R EAL L IFE REA L ES TATE
DEBORAH O’MARA Licensed REALTOR® Certified Residential Specialist Master Certified Sales Professional Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
941.730.0777
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eborah has consistently set the pace as a top producer since the start of her real estate career. For many years she was recognized as one of the top New Home Sales Consultants in Lakewood Ranch with annual sales in excess of $30 million. She is recognized as a TOP PRODUCER in the Lakewood Ranch Office (90 Agents) at Michael Saunders & Company. Deborah has SOLD OVER 800 HOMES in Lakewood Ranch and has earned her Certified Residential Specialist Designation, essentially a Master’s Degree in listing and selling real estate. She has also earned the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Designation, Million Dollar Guild. When Deborah works with her clients, she earns their trust, and due to her strong commitment and follow through, her clients are inspired to refer their friends and family. Deborah cares about YOU, you can depend on it!
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R E A LTO R ® | C R S | M C S P | C L H M S DeborahOMara@michaelsaunders.com
rom the very first meeting, Deborah puts to work the knowledge and experience she has refined over the
years to get you on the path to success. Working hard – and having a little fun along the way – is her Lakewood Ranch legacy.
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A Rewarding Experience. January 2, 2017
Dear Deborah, It is wonderful to receive another letter from one of your satisfied clients letting me know what an incredible experience they had working with you. They praised your knowledge of the market, negotiating skills, great communication, and attention to details. This gives me a wonderful occasion to add my voice to theirs in recognizing you for being a consummate professional and for making me so proud that you are a member of the Michael Saunders & Company family.
Michael Saunders President, Founder & CEO
100 South Washington Boulevard | Sarasota, Florida 34236 888.552.5228 | Fax 941.308.3200 www.michaelsaunders.com
October 27, 2015
This letter is to recommend Deborah O’Mara, a very highly successful, smart and able Neal home professional for ten years (2000-2010). Deborah sold for us in a number of communities (Gleneagles, Siena, Silverwood, Greystone and wherever we needed her) and she was great! With her knowledge and experience in the arena of new construction, she would be a great value to buyers in selecting a homesite and assisting them through the process of building a new home. I recommend Deborah as one of the Queens of Lakewood Ranch.
Sincerely, Patrick K. Neal, President Neal Communities, Inc. 5800 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Sarasota, Florida 34240 888.720.4429 www.NealCommunities.com
DEBORAH O’MARA Licensed REALTOR ®
Certified Residential Specialist
Master Certified Sales Professional
CLHMS - Million Dollar Guild
A Heartfelt Message to My Clients... I have been dedicated to my real estate career for over 40 years. I am passionate about helping my clients whether they are searching for their dream home or selling their current residence. It is all about my clients, and what is important to them. The knowledge, experience, and negotiating skills I have refined over the years have proven to be invaluable to my clients in reaching their real estate objectives. It has been said I am like a concierge service…a great resource for all kinds of real estate information. Well, it is no secret I love my job, and the part I cherish most is the priceless relationships I have developed and continue to enjoy in this business. Seeing my clients’ faces when they find their dream home and knowing that I have contributed to their happiness and quality of life is the greatest reward of all.
Million-Dollar Home Sales in Manatee Eclipsing Last Year Reprinted courtesy of The Bradenton Herald Published December 2, 2014 by Matt M. Johnson mjohnson@bradenton.com
Deborah O'Mara is unflaggingly optimistic when it comes to the luxury home market. O'Mara, a real estate agent with the Lakewood Ranch office of Michael Saunders & Company, has every reason to be upbeat. She's sold about $30 million in residential real estate this year and capped her November about a week ago by holding a contender for the mother of all open houses this year at a $3 million Tuscany-themed mansion at 19429 Ganton Avenue in The Concession. It was easy to forget the event was intended to sell the 7,000 square foot house as quickly as possible. There were drinks and hors d'oeuvres for the crowd of real estate agents, lenders and other industry guests who spent a couple lunchtime hours touring the home and being serenaded by a Sinatra-styled vocalist. Sarasota restaurateur and chef Paul Mattison was also on hand to demonstrate how to make Bananas Foster in the home's poolside kitchen. That's right, a poolside kitchen.
Listed & Sold
by Deborah O'Mara 19429 Ganton Avenue
19429 Ganton Avenue The Concession On the market for the first time since it was built in 2010, the house could notch one of the larger single family sales in Manatee County this year if it sells for its $2.998 million asking price. So far in 2014, 102 $1 million-plus single family properties have sold in Manatee County, with the top sale hitting $3.2 million, according to Multiple Listing Service data. Sarasota County has seen the same trend, only more so, with 383 proper ties in that price category selling. The most expensive home sold in Sarasota County so far in 2014 went for $11.85 million. Big money sales are or soon will be well ahead of last year. In all of 2013, 365 milliondollar properties sold in Sarasota County. In Manatee County, the total was 122. With December being the busiest closing month of the year, the 2014 numbers are expected to grow substantially. Demand for high-end homes is high, in part due to good publicity. Sarasota was recently ranked as one of 10 "jewel box" communities in the world by Christie's International Real Estate. As a "jewel box," Sarasota is classed with cities including Jackson Hole and Martha's Vineyard that attract the wealthy. This is good news for O'Mara, who said even dozens of still-undeveloped home sites available at The Concession in East Manatee won't be enough to slake the desire for expensive homes. It won't be long, she said, until the current crop of luxury communities, including The Concession and The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch, sell out. "We're looking to the next development," she said. O'Mara's boss, Michael Saunders, agrees. Speaking during the open house, Saunders said 2014 has brought a 33 percent increase in sales of homes in the $3 millionplus category between Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties. Inventory in the $1-million-plus range in those counties is at about 16 months, down from 55 months seven years ago.
