Horizons West on Siesta Key is a great condo complex on the beach. It is made up of a villas and a mid rise. The condo units in the midrise all have a view of the beach and Gulf of Mexico. When you think of owning a vacation or winter home in Sarasota, Florida you think of this view. The villas at Horizons West feel like your very own beach cottage. There are no common walls so you have some privacy from your neighbors. You also are within a short walk to the world famous, award winning Siesta Key beach. This beach was rated the 2nd prettiest beach in the United States in 2009 by Dr. Beach.

Horizons West Sales in 2009

• 4 condos have sold in 2009
• Sales prices - $460,000, $520,000, $690,000,…

The above home in Lido Shores sold for $7,423,500. This is the highest 2009 residential sales price for a home in Sarasota. This home had five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms and 6,580 square feet.

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One of Sarasotas prettiest homes on the azure waters of New Pass in sought-after Lido Shores! This international designers home shows like nothing else in Sarasota with its elegant, but livable sophistication. Superb quality one expects in a home of this caliber is present everywhere: walnut floors, wonderful woodworking, stone terraces, 3 fireplaces. This is quiet luxury. Handsome 2 story living room, formal dining room, detailed library/media room, smashing kitchen opens to…

The Ritz Carlton Residences and Tower Residences are two flagship condos in downtown Sarasota, Florida. The Tower Residences is an 80 unit condo building adjacent to the Ritz Carlton hotel and residences. They enjoy all of the amenities of the hotel such as concierge, guest suites, spa, room service, fitness facilities, theatre, swimming pool and spa. The Ritz Carlton Residences are the 48 condos within the Ritz Carlton hotel building. Naturally, they enjoy the same amenities as the hotel guests.

Ritz Carlton Condos Sales Update

• 5 condos sold in 2009 for both buildings
• Lowest sales price - $800,000 - 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom, 1,392 square feet
• Highest sales price - $3,300,000 - 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom,…

Sarasota Condos

Condos in Sarasota, Florida are very popular. Many people looking to come and enjoy the Sarasota lifestyle don't want the maintenance of a single family home. They want to spend their free time playing golf, swimming in the pool, walking along the beach, dining with friends or perhaps shopping. They want to leave the yard, pool and property maintenance to someone else.

Sarasota Condo Sales Statistics

• 2009 condo sales - 1,807 units
• Lowest sales price - $5,000 (boat rack or condo)
• Highest sales price - $3,330,000 - Grand Bay condo on Longboat Key
• Average sales price - $256,232
• Median sales price - $150,000

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Looking for a condo on the beach? Take a look at the Aquarius Club condos on Longboat Key. This is a 57 unit beachfront condo on the south end of the island that was constructed in 1975. It is convenient to world class golf and tennis facilities at the Longboat Key Club, St. Armands Circle, Longboat Key beach and all of the amenities of Sarasota, Florida. The building is right on the beach so many of the unit have fantastic views of the ocean and Gulf of Mexico.

As of October 2009 there are 4 condos currently for sale in the Aquarius Club condo ranging from $699,000 to $899,000.  One of my clients is currently under contract on a unit in the building so I know the building well.

If I can help you buy a home or condo on Longboat Key give me a call at…

Below you will find the 3 most expensive Sarasota real estate listings.

3315 Bayshore Road, Sarasota, FL - $12,875,000

This home is located in north Sarasota along the bay. This is a wide part of the bay so the views are spectacular. It is only about 5 minutes from downtown Sarasota. Many refer to this area as the "museum area" because it is near the John Ringling Museum. This home has 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms and 11,610 square feet. The asking price is $12,875,000.

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A hidden gem in Sarasota, this property is one of the most sophisticated bayfront resorts in the area with 240' on Sarasota Bay and encompassing 2.5 acres of tropical grounds. Located on…

I just got a funny lead from my website. I am not sure the lead is amused but I got a good chuckle out of it.

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You discriminating pieces of shit. Listings that start at $100,000????? what if I want $99,000? F*ck you.

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I altered the last part there to make it PG rated and omitted the name and email address. I emailed her back thanking her for the laugh. She is complaining about my Quicksearch on the home page of http://www.luxurysarasotarealestate.com. On my form you can only search above $100,000. So when you are designing your IDX's and quick searches keep price ranges in mind. ;-)

If you could wave a magic wand and change your business instantly, would you? If so, how would you change it? I suspect that most of the Realtors that frequent this blog are internet focused thus work mostly with buyers. If you could change that and become mostly a listing agent would you?

Benefits of being a listing agent instead of a buyers agent

• Sellers generally take up less time
• You can work with more sellers than buyers. Could you handle 20 listings? Could you handle 20 active buyers?
• Sellers sign a contract and go through a series of steps to sell their home. That shows a certain level of commitment. Buyers can go look at property without signing a contract or giving much of a commitment to buy.
• Listings provide marketing…