As an agent who's an expert in this local area, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. I am eager to serve you. Here are some of the things I can do for you:
Find Your Next Home
You need someone who knows this area inside and out! I can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home
Sell a Home
When it's time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. I can take care of everything you need, from start to close.
Consult on Home Selling Tactics
Oftentimes buyers don't visualize living in your home the way you do. I can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.
Sold Listings
Testimonials
"We have used Doug as our agent to buy and sell multiple properties. We have also recommended him to all of our friends who have worked with him to purchase their homes. Doug is professional, knowledgeable, patient, goes above and beyond what is expected, and always has his clients’ best interest in mind. He aggressively markets your home and uses the latest technology to showcase his listings which distinguishes them from all other properties. As a result of his efforts and expertise, he was able to sell our home at list price in just a few days and simultaneously negotiate the purchase of our new home. His advice and opinions are well thought out and always sound. We trust him implicitly and wouldn’t use any other agent and neither should you!"
-Rorrie Russell, Client
Coldwell Banker Realty
Douglas began his real estate career in 2002 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida working in commercial and general real estate sales. He obtained a Broker Associate license in 2006. He also holds and a master’s degree in business administration.
His background includes working as a licensed mortgage broker/loan originator and also working as a commercial loan production manager, where his responsibilities included the coordination of sales and marketing programs.
Douglas moved to the west coast of Florida in 2007. Before joining Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, he worked as a business banking relationship manager and managed a portfolio of 120 clients with relationships in excess of $20 million. He has additional experience as a project manager for a land development company and as a commercial real estate broker for an international real estate firm.
Douglas is an avid fan of the outdoors and enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, sailing and diving. In connection with those interests, Douglas gives his time as a current member and prior vice president of the Sarasota Sportsmens Association; he helps educate local youth regarding outdoors sportsmanship and safe practices while also promoting the use, conservation and management of our local natural resources. Douglas is an avid supporter of the Arts and Sciences through the Asolo Theater and Mote Marine Lab. He is also active as a certified and licensed Fire Fighter/EMT volunteer. Douglas is a member of the Sarasota Association of REALTORS (SAR).
Douglas is married and a loving father of two children.