The roughly 800 millionaire homes still for sale may become a more endangered species in the coming year. Saunders said new high-end inventory isn't going up quickly enough to make up for the sales of existing big-ticket homes. That could put buyers coming to Manatee-Sarasota in the same situation they would be most anywhere else."In 80 percent of our feeder markets, there's a shortage of inventory," she said. Where the next new homes will be built -- par ticularly in Manatee County -- is not entirely clear. The highest-demand areas, the islands and waterfront in Manatee and Sarasota counties, largely lack open land. Away from the water, The Concession is about as far east as high-end development has gone to this point. That development has notched more than 40 sales in 2014. Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, the master developer of Lakewood Ranch, holds a large share of land east of its newest neighborhoods, but has not announced any new million-dollar neighborhoods beyond The Lake Club. Jimmy Stewar t, vice president of sales for SMR, said the master developer isn't in a big hurry to open a new luxury neighborhood. He said The Lake Club has a four-year inventory remaining. Country Club East, another Lakewood Ranch neighborhood with homes priced up to $1 million, also has available lots. Still, SMR isn't going to rest on its laurels. "We'll be taking a look at that in the next year," Stewar t said.
May 1, 2015
Deb is one of the best REALTORS® in the business. Her tenacity and work ethic whether her clients are buying or selling is second to none. Deb is a true professional that will get you results.
John Cannon, President John Cannon Homes, Inc.
6710 Professional Parkway West • Suite 100 Sarasota, Florida 34240 941.924.5935 www.JohnCannonHomes.com
The Residences
LISTED & SOLD. 7288 Lismore Court Lismore at The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch PURCHASED. 14612 Leopard Creek Place Leopard Creek at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch ALSO PURCHASED. 11723 Cullen Park Terrace Central Park in Lakewood Ranch
14612 Leopard Creek Place
The Sellers
11723 Cullen Park Terrace
Jane & Ken Landeau
The Story
When The Landeaus decided they wanted a larger home, I listed and sold their Neal residence in one week. After working with them to identify their needs, they decided on a John Cannon new construction home in Leopard Creek. They have since contacted me to review their real estate objectives again and we recently made an offer on another home.
Hi Deborah, I wanted to thank you for selling our home in just one week! We appreciate how much time you spent helping to give us decorating tips. Your positive attitude is just great. And also we want to thank you for finding our next home. You are the nicest, most energetic person for this business. Keep up the great work! Sincerely, Jane & Ken Landeau Queens, New York
November 1, 2015 For nearly 15 years I was a builder in Lakewood Ranch and for several of those years, I worked closely with Deborah O’Mara, who was our extremely effective Sales Manager. Her experience and knowledge of the building process would be invaluable to any buyer, and her energy and follow through is refreshing. Deb is the ultimate new home and real estate professional with rarely found construction experience. When considering a new home, I strongly recommend Deb to assist any buyer.
T.J. Nutter, President Nutter Custom Construction CBC060004
5539 Marquesas Circle Sarasota, Florida 34233 941.924.1868 www.NutterCustomConstruction.com
The Residences
LISTED & SOLD. 14535 Whitemoss Terrace Belleisle at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch PURCHASED. 14430 Whitemoss Terrace Belleisle at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch
14535 Whitemoss Terrace
Dear Ms. Saunders, We were only in our new Lakewood Ranch home for about a year when the birth of our first grandchild drew us to be near our family. After completing our research, we selected Deb O’Mara to list our property, and quickly learned she is as good as advertised…. a sold property in 30 days at a great sales price. They often say there is no substitute for experience, and Deb O’Mara is a perfect example. Deb took care of everything in the sales process, and was especially effective in the negotiation of the final sales price. David & Ruth Ann Rost Miami, Florida
The Sellers & Buyers Ruth Ann & David Rost
The Story
When the Rosts decided to sell their Neal home, they contacted me because of my knowledge and experience in new construction. I presented their home to the other agents in my office, and it sold within three weeks by one of my colleagues. I am currently selling The Rosts another Neal home in Belleisle.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rost: I would like to thank you for your kind and gracious note praising the outstanding work of Deborah O’Mara. Without associates like Deborah, it would be impossible to maintain the professional image for which Michael Saunders & Company strives. She is a REALTOR® who exemplifies integrity and honesty and makes buying and selling real estate a joy. We appreciate you taking the time to write and rest assured that your praise has been passed along. Thank you again for your confidence in Michael Saunders & Company. Michael Saunders
The Residence
LISTED & SOLD. 8379 Catamaran Circle The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch
8379 Catamaran Circle
Deborah O’Mara has been an outstanding Realtor for us from listing our home to getting it sold. Her great communication skills made the entire process easy from viewings, home inspections, walk-throughs, and closing. This was extremely important to us as we were selling our home in The Lake Club from over 500 miles away. With kind regards, Gisella & Rick Wenson Atlanta, Georgia
Gisella & Rick Wenson
The Story
Rick contacted me when he decided to sell his new home under construction in The Lake Club. After an extensive interview with Rick, he chose me to list and market his home. I immediately implemented a personalized local and international Marketing Plan for the Wensons. Within 60 days, the home was sold at an extremely competitive price to a buyer who absolutely loves it.
