Top Realtors

When it comes to buying or selling a home, we are fortunate to have many outstanding Realtors in Sarasota-Manatee to consider. In this special profile section, we feature Realtors who were “Top 10” in total volume (listings and sales) for the twelve-month period ending March 31, 2019. They are among the best in town. Their industry knowledge and expertise of our area continues to keep them at the top of their profession year after year.

Top Realtor: Casey Key

VALERIE DALL’ ACQUA

To give my clients the best service, I providesomething that cannot be bought or measuredwith money, and that is sincerity and integrity.

This former business executive is known for her exceptional business savvy, strategic planning and innovative approach to problem solving. Her local market expertise, especially in high-end waterfront properties, enables her to provide an effective plan of action leading to success for each of her discerning clients.

Featured Properties

$2,299,000 | 504 Casey Key | MLS#: A4426501

$2,795,000 | 513 Casey Key | MLS# A4430962

$5,650,000 | 4009 Casey Key | MLS# N6105369

941.445.7295 | valswaterfronthomes.com

Top Realtor: Anna Maria / Holmes Beach

DARCIE DUNCAN

A true professional and a great asset to anyone buying or selling property! Her deep knowledge having grown up on the island makes her the BEST in the business.” —M. Lentz

Darcie has been a top Broker serving her community with integrity for over 29 years. In addition to achieving numerous business awards, her sales volume and reputation speaks for itself. Darcie and her team are result-driven and do business the way it was meant to be—offering client-focused customer service.

Featured Properties

$1,595,000 | 411 Spring Ave | MLS#: A4434687

$3,750,000 | 103 Cedar Ave | MLS#: A4430893

$1,999,500 | 221 N Harbor Dr | MLS# A4430591

941.779.0304 | teamduncan.com

Top Realtor: Sarasota

KAREN CASH GRECO

We’ve worked with Karen for several years on both real estate sales and purchases. She is knowledgeable, honest and hardworking going above and beyond to ensure a smooth transaction and her clients walk away happy. I would recommend her without question!”—1SmallTownGal

A Sarasota native and eight-generation Floridian, Karen’s vast experience includes working at a title insurance company, a property appraisers office, and as a Realtor for 34 years. She is known as a dealmaker and a possibility thinker focused on achieving her clients’ goals. Her sincerity and warmth belie a fierce tenacity and keen negotiation skills.

Featured Properties

$4,385,000 | 1404 Kenilworth St | MLS#: A4424301

$1,999,000 | 1844 Wisteria St | MLS#: A4425625

$1,895,000 | 4800 Riverwood Ave | MLS#: A4427427

941.504.6927 | grecorealestatefl.com

Top Realtor: Lakewood Ranch

DEBORA O’MARA

If there is one word to describe Deborah it would be ‘FANTASTIC’, but there is no way to describe her with just one word…She is highly Professional, Intelligent, Experienced, Personable, Meticulous, Energetic and Responsive (almost 24/7).

Deborah has consistently earned her place as the #1 Top Producer for the past 8 years at the Lakewood Ranch Office of Michael Saunders & Company consisting of 90 Realtors. To date, she has closed sales in excess of $125 million. She has sold over 650 homes in Lakewood Ranch and earned her Certified Residential Specialist Designation, essentially a Master’s Degree in listing and selling real estate.

Featured Properties

SOLD IN ONE DAY

$1,275,000 | 13305 Palmers Creek Ter | MLS#: A4428019

SOLD IN ONE WEEK:

$949,000 | 7807 Rosehall Cove | MLS#: A4430420

$1,299,000 | 16009 Clearlake Ave | MLS#: A4428220

941.730.0777 | deborahomara.michaelsaunders.com

Top Realtor: Lakewood Ranch

RENEE PREININGER

As a dedicated mom and family person, I relish the opportunity to help families find their dream home. My goal is to exceed your expectations with a practical plan, hard work and honest conversation.

In her 20-year career in sales, marketing and finance, Renee learned the art of negotiating and the value of relationship building, as well as stellar communication skills. These attributes serve her extremely well when it comes to developing solid marketing strategies and closing sales for the families she loves to work with. She is consistently ranked in the top 10 in volume year after year.

Featured Properties

$3,000,000 | 7116 Teal Creak Glen | MLS#: A4430911

$1,940,000 | 19451 Beacon Pl | MLS#: A4419841

$2,795,000 | 7045 Portmarnock Pl | MLS#: A4200705

941.400.4235 | sarasotatrustrealty.com

Top Realtor: Longboat Key

JO RUTSTEIN

90% of my business comes from past clients, client referrals, family and friends. To me, this is the highest honor a REALTOR® can achieve and speaks to the dedication and quality of service I provide.

With over $132 million in successful closed sales, Jo is consistently in the top 1% of all Realtors in Sarasota and Manatee counties based on sales volume. She has been named a Top Sales Associate for Premier Sotheby’s International Realty from 2012 though 2018. Jo is a Certified International Property Specialist, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist and a member of the Million Dollar Guild.

Featured Properties

$1,800,000 | 1281 Gulf of Mexico Dr, #803 | MLS#:A4435017

$999,000 | 1211 Gulf of Mexico Dr, #906 | MLS#: A4412874

$2,840,000 | 572 Outrigger Ln | MLS#: A4421828

941.587.9156 | jorutstein.com

Top Realtor: Venice

KIM VOGEL

Kim is an amazing Realtor. She guided us expertly through the process of a difficult home purchase…Kim was very thorough, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. She worked very hard on our behalf…We would recommend her without reservation to anyone buying or selling a home!” —Kathy & Benson W.

Covering much of SW Florida’s Central Gulf Coast, Kim is a Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle Top Producer and Women’s Council of Realtors Multi-Million Top Producer. Her past careers with two Fortune 500 companies have instilled professionalism, outstanding customer service skills and strong ethics – important traits she brings to every transaction as “Your Local Full-Time Realtor”.

Featured Properties

PENDING Taking Back-Up Offers:

$365,000 | 12186 Wakulla Pl | MLS#: N6104009

$325,000 | 11468 Okaloosa Dr | MLS# N6105586

$440,000 | 12111 Stuart Dr | MLS#: N6104148

941.254.1996 | kimvogel.com

Top Realtor: Anna Maria Island

SHELLIE YOUNG

Shellie Young UNDERSTANDS. That is why she is the BEST OF THE BEST…She doesn’t know how to be anything but honest and ethical and her negotiating skills are superb…She feels pure joy when she knows that her clients are in a home that is right for them. If only more Realtors could be more like Shellie…

Shellie specializes in luxury real estate and waterfront properties, artfully uniting extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives. Her clients praise her work ethic, professionalism, attention to detail, depth of expertise and dependability. Shellie is a Master Certified Negotiation Expert, a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, a highly experienced 1031 professional, a Certified Member of the International Association of Real Estate Professionals and was the Featured Agent on HGTV’S Beach House 2018.

Featured Properties

$2,200,000 | 871 N Shore Dr | MLS#: A4427272

$878,000 | 421 Pine Ave | MLS#: A4429546

$789,000 | 4003 5th Ave | MLS#: A4430214

941.713.5458 | shellieyoung.com