Helping You Buy

Discover your dream home in vibrant Sarasota. Trusted experts, seamless transactions, and personalized guidance for confident home buying experiences.

Buy with the best in the Sarasota area

Having lived in Sarasota since 1991, I bring a deep knowledge of the local market, including both Sarasota and Manatee Counties. This allows me to expertly match buyers with the properties that best suit their needs. Many of my clients begin their home search from out of town, so I make the process easier by sending personalized video tours, answering questions promptly, and ensuring that when they visit in person, we make the most of their time. My expertise includes resales, new construction, condos, investment properties, second homes, waterfront properties, and luxury real estate.

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Home Buying Process

A home search can be an overwhelming and daunting task. That's why I make it a priority to help you understand each step so your journey is as easy and painless as possible. By the end of your search, with my support and guidance, you will live happily ever after in your new dream home.

Consultation

During our buyer consultation, I'll explore market trends, financing options, and negotiation strategies together. I’m here to answer all your questions and get you started on the right path.

Pre-approval

I’ll guide you through the pre-approval process, where the lender will review your finances and let you know how much you can borrow. This is a crucial step in making your homeownership dreams a reality!

Property search

You'll receive notifications about listings that match your preferences. If something catches your eye, just let me know, and we’ll schedule a viewing right away to keep things moving forward.

Make an offer

When you’re ready, I’ll present your written offer to the seller. While I hope for an immediate acceptance, the seller might counter or reject the offer, but don't worry—I’ll navigate this together!

Inspections

I’ll arrange a home inspection to ensure everything is in working order and there are no major issues. This brings us one step closer to handing you the keys to your new home!

Closing

It’s time to celebrate—closing day is here! I’ll be with you through the final steps, ensuring a smooth and exciting finish to your home-buying journey.

VIP Home search

Find your perfect match

Share your preferred neighborhoods, price range, and the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you're looking for, and let’s kick off your personalized home search journey! By providing these details, I can tailor my search to match your specific needs and preferences, helping you find the perfect home that fits your lifestyle and budget.

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Experience Matters

120+

Homes Sold

$132.5M+

In Transactions

$750k

Average Transaction

100+

Happy Clients

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"Jill was referred to us by a friend who heard her speak about her real estate experience on a radio talk show in early March. Calling Jill to sell our condo was the best decision we could’ve made. Upon meeting Jill, we were immediately drawn to her warm, friendly personality; but it was her superior
"We found Jill through her videos on the Sarasota area where we wanted to relocate. The first video we saw listed 5 reasons NOT to move to Florida! So we knew we’d found an honest realtor with a sense of humor! She was happy to work with us remotely even though our house in the pacific northwest was
"Jill was fabulous to work with and made the process so seamless. She was patient, fun, and professional. Top notch!!"
"Jill is such a pleasure to work with and her professionalism as a buyers agent in the real estate industry is a force to be reckoned with. Her attention to detail, outgoing personality and passionate approach to adding value and shaping the customers experience in purchasing a new construction home
"2/5/2024 Sold a Single Family home in 2024 in Sarasota springs, Sarasota, FL. 會會會會會 Local knowledge 會會會會會 Process expertise *****Responsiveness *****Negotiation skills Jill is an excellent realtor. She helped us sell our house in Sarasota. She was very professional and kept in touch about every deta
"Jill is a very professional Realestate agent. She assisted in helping my forever home. I love living in Sarasota FL. Convenient to everything! Thanks Jill for all your assistance."
"Jill has sold two of our previous houses, And we have been very pleased with our sales, and we appreciate that she is very helpful and knowledgeable, we highly recommend her."
"Jill was awesome to work with. Her honest and genuine opinions, along with her knowledge of the market were exactly what we were looking for. She took the time to answer our questions, provide guidance when needed, got us to the home my husband will die in..one way or another. 😂"
"Jill was amazing during our home search! Her wealth of knowledge and responsiveness made her the perfect person to lean on coming into an area (Sarasota/Venice) that we had only superficial knowledge of. I found Jill by her awesome YouTube videos, which are highly recommended and informative! We
"Buying and moving into my new home went smoothly thanks to Jill Thomas. Her YouTube videos were what initially drew me to her because they helped me to better understand the confusing world of real estate. I appreciate that Jill gives you her honest opinion. She is an exceptional professional who gu

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Seeking Expert Advice?

Have questions about the market, need help with paperwork, or want a tour of your potential new neighborhood, I'm just a call or click away. Let's make your real estate journey smooth and stress-free!

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