The Residences
SOLD. 7520 Greystone Street Greystone at The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch PURCHASED. The Ritz-Carlton Tower Residences in Sarasota
7520 Greystone Street
The Sellers
Cathy & Roger Convery
The Story
I met Cathy and Roger when I sold them their home in Greystone in 2008. A few years later, they contacted me to list and market their home and we had a signed contract in less than two weeks. They were thrilled that I was able to negotiate a great price that included a separate agreement for furnishings. This meant they needed to move. The Converys decided to purchase in Downtown Sarasota and I sold them a condominium at the Ritz-Carlton Tower.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences
Dear Deborah, I wanted to take the time to tell you how much Roger and I appreciated your “can do” attitude regarding listing and selling our home in Greystone. We knew listing with you would be the right thing to do because of your knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm, but we never expected you to in fact bring the buyer in and actually sell our home for us as well. We were impressed that you sold it in just two weeks and at a very fair price. We appreciate that representing both parties can be complicated, and as we expected, you did it very professionally and seamlessly. We also wanted to thank you for helping us find our new home at the Ritz, and I know it took us over 6 months to settle on something, but you never wavered regarding your concern for our welfare. Deb, feel free to use us as a referral in the future for any of your business dealings. You are the consummate professional. Warmly, Cathy Convery Dayton, Ohio
The Residence PURCHASED. 7123 Boca Grove Place
Boca Grove in Lakewood Ranch
7123 Boca Grove Place
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fter a horrible first-time home buying experience, I took to the Michael Saunders website to find a new realtor who would not only find me a gorgeous home, but who would listen to what I had to say and take my opinions into consideration, as well as fight for me. After scouring all of the agents on the site, I came across Deborah O’Mara, whose resume shined with excellence and expertise. Within 20 minutes of calling her, I was standing in what would soon be my new home. As a firsttime homebuyer, she exemplified the epitome of patience and always gave it to me straight. In working with Deborah, there was never a doubt in her level of professionalism and competence. Lakewood Ranch is not an easy place to find a turnkey condo that doesn’t need any work, and is under budget, but with Deborah on my side I was able to find just that in a beautiful, fully upgraded Boca Grove Condominium. Her knowledge of the area and skill in negotiating on my behalf, led me into my two-bedroom sanctuary. When we would reach the next step in the home-buying process, she would have answers before I could even ask questions. I will always remember when she called me, I picked up, and the first thing out of her mouth was an answer to my pending question. In meeting Deborah, I was given my first home and a professional role model. I can only hope that other first-time homebuyers have the experience that I had, but I also know that can only be possible with Deborah as their real estate agent; there is simply no one more qualified, educated, or passionate than her. I highly recommend Deborah for all of your real estate needs. She is simply the best of the best. If you want someone on your side, you must call her. Deborah O’Mara is the Great White Shark of real estate — constantly moving forward, protecting her client, and doing so with grace and professionalism. Sincerely, Kelsey Kay Howard LWR Lifestyle, Lakewood Ranch, Florida
The Buyer Kelsey Kay Howard
The Story
Kelsey called after visiting my website, and asked if I would work with her in finding a condominium in Lakewood Ranch. I knew of one that had just been listed by a colleague of mine in the Michael Saunders Lakewood Ranch office that very morning. I showed it to her that same day, and it was a perfect fit for her. She is absolutely thrilled and living happily ever after in her condo in the heart of Lakewood Ranch.
The Residence
SOLD. 13215 Palmers Creek Terrace Palmers Creek at the Country Club in Lakewood Ranch
Michael Saunders, Founder & CEO Michael Saunders & Company 100 South Washington Boulevard Sarasota, Florida 34236 Dear Ms. Saunders:
13215 Palmers Creek Terrace
13215 Palmers Creek Terrace
The Buyers Kim & Mike Milazzo
The Story
Kim and Mike and their three adorable children, Sal, Sammy and Marissa, were planning to relocate from Ohio to Florida. They were referred to me through Mike's CPA firm and together we conducted several preliminary searches for both new construction and existing homes. When their home finally sold in Ohio, we found just the right existing home in Palmers Creek....the perfect fit for the whole family and they love it!
I am sorry I have not written to you sooner. By way of background, I am a Partner at Skoda Minotti & Co. and was referred to you by Brian Leidel at our Tampa office. You connected us with Deb O'Mara to assist us in locating a property in Lakewood Ranch for my family. The purpose of this letter is to let you know that Deb was the absolute best real estate professional I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Deb found a perfect property for my family and assisted us in all stages of search, negotiation, and closing. Deb always went above and beyond including assisting us with our auto delivery when the transport vehicle arrived a day early and we were still in transit. Deb arranged for her husband – Charles – to meet the transport vehicle and he was kind enough to leave our vehicle in our garage for our arrival. Amazing service! Nothing stresses Deb and she handled every phase of our transaction with true professionalism. I consider Deb a personal friend now and that is the highest compliment in my opinion. In my business, personal relationships are critical to your long-term success. As a business owner, you should be extremely satisfied to know you have representatives like Deb contributing to the great relationship you have developed for Michael Saunders & Company! Thank you again for the referral and I look forward to meeting you in the future. Very truly yours, Michael R. Milazzo, CPA, Partner Skoda Minotti, CPA, Business & Financial Advisors Cleveland, Ohio
The Residences
SOLD. 7750 US Open Loop Gleneagles at The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch PURCHASED. 7620 Portstewart Drive Silverwood at The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch
7750 US Open Loop
7620 Portstewart Drive
The Buyer & Seller Theo Peters
The Story
I first met Theo during one of my walks in Lakewood Ranch. We realized we lived in the same community and quickly became friends. When he asked me to list his Gleneagles home, I sold it in less than 60 days. Theo then wanted to tour new and larger homes in The Country Club, ultimately deciding to build a new Neal home in Silverwood. We recently traveled to Europe together with our spouses and remain very good friends.
