ELEVATE Magazine - RASM - January 2023 Issue

Brian Tresidder, 2023 RASM President, Envisions RASM as a “Home for All”

You would be hard pressed to find a more genuine, humble, and enthusiastic leader than Brian Tresidder, Sales Manager with William Raveis Real Estate, and the newly installed President of the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM). On December 8, guests of the 2022 Installation and Awards Banquet heard from outgoing president Tony Veldkamp, while 2023 RASM President Brian Tresidder presented his vision for the Association in the New Year. In addition, during the banquet, the 2022 RASM officers and directors were recognized along with nine award winners.

Pre & Post Closing Issues

W hi le it is best practice to avoid pre-closing and post-closing situations altogether, reality d ictates otherwise, and if it is to be done, then it must be done correctly.

Empower

Yourself with the GBC

Did you know that international buyers purchase property in Florida more than in any other state? That is when we start to understand why NAR, Florida REALTORS®, and our Association work TOGETHER to help build relationships all over the globe.

Professional Development

The RASM Professional Development Committee expects 2023 to be a busy and exciting year. Our committee is made up of active and engaged members, and the new year will be filled with relevant and engaging educational opportunities.

RASM South - 2320 Cattlemen Road Sarasota, Florida 34232

RASM North - 2901 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205

Phone: 941-952-3400 FAX: 941-952-3401 www.MyRASM.com

STAFF CONTRIBUTORS:

Vice President of Communications & Engagement: Gina McCarthy Vice President of Operations & IT: Jesse Sunday

Vice President of Advocacy & Member Programs: Maxwell Brandow

Professional Development Manager: Denise Ricciotti

Member Services Manager: Jessica Montague Magazine Editor: Beth Sunday

2023 ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:

President: Brian Tresidder, William Raveis Real Estate Vice President: Tony Barrett, Barrett Realty, Inc

Treasurer: Debi Reynolds, Florida SunCoast Real Estate

Immediate Past President: Tony Veldkamp, SVN ® Commercial Advisory Group Chief Executive Officer: Jeff Arakelian

MISSION STATEMENT:

We are an innovative and relevant association that elevates the standards of professional excellence, and are critical to our members’ success, while providing value to our community.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:

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For information on advertising rates, artwork, and deadlines, contact Beth Sunday, Magazine Editor, at 941-952-3417 or email Beth@MyRASM.com

CEO UPDATE

ELEVATE Magazine Going Digital

By: Jeff Arakelian, RASM CEO

Happy New Year! The start of the new year has traditionally been a time for New Year’s resolutions or to try something new. Last year the Association celebrated its 100-year anniversary and opened our new Bradenton office. We are kicking off 2023 with the introduction of our all-digital Elevate magazine.

Many of you may not see this as a new feature, since you have already been seeing ELEVATE in a digital format. The inevitability of change had finally caught up to the print copy of ELEVATE, and the related cost became unjustifiable. With this January 2023 issue, ELEVATE will be delivered 100% digitally to all of our 9,000+ members.

These days, it is rare to see anyone reading a magazine. During my most recent visit to a doctor’s waiting room, everyone was looking at their cell phone. Not one person was reading a hard-copy magazine. How many of you still read hard-copy magazines or the newspaper?

There are so many ways members get news, so your Association communicates with you through multiple channels and uses various media to convey our messages. Our most recent member survey identified email as the best method to communicate with you. RASM goes a step further by using multiple channels of communication, such as, video, social media, infographics, website, and membersegmented eNewsletters are all in our arsenal to get relevant information to you in a timely fashion.

Our regular magazine contributors help to provide fresh content every month featuring legal topics, Association updates, neighborhood spotlights, and membership updates; highlighting new members, new brokers, and office changes. You will continue to receive all of the great content featured in our magazine even as a digital issue. But, now it will gain even more exposure in the digital space.

We recognize change is difficult for some, but we cannot ignore it. Our Association has learned to embrace change and to look for opportunities within it. Our willingness to do things differently is what sets RASM apart from the pack. So, while some members will have to adjust to the digital magazine, it shouldn’t be too difficult since they have been receiving the digital issue along with the hard copy version.

Best wishes to all of our members for a healthy and prosperous 2023! •

Brian Tresidder, 2023 RASM President, Envisions RASM as a “Home for All”

You would be hard pressed to find a more genuine, humble, and enthusiastic leader than Brian Tresidder, Sales Manager with William Raveis Real Estate, and the newly installed President of the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM). On December 8, guests of the 2022 Installation and Awards Banquet heard from outgoing president Tony Veldkamp, while 2023 RASM President Brian Tresidder presented his vision for the Association in the New Year. In addition, during the banquet, the 2022 RASM officers and directors were recognized along with nine award winners.

During his speech, Tresidder thanked Tony Veldkamp and the many Realtor® volunteers for their past and continued service to the Association. He also shared the Association’s strategic goal to focus on core initiatives that make the Association, its members, and the community thrive.

“I am privileged and honored to be your 2023 RASM President,” began Tresidder, “and I would like to thank Tony Veldkamp for his leadership and guidance throughout the year. 2023 is going to be an amazing year and I am very excited about what we will accomplish together as an Association.”

THEME FOR THE NEW YEAR

Tresidder went on to share his vision for the year ahead, adopting the motto of RASM being an allencompassing “Home for All.”

“Our theme for the Association in 2023 is ‘A Home for All,’ said Tresidder. “This theme has multiple meanings on multiple levels. We want to make sure that as a community leader in the real estate profession our Association is doing everything it can to make individuals in our community and Association feel at home.”

Brian’s “A Home for All” theme for 2023 embodies several RASM accomplishments that all members can be proud of:

1 | The newly completed RASM North office is like a “home” base for our RASM members who live in Manatee County and who previously had to travel to Sarasota for most RASM events, classes, and leadership meetings since the merger.

2 | The newly formed RASM Realtors® Charitable Foundation (RRCF), which supports housingrelated and home ownership charities in our area to help give people a place to call “home.”

3 | In 2023, the Association added a focus on “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” to our Strategic Plan because RASM is committed to providing a welcoming “home” environment for all our members.

Brian’s theme for the year stems in part from his passion for equality and inclusion.

“Through inclusive collaboration and mutual respect for our colleagues, we will focus on the principles that matter to the Association, and how we engage each other to reach our common goals. We fully embrace perspectives from all walks of liferegardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, or any other qualities by which we may define ourselves. We are committed to bringing out the best in ourselves, uncovering our hidden talents, and celebrating differences in our day-to-day interactions. These beliefs are essential as we serve our members who help fulfill the dream of home and property ownership in America,” said Tresidder.

GROWTH & ACHIEVEMENTS

Brian is especially proud of the tremendous growth RASM has experienced throughout the years.

“At over 9,000 members, we have officially become a ‘Mega Association.’ That is the largest category that NAR holds for classifying Association sizes, and we continue to grow due to our dedication to providing the best resources and education for our members and the community,” added Tresidder.

Brian is committed to adhering to the Association’s 2023 strategic plan to further advance the professionalism and expertise of its members. In addition, member participation and engagement, along with education, ethics training, and mentoring others, are especially important to him.

