Business Details
Your Trusted Real Estate Team for Waterfront Properties in Longboat Key
The Longboat Cove has built a reputation as a trusted leader in waterfront property sales through decades of combined experience and a commitment to strategic marketing and luxury service. Our team's credibility stems from over 43 years of collective expertise, with more than 85% of our business coming from repeat clients and referrals. We prioritize personalized attention, ensuring every client receives boutique-style service tailored to their unique needs. Our approach combines sophisticated market analysis with emotional intelligence, recognizing the personal significance of real estate transactions.As a mother-son team deeply rooted in the Sarasota area, we leverage local knowledge and global affiliations to connect buyers and sellers worldwide. Our success is measured not by sales volume but by our ability to maximize results for each family we represent, maintaining transparency and integrity throughout every transaction.
Services
Waterfront Property Sales
Luxury Home Sales
Property Marketing
Buyer Representation
Seller Consultation
Highlights and features
- We offer 43+ years of combined experience in luxury waterfront real estate.
- Our team maintains an 85% client retention rate through personalized service.
- We implement strategic global marketing through affiliations with top networks.
- Our local expertise covers Sarasota's most exclusive neighborhoods.
- We provide boutique-style service with direct team member accessibility.
What people say
Exceptional team
Best experience
Professionalism
Seamless process
Highly recommend
Services
Waterfront Property Sales
Specializing in waterfront property transactions, we leverage deep market knowledge and strategic marketing to maximize value for premium coastal properties. Our team's local expertise ensures optimal pricing and exposure to qualified buyers. With global affiliations and targeted digital campaigns, we connect sellers with international buyers while maintaining personalized service throughout the sales process.
Luxury Home Sales
Our luxury home sales service combines sophisticated market analysis with tailored marketing strategies for upscale properties. We utilize professional staging, cinematic photography, and exclusive networks to showcase premium listings to affluent buyers. The team's 43+ years of experience ensures effective negotiation and premium pricing for high-value residential transactions.
Property Marketing
We implement comprehensive marketing plans that blend digital exposure with traditional methods for maximum property visibility. Our approach includes MLS listings, social media campaigns, print advertising, and global network outreach through affiliations like Luxury Portfolio International. Each campaign is customized to highlight property unique selling points to target audiences.
Buyer Representation
Guiding buyers through every stage, we provide market insights and negotiation expertise to secure ideal properties. Our service includes property evaluations, market comparisons, and strategic offer presentations. We maintain transparency throughout transactions while leveraging local knowledge to help clients make informed investment decisions.
Seller Consultation
We offer tailored consultation services to prepare properties for market success. This includes pricing strategy, staging recommendations, and marketing planning. Our team provides comparative market analyses and customized sales approaches to ensure sellers achieve maximum returns on their real estate investments.
People
Ian Addy
Realtor
Second-generation Sarasota native with financial expertise from Merrill Lynch. Graduated Cum Laude in real estate from University of Florida. Combines market analysis with local knowledge for client success.
Gail Wittig
Broker
40-year real estate veteran specializing in luxury properties. Former schoolteacher and mortgage broker. Recognized for expertise in high-end Sarasota real estate and client-focused service.
Heather Russell
Realtor, Business Manager
20+ years of real estate experience with commercial and residential marketing expertise. Former Marketing Director for major property management firms. Specializes in strategic property promotion and client relations.
Questions
What areas do you specialize in?
We focus on waterfront and luxury properties in Longboat Key, Sarasota, Siesta Key, Bird Key, and surrounding areas.
How do you market properties effectively?
Our strategy combines professional photography, global network exposure, social media campaigns, and targeted print advertising through major industry affiliations.
What experience does your team have?
43+ combined years of real estate expertise with specialized knowledge in luxury waterfront properties and Sarasota market dynamics.
How do you handle complex transactions?
We provide personalized guidance, strategic negotiation, and comprehensive support from listing through closing to ensure smooth processes.
Why choose your team over others?
85% client retention rate, global marketing reach, and personalized service with direct team member accessibility set us apart.
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