If you're looking for a Realtor in the Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton or Palmetto area look no…read morefarther. Kiley Riccardi (Eastman), as well as, the entire Michael Saunders & Company team are true professionals. Bottom line up-front: Kiley was born and raised in this area. She is not a transplant like most of us. She went to school here and is a true native of this area. That makes her an area expert, skilled in the local real estate market. How did we meet Kiley? Well, my wife and I saw a home online and took a drive to the property. After seeing the outside, we wanted a showing that day. We called Kiley's office and she and her fiancé were actually on their way to Orlando for a weekend getaway. She turned around and met us at the property. That's what we call duty-first selfless service! We didn't end up purchasing that particular home but we did immediately hire Kiley. We are very picky and detail-oriented. We were looking for a homestead type property with many "must haves". Not a simple task by any standard. Kiley took the time to listen to and understand our wants and needs. Kiley did not waste our time. She got right to work and selected a few properties that fit the bill and scheduled showings immediately. She was spot on with the properties she showed us. Needless to say, we put in an offer in the first few days on what has become our dream homestead. Kiley negotiated us a fantastic deal and then took over the entire process to closing. She took away the typical worry and headaches that come with home buying. Kiley put the process on cruise control for us. Simply Amazing! We got a detail-oriented hands-on agent that provided a stress-free transaction from beginning to end. Kiley communicated every aspect of the purchase, answered all our questions and kept us informed every step of the way. It couldn't have been any easier. Here is what you're not getting with Kiley. You're not getting a part-timer that has another job. You're not getting a start-up inexperienced real estate agent. You're not getting a realtor at the back end of their career. What you are getting is a highly experienced local area realtor in the prime of her profession that lives and breathes real estate. Not to mention that Kiley is high-tech. With her skills of email, text, skype, facetime, and electronic document signings etc... we could have been in China and she would have effortlessly got us to the closing table. We are not ones who typically write reviews. But in this case we felt compelled to acknowledge the exceptionable competency and professionalism of the service Kiley provided us. There is no doubt we were in good hands from start to finish. If you're like us and just want results then Kiley is for you. Don't waste your time shopping real estate agents in this area. Kiley is a full-service real estate agent that knows this area and market better than most. If you need to interview a few real estate agents then do so, but do include Kiley. Kiley easily get 5 Stars from us and rate her best in this area. As a matter of fact, we rate her the best we ever had. Give her a call. You won't be disappointed.

I can't say enough about our agent, Susanne Lee Cosgrove and her team mate Chris Baylis. They sold…read moreour home in days. They both came to the house and moved a few pieces around and Voila!, the presentation was beautiful with no fee from a stager. They returned calls quickly, handled everything for us. One of them was at the house at each showing which I think is a big reason why it sold so well. We trusted them explicitly! We were so impressed with them we bought our next house from them. Can't say enough good things about these two.

TOP NOTCH!!! As Always!!! I've done multiple real estate deals with Joe over the last 20+ years ,…read morebuying and selling. At this point, I always get Joe Murphy involved. His expertise and knowledge of our area and each properties needs is unmatched. His advice has always left me with more money in my pocket!! MP

Joe Murphy is the Best! We buy and sell all of our homes with Joe Murphy. He is always…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable and gets the deal done for the right price. Joe is the best!

DO NOT HIRE. We hired Gulf Coast Property Management,…read morespecifically speaking to AnnMarie, to lease and manage our rental property in Fort Myers beginning in January 2026. The property remained vacant for over four months while under their management. During that time, the property was reportedly shown only twice. Despite the extended vacancy, we received very little communication beyond automated weekly emails stating there were "no updates" and "no recommendations at this time." I had to repeatedly request information regarding marketing efforts, showing activity, tenant feedback, and ANY recommendations to improve leasing performance. We were willing to adjust pricing and make changes if necessary, but we were provided with absolutely no proactive guidance - guidance you would expect from a professional property management company. On top of that, our new property manager went out today and discovered that the utilities had never been turned on, and there were mouse/lizard droppings throughout the home. We trusted Gulf Coast to help us rent and take care of this home as we are located out of state. They wasted 4 months of our time and thousands of dollars. This company is a scam and will not take care of your property.

We had a frustrating experience renting a vacation home from this property management company. The…read moreproperty was not properly prepared for our stay, and communication from the management company was unreliable throughout. The pool and outdoor areas had not been cleaned prior to arrival, making a key amenity unusable for the first portion of our trip. There were also issues with bedding that required multiple visits to resolve. Communication was inconsistent--we were told we would receive a call back regarding these issues on the first night, but that never happened and we had to follow up ourselves to get a response. Additionally, important details about the property setup (including a tenant on the property with visibility into the pool area) were not clearly disclosed during booking. While a partial refund was eventually issued, it did not feel proportionate to the disruption. Overall, this experience reflected inconsistent management and a lack of attention to detail.

Manuel was wonderful and he provided an excellently detailed inspection report! Highly recommend…read moreReal Shield Inspections, and Manuel in particular. Very professional in every aspect and provided excellent service; very timely. The price was very competitive vs. other companies I researched.

