Emilee serves Sarasota and Manatee Counties on Florida's Gulf Coast, with a special focus on Lakewood Ranch and Parrish. She also works throughout Bradenton, Sarasota, and the barrier-island communities including Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, and Anna Maria Island.

Lakewood Ranch is one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the country, known for A-rated schools, golf and country clubs, walkable town centers like Main Street and Waterside Place, and quick access to Gulf beaches. It is a strong fit for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Parrish is one of the fastest-growing areas in Manatee County, popular for newer construction, more space for your money, and master-planned neighborhoods like North River Ranch and Forest Creek. It is especially appealing to families and buyers who want newer homes at a strong value.

Emilee is a relationship-first Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Realty and a member of the Realtors Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM). Her business is built on genuine connections, deep local market knowledge, and a luxury level of service for every client, not just high end listings.

The easiest way is to book a free, no-pressure consultation. Emilee will learn your goals, walk you through the current local market, and map out your next steps, whether you are ready now or just exploring. Call or text (941) 271-1590 or schedule a time online.

In most cases a buyer pays no commission directly. The seller's contract sets what compensation, if any, is offered to the agent representing the buyer, and anything outside that is agreed in writing up front so there are no surprises. Emilee walks through the numbers before you tour a single home.

Online estimates use broad averages and miss the things that actually move price locally, like which side of a community you're on, lot position, builder, and how your finishes compare to recent sales nearby. Emilee prepares a free comparative market analysis using live Stellar MLS data for your specific street.

It depends on price, condition, and neighborhood. Well-priced, well-presented homes in Lakewood Ranch and Parrish still move quickly, while overpriced listings sit and end up selling for less after a reduction. Pricing strategy in the first two weeks matters more than anything else you'll do.

New construction offers warranties, current layouts, and builder incentives, but timelines slip and lot premiums add up. Resale gets you mature landscaping, established communities, and room to negotiate. In Parrish especially, both are strong options and the right answer depends on your timeline and how much you want to customize.

Yes, and it's a specialty. Emilee relocated to the Gulf Coast herself, so she knows what you can't learn from listing photos, including commute realities, flood zones, insurance costs, HOA and CDD fees, and which communities suit which stage of life. Virtual tours and video walkthroughs are standard for out-of-area buyers.

A Community Development District fee funds the infrastructure of a master-planned community, such as roads, drainage, and amenities. It appears on your annual tax bill and is separate from HOA dues. Many Lakewood Ranch and Parrish communities have them, so it should be factored into your monthly budget from the start.