I met Deborah Angelo-O'Mara about 15 years ago and I'm still impressed about the way she's been running her business. In my opinion, she's the best Realtor you can get and beyond being the top of the line in her work, she's a person you can trust, and once you've put her on the job selling your home, she will not rest until that job has been performed to full satisfaction. I'm proud to say that since the first day I met Deborah, she has become a very good friend and trustworthy business partner. So if you are looking for a Realtor who's listening to you, who's giving you a realistic view of the market and who's producing results, then I would advise you to call Deborah O'Mara. Theo Peters Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The Residence
15207 Camargo Place
15207 Camargo Place
PURCHASED. Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch
The Buyers
If there is one word that would describe Deborah O'Mara, it would be "FANTASTIC," but there is no way that you can describe Deborah O'Mara with just one word. So here goes: she is highly professional, intelligent, experienced, personable, meticulous, energetic and responsive (almost 24/7). We have never experienced such a commitment to customer service that Deborah provides. She really listens to and hears all of your requirements and wants, and then goes out to find the perfect home for you. She has an extensive network of professionals, including home builders, contractors, and even suggested a salon for Mary, that helped us to get familiar with this wonderful area.
The Bartosiaks found me through my website, and I set them up to receive available homes that fit their criteria on a regular basis.
Just as an example of how Deborah's network respects and responds to her, we flew in from Naperville, Illinois on a Sunday, made the offer on Monday (which was accepted), and flew back to Naperville on Tuesday, filled with tremendous excitement. The whole experience to purchase a home in Lakewood Ranch was made easy because of Deborah.
Mary & George Bartosiak
The Story
There was a contingent contract on this home that fell through so thankfully we followed up closely and were able to secure the home for the Bartosiaks. They are living happily ever after in Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.
There is nothing better than working with an outstanding Realtor who knows the business inside and out. Because she is an expert, Deborah exudes a confidence that makes buyers like us have full faith that she will do the best for us, and SHE DID. Sincerely, Mary & George Bartosiak Naperville, Illinois
The Residences
LISTED & SOLD. 7657 Portstewart Drive Silverwood at The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch PURCHASED. 16006 Clearlake Avenue The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch
7657 Portstewart Drive
16006 Clearlake Avenue
To whom it may concern: Deborah O’Mara is very talented, very knowledgeable and highly professional. Her energy is unsurpassed, she works extremely hard and is passionate about her work. Deborah has handled three real estate transactions for us in the past six years and we highly recommend her. Our most recent transaction was a home built by John Cannon Homes in The Lake Club. She has also listed, marketed and sold our previous home we purchased through her in Silverwood in Lakewood Ranch Country Club. It is always a pleasure to work with her. Sincerely, Bernie Hovesen President, JF Fabrics, Inc. Oakville, Ontario, Canada
The Buyers & Sellers Joanne & Bernie Hovesen
The Story
I first met The Hovesens when I sold them their Silverwood home in 2005. When they became grandparents to five new grandsons, they knew they needed a larger home. The search began and The Hovesens decided on a John Cannon home to be built in The Lake Club. Meanwhile, I sold their Silverwood residence while conducting a Sunday Open House.
The Residence
8024 Bowspirit Way
PURCHASED. The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch
8024 Bowspirit Way
The Buyers
Linda & Ozzie Patzmann
The Story
Linda and Ozzie Patzmann were referred to me from an agent in California. They were selling a $4.5 million home in Newport Beach and wanted to be closer to their grandchildren here in Florida. We spent almost 8 months searching for their dream home, and upon the sale of their home in California, they decided to build new in The Lake Club with John Cannon Homes. They are extremely excited about their new home plans, and we have all become great friends.
"We were making a very long distance move and were not sure if we wanted to buy or build in Lakewood Ranch. After much research, we concluded that based on the recommendations of others regarding Deborah O'Mara, combined with her extensive background in selling hundreds of new homes in the area where we wanted to live, that she would be the best person to work with. After initially working with Deb, we realized that we found exactly the right person. Although Deb is consistently the top realtor for Michael Saunders, she always had the time and knowledge to answer all of our questions with a very timely 100% follow through. We could tell that Deb really cares and looks out for her clients, and has been helpful in so many ways. She was tireless in showing us many neighborhoods and individual homes on the market in a very organized fashion. Deb ended up helping to find our dream area to build our new home and was instrumental in guiding our desires to a blueprint as well assisting us in finding the right builder. She by far exceeded our expectations, and we really like her as a person." Ozzie & Linda Patzmann Newport Beach, California
The Residences
LISTED & SOLD. 9510 Old Hyde Park Place River Club in Bradenton PURCHASED. 14362 Stirling Drive Belleisle at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch
9510 Old Hyde Park Place
Deborah O’Mara has been a “real pro” to work with. She did an outstanding job regarding the sale of my home. I found her to be extremely professional and very responsive to my needs. Most importantly, Deb was extremely valuable in the negotiation process and fought diligently to get me the best deal. I would certainly recommend Deborah O’Mara as a Realtor and great person. Not only did she list and market my home, but she personally sold my home in record time, and then she found me my perfect new home! Terry O’Day Southampton, New York
The Buyer & Seller Terry O’Day
The Story
Terry was referred to me by a client I had sold a home to in Siena at The Country Club at Lakewood Ranch. I listed and personally sold Terry’s home to a client of mine within two weeks. It was then my job to find Terry a new place to call home. She decided to build a new home with Neal Communities in Belleisle at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.
