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My name is Justin Shirley, and I am the CEO and Founder of Shirley International Realty Inc. based out of sunny Sarasota, FL. I am a member of the National Assocation of Realtors and currently manage a team of full-time real estate agents that love working with people & provide over-the-top customer service. We have offices located just south of downtown Sarasota, as well as St. Petersburg. While managing my staff is part of what keeps our corporation thriving, selling homes on the Gulf Coast & helping people is where my inspiration lies. Representing buyers from all 50 states, as well as a list of international clientele, has given me the opportunity to make many new friends from diverse backgrounds and promote this Florida bliss.

"Justin represented the buyer for the home we purchased at 2446 Tulip St in Sarasota, FL. Even though..."

Eric Greenstein matches homes to client's desires as well as helps Sellers find the right Buyer. He is also Doctor Short Sale. He wears many hats in assisting buyers and sellers of short sales. He is a Broker for Apple Real Estate, LLC as well as representing many investors and distressed home owners. He has over 100 sales transactions within the last few years and has a track record of over 90% closure for short sale listings. He has also helped many home buyers and investors to get great deals. Homeowners selling their property have been able to walk away from their outstanding balances without suffering the typical pains that a regular real estate agent puts a homeowner through. His attention to detail and business skills comes from his Engineering Degree combined with many years as a business owner and investor.

I am a Realtor with Fine Properties in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch Florida. I specialize in residential real estate helping buyers and sellers in Sarasota and Manatee Counties which includes Parrish, Palmetto, Bradenton, the Sarasota Keys (Anna Maria, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key), Venice and more. I’m originally from Ohio and moved here in 2005 with my husband. We figured why wait until retirement to enjoy the wonderful weather. Prior to getting into real estate, I worked in the banking industry through college and for over 10 years after graduating. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Ashland University in Ohio with a double major in Management and Finance. I entered the Real Estate Arena in 2008. Most thought it was a crazy time to get a real estate license because of the housing market collapse, but I felt it was an exciting new challenge. I needed a change and with the encouragement of my husband I decided to go for it. His exact words were, “We love it here, we’ve bought a home here and we don’t want to go anywhere else, so go ahead and build your business”. It’s taken a lot of hard work but my business is growing. My financial background provided a great foundation to transition into real estate. I am able to understand the various financing options for my buyers, which helps me to better serve my clients by bringing the best of both worlds. Everything I do, I do for my clients. Continuing education is very important! Every two years each Realtor is required to complete continuing education to renew their license. Great Realtors go above and beyond by getting new designations, going to seminars and in house training courses. Also attending classes held by local real estate attorneys about the new laws and changes to our contracts. Real Estate changes daily and you need to make sure your Realtor is keeping up with these changes (I am). Since 2008, I have completed a few designations and am working on a few more. I am currently a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist; a Certified Distressed Property Expert and a Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource. All the courses I take are to further my knowledge to help my clients. Real estate is a business that never rests. Along with daily interactions I have with my sellers, buyers and prospective clients, I also take the time to preview properties so I stay familiar with the different neighborhoods throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. It also helps me stay informed of the inventory of homes out there for my buyers and the competition for my sellers. I preview homes on Siesta Key, Casey Key and other areas. I also frequently visit the builders in the area and know what they have to offer my clients if they want a NEW Home. Over the last few years I have been Networking and getting to know local vendors that can help my clients. Want to remodel your home? I know building contractors. Need to fix your pool, I know some great people. Want a concierge service that takes care of your home when you are up north for the summer? I know plumbers, electricians, interior designers and anyone else you might need to know. No one Realtor can do this alone. I have been building my team. Since entering the real estate business I have surrounded myself with a team of people designed to help my customers. I have aligned myself with the best lenders, incredible real estate attorneys, home inspectors that go above and beyond, moving companies and the list goes on. I even recruited my husband to help me with the marketing and advertising of homes for my sellers. So when you decide that you’d like to buy or sell a home in Manatee or Sarasota County please feel free to contact me.

It has been my pleasure to serve customers in the Sarasota area for more than 30 years. My transactions vary in price from the low hundreds to over $1,000,000 each year. My goal is for my team to provide top flight service to all customers regardless of price or location. Real Estate is very personal and we handle each transaction as if it was our own.

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The Troy Funk Team at Realty ONE Group Skyline specializes in Bank-Owned, REO, Foreclosure and Short Sale Real Estate Properties for sale in the Sarasota, Florida area. If you are thinking of selling or buying a short sale, please feel free to give us a call or visit our special Sarasota Short Sale Blog which features a short sale guide, short sale articles, and short sale help. At the Troy Funk Team, we have helped many homeowners avoid foreclosure by guiding them through the short sale process. We look forward to working with you! With over 110 bank-negotiated short sales in the Sarasota area in less than one year, we have helped many homeowners avoid foreclosure by guiding them through the short sale process. Troy Funk is a certified specialists in short sales and distressed properties (CDPE & SRF), and has been a licensed real estate agent in Sarasota, FL for 32+ years.

