Like Mae West once said, "I've done a lot of places and been a lot of things" and if you live long enough, that does seem to be so.

After a long career in the arts as a printmaker and a college instructor, and as a journalist of hundreds of articles about everything from fertility clinics to housing during the Atlanta Olympics, it became evident that the arts, though somewhat glamorous, was not lucrative.

It was an easy transition from freelance journalist to marketing consultant promoting entrepreneurs to corporations. Along the way, I co-authored a book called Insider's Guide to Metro-Atlanta which sold in bookstores worldwide.

 

During all of the above, I saved every penny possible and invested in real estate owning ultimately two twelve (12) unit apartment buildings, numerous duplexes and single family homes. These properties I managed myself and learned a lot about human nature.

It was through real estate that I was able to achieve wealth. And it is that experience, lo these thirty years of buying and selling, that I share now. I've had the opportunity to work with wonderful people from young singles… to seniors who think young. These folks I now consider friends.

 

I've assisted in buying/selling property on Longboat Key up to Bent Tree, from South of Clark , to North of 75 and even as far as North Port. On a weekly basis I personally visit dozens of homes to keep aware of pricing vs. product and online on a daily basis I review listings and constantly work with my database of buyers and sellers worldwide to find what works for them financially….making dreams come true along the way.

All my clients will confirm that it is more a fact than a boast that working with me provides you with someone who uses intelligence and creativity, education and energy to help you achieve your real estate needs at this moment in time.

An Artist's creativity, a Marketing Consultant's savvy, and a Real Estate Investor's education (and yes, I have educated myself for you), these are the skills I bring to the table.

As your real estate pro I use no guess work, rather research and energy and the ability to work with a diverse group of people when handling negotiations, being creative throughout the process, and having an unfailing desire to make it happen for you be that a buying or selling process.

Please call or e-mail me today.

• Longboat -- Gulf of Mexico Dr. flanked by fabulous condos, canal homes and golf communities is a tranquil few minutes from continental St. Armand's Circle

• Lido -- walk to St. Armands Circle for dinner at a cafe, or watch the sunset from the beach or from your condo balcony

• Siesta -- a downtown more like the 60s than the cafe society of Lido, drive the back roads and you'll sense the South of France, or ride Midnight Pass for a taste of Miami with everything from condos to homes with fabulous water views to homes that almost float on the Gulf

• Downtown -- city view to water views and everything walking distance to restaurants and movies and galleries and weekly markets featuring flowers, and all manner of arts & crafts

• Mainland Sarasota homes close to shopping, beaches, and golf