About Me
Full Agent Bio
Barbara in is the top 1% of Real Estate agents NATIONWIDE and in the top 1% of agents in Sarasota and Manatee County. Areal estate career that began in 1979 has brought many repeat customers and referrals. She has found real estate to be a very interesting and rewarding experience that has produced a multitude of lifelong friends. Two years ago her nephew, Fred, joined Barbara in her Real Estate business.
"To help buyers and sellers achieve happiness and satisfaction with their transaction is my main goal, and I look forward to working with you also"
Awards
- 2014 Master's Award Recipient
- 2015 Presidents Award Recipient
- 2016 Masters Award Recipient
- 2017 Presidents Award Recipient
- 2019 Founders Award Recipient
- 2020 Presidents Award Recipient
- 2021 Legacy Award Recipient
- 2022 Legacy Award Recipient
- 2023 Legacy Award Recipient
- 2024 Legacy Award Recipient
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Testimonials
In my business, I work with a lot of different real estate agents. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Barbara May. She is absolutely a very knowledgeable agent. Everything about our experience was right on target. Barbara May is a very strong asset to your company.
I greatly appreciated the efforts of my realtor, Barbara May, in facilitating the sale of my condo in downtown Sarasota. Not only did the unit sell quickly, but I also had multiple offers and it ended up selling for a record high price for a unit of that size at the Orange Club Condominiums.
Three years ago I was set to retire from Washington, D.C. and hired Barbara May at the strong recommendation of a friend based upon his acquisition experience with her. Barbara explained why Sarasota would be a better fit for me than Naples, and the search was on. This commenced a lengthy process due to Coved. Barbara patiently kept me apprised until the climate worked for me. Not only did she produce the perfect home, we were able to strike a transactionthe day before it hit the market. Barbara tilized her wealth of resouces to provide A-Z services. This proved to be invaluable in a city where I had none. There was no end to her attention to above and beyond detail, and I can be a challenge. Ultimatel, I am super happy in Sarasota, and Barbara has become a friend. Not only would I recommend her, I would tell a friend they would be insane NOT to work with her. Why? Because she makes it a fun, positive experience.
Jaguar- in- the- white- linen- shirt is the best of the best.... the business of buying or selling a house is always fraught with stresses and anxieties and jaguar took care of my interests since 2019 when i first met her.... she helped me buy a house in 2021 and then was the one to help me sell it in 2022.... quickly and efficiently .... ha ha with a bit of bossing.... she was always there for me and was the realtor with whom i had the best rapport in all my experiences of buying/selling my homes during my 5 decades in the usa. a realtor has to be a good psychologist and also culturally aware and sensitive.... at which jaguar is an expert par excellence. i liked her sense of humour and good communication at all times
Barbara stands head and shoulders above all of the real estate professionals we have worked with. Her knowledge, expertise & insight allowed us to make a well informed fact based decision on our real estate purchase. Additionally Barbara’s willingness to provide honest feedback with zero pressure to buy allowed us to take the time necessary to make the right decision. Barbara has truly become a valued friend that I would recommend to anyone looking learn more or buy in the Sarasota market.