The Residences
LISTED & SOLD IN ONE DAY. 7221 Greystone Street Greystone at The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch PURCHASED. 7626 Silverwood Court Silverwood at The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch
7221 Greystone Street
The Buyer & Seller Scott Pettingell
The Story
I sold Scott his home in Greystone several years ago. When he decided to downsize, he called me to list his home for sale. I personally sold Scott’s home–in one day–to one of my clients who was searching for a larger home. We then found Scott the perfect home, which is currently under construction in Silverwood.
I just wanted to send a quick note to say how fantastic Deb O’Mara is. I have worked with a number of real estate professionals over the years and Deb stands alone as the best of the best! She is extremely knowledgeable, organized, personable and committed to providing the best possible customer experience. I have bought two homes with Deb’s assistance and sold one – which she sold at 98% of asking price in less than one day! I am someone who expects a lot from those I work with and Deb has always exceeded my expectations. I have complete trust in her counsel, respect for her professionalism, and appreciation for her great communication and follow-up skills. Deb knows Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota/ Bradenton real estate better than anyone, and I wouldn’t think of working with anyone else when buying or selling a home in the area. Even other realtors I have spoken with while looking at property comment on the outstanding results Deb delivers day in and day out! Deb, thanks again for all of your hard work and your tremendous results! Scott Pettingell Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Residences
LISTED & SOLD. 7524 Greystone Street Greystone at The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch PURCHASED. 16026 Topsail Terrace The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch
7524 Greystone Street
Dear Deborah, Just a short note to let you know how much we appreciate all your hard work on our behalf this year. The fact that you sold us a new home AND sold our existing home on the same day was truly a miracle... which would not have happened without you. It’s still unbelievable that it happened so smoothly. We love our new home...still settling in, but we’re almost there. Thanks so much...we could not have done this without your expertise...and we had some fun, too! See you soon...our best to Charlie. Marti & Rocco DiBianco Albany, New York
16026 Topsail Terrace
The Buyer & Seller Marti & Rocco DiBianco
The Story
I met Marti and Rocco when they purchased one of my listings in Greystone. After a year in their beautiful home, they fell in love with the New Cannon Akkara I Model in The Lake Club. They decided to list their home with me and I sold them the home of their dreams. Occupancy of the Akkara model was not available for one year. We found the perfect buyer for their Greystone home, whose timetable allowed the DiBiancos to remain in their home until they moved into their new home.
The Residence
PURCHASED. 6515 Masters Avenue
Augusta at The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch
6515 The Masters Avenue
The Buyers
Sandy & Bob Brinkmann
The Story
The Brinkmanns–owners of Wish on Main Street–were referred to me by the previous gift shop owners, clients of mine, whose home I sold in Greystone. After an extensive search, Sandy and Bob found a home they loved: a short sale, which can take 4-6 months to close. I successfully negotiated the purchase of this home for the Brinkmanns, and closed it in 45 days from start to finish.
I wanted to take a few minutes to write and let you know what a wonderful job you did for Bob and I during the process of finding, making an offer and closing on our new home in Lakewood Ranch. You only showed me homes that matched our criteria while looking, which I believe saved all of us much time. When I found the new listing at 6:00am on a Sunday morning and called you before you got out of bed, you immediately sprung into action and had an appointment scheduled for 8:00am that same morning. You cancelled your personal plans and spent the day putting the deal together for us. You were there for every inspection and called to follow up on every issue. We couldn’t have asked for a more thorough agent. I referred you to a friend of mine and you were able to sell their home in less than a month. You are the best! Sandy & Bob Brinkmann Cincinnati, Ohio
PURCHASED. 14636 Newtonmore Lane Leopard Creek at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch
Let us tell you about our Realtor and why we were so fortunate to have found Deborah O’Mara. She listened to what was important to us and to what we felt we could afford. As we were not familiar with the area, she began by giving us a tour of the area. She explained the different communities within Lakewood Ranch and which ones she felt would best fit our needs. Deborah was always realistic, showing us homes that had our desired features, yet keeping us within our budget. We never felt any pressure. Deborah was always more interested in how we felt about a house, our pros and cons, in order to help in our search. We planned to return to Lakewood Ranch to continue our search if we needed, and I remember so well Deborah saying to us on several occasions, “If we don’t find something you like, don’t worry, when you return, we will keep looking. New listings are always becoming available.” Prior to leaving, she showed us some models in Country Club East that could be constructed. We found a model with the exact features we had hoped for. Because Deborah’s experience included working for a major builder in Lakewood Ranch, she was able to help us review our contract. She helped us with construction negotiations and acted as our advocate during the process. Because we were out of state, she recommended that we consider using a title company and hiring an inspector to watch over the process for us. We followed her suggestions and they proved to be in our best interests. When looking at lots, she had the foresight to bring to our attention some invaluable details that would not have been apparent to us. Today, we appreciate our view as much as we do our home. Deborah was a trusted advisor, she was loyal to us as a salesperson, and we are proud to call her our friend. Three words that come to mind when thinking of Deborah are Knowledge, Competence and Trust. Roberta & Bob Peck Dartmouth, Massachusetts
14636 Newtonmore Lane
The Buyers
Roberta & Bob Peck
The Story
I first met Robbie & Bob when they called me after visiting my website. They knew they wanted to live in Florida, but had no idea where. Once I educated them on the lifestyle and amenities at Lakewood Ranch, they decided to build their new home in Leopard Creek at Country Club East. It had exactly the features they were looking for–their perfect dream home.
