David Barr's Sarasota and Venice Real Estate Blog

You are likely seeing "Coming Soon" foreclosure listings and real estate signs in the Sarasota and Venice areas. Get a jump on competing buyers for "Coming Soon" foreclosure listings The banks and our local MLS have agreed to allow Realtors to post property signs for foreclosures that are not yet available for sale.  What's frustrating for you as a buyer is that you will have a hard time finding out when the home will be ready to put on the market and what the price will be. If you are interested in one of these properties, I can provide immediate notification when the property becomes an active listing in our MLS, and pass along the full set of information to you. Please contact me with the street name, the street number if you are sure of it, and your email address.

One of my clients is renovating a home in Sarasota that is walking distance to Phillippi Shores Elementary School, just north of Proctor Rd. and east of Tamiami Trail.  It should be ready for sale by the end of January. The open floor plan of this coming-soon home in Sarasota has lots of light and beautiful solid hardwood floors. This 3/3 home with bonus room/office/4th bedroom features all (real) wood floors, upgraded cabinetry (some hand-crafted), all new appliances, new roof, A/C, and lots of closet space. The master bedroom will have a dual vanity, a spa tub and separate shower stall, and his and her's closets.  The lot has plenty of room to add a pool. If you'd like more information about this home please contact me .

I will be listing a completely renovated 2 bedroom one bath cottage style home west of the Trail near Sarasota Square Mall in the next few weeks. The home will have an all new kitchen and bath, new roof and windows.  Here's a preview of the kitchen renovation. If you are looking for a smaller home that has an open and light feel, please contact me for a preview showing.