What does it take to be a successful luxury real estate representative in a highly competitive Sarasota market?

Just ask Debra Pitell. With 27 years in Sarasota real estate, she has set herself apart as an expert in the listing and sale of luxury waterfront property. Debra presently holds the record for the two highest Sarasota benchmark sales of $13 and $13.2 Million.

Working with buyers and sellers of luxury real estate is a fine art. It goes without saying that one must have extensive high-end real estate knowledge and a sound view of the local market along with a firm foundation in real estate law. Debra offers a personal approach. She anticipates anything and everything that could possibly happen, maintains the utmost level of client confidentiality, meets client needs in an expedient fashion and maintains a rapport based upon trust.

Communication is the key to being a successful REALTOR® and Debra keeps her clients informed of current market conditions through regular MLS updates and marketing and advertising reports. Debra's unwavering commitment to the representation of her clients and her unmatched marketing efforts on their behalf has resulted in clients for life.

Debra is currently ranked among the top agents for dollar volume within Michael Saunders & Company, a company synonymous with luxury real estate. She was a Sarasota frontrunner as one of the first real estate agents to launch her own custom website SarasotaHomes4Sale.com that attracts buyers from all over the world. In December 2005 her website was named the #1 Agent Website in Florida by the Florida Association of REALTORS.

Her unmatched marketing efforts on behalf of her clients are a result of a talented team effort. Debra relies upon website designer and marketing expert Debbie Zaroba for award-winning marketing and design, professional photographers for distinctive photography and virtual tours, and the adept real estate administration/management skills of her licensed assistant Mary Deur. Having a professional, well oiled “team” is critical to offering the highest level of personal service that Debra continually provides to her clients.

A Broker-REALTOR® with Michael Saunders & Company's Main Street office, Debra holds professional designations of Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate of the REALTOR Institute and a Certified Internet Professional (e-Pro).

Born in London, England, Debra has lived in Sarasota since 1981. Though much has changed during her extensive real estate career, one thing has remained constant - Debra's unrivaled professional commitment to superior client service.