
Areas Served
Sarasota, Bradenton and the Gulf coast towns in between.
The Market
Six markets, each with its own buyer, its own pricing logic and its own reason to be patient. Below is the short version. The longer version is a phone call.

01
Derek’s home market, from downtown condos to family neighborhoods east of the Trail.
Sarasota is home base for Derek’s NextHome Excellence office at 1400 Cattlemen Road, and the site of 42 of his 159 recorded transactions, the most of any market he serves.
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02
Riverfront and Lakewood Ranch adjacent communities just north of Sarasota.
Bradenton and the Manatee River corridor account for 13 of Derek’s closed transactions, including several higher end sales near Lakewood Ranch.
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03
Historic island charm and beach access along the Gulf south of Sarasota.
Venice’s island downtown and beach access have drawn 11 of Derek’s closed transactions.
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04
Growing value oriented neighborhoods inland from the coast.
North Port is one of the fastest growing parts of the region, and accounts for 12 of Derek’s closed transactions.
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05
Barrier island living with some of the best beaches in Florida.
Siesta Key’s quartz sand beaches and condo market have produced 6 of Derek’s closed transactions, including several beachside condos.
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06
Quiet Gulf coast village character between Venice and Osprey.
Nokomis rounds out Derek’s core coverage area with 5 closed transactions in this quieter Gulf coast village.
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Three verified client reviews from Derek’s own agent site, shown exactly as written.
This is our second home we buy with the help of Derek. He's very professional, answers all the questions we have right away and guides you through the entire process. You really do feel that he's part of your team and wants the best. We can recommend him to all our friends and family and if there's a third home, he'll be there for us as well.
Derek was very knowledgeable about the whole home buying experience. Told him what we wanted and found the perfect fit quickly. We are so happy and recommend him to everyone we talk to looking to purchase a home.
Derek is a true professional and I was absolutely thrilled with working with him. I would recommend him to anyone and already have. You will not be disappointed!
This is our second home we buy with the help of Derek. He's very professional, answers all the questions we have right away and guides you through the entire process. You really do feel that he's part of your team and wants the best. We can recommend him to all our friends and family and if there's a third home, he'll be there for us as well.
Derek was very knowledgeable about the whole home buying experience. Told him what we wanted and found the perfect fit quickly. We are so happy and recommend him to everyone we talk to looking to purchase a home.
Derek is a true professional and I was absolutely thrilled with working with him. I would recommend him to anyone and already have. You will not be disappointed!
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