About Sharon

The first thing you learn about living on the beautiful Suncoast is that just about everyone is from somewhere else. So you'll feel right at home in your new community along with me and everyone else. My journey began in Columbus Ohio, where I grew up and studied English and Journalism at The Ohio State University. I spent several years as a librarian in a teaching hospital (very interesting work) until I got my first big publishing break in 1980. That began a nearly 35 year career as Ad Director, GM or Publisher of a variety of progressive weekly newspapers in garden spots like Santa Fe, Colorado Springs and Scottsdale. (and a few places a little less garden-like but hey, I never like to complain.) I said goodbye to publishing in 2012 and hello to sunny Sarasota. I live in a cozy villa about 4 miles from downtown Sarasota with my cat Lucy (who never minds when I work late!) I can honestly say I feel like the luckiest woman in the world to have landed in this fun, friendly community. I'm having a great time with my 'second act' career in real estate -- lucky to meet interesting people from around the world, helping them figure out where and how they want to live and finally guiding them through the somewhat complex and paper-laden processes required to buy / sell property. It's all about YOU! Are you the seller? Every seller deserves a realtor who really WORKS. My sellers rave about my professionalism, creativity and successful marketing efforts. Sometimes a property 'sells itself' but in today's market even the nicest of listings may take more time and effort to reach what is currently a smaller bank of buyers. I'll research your HOA or neighborhood, produce professional materials to show it at it's best and make it readily available to be seen. If your property needs decluttering, cleaning, staging or other touch ups I have the team to get it done, quickly and at a reasonable cost. I will arrange for professional photography, multi faceted marketing and you'll have access to the extraordinary WORLDWIDE REACH of Coldwell Banker Realty. To set the right price is critical ... and must factor in market conditions, recent sales and your needs as the seller. With all the right marketing in place I'll monitor feedback from showings to help guide us should a price change or enhanced terms be helpful to bring the right buyer. I am a savvy professional who will take you from point A all the way to the closing table! Don't believe the commercials ... selling a property is complex and a legally binding proposition. I'll be here to watch your back and keep you on track every step of the way. Are you the buyer? I have a soft spot for buyers ... inventory has been low making it a real challenge to find the right place, right price. Recently interest rates have become an issue adding even more to your frustration. LET ME HELP YOU! Every buyer deserves a realtor who actually WORKS for you ... not just send you every listing in the book. I want to know who you are, what's fun? Are you all about the beach? Boating? Eager to get out of the city and have a garden or horses? Foodie? Water sports? Culture is your #1 thing? There is a neighborhood that will feel just like home for you but the key to success in this competitive market is to help you find the community and location that fits YOU. Whatever your circumstances, I never pressure buyers but work hard to help them find the right fit, the right price and to make the transaction as painless as possible. I'm happy to say that I regularly receive referrals from past customers ... who know I'll take good care of their friends and family!