“The support and encouragement I have received from those who have come before me has been invaluable,” said Tresidder. “I truly believe RASM is the BEST Realtor® Association around, and that is due to our incredible professional staff, all of the individuals that volunteer to be servant leaders, and the many people that build each other up and support one another.”

PATH TO SUCCESS

RASM is a successful Association in part because of its members, and staff that work so hard to support its endeavors.

“My path with RASM started with my involvement with the YPN, and that led me into Professional Development. It started because someone asked me or suggested I volunteer for a leadership position, whether on a committee, chairing committees, or being on the

RASM Board of Directors and Executive Team. When asked, I said ‘Yes.’ If someone is encouraging you or tapping you on the shoulder to do something, it’s because they see something in you that you might not see in yourself yet.”

In addition to engaging with the Association, Brian’s advice is to always remain humble, take constructive criticism well, and never give up.

“When asked, I said ‘Yes.’ If someone is encouraging you or tapping you on the shoulder to do something, it’s because they see something in you that you might not see in yourself yet,” said Tresidder.

“When I first applied for the RASM Board of Directors, I was not selected. When I first applied for the Florida REALTORS® Leadership Academy, I was not selected. For those that might have been passed over for something at the Association in the past, don’t let it deflate you. Take the feedback and advice and use it to work on yourself, and don’t give up. You will be amazed at what you gain in the process and the respect you will receive when you take feedback positively and put yourself back out there after being passed over once.”

PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL & BACKGROUND

Brian grew up surrounded by a family of home builders, property managers, and Realtors®, so a career in real estate was a natural fit. Brian became a Realtor® in 2005, and in 2011, he became the Founding Partner and Broker at Key Solutions Real Estate, a successful real estate brokerage in Sarasota. In 2021, the brokerage merged with William Raveis Real Estate, the largest family-owned brokerage and the 9th largest brokerage in the country. Brian is the Sales Manager for both the Siesta Key and Lakewood Ranch offices.

Brian has a long and impressive history with the Association. He was one of the founding members of the RASM Young Professionals Network (YPN), and he has taken on co-chairing the communication subcommittee both in 2015 and 2016. In addition, he had the opportunity to co-chair the YPN Realtor® Bowling event in 2015, which raised over $10,000 for local charities and RPAC. He also had the privilege of being named the Suncoast Regional YPN Member of the year, and was a graduate of the RASM Leadership Academy in 2015.

Family is extremely important to Brian. In addition to his professional success, Brian is a proud husband and father who attributes his success to the continued love and support of his family, and most especially his wife, Sarah.

“The road that led me to the role of RASM president was paved with the support and sacrifices of my beautiful wife, Sarah. She is the reason that I can take on so many challenges, and I am eternally grateful for her.”

A HOME FOR ALL

The new year promises to bring strong leadership and exciting growth for RASM with Brian Tresidder at the helm.

“I am truly excited for 2023 and all that we can achieve together,” said Tresidder. “We are 9,000 members strong and growing daily. I know that together we provide the best environment for education, professionalism, and growth in the real estate industry. Together, RASM is a family of business professionals who mentor, encourage, and lift each other up. Together, RASM is a ‘Home for All.’”

2022 INSTALLATION HIGHLIGHTS

NEWLY INSTALLED OFFICERS

President: Brian Tresidder, William Raveis Real Estate

President-Elect: Tony Barrett, Barrett Realty, Inc.

Vice President: Debi Reynolds, Florida SunCoast Real Estate

Treasurer: David Crawford, Catalist Realty

2023 - 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nathan Butrum, NextHome Excellence

Pam Charron, Compass Florida, LLC

Brandy Coffey, Keller Williams Island Life

Ken Hoskinson, Hembree & Associates

Anita Lambert, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty Marcia McLaughlin, RE/MAX Alliance Group

Julia Montei, Coldwell Banker Realty

Mary Northrup, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Brian Partie, Preferred Shore

Derek Patti, NextHome Excellence

Tony Veldkamp as Immediate Past President; SVN Commercial Advisory Group

2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS

REALTOR® of the Year: David Clapp, RE/MAX Alliance Group

President’s Award: Amy Worth, RE/MAX Platinum Realty

Distinguished Service Award: Alex Krumm, NextHome Excellence

Global Commitment Award: Carla Rayman Kidd, PLLC, Coldwell Banker Realty

YPN Member of the Year: Brooke Mailloux, Florida SunCoast Real Estate

Commercial REALTOR® of the Year: Melissa Harris, SIOR, Ian Black Real Estate, LLC

Newcomer Award: Cassie Yeager, Barrett Realty, Inc.

Humanitarian of the Year: Andrea Capek, Exit King Realty

Business Partner of the Year: Cindy Jaramillo, Bank of England

THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 ANNUAL PLATINUM SPONSORS: Bank of England Mortgage

Berlin Patten Ebling

Hankin & Hankin Attorneys at Law Pillar to Post Home Inspections

Suncoast One Title & Closings, Inc. STOCK Development •

Donna Evans, Goodwill Manasota

By: Donna Evans, Director of Donation Development & White Glove Service, Goodwill Manasota

ot only was Donna RASM’s 2017 Business Partner of the Year, but she also handles Goodwill’s White Glove Service, which provides a specialty FREE service to those who are looking to downsize, relocate, or need to donate the contents of their home to Goodwill.

The White Glove Service team packs all of the donated items with care and delivers everything to Goodwill for resale in their stores. They also ensure that the donor receives an itemized tax donation receipt.

NThose using White Glove Service include those selling their second home that is fully furnished, buyers who purchase a furnished home but have their own furnishings, seniors who are selling their primary residence and downsizing to a retirement home, and families disposing of things when selling their deceased relative’s home.

The money received from the sales of your donations helps Goodwill to create jobs and economic success for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, including veterans returning home and needing help reintegrating into new job skills.

The donor receives the satisfaction of knowing they’re changing lives through the power of work with their valuable donated belongings. It’s a win-win for all!

Donna wishes to thank all of the Realtors® and Business Partners that have referred this service to their clients, thus making it so successful. She also wishes you all a very happy and prosperous 2023! For more information, call Donna at 941-355-2721, ext. 131.

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA’S LUXURY CUSTOM HOME EXPERTS

Realtor’s® Responsibility for Realtor® Associate’s Statement

Rea ltor® A ssociate D, associated with the firm of Realtor® A, obtained an offer to buy a property at less than the listed price. The offer was rejected. The property had been exclusively listed by Realtor® B and had been published through the Multiple Listing Service of the local Board of REALTORS®. The owner received no further offers, and at the expiration of the exclusive listing with Realtor® B, he approached Realtor® C and exclusively listed the property with him.

About this time, Realtor® Associate D terminated his association with Realtor® A and became affiliated with Realtor® C’s organization.

The prospect who had made the unsuccessful offer on the property continued to seek the assistance of Realtor® Associate® D and made another offer on the property, this time at the full listed price. Realtor® Associate D and Realtor® C, the listing broker, submitted this offer to the owner, and it was accepted.

A few months following the sale, the purchaser complained to the Board of Realtors® that Realtor® Associate D had made a statement that “a visible gas pipeline easement extended to the property but did not go onto any part of the property.” The complainant presented evidence that the easement, in fact, crossed the property, and the complainant charged Realtor® C and Realtor® Associate D with misrepresentation.

