew's focus is managing the leadership, coaching the agents, and accelerating the growth and marketing of the business and its listings. His marketing innovation and culture foc...
Andrew Duncan's reviews
"I had a commercial property on the market with another agent for several months and had very little traffic. I listed it with Andrew Duncan and within a day I had interest, emails, showings and they did an incredible job with the drone/aerial photos and videos that showed the entire footprint of my unique property. ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
1,336
Average Price Point
$350K
Years of Experience
18
Since 2003, Brian has been helping families and individuals buy and sell real estate. With lifetime achievements of over 500 MILLION DOLLARS in real estate transactions and more than 2000 individuals and families helped, he has consistently ranked among the Top of all Realtors according to the Board of Realtors. Ye...
Brian Helgemo's reviews
"Five offers in three days need I say more..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
774
Average Price Point
$410K
Years of Experience
21
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Top Selling Keller Williams Group in the Greater Sarasota Area. The Zarghami Group is a dynamic real estate sales and marketing company covering the Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida area. As a local real estate company housing some of the top agents in the Sarasota/Bradenton area, the Zarghami Group is committed to prov...
Zarghami Group's reviews
"We got the asking price for our home, although we were disappointed not to get a bit over that price. The agents involved were professional, polite and attended to our particular out of state circumstances with ease and a genuine regard for our concerns and questions...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
633
Average Price Point
$630K
Years of Experience
22
Team Lester has been the top selling real estate team in Manatee and Sarasota counties since 2013. Managing Broker Tim Lester is the owner of Tim Lester Internat'l Realty in Florida and has completed transactions in several areas including Palmetto, Ellenton, Memphis, Bradenton, Samoset, AMI, and LBK as well as Sara...
Timothy Lester's reviews
"Robert had excellent knowledge of the area. He helped me sell my home and then buy a condo. He did a lot research and was extremely professional. He is an enjoyable person who also lives in the area so he was able to tell me things like where to set up utilities, a good mortgage broker, etc...." see more reviews
Home Transactions
308
Average Price Point
$370K
Years of Experience
19
Tampa Home Group at Keller Williams Realty New Tampa
YOUR HOME. YOUR SUCCESS. YOUR AGENTS. We're John & Maria Hoffman, and our team, Tampa Home Group, is passionate about making YOU, our clients, successful. We have a clear plan to help you sell your home for top dollar. We go the extra mile to help our buyers find and buy their dream homes with confidence, going far...
Home Transactions
279
Average Price Point
$450K
Years of Experience
21
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Keller Williams Realty Select
Rachel House - Woodruff is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Select in The Meadows, Florida and has been in the real estate business for 16 years. Rachel has completed transactions in several areas including The Meadows, Bradenton, Sarasota, Ellenton, Samoset and Bayshore Gardens. HomeLight ranks Rache...
Home Transactions
230
Average Price Point
$410K
Years of Experience
23
The Guaranteed Sales Guy is one of Southwest Florida's Top Ranked Real Estate Agents for helping people buy or sell the place they call home. Nick is committed to enriching the lives of our community and members alike by building relationships, providing education and industry shattering service. SELLER SERVICES ...
Nick Demers's reviews
"Very helpful in every way sold my house for what I wanted. And found me a new house with everything I wanted. ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
175
Average Price Point
$330K
Years of Experience
7
Brett is a real estate agent with RE/MAX Alliance Group in sunny Sarasota Florida, where he has been a consulting on real estate deals for the last 15 years. Brett is a native to Sarasota and holds a degree in Finance and a MBA from the University of Florida. Brett has studied Spanish most of his life and has worked...
Brett Keyser's reviews
"We were looking for an investment house which isn't a high-ticket sale, but Brett stuck with us through a long and exhaustive search of many, many houses. He went the extra mile more than once and gave us a lot of advice and his educated opinion whenever we asked for it. He was responsive and knowledgeable about..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
145
Average Price Point
$440K
Years of Experience
15
Coldwell Banker
Real Estate is my passion. I have worked hard building my reputation as one of the top producers in the Sarasota-Bradenton real estate market. Due to my hard work and dedication, I have been in both the International President's Elite and the International Diamond Society award winner with Coldwell Banker and rece...
Home Transactions
142
Average Price Point
$410K
Years of Experience
21
How do we select our top agents?
At HomeLight, our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying.
We've analyzed transaction data of local real estate agents and REALTORS® across 6 distinct metrics to recommend a few of Sarasota's top Real Estate Agents.
Reviewed
5,411
Vetted
650
Top Picks
30
Top Sarasota, FL real estate agent stats at a glance
HomeLight can match you with real estate agents in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.5x faster and for 617.6% more money.
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Client FAQs
What does a top real estate agent do?
Top real estate agents have more local expertise, prepare in-depth market analyses, and have industry connections that you can’t find by yourself. They know your neighborhood like the back of their hand and use their market knowledge to sell your home faster than the average agent and for money.
What should you look for when interviewing a real estate agent in Sarasota?
When you sell a house, your real estate agent becomes your business partner, financial advisor, and emotional support system. It’s crucial to partner with someone you trust, so make sure you’re looking for an agent who can answer all of your questions with confidence during the interview. During this process, you want to get to know the agent’s business and find out how well they know the area. You’re listening for things that signal experience, expertise in your community, and workload. Selling a home takes an enormous amount of work, so you need an agent who’s got a plan for prep, pricing, and marketing and who is ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Sarasota?
Our data shows that the top 5% of listing agents sell homes for as much as (+9%) more than the average real estate agent. A great agent makes a difference when you buy a house, too: We’ve found that the top 5% of buyer's agents on average save their clients 2.5% more on their home purchase. So, whether you’re in the market to find your dream home or sell your house at a great price, the right agent matters. We encourage you to connect with a top real estate agent if you’re buying or selling a home in Sarasota, FL.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Sarasota?
The best window to contact an agent to sell your home is anywhere from three to six months in advance of your list date. When you start the search for an agent several months before hitting the market, there’s plenty of time to find the best agent, make key renovations, and market your home effectively, all of which are essential steps in selling your home for a great price. You can also hire an agent based on the best time to sell in Sarasota to take advantage of seasonal and cyclical trends in the market.
The right time to hire a real estate agent depends on the temperature of the housing market. For example, the best time to sell in Sarasota is in May. And since it takes around 3 months to close on a home, you should list in February. We recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Sarasota?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Sarasota real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Sarasota to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Sarasota real estate agent and will only introduce you to the top performing agents. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. To give you the best object recommendations, we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in. You can trust that we’ll match you with the right agents for your needs.