The Residence
PURCHASED. 7010 Dominion Lane Dominion at The Lakewood Ranch Country Club
7010 Dominion Lane Hi Michael,
The Buyers Ty and Cathy Burns
The Story
Cathy and Ty were referred to me as it was their desire to relocate their family to Florida. We looked at new homes and almost moved forward but then we found just the right home , move-in ready, in Dominion at The Lakewood Ranch Countr y Club and they absolutely love it!
I trust this email finds you well and enjoy the first glimpse of summer. We are responding to your request for feedback on our experience with your organization. We were blessed to receive a referral to engage Deb O’Mara as our real estate representative from a colleague, we serve on a mutual board together.
In short, we had a phenomenal experience, every step of the way. As you are aware, Deb has incredibly high energy and passion for what she does. What is typically a stressful experience, she made the whole journey enjoyable, seamless, and stress-free. She was incredibly professional, and as a buyer we appreciated her aggressiveness. We are so thankful that we benefited from her expertise and leadership. She is great for your brand. We would highly recommend her to everyone....and we will! Our best, Ty and Cathy Burns Hockessin, Delaware
The Residences
SOLD. 7912 Royal Queensland Way St. Georges at the The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch PURCHASED. 6422 Watercrest Way Watercrest in Lakewood Ranch
7912 Royal Queensland Way
6422 Watercrest Way
The time arrived for us to sell our house in The Country Club and move into a condo. We contracted with Deb O’Mara to both find a condo and sell our house. In both areas, she excelled and more than met our expectations. She found a great condo in our price range that we love, and was on top of every step in the purchasing process. Then came the more difficult challenge, selling our house. She was fantastic at every step, including staging, pricing, marketing, contract negotiations, and finally closing. She was very professional, provided valuable advice and ensured numerous agents showed our house. As a result, the sale took only weeks without a hitch. We always felt that we received more than our share of Deb’s time and effort. We were impressed with her communication skills, her knowledge of the market and her attention to detail. One would be hard pressed to find a real estate agent better than or as good as Deb. Teri & Rich Reskow South Brunswick, New Jersey
The Buyer & Seller Teri & Rich Reskow
The Story
I first met Teri and Rich in 2001 when I sold them a new home in Gleneagles. We quickly became the best of friends and so did our husbands. They later asked me to list their home in St Georges because they were ready for the condominium lifestyle. After extensively marketing their property and e-mailing 6,000 Realtors®, their home was sold in 30 days, allowing Teri & Rich to purchase a rarely available Sanctuary unit at Watercrest.
The Residences
PURCHASED. 8335 Championship Court Laurel Valley at Lakewood Ranch Country Club. LISTED & SOLD in 8 DAYS. 12208 Greenbrier Way Riverwalk Ridge in Lakewood Ranch
8335 Championship Court
8335 Championship Court
The Buyer & Seller Judy & Don Capelli
The Story
Don & Judy Capelli asked me to help them find the right home in The Country Club at Lakewood Ranch. We searched for a few months and then one of the agents in my Michael Saunders office told me about a new Country Club listing he was putting into MLS, and did I have anyone that might be interested? The criteria fit and I immediately contacted the Capelli's and they loved it, and it is now their new home. I listed their former Lakewood Ranch home immediately, and personally sold it within 8 days. Everybody's happy!
12208 Greenbrier Way
My dear Deb & Charlie, Having been in real estate for 30+ years, I feel I can readily tell the good agents from the 'not so good' agents and you two are part of the best group! It has been an extreme pleasure working with such professionals. You are so good at returning calls, texts and emails even though we know your mind is full of 'what to do next' with all the properties and clients you have in your care. No wonder you are so successful and well liked and respected! You do an amazing job! The silver piece you gave us is just too nice! You didn't need to get us anything at all because the great job you did keeping everything together was gift enough! I can't wait to have you and Charlie come over and see it placed prominently in a place of honor for everyone to see as they come in! We love it!! Thanks again for a job VERY well done and rest assured that your name will be the first we mention if anyone asks for a good Realtor! Don & Judy Capelli Lakewood Ranch, Florida
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LISTED & SOLD. 7254 Lake Forest Glen Stoneridge at The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch PURCHASED. 7221 Greystone Street Greystone at The Country Club in Lakewood Ranch
7254 Lake Forest Glen
7221 Greystone Street
Deborah O’Mara has been a wonderful find for us in locating homes in Lakewood Ranch. From the first time that we met her, we both felt comfortable that she would be able to help us find the right home. We’ve purchased two homes from Deborah and have had a glorious experience both times. Now she is selling one of those houses and we both feel good about it. We had worked with another Realtor who kept showing us houses that we didn’t want or couldn’t afford. Deborah took the time to listen to our needs and was able to find us the right home. Marjorie & Jerry Long Bloomfield, Connecticut
The Buyer & Seller Marjorie & Jerry Long
The Story
I sold Marjorie and Jerry their second home in Stoneridge in 2010. They loved Florida so much, they decided to search for a larger home they could live in year round. I had a listing that was ideal for them. I showed it to them and they purchased it on the spot. The Longs wanted to sell their existing home, so I listed and marketed the property. It sold in a timely fashion, allowing them a smooth transition from Stoneridge to Greystone. Everything worked out perfectly.
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LISTED & SOLD. 6738 Pebble Beach Way
Spyglass at Lakewood Ranch Country Club
6738 Pebble Beach Way
The Sellers Joan & Jay Robbins
The Story
I was interviewed by the Sellers among other agents, and they chose me to list. The job required hand holding which I was happy to provide and it made the Robbins so comfortable as they were planning to move to an independent living facility nearby. They followed my recommendations and we had a quick sale at a great price.
