
Over the last couple of years, we've seen record low inventory, significant demand, and low-interest rates, which have created an unprecedented seller's market. While rising rates are expected to cool things off a bit, sellers are still very much in the driver's seat.
However, our real estate agents say buying a home in this market isn't impossible. Buyers just have to adjust their approach. It's also never been more important to have an experienced real estate agent in your corner. An agent is critical for navigating the complexities of today's market and avoiding costly pitfalls. Here's why:

Our real estate agents find that Florida's incredible natural beauty is even more special when they share it with their best four-legged friend. Head out for a great day with your pet at one of these dog-friendly beaches near Sarasota.
SARASOTA, FL June 27, 2022 - Property Manager and REALTOR Patrice Ivan has joined Wagner Realtyʼs First Street Sarasota Office.
Raised in a family of REALTORS in Norwalk Connecticut, Patrice always enjoyed watching her family build strong and lasting customer relationships. Their motivation of helping families find their dream home ignited her into a career path of real estate and eventually, property management.
She earned her undergraduate B.S. Degree from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, specializing in Geography: Urban and Planning and Regional Development and then continued her education earning the Masters in Education Certification from Sacred Heart University (SHU) in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Patrice moved to Florida in 2000 where she became a Customer Liaison for n...

The beaches of Sarasota County await you this summer, and it wouldn't be a proper beach day without some great oceanfront snacks for the whole family. Fortunately, you won't have to travel far from the warm sand to enjoy a cool drink and a refreshing meal, with delicious beach concession snacks available a short walk from your favorite Sarasota County beaches. Our real estate agents have the delicious details on where to find beach concession snacks in Sarasota County this summer.

One of the great things about living in Florida is that fresh fruit and vegetables are never really out of season. Local farms around Sarasota and Bradenton cultivate corps that change with the calendar.
Even so, spring is almost certainly the best season when it comes to u-pick produce. These are some of our real estate agents' favorite pick-your-own fruit and veggie farms in the Sarasota and Bradenton area!