The complaint was reviewed by the Grievance Committee and then referred to the Board’s Professional Standards Committee, which promptly scheduled a hearing and asked Realtor® C and Realtor® Associate D to be present to answer charges of unethical conduct in violation of Article 2 of the Code of Ethics.

At the hearing, Realtor® Associate D confirmed that he had made the statement attributed to him; that he thought it was correct because the information had been given to him by a neighboring property owner. Questioning revealed that Realtor® Associate D had made no effort to verify the information from authoritative sources. Realtor® C protested he knew nothing about the matter; that he had not been present when Realtor® Associate D made the statement; that he was not responsible for the oral statements made by a Realtor® Associate; and that Realtor® Associate D’s first contact with the buyer had occurred while Realtor® Associate D was associated with Realtor® A.

It was concluded by the Hearing Panel that Realtor® C and Realtor® Associate D were in violation of Article 2 of the Code of Ethics in a way that materially imposed upon the buyer, who actually received measurably less in his package of ownership rights when he purchased the property than he was led to believe he was buying. Since it had been demonstrated that Realtor® Associate D made the statement containing misinformation on a pertinent fact while he was affiliated with Realtor® C, and in view of the fact that Realtor® C was the exclusive agent of the seller at the time, Realtor® C was held to be responsible.

He was advised that a Realtor® is definitely responsible for pertinent statements of his salespersons in real estate transactions.

Realtor® C and Realtor® Associate D were found in violation of Article 2. •

Published with the consent of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Copyright NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®-All Rights Reserved.

By: National Association of REALTORS® Interpretations of the Code of Ethics Agreement Case 2-9: (Reaffirmed Case #9-15 May, 1988. Transferred to Article 2 November, 1994.)

Pre-Closing and Post-Closing Occupancy Issues

By: Garret T. Barnes, Esquire, Barnes Walker, Goethe, Perron, Shea, & Robinson, PLLC

Whi le it is best practice to avoid preclosing and post-closing situations altogether, reality d ictates otherwise, and if it is to be done, then it must be done correctly.

FR/BAR CONTRACT ADDENDUMS

Addendums “T” and “U” of the FR/BAR contract contemplate pre-closing and post-closing occupancies and these addendums are not agreements for preclosing and post-closing occupancy, but rather require the buyer or seller to deliver a mutually acceptable written lease within 10 days. The addendums also spell out who is to pay for the lease, the repair and maintenance obligations, the rent amount and terms, etc., all of which must be incorporated into the lease, but this is not the occupancy agreement.

The addendums further state that if the parties fail to enter into an agreeable written lease within the time frame, then either party may terminate the contract. The parties can also elect not to execute the addendums and go directly to the occupancy agreement; however, in this process, the contract is not contingent upon an agreeable occupancy agreement.

EVICTION PROCESS

It is extremely important to have a written lease (which can be called an occupancy agreement) between the parties to bring it within the control of the Florida Residential Landlord Tenant Act, Chapter 83, Florida Statutes, as well as the eviction statutes. The benefit for landlords under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act is that it keeps it under the statutory eviction process. This eviction process is quick and well settled, and relatively inexpensive. Alternatively, if the occupancy agreement is established in the contract (under contracts law), then the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act is not available and the process will be much slower, more expensive, and more cumbersome.

This article is meant for educational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with an attorney.

IMPORTANCE OF A PROPER LEASE

We highly recommend that Realtors® do not create pre-imposed occupancy rights via addendum in the contract, or in the special clauses, without referencing that a written lease will be needed. It is the same process whether we have two days or two months, as a lease must be done to protect both parties. A lease will set forth the rent, term, insurance, maintenance requirement, escrow, holdover, damages, access, association approval, repairs, utilities, taxes, rules and regulations, security deposits, etc. We do sometimes receive complaints that we are overdoing it, when preparing a lease when it is just a few days; however, it is imperative that it be so. This protects not only the landlord and tenant but also the Realtor®. There is an approved FR/BAR Residential Lease available, but please check with your broker.

Regarding these agreements, the parties have to consider the risk of the closing not happening and then having to evict the buyer or the seller, and then, upon eviction, determine if there is any damage done or other harm or injury. One can simply imagine a scenario that the buyer or seller may be able to tie the property up for a lengthy time.

It is very important that a proper procedure is followed when dealing with these “dangerous” occupancy agreements and that a proper lease is prepared for the protection of all parties. Additionally, it is crucial to know early in the closing process if the parties will be agreeing on the terms of the occupancy agreement, therefore, not waiting until the end.

Be sure to register for our upcoming class, Post Occupancy: What is it and Should a Buyer Allow It? This course will help you understand what the risks are and what you should do to avoid them. •

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25

1:30 p.m. Post Occupancy: What is it and Should a Buyer Allow It? [ South ]

RASM Installation & Awards Banquet

On December 8, at the Westin Sarasota, guests enjoyed a festive evening, celebrating the installation of the 2023 RASM President, Brian Tresidder. During the banquet, the 2022 RASM

Officers and Directors were recognized along with nine award winners, followed by a lively evening filled with dancing and camaraderie •

NAR Releases Principles for Flood Insurance Reform

By: Max Brandow, RASM Vice President of Advocacy and Member Programs

lections are over, and now the rubber hits the road in terms of governing. As always, insurance, and specifically the NFIP, are being debated at all levels of government. Recently, NAR put out its principles for flood insurance reform at the federal level. This is an idea of what your lobbyists and FPCs will advocate for in Washington, D.C., in this upcoming session.

NAR’S POSITION

According to NAR research, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is essential to completing half-a-million property sales each year. However, the NFIP, as currently structured, is unsustainable for policyholders and taxpayers alike. For these reasons, NAR supports a strengthened NFIP coupled with a robust private market to offer consumers choices and maintain flood insurance access.

NAR BELIEVES:

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NFIP reauthorization should be long-term.

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The Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate should be fully supported in order to directly assist policyholders with flood insurance-related disputes.

BILL FURST RECOGNIZED BY NAR FOR TWO DECADES OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

For the first time in the 40+ year history of the FPC Program, during the FPC Roundtable in Orlando, FL, NAR recognized a distinguished group of FPCs who have served passionately and with excellence for over TWO DECADES as THE face and voice of real estate on Capitol Hill. This special award honors the individuals who have strengthened the role of the Federal Political Coordinator, the key contact and grassroots advocate role in the real estate industry and in society - through service, writing, networking, speaking, teaching, advocating, and fundraising.

RASM’s very own Bill Furst was among those recently recognized with this special honor. He has served as an FPC for our membership, telling your story and connecting with legislators, building our gold star reputation on The Hill for over 20 years. If you see him or get a chance to congratulate and thank him, please do so. •

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To keep rates affordable, the federal government should offer pre-disaster risk mitigation options –including guaranteed loans, grants, and buyouts for property owners to build stronger or relocate to higher ground.

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Private flood insurance barriers should be removed so consumers can choose lower-cost options that meet federal coverage requirements.

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Premiums should continue to align with the specific flood risk of each building while gradually phasing in full-risk rates for older properties.

ƒ Flood mapping should be modernized and completed throughout the nation.