Sarasota Real Estate Agent - Selling Real Estate in Paradise My interest in the beach, vacation homes and people took me to a career in Real Estate where I could help others find their dream vacation homes. First licensed in New Jersey in 1986, I received my broker’s license in 1988. My real estate career was centered in and around Long Beach Island and southern Ocean County, along the Jersey Shore. My experience is diverse, selling homes, investment properties, vacant land, & commercial properties. My clients include builders (selling the site to them, taking it through the development stages, & selling the finished product as new construction), investors, first time buyers, & affluent second (or third or fourth) home buyers. In 2004 I attained my Florida real estate broker’s license & in 2005 moved to Sarasota with my family. The Sarasota area offers a wide range of property choices & my clientele has expanded accordingly. Whether a client is looking to buy or sell a waterfront retreat, buy or sell an investment property, or is looking for their first home, I have the expertise to educate them about the area & what opportunities exist for them. Helping clients meet their goals buying, selling or investing in Real Estate has always been my goal.As a Broker/ Realtor Associate since 1986, I have both knowledge and experience in vacation and residential Real Estate markets. Market areas include: Sarasota Real Estate, Siesta Key Real Estate, Osprey Real Estate, Nokomis Real Estate, Casey Key real estate, Lido Key Real Estate, Longboat Key Real Estate, Anna Maria Real Estate, Bradenton Real Estate Professional Real Estate Designations: CRS - Certified Residential Specialist CLHMS - Certified Luxury Home Specialist CDPE - Certified Distressed Property Expert SFR - Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource e-Pro - Internet Professional

"Larry went out of his way to be available whenever I would be in the area to view a property. I was ..."

Andrew Duncan is the leader of Tampa Bay's Most Innovative Real Estate Team - The Duncan Duo Team at RE/MAX Dynamic. As the team's CEO, Andrew's focus is managing the leadership, coaching the agents, and accelerating the growth and marketing of the business and its listings. His marketing innovation and culture focused leadership has propelled the team to a laundry list of awards and accomplishments: Inc5000 Fastest Growing Company 5 years in a row, Top 5 within all of RE/MAX for nearly a decade, #1 RE/MAX agents in Florida, and Top 25 on the Real Trends/Wall Street Journal annual list of top producing real estate teams in the country. Andrew leads a creative team that has helped the business be recognized through TV, radio, billboards and as the Official Real Estate Agents of the Tampa Bay Lightning. He and his wife Angela created a foundation to help affordable housing needs and has a goal of raising more than $100k annually for other local charities. Andrew and Angela have a daughter that keeps them busy and Andrew enjoys sports, fast cars, and traveling.

"I had a commercial property on the market with another agent for several months and had very little ..."

Rachel House - Woodruff is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Select in The Meadows, Florida and has been in the real estate business for 16 years. Rachel has completed transactions in several areas including The Meadows, Bradenton, Sarasota, Ellenton, Samoset and Bayshore Gardens. HomeLight ranks Rachel as one of the top agents for selling homes fast and as one of the top 9% of agents who are able to successfully complete transactions. Our database shows that Rachel has completed 50 transactions since 2009, representing the buyer in 92% of those transactions and the seller in 8% of them. Rachel has been most prolific in The Meadows including representing the buyer of a single family home at 21709 Deer Pointe Xing that sold for $256,587.

Linda M. Driggs, REALTOR is a top-producing agent who has proven that exceptional marketing and unparalleled customer service create a recipe for success in any real estate market. Linda is consistently ranked among the top Realtors with Michael Saunders & Company as well as the entire Sarasota Association of Realtors, which consists of more than 3,100 licensed agents. Her boundless determination has earned her such distinctions as Top Individual Agent within the Main Street office—the company’s top-producing office—and membership in the Chairman’s Circle, a group of Michael Saunders & Company’s most distinguished and accomplished agents. This level of performance is a direct result of Linda’s ability to listen, identify with people and take action on behalf of her clients. A consequence of Linda’s superior service is her loyal following of customers and the continued referrals that she receives from them. Linda’s Southern roots are the basis of her practical, client-centered a

"Linda has outstanding knowledge of the area and always goes above and beyond for her clients. "

Whether Buying or Selling, Our Team Can Help! We: • Listed, Marketed, and Sold over 700 homes, Condos and lots since 2004 • Achieved a 95% List to Sales Price Ratio for Clients • Are ready to help you Now!! We Are: • Results Driven Real Estate and Marketing Professionals • Highly skilled in all facets of Real Estate. If you are looking to buy or sell, we have the experience and tools you need in any market!!