About
Featured Agents
Barbara Hammons
Broker Assoc/Realtor
941-483-6169
License Number: BK3249651
barbara@theflorianagroup.com
Bridgette Dougherty
Real Estate Agent
312-804-2032
License Number: SL3434101
bdsellsflorida@gmail.com
Bridgette has a true passion for real estate and helping clients buy or sell their homes throughout SW Florida. She works tirelessly to ensure that the home buying or selling experience is exciting and stress free. As a realtor, her first priority is her client’s happiness. She recognizes the value and trust her clients place in her and strives daily to exceed their expectations. With a background in hospitality and finance, Bridgette puts her clients first and her clients can depend on her to be available any time of day when they have any questions or concerns. Her enthusiasm for helping others and her dedication help her connect with her clients to provide them with the best service possible.
Along with being a realtor Bridgette is a wife and a mother of three. When Bridgette is not assisting her Real Estate clients she is spending time with her family at the beach, staying fit at the gym, cooking or crafting. Bridgette’s approach to real estate is going beyond the sale, every single time.
Kelly And Kimi Barnett
941-999-1179
941-952-8500
kellybarnett658@gmail.com
We wanted to introduce ourselves and send you some information if at anytime you decide to utilize an agent. Our names are Kelly Barnett and Kimi Barnett, and we are with Preferred Shore Real Estate Group. What makes us and our Brokerage unique is that we also have 18 other agents on the Preferred Shore team! Although we would be the listing agent on your property we will have an additional 18 other agents working to sell your home. Who is Preferred Real Estate Group? Our Brokerage is comprised of over 100 out agents out of the Sarasota office. Of these agents we have been hand selected to join the Luxury Group within our Brokerage that essentially concentrates on Luxury homes. Our personal team leader, Michelle Ward has been in the area for over 20 years building and remodeling Luxury Condo's and homes. Not only can we present a home, but she can sell the features and benefits from foundation to ornate molding. She has been the top selling agent in 2017 and 2018.
We are very active in the Manatee and Sarasota county area and are now branching out to the St Pete and Tampa market place and also south of Sarasota. We are organically the #1 Sarasota Realtor account on Zillow because we sell more and have more reviews than any other Sarasota Realtor which is not easy to do! A few things that we offer are as follows:
1) Lister Accompany-Any showing on the property, the client and their agent and one or more of our personal team members consisting of Michelle Ward (team leader), Kelly Barnett, Kimi Barnett, and Ryan Schmidt. We feel with your property this is a must in order to sell your property and manage any objectives.
2) Professional Photography including drone photos
3) Professional Video (as shown below)
4) Social Media paid posts
5) Matterport (as shown below)
6) Digital Staging
7) Printed items and mailers
8) Brokers open and or open houses if recommended
We will produce an HD video with aerial and interior shots that we promote vigorously on social media which has been one of the most effective methods of marketing we have used to date. There are many examples of our video's on youtube and a property that we are marketing currently can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxEbMN89Tau and https:www.youtube.com?watch?v=QQ0vbSmjMgw&t=9s
Our Facebook page is at:
https://www.facebook.com/PreferredShore
If you are not familiar with Matterport, it is an incredible tool that can be viewed at this link:
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=2zUeV5CzB2i
We choose to work for our commissions unlike most listing agents. To us its more then putting a sign in the ground with the hopes of a sale. We will work with you to ensure your home achieves a sale at top dollar. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
Thank You
Kelly and Kimi Barnett
Laura Fulwider
941-524-4911
License Number: 3213030
sarasotachichomes@gmail.com
Laura is licensed as a Florida Real Estate agent for Preferred Shore Real Estate representing buyers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate on Florida's Gulf Coast since 2008. Knowledgeable and personable, Laura is a true professional in the industry. Her sales history and winning results prove that the home buying or selling process can be easy and seamless. Originally from Bradenton, Florida, a 7th generation Floridian, and graduate of the University of South Florida in Tampa, she is an expert on the Tampa Bay lifestyle. Laura, her daughter and Golden Retriever currently live in St. Petersburg, where she enjoys the outdoors, culture and dining that "The Burg" has to offer. Laura began her real estate career in 2007 working for a National home builder where she gained valuable experience in sales, marketing, and model home staging and design. After the birth of her daughter, her real estate career transitioned to working for National real estate brokerages on the Gulf Coast and she quickly gained success in the industry. Laura's overall knowledge of the Gulf Coast real estate market, local neighborhoods and competition provides innovative insight for her clients while her caring,charismatic personality and passion for helping people produces stellar agent/client relations. Most recently, Laura's love for home design and staging has extended her the opportunity to specialize in investor purchase's and renovation/flip properties with access to the off market inventory. Now teamed up with Preferred Shore Real Estate, Laura is excited to offer progressive, innovative marketing providing an international outreach in a winning team environment that rises above and beyond what all other brokerages and agent's offer. Laura has vast knowledge and past sales history in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee & Sarasota counties. Two convenient Preferred Shore offices are located in Sarasota and St. Petersburg to serve her clients. Whether you're a first time home buyer, seasoned investor, or international client Laura's process and approach makes it simple with a network of top Tampa Bay area professionals ready to assist and lead the way!
* Member of the National Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors, Realtor Association of Sarasota & Manatee & Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.
Michelle Ward
Real Estate Agent
941-920-2460
License Number: SL3274126
michellecward22@gmail.com
As a real estate professional, Michelle Ward has masterfully embodied her “client-first” approach which is illustrated by her high-quality network of repeat clientele and long-term real estate relationships.
Michelle’s approach incorporates an individualized plan for each specific client, placing an emphasis on listening and communication. She effectively approaches each client’s needs, which will, in-turn, produce higher than expected results in the least amount of time.
Always driven to excel, Michelle’s in-depth community and market knowledge allows for effective strategies and negotiations, but it is her 15 year entrepreneurial nature and years of operating a multi-million dollar Construction business that gives her the edge to success with her clientele.
“My clientele are well seasoned in real estate success. They know what they want and I am just a tool at providing them streamlined, financially smart options to meet that goal,” says Michelle. “The purchase of a home in Florida is a financially sound investment, if you know where to find the best deals.”
My specialty is in marketing and negotiations. I also have extensive experience in residential & commercial design, and function and can give excellent advice with regards to renovations, marketing, landscaping, building materials and value. Finding quality properties is my forte. I live and specialize in the Sarasota, Bradenton area, as I find it one of the most desirable places on the Gulf Coast to live. Hard Worker my motto is “DO IT NOW.” You need only ask me once and I’m on it. No other realtor will work harder for you- from shaking the bushes for unlisted homes for your review, to helping you maximize the value of your property for the least amount of money, I never stop!!
Michelle Ward is constantly building her reputation, which is critical to the buyers and Sellers of real estate. Michelle is a well-experienced personal consultant who consistently delivers the results the most affluent of home buyers and sellers demand.
Ryan Schmidt
Real Estate Agent
614-357-2575
License Number: SL3443365
rschmidt4545@gmail.com
Ryan Schmidt has been working his entire real estate career with Preferred Shore, and is dedicated to all your real estate needs, in real time from beginning to end. Buying and selling is simple & carefree with his on call services & and use of the most up to date social media platforms. He provides new & innovative ways to put that sold sign in your yard and the keys to your dream home in your hands as quick as possible. Ryan is an Ohio transplant and has been immersed in the Florida market being well versed in the yearly trends the real estate industry goes through. He'll utilize every tool at his fingertips working with his team to make your transition flawless. Call Ryan today and put your trust in him, as he is the agent you can rely on for communication, determination and trust.