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Real estate disclosures should be improved at the state level, but buyers and renters should have direct access to NFIP claims and disaster aid data.

Sarasota-Manatee Home Sales Slow Down in November

By: Gina McCarthy, RASM Vice President of Communications and Engagement

ovember home sales in the two-county region are as low or lower than the lag reported from Hurricane Ian just a few months ago. Median sales prices continue to show year-overyear increases, while other factors point toward more typical market conditions for the region. According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, inventory is increasing but is still low enough to make this a “seller’s market.”

The total number of closed sales across the region was 1,252 sales in November, a 41.5 percent decrease from this time last year. Closed sales for single-family homes in Manatee County decreased by 35.6 percent to 450 sales, while single-family sales in Sarasota County decreased by 50.4 percent to 413 sales. For condos, Manatee closed sales decreased by 36.4 percent to 164 sales, and Sarasota sales decreased by 35.9 percent to 225 sales.

“In November, single-family homes in Sarasota County saw the lowest number of closed sales all year, while Manatee County saw the second lowest month of sales for 2022, with September rounding out the fewest sales for the MSA,” said Tony Veldkamp, 2022 President of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee and Senior Advisor at SVN Commercial Advisory Group. “This is most likely due to the effects from Hurricane Ian, where September closings were pushed to October, but the lack of contracts in late September and early October has led to fewer closings in November.”

The median sale price reported for November hovers around the year-to-date median price for 2022. For single-family homes, the median sale price in Manatee County increased year-over-year by 12.5 percent to $506,655, while the median price in Sarasota increased by 19 percent to $499,000. In the condo market, the median sale price in Manatee County increased by 19.4 percent to $358,108, while the median price in Sarasota decreased by 1.4 percent to $345,000.

The months’ supply of inventory continues to increase across the two counties, showing the largest

Nyear-over-year percentage change this year. In the single-family home market, Manatee County increased by 328.6 percent to a 3-month supply, while Sarasota increased by 242.9 percent to a 2.4-month supply. The months’ supply of condos increased year-over-year by 350 percent to 2.7-months in Manatee County, and increased by 250 percent to a 2.1-month supply in Sarasota.

“We’re continuing to see a return to market normalcy, where listings are closing sometime between two to two and a half months, and the months’ supply is increasing up to a two-to-three month supply, depending on the region and property type,” said Veldkamp. “It is too early to tell if prices are beginning to soften, as median and average prices tend to fluctuate month-to-month. Prices remain strong, inventory remains low, and interest rates seem to be settling down. It remains a great time to sell.”

The median time from listing to contract date for single-family homes hovers at 23 days in Sarasota County, and 29 days in Manatee County, a year-overyear increase of 228.6 percent and 383.3 percent respectively. As for condos, the median time to contract in Manatee was 18 days in November, a 100 percent increase from this time last year. For Sarasota condos, the median time to contract increased to 13 days in November, an 85.7 percent increase.

At the end of November, there were 4,839 active listings reported across the two counties, increasing by 192.6 percent from the same month last year. However, when compared to the same month in 2020, the difference is an 18.8 percent increase, indicating the market’s return to more typical conditions.

For single-family homes, the inventory of active listings increased year-over-year by 246.2 percent to 1,769 listings in Manatee County, while single-family inventory in Sarasota increased by 153.1 percent to 1,683 listings. For condos, the active inventory in Sarasota increased by 144 percent, and the inventory in Manatee increased by 266.7 percent.

The number of single-family homes added to the market in November decreased from last year with a 7.4 percent decrease in Manatee, and a 15.3 percent decreased in Sarasota. But for condos, new listings increased by 16.3 percent in Manatee County and decreased by 7.1 percent in Sarasota County.

Monthly reports are provided by Florida REALTORS® with data compiled from Stellar MLS. For comprehensive statistics dating back to 2005, visit www.MyRASM.com/statistics. •

November 2022 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 Closed Sales

190 390 -51.3% $499,000 $419,225 19.0% $0K $100K $200K $300K $400K $500K $600K Median Sale Price

95.9% 100.0% -4.1% 23 Days 7 Days 228.6%

November 2021 Monthly Market Summary - November 2022 J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N

$672,234 $548,592 22.5% $277.6 Million $457.0 Million -39.2% 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 Inventory J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Percent Change Year-over-Year 413 833 -50.4% 69 Days 1,683 665 Sarasota County Single-Family Homes 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N 16 | ELEVATE [ JANUARY 2023 ]

48 Days 43.8% 153.1%

454 737 -38.4% 650 767 -15.3%

5.3%

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RASM Global Recognition Award Winners

By: Denise Ricciotti, RASM Professional Development Manager

RASM has established the first Global Recognition Award to recognize significant contributions by RASM members who excel in the international real estate industry.

This distinguished award is granted annually to RASM members who have demonstrated a commitment to incorporating international business and education into their real estate practice, as well as supporting the global initiatives of RASM, Florida REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®.

The distinguished award will be an annual recognition to honor outstanding accomplishments, and place a special emphasis on leadership in the global real estate industry.

Julianna Burns

Lori Cashi

Paula Cashi

Samira Easton

Anita Lambert

Rita B. Smith

David Swenson

Patricia Tan

Werner Untrieser •

The following are the recipients who received RASM’s First Global Recognition Award in 2022:

Empower Yourself Personally and Professionally with RASM GBC

By: Anita Lambert, GRI, CWS, PMN, C2EX, Certified International Property Specialist, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, & 2023 RASM GBC Chair

id you know that international buyers purchase property in Florida more than in any other state? That is when we start to understand why the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Florida REALTORS®, and our local Association work TOGETHER to help build real estate relationships all over the globe. More buyers from around the globe purchase real estate in Florida than in any other U.S. state. That’s why our Global Committees at NAR, Florida REALTORS®, and RASM are dedicated to building international ties.

GETTING INVOLVED

So HOW would you like to gain a piece of the action? How would you like your international business to grow in 2023? GBC members do NOT have to speak a foreign language! Luckily for us, the most common language spoken globally is English! Of course, it is beneficial if you DO speak another language, and we enthusiastically welcome new members with another culture and language to share with us at GBC!

According to NAR’s 2021 Profile of International Residential Real Estate Activity survey:

ƒ $12.3 Billion is the dollar volume of Florida’s existing homes purchased by foreign buyers during August 2020–July 2021 and

ƒ 22,500 existing homes were purchased in Florida by foreign buyers, which is 4% of existing-home sales.

TRADE MISSIONS

So, at last, the world is open again to travelers, and there are no limits as to where we can actually travel again IN PERSON with global business and networking in mind, as well as participate in trade missions with NAR, Florida REALTORS®, and RASM’s Global Business Council! Are you curious about destinations such as France, Dubai, Panama, Canada, Mexico, and Spain? We will be discussing possibilities for RASM members to participate in trade missions to SOME of these exciting destinations so you can grow your international contacts and develop new global business opportunities.

OUTREACH

We will continue to expand our local community outreach initiatives and partner on events with our

Down RASM specialty groups, such as YPN and CREA, as well as with RAJC. The latter will bring education on international transactions from the ubiquitous legal standpoint, so we can learn all the important details, such as how to negotiate payment terms, deal with virtual notaries, and execute international contracts with our global bilateral partners. In addition, we will also partner on events with our neighboring Associations. Our first is to be held on January 11 with the Suncoast Global Council with a presentation on FIRPTA at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Be on the lookout for registration opening soon.