My husband and I called Deborah O’Mara to discuss marketing and listing our home for sale in Lakewood Ranch. We are senior citizens and realized we needed someone we could depend on to be forthright, caring and trustworthy. We interviewed two other agents but were very impressed with Deborah’s experience, her direct and enthusiastic approach to us and the work ahead. We chose Deborah, accepted her preparation recommendations, and after amazing professional Photography, had two contracts by the second day on the market. We were so delighted to have met and worked with Deborah as she held our hands from contract to closing day. Deb did a remarkable job for us and she is a joy to know. Joan & Jay Robbins Lakewood Ranch, Florida
The Residence
LISTED & SOLD. 13507 Matanzas Place LaCantera at Lakewood Ranch Country Club
13507 Matanzas Place
Deb and Michael: Working with Deborah O'Mara to sell our home in the Lakewood Ranch Country Club was one of the best decisions we ever made. Our property was built in 2008 by Wetherington Signature Homes within the LaCantera neighborhood. After 10 years of family living with two kids and two pets, we knew that in order to get the absolute best price, we would need to update and modernize certain parts of the home, through what Deb described as an "innovation renovation". The final product was amazing! Deb has such a detailed eye and knows what can make a house stand out. Deb also suggested a photography company to get the absolute best results which conveyed our home's indoor and outdoor entertaining elements. Through Deb's networking, she identified several buyers prior to listing, and sent those buyers the beautiful photography prior to the listing date. One of those buyers liked the house so much they called Deb and asked to be the first showing before the sign was even posted in our front yard. This buyer and family decided our home was an immediate match and we, fortunately, closed within a few weeks at full price! Working with Deb was a true pleasure and memorable experience. She is the definition of excellence and professionalism. Many Thanks! The Carlson Family St. Petersburg, FL
The Sellers
Tom & Michelle Carlson
The Story
Tom called me and interviewed me on the telephone inquiring about setting up a meeting and how I would handle listing his home to get the best possible return on his investment. We agreed to employ my “on staff” designer who exceeded expectations. Together we delivered an absolutely spectacular and “on trend” home to the Buyer while Tom and Michelle happily accepted a full price offer prior to hitting MLS. Successful outcome for all!
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LISTED & SOLD. 7520 Greystone Street Greystone at Lakewood Ranch Country Club
7520 Greystone Street Hello Michael,
The Sellers
Chris & Monique Kehr
The Story
I think I’ve sold this home at Greystone 5 times now and this outcome was no different. The Kehrs called me to help with the estate sale of their Dad’s home. I coordinated with my designer, we all met and set our plans in motion as to staging and updates, and again, sold this lovely Neal Model Home within a few days at full price. An involved transaction but very well executed resulting in very happy clients!
I wanted to take a moment to share some feedback about the incredible experience we have had with Deb. My father-in-law recently passed away and has a home in Lakewood Ranch. We have been tasked with closing out his estate which includes selling his home. Since we live up in Lutz, FL, we knew finding the right agent was going to be critical to a successful sale. After doing some research on the sale history of his home, Deb's name started coming up as having sold it and as we did a bit of research on Deb's successful real estate career, we felt that we had found the perfect person for a reason. Fast forward to meeting her the first time, we absolutely knew without a doubt that we would be listing with her. Not being from the area, she has been a godsend helping us find contractors to do some repairs to the home before we were going to list it. We are thrilled to say, we were under contract before it even hit the market. So much of the success of this is based on Deb's experience and expertise on how to bring max potential to the sale. She has been thorough, patient, focused and very, very honest with us through this process. I am happy to say the official closing is tomorrow and we would not be at this point were it not for Deb. Please thank her and congratulations on having such an amazing person on your team. I will absolutely be recommending her and your agency every opportunity I have to family and friends local to the area. Thank you for your time and thank you for allowing us to work with Deb. Chris & Monique Kehr Lutz, FL
The Residence
PURCHASED. 15310 Bluefish Circle Greenbrook Banks at Lakewood Ranch
15310 Bluefish Circle
Good morning Michael and Drayton Saunders, We are writing to thank you for having Deb O'Mara as part of your professional team. We were referred to Deb through friends of ours Jim & Jennifer Stoddard. Everything they told us about Deb was true! Her commitment to us as clients was evident from our first conversation. What made this purchase even more unique is that we did not physically see our home until closing day. Deb guided us through a virtual walk through and made us feel like we were actually in our home. She is smart - motivated funny - professional and truly loves working with her clients. We trusted her and that is why we now own "our dream home" in Lakewood Ranch. Thank you so much for owning and operating a top notch Real Estate firm. We can't wait to start the transition to make this house our home. John & Sheila Kresse Syracuse, NY
The Buyers John & Sheila Kresse
The Story
I was working with the Stoddards, friends of the Kresse’s, searching for a new Florida home. They knew I was preparing to list a home they felt would work for their friends, Sheila and John Kresse. Due to Covid-19, we had to face time the Kresse”s to introduce the home to them, they loved it and bought it! I took care of everything from home inspection to having the front of their home painted prior to closing. The Kresse’s are so happy and all 6 of us have become amazing friends.
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PURCHASED. 1103 143rd Street NE
Winding River in Bradenton
1103 143rd Street NE
The Buyers
Jim & Jennifer Stoddard
The Story
Jim and Jen found me from friends of theirs that live in my neighborhood. They followed their friend’s advice and called me. We communicated for several months and finally met when it became possible to do so due to Covid-19. We searched at length and finally found a home that was perfect for them. They love it! And they referred their friends, Sheila and John Kresse, and we are all great friends.
