Sarasota

sarasota

The Cultural Hub of Southwest Florida

Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast (aka Sun Coast), Sarasota is famous for its beautiful beaches, cultural attractions, beach resorts and wonderful climate.

World class cultural attractions include: Asolo Theatre, Florida West Coast Symphony, Ringling Museum of Art, Van Weazel Performing Arts Hall and Players Theatre.

Sarasota also boasts more Zagat rated restaurants within a 20 mile radius, than other city in Florida.

Sarasota welcomes 4 million visitors annually, and is conveniently located 60 miles south of Tampa, for fans of the NLF, MLB and NHL.

The Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (SRQ), offers convenient non-stop flights to many Mid-West, North-East and Canadian cities.

Islands called “Keys” separate Sarasota Bay from the beautiful blue Gulf of Mexico waters.

These include Lido Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Bird Key, among others.

Sarasota County has 13 public beaches, including Siesta Key Beach, which has been named the #1 beach in USA many times.

The SRQ market area boasts 2 of the top 10, fastest selling master planned communities, in the entire USA. Lakewood Ranch & The West Villages.

Sarasota is ranked as the 6th best performing large city in the USA, and Sarasota County is ranked as the #1 market area in Florida for Entrepreneurs.

Popular Sarasota Boomer Neighborhoods

Artistry

Artistry

Bellacina by Casey Key (Nokomis)

Bellacina by Casey Key (Nokomis)

Cascades at Sarasota

Cascades at Sarasota

Cobblestone on Palmer Ranch

Cobblestone on Palmer Ranch

Esplanade by Siesta Key

Esplanade by Siesta Key

Esplanade on Palmer Ranch

Esplanade on Palmer Ranch

Hammock Preserve on Palmer Ranch

Hammock Preserve on Palmer Ranch

Isles of Sarasota

Isles of Sarasota

LakeRidge Falls

LakeRidge Falls

Sandhill Preserve on Palmer Ranch

Sandhill Preserve on Palmer Ranch

Shoreview at LWR Waterside

Shoreview at LWR Waterside

Soleil

Soleil

VillageWalk

VillageWalk

3 Big Mistakes Buyers make:

1. NOT KNOWING THE NEIGHBORHOOD...ContinuedReal estate always has been and always will be a local business. Know your neighborhood is a cardinal rule in this business. A real estate professional knows what is going on in their local market area. Hire a knowledge, local professional. When we see folks wandering around with a notebook and a list of questions, we know they are the most likely to make a costly mistake. A PROFESSIONAL Realtor, (please note the word professional), can spend 15 minutes listening to your needs and wants, and probably rule out 90% of the local market options, and focus your attention, on the 3 or 4 or 5 communities that will meet your needs, and make sense from both a financial and lifestyle point of view. I am amazed at how many people from out of State, go it alone, end up buying in the wrong community, and come to regret it. I meet people like this everyday, and everyone single one of them will say to me: “I wish we had met you first.”
2. GETTING STUCK IN AN HOA NIGHTMARE...ContinuedHome owners association nightmares are the stuff of legend in our State. Do not buy the wrong property in the wrong community. A knowledgeable real estate professional can explain to you upfront, the ins and outs of the HOA regulations of the community you are considering, and help you avoid 99% of these potential pitfalls. This is another very costly mistake.
3. THINKING YOU DO NOT NEED A REALTOR WHEN BUYING A NEW HOME...ContinuedEverybody knows you need a Realtor to represent you, when buying a resale home. Many do not know, you also need a Realtor to represent you, when buying a new home. The new home sales person in the model home works for the Builder, not the Buyer. They are paid to look out for their employer’s interests, not yours. You will not save $1 by going it alone. You will lose money. A lot of money. One of our largest local builders reported 872 annual sales, of which, 762 were handled by Realtors representing the Buyer. That is 87% of the total. The Builder has already factored paying a finder’s fee into the price. The Builder will not rebate $1 of this money back to you. Builders laugh under their breath, when Buyers try this negotiating tactic, even though they will politely agree with you. Professional representation costs you $0, why would you fend for yourself, in a market you know almost nothing about? Buyers know less than 20% of what they actually need to know, to get a great deal. Having gone through the new home buying process hundreds of times with clients, we know all the pitfalls to avoid, and how to make the process go smoothly. Do not go it alone, get professional representation, it costs you $0. Not doing this is the most costly of the 3 mistakes. But everyone has heard the old saying, you can lead a horse to water. We are in the business of helping our customers solve a problem. Our ability to do that, is the sole reason we have a thriving business. We are here to help you through the entire process, and get a great deal.

4 Big Mistakes Investors make:

INCOME... ContinuedThe rental income does not justify the $/sq. ft. purchase price.
EXPENSES... Continued The monthly expenses are too high, relative to the property type and rental income produced.
CAP RATE... Continued The capitalization rate is too low to justify the investment.
HOA REGS... Continued The home owners association regulations are too restrictive, or do not permit the intended use. Frequently overlooked or glossed over by some sales people, the long run financial consequences are catastrophic if a mismatch occurs.

Avoid Costly $$$ Mistakes: Hire Brent. Costs you $0.