COUNTRY SPOTLIGHTS

Do you know that more Americans are buying abroad? The strength of the dollar means more and more Americans are buying abroad for different reasons, and we will be featuring different country spotlight events to discover more about the most popular countries – such as Bahamas, Portugal, Italy, Spain, and Mexico – so we can be informed and ready when buyers want to talk about investing abroad.

COMMUNICATIONS

Another important goal for us is to continue to utilze technology to improve the quality and frequency of communications to you, our GBC members, as well as thereby creating valuable education, networking, and GLOBAL business-building opportunities for membership.

NAR’S GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

Lastly, the Global Achievement Program is designed by NAR to recognize and reward the most active associations in global business. Among the over 130 global business councils nationwide, each of these organizations has demonstrated the utmost commitment to helping members capture their share of the global real estate market in the United States, in addition to connecting their council and members to the global community in their local area.

The 2023 GBC has the lofty goal of achieving the Platinum Award for 2023 (RASM has been awarded several times and most recently was awarded the Gold level in 2022). And actually, Florida REALTORS® was just awarded the title of the first state to ever achieve the Global Diamond Award from NAR.

In summary, YOUR Global Business Council wishes to emulate the mission of your Association, which reads as follows: Engage, Learn, Impact and Lead. Empower and engage our Realtor® community by delivering essential services, resources, education and experiences that elevate member success and professionalism, while advocating for Realtor® initiatives and private property rights.

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Happy New Year From the YPN!

By: Brooke Mailloux, Realtor®, Florida SunCoast Real Estate, YPN Chair

already know this year is going to be amazing! As we welcome this new year, we should also reflect on our last year. Look at what worked, and what did not, both in your business and personal life, and set goals to either change your route or excel it further.

FOCUS ON THE BASICS

This year I will be focusing on the basics. After such a chaotic last couple of years, it feels like we can take a breath, but the work isn’t over. Now is the time to dig deep and get back to the basics. For those who aren’t sure what that means, look no further than RASM, as they provide tons of education to get you back into the swing of things!

EXCITING EVENTS PLANNED FOR 2023

WELCOME BACK SOCIAL

Kicking off the year, we will have our “Meet us in the Middle,” Welcome Back Social, with the location is to be determined. We hope everyone will join us to meet our new committee members and learn all about how YPN could benefit you!

TROLLEY TOURS

YPN has an exciting year planned as we bring back more events, and partner with other committees, to provide exceptional education to our members. YPN will keep their traditional Trolley Tours, as they are always a hit! We will be hosting six Trolley Tours this year, rotating from Manatee to Sarasota County areas. These are a great way to get educated on what is happening in each area and see how they have changed over the last few years. Take these tours to educate not only yourself but your customers as you become the one-stop shop.

LUNCH & LEARN

IChanging it up from 2022, YPN will be hosting Lunch & Learn sessions, rotating once again between Manatee and Sarasota County. These Lunch & Learn sessions will be your jam-packed educational sessions to help you move the needle a little further each time. We will be partnering with other committees to plan these lunches, so if you have an idea of an educational session you would like to see, please let a YPN committee member know! Then we will have what everyone wants: events!

If you want more information on when and where we will be hosting this event, follow us on Instagram @RASMYPN! •

Hidden Gem - South Venice

By: Craig McCoy, Realtor®, McCoy Real Estate Group, Keller Williams on the Water Sarasota

South Venice is 6.34 square miles, located on the intercoastal waterway south of Venice, north of Englewood, and west of Route 41.

Airports are conveniently located in Venice and Punta Gorda. The pristine beaches of the Gulf Coast speak for themselves; Manasota, Casperson, Venice. Added to the splendor that is South Venice are the opportunities for outdoor recreation, like Shamrock Park and the Legacy bike trail. Don’t forget watersports, fishing, boating, and much more! For sports enthusiasts, the Atlanta Braves Spring training facility is a quick drive from South Venice.

Once home to a logging camp in the 1920s South Venice was then platted in 1952 with hundreds of 40 by 100 lots priced at $200 each. Estimated annual expenses, including church and medical, ran $1,100$2,000.

In 1955, the South Venice Civic Association was built for social events and incorporated in 1956. The deeded private beach is 1/3 of a mile wide and offers

an intercoastal beach ferry service by permit. This pristine Gulf private beach once had its own beach pavilion, and it was destroyed by the fifth of five storms in 2004.

In the 1960s, the community had a sit-in to save their walking bridge by protesting the dredging of the intercoastal to connect Venice and Lemon Bay. The Army Corps paid $150,000 in 1965 to build the ferry system for South Venice.

Prices range from $200,000 - $1,000,000+, with the median home at $525,000. Taxes are low, and home values, on average, have doubled since 2019. Most homes are spacious single-family, 3/2 split layout, traditional ranch style homes on spacious lots with wells and septic.

This community is popular with seasonal snowbirds, second-home homeowners, and investment rentals! Friendly neighbors are as abundant as the sunshine-filled days. •

Employee Anniversary

RASM happily recognizes the workplace anniversaries of our professional staff.

Gina McCarthy, Vice President of Communications and Engagement, celebrates her seventh year with RASM this month. In her role, Gina oversees the communications and marketing department, special events, and direct membership outreach, in addition to supporting the mission of the RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. Together with her team, the Communications Department maintains email marketing, social media, the RASM website, photography, video, graphic design, press releases, a monthly magazine, market statistics, and other projects throughout the year.

In addition to her department responsibilities, Gina also provides staff liaison support to four committees: the RRCF Fundraising Committee, RRCF Scholarship Committee, RRCF Benefactors Task Force, and the Community Outreach Committee.

In her free time, Gina loves to explore the area through kayaking or biking adventures or by checking off the newest restaurants in town, but she is first and foremost a proud homebody; frequently baking sweet treats, reading books, watching a new tv series, taking care of her houseplants, or working on a puzzle. •

Professional Development in the New Year

By: Peter J. Pike, Esq., Pike Law Firm, PA, Board Certified in Real Estate Law, & RASM Professional Development Chair

The RASM Professional Development Committee

expects 2023 to be a busy and exciting year. Our committee is made up of active and engaged members, and as your Professional Development Chair, I promise that we will not only provide RASM members with relevant and engaging educational opportunities, but we will also have a lot of fun doing so!

UPCOMING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN 2023

With Tanya Eldert, author of “Agent System of Success,” joining us on January 12, we are off to a great start. At our Bradenton office, she will teach her “Create a Successful Real Estate Business” class. This is a course that incorporates real systems to support agents in growing an intentional business while inspiring goals, planning, and action. Too many agents spend their time operating their business rather than working ON it. Agents will receive a 30-page spiralbound business planning booklet to help them grow their businesses in the coming year.

GRI SERIES

The GRI 100 Series kicks off in January, with GRI 101 on January 16–17 at our Sarasota office. In GRI 101, Realtors® will learn what sets them apart from real estate licensees. Did you know that GRI designation holders average $27,000 more in income than nondesignees? What are you waiting for?