Manuel was wonderful. He was quick to respond and completed the inspection and filed the report…read morewithin 24 hours. I was also able to schedule him immediately versus waiting a week or more with most other inspectors.

Robert and Janet R Bradenton, FL…read moreTwo years ago, my wife and I decided that it was time to move to Florida. We wanted to rent in the Sarasota area but found places were going very fast! Then we came upon a rental from Florida West Coast Property Management and got in contact with Aimee Bahk. We knew we had to move quickly and Aimee helped get us through the process with ease! Aimee was friendly and professional. She knew the steps we were required to take for us to be approved as renters. Aimee quickly responded to any questions we had during the process. Once our move was successful, Aimee continued to keep in touch. We only had a couple of maintenance issues, which we considered normal, so we notified Aimee. Her response was fantastic! Aimee quickly got the help we needed for the repairs. On more than one occasion, Aimee would say "I appreciate you" as tenants. Well, we appreciate Aimee and want to thank her for all she has done to make our dream a reality!

We have been renting-out our Bradenton condo since 2008 and up until switching to Florida West…read moreCoast Property Managers about a year and a half ago, had a dreadful experience. You might say we were in an unhealthy, co-dependent relationship with our former management company. As in most relationships, it took a crisis for us to realize how badly our former manager was; our former tenant basically sold the property furniture out from under us and the manager claimed ignorance. Anyway, I digress. We were fortunate to have been referred to Florida West Coast Property Managers ("FWCPM") by a realtor when we were considering selling our property. The difference between our former management company and FWCPM could not be greater. Our manager Aimee Bahk is professional, courteous, and a delight to work with. She has helped us through many difficult situations such as finding new tenants and managing repair and installation work orders. If you are in need of excellent management for your rental property on the Florida west coast, look no further than the staff at Florida West Coast Property Management.

Beth is the best realtor in Sarasota, a mixture of experience, fortitude and loveliness…read more She helped us buy our first home and to be honest without her we wouldn't have relocated cross country. She has our eternal gratitude. An avid negotiator, she will ensure nothing is unseen and all T's are crossed. You'll be glad you picked her as your realtor!

Beth was great! We relocated from Orlando and needed someone to help us navigate the local market…read moreand help educate us on the best options for our family. She quickly understood what we liked and what we were looking for and was extremely patient with us during this process! During this clear sellers market, she navigated us through and had a lot of "local experts" at her fingertips that she would frequently call onsite if we have any questions about remodels, real estate law, water access, etc. She was great to work with, quick to respond, always available and goes above and beyond, would definetly recommend Beth!!

Jess was fantastic. I could tell right away he knew what he was doing. Will definitely be using…read moreGulf coast realty media from here on out. I got the zillow showcase with drone shots and turned out fantastic. quick turn around. professional with the client as well. Will be referring to fellow realtors and my office. thanks again

It was a fabulous experience from start to finish. Jess, the owner of Gulf Coast Realty, was…read moreincredibly attentive, timely, professional, efficient, friendly, knowledgeable, and the finished product was amazing. I highly recommend his services! Thank you, Jess!

I started a long process of selling my house and searching for what I really wanted. Jason…read morepatiently guided me through the steps of getting my house ready, setting a price and preparing to show it. The journey was long and I never felt rushed or pressured in any way. I found the house I wanted and he helped to negotiate with the seller quickly and professionally so I was able to get the property. I would highly recommend Jason for anyone looking for a real estate professional.

From the owner: Jason Baker grew up in a lifelong real estate family. His father, a serial entrepreneur, owned…read moremultiple brokerages, built new homes, and owns extensive commercial and industrial properties. His mother was also an accomplished real estate agent for many years. After attending The Ohio State University, Jason started his career in real estate by selling new construction with two different national builders over a 10-year span and amassed nearly $50 million in sales. In the early 2010s, Jason joined RE/MAX Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. Now residing in the beautiful Sarasota area, he continues to bring his positive outlook, practical sense, and tactical best practices to all things real estate. He thrives on his relationships and prides himself on doing his business with integrity. During the real economic crash in 2008, Jason dedicated several years thereafter expanding his knowledge of construction, working for the largest national insurance restoration company. There he was trained in many areas, but not limited to: fire damage restoration, water damage assessment, mold remediation, and lead and asbestos remediation. Today, Jason has the eye of an inspector and the knowledge of a construction professional – making the path to any type of ownership more informed and with guaranteed peace of mind.

Terrible experience with Wagner reality! I do not recommend vacation renting through them ! Go with…read moreanother company

I have worked with Donna Soda once and I am getting ready to close my mom's property with her soon…read more Donna is the ultimate Real Estate Agent. Although she is great at her job she is even a finer person. Donna always keeps in close touch with you throughout the initial and closing process. I could not recommend a Realtor any higher than Donna. Plus, she and her partner are two of the top Realtors in the market for many years so they are on top of this local market. If you are guessing who your next real estate agent will be... call Donna!

Amazing service by The Soda Group. Donna was so easy to work with, a real sweet lady but a tough…read morebusiness woman. Super fast responses to messages. They had our house under contract in 2 hours. Not only was it quick but they got us more money than we expected. A cash offer was the cherry on top. They know how to market and have the resources to make it happen.