My wife Jennifer and I purchased a home in the Lakewood Ranch area. We were highly recommended to work with Deb by a friend of ours who lives in Lakewood Ranch. Knowing nooone else in the area, we called Deb and started working with her. Little did we know then how great a move that would end up being. As we do not currently live in Florida and not that familiar with the area we worked with Deb for a few months by email and a few times over the phone. We found her to be patient, very informative, confident in her knowledge of the Real Estate market and very approachable. When we finally made it to Florida to start to look at homes our experience working with Deb continued to get better and better. 1. She was immediately prepared to show us the homes we were interested in and had a prearranged viewing schedule ready to go. 2. As we spent two days looking at homes with Deb, her knowledge became even more apparent as we discussed the different properties, the areas that they were in and her past experiences working in the area. 3. She was so easy to have a conversation with. 4. With Deb's knowledge and expertise in this area, our complete confidence and trust in her grew very quickly. 5. Because of this trust and confidence we ended up recommending Deb to friends of ours who have also bought a house in the area. Like us, they absolutely loved their experience working with Deb, and love their new home. 6. We feel like we purchased a beautiful new home in Florida and possibly even more important gained a great new friend!!! 7. We can not imagine an experience with a Real Estate professional to be any better than the experience we had working with Deb. 8. We will always highly recommend Deb O'Mara to anyone looking for a home in the area. Jim & Jennifer Stoddard Syracuse, New York
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LISTED & SOLD. 13836 Siena Loop Siena At Lakewood Ranch Country Club PURCHASED. 4804 Village Gardens Drive Sarasota
13836 Siena Loop Dear Michael, I have already sent a hand-written note to Deb O’Mara, but I would like you to know what a wonderful agent you have in her. Deborah’s professionalism – always with the personal touch – her communication skills and her unending work ethic and service to each of her buyers and sellers is truly exceptional. Even though the house I was selling and especially the condo I bought were far below her million-plus dollar properties, I feel I got the same exact service and commitment from her. Be assured that I will give the highest recommendation to all my friends for both Michael Saunders and Deborah O’Mara. BRAVA!! Nancy Olson Lakewood Ranch, FL
The Buyer & Seller Nancy Olson
The Story
Nancy was going through some changes in her life and I came to the rescue as I have it in my blood to help people. This was a perfect solution, found the right new home for Nancy and helped her sell her existing home quickly, and she was extremely grateful.
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LISTED & SOLD. 15517 Leven Links Place
Hazeltine at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch
15517 Leven Links Place
Sellers
Vi & Michael Biega
The Story
The Biegas interviewed several agents. I was honored they chose me to list and indicated it was my enthusiasm that won them over. Covid-19 created issues of course, but it didn’t stop us. We conducted Open Houses and their home sold quickly to an agent’s client who just sold their existing home. It was a complicated transaction but was completed without a hitch. Everyone was thrilled!
Hello Ms. Saunders, We had the opportunity and pleasure of using Deborah O’Mara, to list and sell our house, recently. She was FANTASTIC, being “on top of it” and tenacious on obtaining/following up on feedback from other realtors, for us!! We really appreciate this FABULOUS CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! She went above and beyond during this COVID epidemic situation, providing guidance throughout showings. Deborah’s suggestions, advice & effective communications were very instrumental during the closing process!! If the need arises, we would enlist Deborah’s valuable Realtor expertise, again!! Vi & Michael Biega Lakewood Ranch, FL
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PURCHASED. 7031 Portmarnock Place Portmarnock at Lakewood Ranch Country Club
7031 Portmarnock Place Dear Michael Saunders, Thank you for the opportunity to provide you and your Company with feedback regarding our recent home purchase. Our real estate agent was Deborah O’Mara. She was wonderful to work with and a true professional. Deborah really knows this market and did an outstanding job guiding us to the home of our dreams. She knows Lakewood Ranch inside and out and her considerable experience in real estate made our purchase process and experience smooth and enjoyable. She has a wonderful communication style that was very effective for us the buyers and also the seller. We were very impressed and appreciative that she had the full support of the Michael Saunders senior leadership team and resources as we moved through our real estate transaction. Deborah managed every detail of our purchase process and we could not be happier. Beyond our home purchase, we have become good friends with Deborah. She loves what she does and it shows. Well done! Claudia & Keith Wilson Gainesville, FL
The Buyers
Claudia & Keith Wilson
The Story
What can I say! I met Claudia and Keith two years ago. I showed them many properties and it was challenging searching for the perfect property for them that would check all the boxes. We worked together for quite a long time and fostered an amazing friendship. Coming from a 60-acre property in Gainesville, they fell in love with their dream home in Portmarnock. They love it and absolutely love the Lakewood Ranch lifestyle. Their home is the top sale in the original Country Club. Can’t wait to see the results of their personalization project! WOW!!
DEBORAH O’MARA Licensed REALTOR
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Certified Residential Specialist
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Master Certified Sales Professional
CLHMS, Million Dollar Guild
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800 Homes Sold in Lakewood Ranch Top Producer for 12 years at Michael Saunders & Company – Lakewood Ranch Office Member, REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee Counties "Best in Client Satisfaction" Award by Sarasota Magazine Twelve Consecutive Years 2012-2023
8325 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202 DeborahOMara @michaelsaunders.com www.DeborahOMara.michaelsaunders.com