CERTIFIED WATERFRONT SPECIALIST (CWS)

Later in the year, we will again be offering the popular Certified Waterfront Specialist (CWS) class. This certification will demonstrate your knowledge in waterfront properties. Keep an eye out on the RASM calendar for dates and times.

BOOST SERIES

Our BOOST series, designed to aid new Realtors® entering the industry, will be held every Wednesday in April. These programs will assist you in achieving your goals by providing sessions on running your business, hosting a successful open house, producing a CMA, and developing your CRM.

EDUCATION CONFERENCE AND EXPO

In September, we will hold our annual Education Conference and Expo. This all-day event will feature numerous speakers talking about the most critical issues of the day facing the real estate community. Last year’s education conference featured programs on negotiation, international real estate, work-life balance, creating marketing videos, avoiding wire fraud, and a Florida REALTORS® legal update. This year’s lineup promises to be just as engaging and exciting!

ADDTIONAL ONGOING EDUCATION

And as always, the professional development committee’s objective is to offer a variety of programs crucial to both brokers and agents through our Top Producer panels, certification and designation programs, and continuing education courses.

We look forward to seeing you at these events in 2023! •

Pave the way toward a brighter future for college-bound students, housing-related non-profits, and REALTORS® in need through your purchase of an engraved brick. All proceeds from the “Buy-a-Brick” campaign go directly toward the 3-pronged mission of the RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation:

More Options for Professional Development in the New Year

By: Denise Ricciotti, RASM Professional Development Manager

Real estate programs, products, and services are now available to RASM members at our two convenient office locations.

Since our Manatee office opened in August of last year, we are now able to meet the increased demand for classes among our Manatee members. Our committee and the professional development team are excited to begin our first full year with two locations and are working incredibly hard to deliver programming to our new site.

Our first two RASM North classes have already been scheduled for Creating A Successful Real Estate Business on January 12 and Post Occupancy: What it is and Should Buyers Allow it on January 25. As a reminder, there is not enough time to travel to the second location if you should show up at the wrong place. When signing up for any classes, events, and programs this year, please be sure to make careful note of the specified location.

JANUARY 2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5

1:00 p.m. Property Management for the RE Practitioner [ Online ]

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6

9:00 a.m. CREA Marketplace [ South ]

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

9:00 a.m. Business Partner Orientation [ South ]

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11

9:00 a.m. New Member Orientation [ South ] 12:00 p.m. FIRPTA Lunch & Learn [ St. Pete Yacht Club ]

1:30 p.m. Intro to Contracts [ South ]

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12

8:30 a.m. YPN Trolley Tour: Palmetto [ North ] 9:15 a.m. Business Partner Member Meeting [ South ]

1:30 p.m. Creating a Successful Real Estate Business in 2023 [ North ]

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

9:00 a.m. CREA Marketplace [ South ]

MONDAY, JANUARY 16

8:00 a.m. GRI 101 (Day 1 of 2) [ South ]

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

8:00 a.m. GRI 101 (Day 2 of 2) [ South ]

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

9:00 a.m. CREA Marketplace [ South ]

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

11:00 a.m. CREA Lunch & Learn [ South ] 5:00 p.m. After Hours Networking [ TBD ]

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25

1:30 p.m. Post Occupancy Panel [ North ]

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

9:00 a.m. CREA Marketplace [ South ]

MONDAY, JANUARY 30

8:00 a.m. GRI 102 (Day 1 of 2) [ South ]

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

8:00 a.m. GRI 102 (Day 2 of 2) [ South ]

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

6:00 p.m. YPN Welcome Social [ Georgie’s UTC ]

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

9:00 a.m. CREA Marketplace [ South ] 9:30 a.m. Cybersecurity [ Online ]

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9

9:00 a.m. New Member Orientation [ North ] 1:30 p.m. Intro to Contracts [ North ]

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

9:00 a.m. CREA Marketplace [ South ]

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13

8:00 a.m. GRI 103 (Day 1 of 2) [ South ]

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

8:00 a.m. GRI 103 (Day 2 of 2) [ South ]

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

9:00 a.m. CREA Marketplace [ South ]

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

11:00 a.m. CREA Lunch & Learn [ South ]

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

11:00 a.m. RE Industry Expo: “Love What You Do” [ Benderson Finishing Tower ]

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

9:00 a.m. CREA Marketplace [ South ]

11:30 a.m. CREA: Economic Market Update [ South ]

Advanced registration is requested. See event calendar at: myrasm.com/calendar

CALENDAR KEY

[ South ] 2320 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

[ North ] 2901 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205

[ Hybrid ] Class offered online or at specified location

[ Online ] Class is only offered through webinar

UPCOMING CLASSES

UPCOMING CLASSES

Learn more at myrasm.com/calendar to register.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FOR THE RE PRACTITIONER

Thursday, January 5 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. [ Online ]

This class will prepare students for the times when they must act as a property manager. It will walk them through the reasons they are needed, what they need to do, and what they can expect from a legal standpoint. Members $10. 3 CE HRS.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Wednesday, January 11 9:00 a.m. - noon [ South ]

This New Member Orientation session is REQUIRED for new Realtor® members and serves as an introduction to RASM. This 3-hour class covers key membership benefits and useful resources! Topics include: Membership Responsibilities, Membership Marks Usage, Fair Housing & Antitrust, MLS Rules & Regulations, Association Services, and more. New Member Orientation must be completed within 90 days of joining RASM. Members Free.

INTRO TO CONTRACTS

Wednesday, January 11 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. [ South ]

The real estate contract is always changing. This class will introduce students to the basic elements of a real estate contract and keep you up to date with it’s current state. Members Free.

YPN TROLLEY TOUR: PALMETTO

Thursday, January 12 8:45 - 12:30 p.m. [ North ]

This month’s trolley tour is heading to Parrish! Join YPN as we tour different property types, communities, and amenities in the Palmetto area. YPN Member $5. Non-YPN Member $10.

CREATING A SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE BUSINESS IN 2023

Thursday, January 12 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. [ North ]

This class inspires goals, planning and action and integrates actual systems that help agents grow an intentional business. This class includes the 2023 Workbook For Agents, a 30 page spiral-bound notebook with worksheets for goal and business planning. Members $20.

GRI 101

Mon., Jan 16 - Tues., Jan 17 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. [ South ]

In GRI 101, Realtors® will learn just what sets them apart from real estate licensees. The Professional Standards and Law portion will guide you through the Code of Ethics and expand your knowledge on real estate law. Members $60. 14 CE HRS.

GRI 102

Mon., Jan 30 - Tues., Jan 31 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. [ South ]

In GRI 102, Contacts to Contracts will provide you with the key to understanding the fundamentals of contract law. Goal Setting and Business Planning for the Real Estate Professional will assist you in identifying and defining business goals, and in designing the business plan that will help you to effectively achieve your goals. Members $60 8 CE HRS.

UPCOMING CLASSES CONTINUED

MLS REQUIRED CLASSES

In-person MLS Classes take place at RASM South on the first Wednesday of the month. Live webinars are available for required and elective classes. If you prefer to complete your required education by taking a selfpaced online class, please visit learn.stellarmls.com

MLS BASIC

Wednesday, January 4 9:00 a.m. – noon [ South ]

This required class teaches every new Stellar MLS subscriber the basics of how to use the Matrix MLS System to power their real estate business. Topics include navigating the system, setting up a property search, direct and auto emails, managing contacts, and personalizing the Matrix system.

