Gary Brey

About Us:

After 10 years as a Re/Max agent, earning numerous awards including election into the Re/Max Hall of Fame, I founded Manasota Realty Inc. located in Sarasota Florida.

Servicing the areas of Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Bradenton, including Lakewood Ranch, we specialize in Buyer's Agency. We offer the highest form of representation possible under Florida Law - Single Agency. Although most of our competitors only act as transaction agents, we go the extra mile for all of our clients. Single agency means we represent you and only you in the real estate process, even though we are paid by the Seller.

What We Do Best

Backed by more than 20 years of experience, I specialize in working as a Buyer's Agent with the '50+ Boomers' who are looking to relocate or retire to Sarasota. My approach to finding just the right property is to first listen carefully to my clients - what are they looking to find here.

Secondly, I make it very easy to reach me. By offering a direct line to my office via both an 800# and local number as well as email of course, I am always available until 11:00PM , 7 days a week.

Third, I always work as a Single Agent, representing only my client and not the Seller (although the Seller pays for my fees). The confidentiality of my client is always protected.

Finally, I like to think I am never 'pushy' with others and respect their own personal timetable.

Testimonials

To Whom it may Concern:

We would like to take this opportunity to recommend a very fine realtor that we have had the pleasure of working with. We had not had good results with a previous realtor who had been recommended to us, and selected Gary Brey based upon his advertising. He presented himself as a person who got results, and he provided the statistics to back up his claim. Since results were what we were interested in, we contacted him. From our very first contact, we felt confident that we had made the right choice. Gary visited our property and guided us through the steps he felt had been neglected but were important to get our unit in tip-top shape and ready for prospective buyers.

After our property was ready, Gary prepared the advertising and listings. They were very professionally and beautifully done. Any prospective buyer or agent that visited our property had all of the information that was needed readily available. Because we live in another state, all of our contacts were by telephone and e-mail. Gary regularly informed us of showings and prospect and agent comments, and immediately returned all phone calls and responded to e-mail messages. From time to time we discussed the listing price and other conditions. Each time, his suggestions were well founded, and proved to be worthwhile. He guided us through our responses to offers, and helped us with the details of a successful closing.

All in all, it was a most pleasant experience for us, and we would unhesitatingly recommend Mr. Brey as a very outstanding and professional realtor.

Sincerely,

Al and Ann Grospiron, Wyoming

Bought $3 Million Home Over Internet!

"Why might you want to consider having Gary Brey help you buy a home in Sarasota? After all, Sarasota is a small city and, assuming you are clear about what you want, any experienced broker with two ears and a three digit IQ has over a 60% chance of showing you the home currently on the market that might best appeal to you.

Even if you know what you want, all things are seldom equal. In our case "we" were looking for a (water/view/yard/value/ school/ neighborhood/ 5000+/quality) home based upon "my" time necessity and my wife's esthetic tastes. I trade stocks and funds for a living and am excessively a dollars/value/logistics person. My wife, in this case, had a long-time friend-broker in Sarasota, who was instead a more general/feeling person.

From the outset we were locked in crosscurrents and Gary, who always gave me immediate, thoughtful, quantitative feedback over the Internet and telephone, bowed out of our initial search saying "If I can help you in any way I will do so. I may not make a sale but if you end up living here I may instead have a good friend."

I could tell you why the other broker's non-disclosure of details lost a cash offer sale on a $6 million dollar home. I could also describe a turn of events where my wife decided that prior relationships did not buy a home, and in fact cost her the home she wanted. I will tell you that in Sarasota a majority of high-end homes are "for sale" and that the seller is "in the business" rather than "owner occupied for the past 12 years."

Bottom line: I bought a home through Gary. Any mistakes were my own, and after nearly a year I feel we could not have done better. I would highly recommend Gary as a broker who listens, works all hours, communicates clearly both on the lines and between the lines, and is prompt, insightful, genuinely caring, able, and helpful. He is truly happy only if he feels his client will happy in the long run. Making a sale is secondary. I have known Gary for just over a year and in every instance everything I say has remained consistently true."

jg, California

Family Homes in Deer Creek

Hi Gary,

I wanted to take the time to write you to tell you how pleased Phil and I are to have you as our agent. The decision to sell our property was easy after talking to you. You presented yourself in a professional manner and you were prepared to answer all of our questions. You promptly listed our property and we had showings within 2 days of listing. All of the showings were with qualified buyers. We had numerous second showings before we were presented with a sincere offer.

You were always available by phone when we had any questions about our property or other homes on the market in Deer Creek. Even though we were not in the position of "having to sell our home", you were time sensitive to our situation about securing our lot where we want to build. You were also available to act as my buying agent when the time came to sign the contract for building our new home.

In closing, we feel that we got "top dollar" for our home in a very short time on the market. Hope we continue correspondence after our closing.

Sincerely,

Gail H.

Unfortunately for this client, my Buyer's Agent Kim and I worked hard but we did not get the house... but we'll find a better home soon!

I'm sorry too! But there will be another. Some things are not meant to be. I personally think that the both of you worked very hard and I do have a great appreciation for that. Not easy to find a team like you two! Kim and I worked very well together and I think she is fabulous! Very professional and really on the ball. Thanks for all your efforts! Thanks

Glynis