MLS COMPLIANCE 101

Wednesday, January 4 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. [ South ] A key purpose of the MLS is to provide real estate brokerages a mechanism to compensate each other for bringing buyers to each other’s listings. In order for this to work, it is critical that we share accurate data, and additionally, enter listings in a way to maintain the cooperative nature of the MLS. This required class for new subscribers reviews the MLS comprehensive rules and regulations to ensure that all users have access to the best data possible.

MLS ADDING & EDITING LISTINGS

Wednesday, January 4 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. [ South ]

This class is mandatory for agents who will be adding and modifying listings in the MLS. We walk through the process of gathering listing data, entering listings into the MLS, adding photos and attachments, and modifying listings, and share tips in the listing entry process. •

2023 GRI SCHEDULE

(Locations, dates, and times subject to change.)

GRI 101: January 16 - 17

GRI 102: January 30 - 31

GRI 103: February 13 - 14

GRI 201: May 8 - 9

GRI 202: May 22 - 23

GRI 301: June 7 - 8

GRI 302: June 28 - 29

GRI 101: July 26 - 27

GRI 102: August 9 - 10

GRI 103: August 23 - 24

Congratulations to these members who completed their CWS certification.

RASM Members Now With

By: Jessica Montague, Member Services Manager

Nicole Ri Adams, Keller Williams On The Water

Catherine Aganmayo, Preferred Shore

Emmanuel Alexandre, The Claircius Group

Internatio

Thomas C. Aposporos, Duncan Real Estate, Inc.

Joan Armon, BRG Suncoast

Denise M. Becker, Compass Florida, LLC.

Matt Bohanon, Realty By Design LLC

Dana Marie Bonacki, Florida Homes Realty & Mtg LLC

Juliana M Brando Perez, Preferred Shore

Nancy Wilson Brown, Re/Max Palm Realty Group

Shaun Brown, Preferred Shore

Rachel Marie Butrum, KW Suncoast

Samantha Campbell, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate

John Chalkias,Weichert Realtors® Hallmark Properties

Milagros Iliana Chunga, Keller Williams On The Water

Mary Katheryn Clark, Preferred Shore

Grant Spotswood Cole, Alliance Group Limited

Cody James Cooper, Realty By Design LLC

Robert J. Crane, EXP Realty LLC

Sarah Elizabeth Dany, Realty By Design LLC

Richard DeFuria, RE/MAX Platinum Realty

Elizabeth Dewar, Allison James Estates & Homes

Karina Doroshenko, Realty By Design LLC

Jennifer Dawn Eagle, MVP Realty Associates LLC

Gabriel Elliott, Align Right Realty SRQ Opulence

Megan Finke, EXP Realty LLC

Ronald Joseph Flowers, Sunset Realty

Andrew Lawrence Foltz, HomeSmart

James Foster, Realty By Design LLC

Stacey L Fout, LPT Realty

Devann Frenchman, Preferred Shore

Socha Goyette, NextHome Excellence

Jessica Harris, Keller Williams On The Water

Nanci J. Heltion Allen, Sunburst Real Estate Group

Hector Huertas, The Sunshine State Company

Wendy Huffman, Keller Williams On The Water

Timothy J. Jones, Coldwell Banker Sarasota Cent.

Christopher Daniel Kawcak, Keller Williams Classic Group

Abigail Lange, Realty By Design LLC

Betty Latsonas, Keller Williams Realty Select

Katie Phuong Le, Bright Realty

Ashley Kayelynn LeRoy, Veterans Realty Inc.

Nola Christine Lyons, KW Suncoast

Jorge Luis Marques, Keller Williams On The Water

Habib Massari, Beyond Realty Powered by Sell State

Lisa Marie McBride Ramler, Real Broker LLC

Nurys Rafaela Melo, KW Suncoast

Veronica Brandon Miller, Coldwell Banker Realty

Adrian Claudiu Mociran, Real Broker LLC

Barbara L. Morrow, Homes For Sale Realty Intl

Rachel Mundy, Realty By Design LLC

Margaret L. Nasser, RE/MAX Platinum Realty

Persefoni Nicolosi, Coldwell Banker Realty

Mireya Nunez, ROVI

Stephen Matthew Oswald, Realty By Design LLC

Frank Joseph Padur, Keller Williams Realty Select

Valerie Padur, Keller Williams Realty Select

Richard D. Parker, Alliance Group Limited

Ashley Parr, Realty By Design LLC

Patikarn Pengthong, Coldwell Banker Realty

Jeffrey R. Petitt, LPT Realty

Rachel Lee Rademacher, Realty By Design LLC

Jose Ramirez, Real Broker LLC

Lisa Rankin, Realty By Design LLC

Todd Christopher Rentschler, Fine Properties

John William Reph, Star Bay Realty Corp

Cathleen T. Roberson, Keller Williams On The Water

Dylan Michael Roberts, LPT Realty

Stacy Rosenberg, Coldwell Banker Realty

Mary Ann Salinas, Chic Properties II LLC

Josef Shea, Preferred Shore

Victoria N. Shilenko, MVP Realty Associates LLC

Peter Brad Siegel, Premier Sothebys Intl Realty

Michelle Silva, Michael Saunders & Company

Heidi Marie Smithers, Beyond Realty Powered by Sell State

Dennis E. Suite, Fine Properties

Lisa Sylvain, Realty By Design LLC

James M Todd, EXP Realty LLC

Melissa Torres, Realty By Design LLC

Audrey Lynne Townsend, Coldwell Banker Realty Saylor Gabrielle Tremaroli, Realty By Design LLC

Patrick S. Turner, White Sands Realty Group FL

Angela D. Varga, Gulf Coast Commercial Group, LLC

Natasha Vassilev, Keller Williams Realty Select

Andrea P.Williams, Coldwell Banker Realty

Kendall Jordan Williams, Realty By Design LLC

Rachel L. Woodruff, Realty By Design LLC •

New Members

NEW DESIGNATED REALTORS®

Kevin Lee Andrade, Paradise Realty of Sarasota

Stefan Brunnschweiler, Stefan Brunnschweiler, Licensed

James V. D’Amico, Century 21 Integra

Tracy Jones, Gulf Shores Realty

Stephen Joseph Manton,Jason Mitchell Real Estate Flo

Willie Miranda, Miranda R E Group Naples FL

Rebecca Gail Redman Hamaoui, Real Broker LLC

David Reitnecht, Florida Gulfside Properties Inc

Dena Cherie Sander, No Limits Realty, LLC

Richard Trottier, Michael Sundial Partners Inc

Angela D. Varga, Gulf Coast Commercial Group, LLC

Brett Keesler Vickers, Realty One Group Sunshine

NEW REALTORS®

Hallie Abel, Keller Williams On The Water

Brittany ReAnn Anderson, Coldwell Banker Realty

Maria Andonovsky, Coastal Luxury Partners, Inc

Graciela A. Arco, Keller Williams On The Water

D’Andrea Atkinson, Yorkshire International R.E.

Alan Augustin, Trend Realty

Zoe Rose Austin, Keller Williams On The Water

Cheyenne Ruth Baker, Coldwell Banker Realty

Christa Michelle Barfield, Leslie Wells Realty, Inc

Lindsay Bartolomey, Trend Realty

Sarah Berardi, Coastal Luxury Partners, Inc.

Craig Brinda, Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc

Steven S. Bristol, Medway Realty

Brian L. Brown, North Manatee Realty Inc.

Jaden Ariana Brown, Living Vogue LLC

Jana Sophia Bruckbauer, Preferred Shore

Holly Faith Bush, EXP Realty LLC

Lukas Bush, Keller Williams On The Water

Cole Campbell, Compass Florida, LLC

David G. Campbell, Keller Williams On The Water

Karli Danielle Campbell, Compass Florida LLC

Synthia Tandaju Catuogno, KW Suncoast

Vidyavrat Satish Chandra, Signature Premier Properties LLC

Odalkys Chaviano Cruz, SRQ International Realty LLC

Francisco Chaviano, Keller Williams Classic Group

Ashley Bryon Conner, EXP Realty LLC

Denise Renee Coryell, Island Real Estate-Anna Maria Romona Ann Dancz, Veterans Realty Inc.

Rocio A. Davila, Keller Williams Island Life Re

Emily Deisler, Dalton Wade Inc

Benjamin DiBlasi, Emerald Realty Co

Kimberly Dice, EXP Realty LLC

Jennifer Dobreff, Michael Saunders & Company

Kathryn Domenick, Coldwell Banker Realty

Ilda Dushku, Signature Premier Properties LLC

Patsi Lorraine Duvall, Michael Saunders & Company

Aline Easterly, Meta One Realty Group LLC

Jasmine Marie Eastman, Fine Properties

Brenda Kay Eckmyre, KW Suncoast

Amanda Eisert, EZ Choice Realty

Danielle Erickson, Century 21 Beggins Enterprises

Randy Howard Fallon, Coldwell Banker Realty

Luliana Flud, Preferred Shore

Crystal J. Fowler, Compass Florida LLC

Holly M. Fullerton, EXP Realty LLC

Andrew James Gardner, Keller Williams Island Life Re

Kristin Gilardi, EXP Realty LLC

Todd Golden, MVP Realty Associates, LLC

Marina Scarlett Goncharenko, Fine Properties

Nancy Gretz, Tampa TBI Realty LLC

Caylee Elizabeth Grimes, Keller Williams On The Water

Tanya Gutsu, Preferred Shore

Trevaughn Hatcher, Real Broker LLC

Andrea Helme, Zachos Realty

Justin Johnson, Michael Saunders & Company

Aiesha Kardos, Keller Williams Realty Select

Virginia Jennifer Kelleher, Dalton Wade Inc.

Eugene Khutoryanskiy, Coldwell Banker Realty

Colette Kilgore, Dalton Wade Inc.

Marcell Kiss, Keller Williams Realty Select

Marc Kochno, Dalton Wade Inc.

Koreen Marie Kozusko, Gulf Sands Realty, LLC

Bradley R. Kroenig, Coldwell Banker Realty

Alexander Rhys Lamb, EXP Realty LLC

Bradley D. Levinson, Weichert Realtors ® Hallmark Properties

Timothy Lonergan, Veterans Realty Inc.

Christina Juliann Lujan, KW Suncoast

Melanie Lara Malone, Dalton Wade Inc.

Ana Maria Martinez, Coldwell Banker Realty

Cinthia Martinez, Keller Williams On The Water

Jewel Clarise Martinez, Preferred Shore

Kelsey McCluskey, Michael Saunders & Company

Tiffany Christine McGrath, Capozella Real Estate

Zulma I. Medina, Keller Williams Realty Gold

Emmanuel Merzius, Coastal Luxury Partners, Inc.

Kelsey Messina, Coastal Luxury Partners, Inc.

Emilee Elizabeth Michael, Tampa TBI Realty LLC

Ashley Miller, Keller Williams On The Water

Corey Mitchelle Miller, Preferred Shore

Sarah J. Miller, Corcoran Dwellings Realty

Linda D. Mozzone, Coldwell Banker Realty

Kimberly Ann Muldoon, Zachos Realty

Alven Nguyen, Coldwell Banker Realty

Zuzanna Olszewska, NextHome Excellence

Melinda Pangburn, Keller Williams On The Water

Kennedey Kayleen Parks-Price, The Sunshine State Company

Franklyn Petersen, EXP Realty LLC

Dawson Phan, Michael Saunders & Company

Kathryn W. Plosica, Coldwell Banker Realty

Jonathan Podplesky, First Light Real Estate

Claudia Popa, Dalton Wade Inc.

Rodrigo G. Posada, Keller Williams On The Water

Dominika Pukay, Realty One Group Skyline

Christopher Robert Pultz, KW Suncoast

George Raju, NextHome In The Sun

Tony Riksvold Horge, Preferred Shore

Dylan Michael Roberts, LPT Realty

Evan M. Roberts, EXP Realty LLC

Carolina Rocha Jaje, Keller Williams On The Water

Daria Roman, Keller Williams Realty Select

Victoria Rudenko, EXP Realty LLC

Ivan Jovanny Ruiz, Coastal Luxury Partners, Inc.

Abigail Lynm Rydberg, Keller Williams On The Water

Mary Ann Salinas, Chic Properties II LLC

Michael Scheel, Chic Properties II LLC

Ian David Schmitzerle, Michael Saunders & Company

Tamara Shaut, Compass Florida LLC

Jacquelyn M. Smith, Miranda R E Group

Myriam Enid Soto Hernandez, Weichert Realtors Hallmark Properties

Riley Spangler, ROVI

Charles L. Sparks, ROVI

Denise Steffel, Sasso Realty Investments, LLC

Mark Stilley, Keller Williams Realty Select

Lori Summers, MVP Realty Associates LLC

Sultana Sylvestre, Preferred Shore

Lisandra Tayloe, Keller Williams Island Life Re

Michelle Thermidor, Preferred Shore

Kelly Thomas, Coastal Luxury Partners, Inc.

Lisa Marie Thompsen, Stockton Realty Advisors LLC

Cristina Janet Tomadin Rowbotham, Relax Realty Group Inc.

Abigayle Marisa Uzbay, Coastal Luxury Partners, Inc.

Andrew Valeri, Living Vogue LLC

Nancy Naide Villegas Cano, EXP Realty LLC

Andy J. Voller, Greco Real Estate

Primmel Jackson Wallace, EXP Realty LLC

Michael Dakota Whalen, Keller Williams On The Water

Joshua Wilcenski, KW Suncoast

Diane Marie Williams, Preferred Shore

Christian Zaloum, Premier Sothebys Intl Realty

NEW BUSINESS PARTNERS

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Sarasota, Florida 34230

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Sarasota, Florida 34236

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KAUFFMAN THOMPSON, PLLC

1990 Main Street Ste 725

Sarasota, Florida 34236

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Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202

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VIEW MORTGAGE

7427 Greystone St Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202

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EXPANDED REPORTS

Sarasota and Manatee Counties November 2022

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