
Are you considering moving into a new home in 2024? Even if you don't plan to start shopping seriously right away, now is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for your big move. Here are a few things our real estate agents recommend doing this new year to set yourself up for home-buying success.

If you're looking for Sarasota homes for sale, you might have heard it's a good idea to put your plans on pause at the start of December. While it's true that the real estate market slows down at the end of the year, our real estate agents are here to support you.
While some buyers decide to pause their home search around the end of the year, you can still find the perfect home for you, make a successful...
Bradenton, FL August 3 - REALTOR® Ian Brooks-Miller has joined Wagner Realty's El Conquistador Office and will be providing real estate services in the Manatee and Sarasota County areas.
Originally from Indiana, he relocated to Florida in 2013 to be closer to his family. He has a strong military background serving oversees in Iraq. He is an Operations Iraqi Freedom Veteran, and serves as Senior Vice Commander of Veterans of Foreign War post 10141 in Bradenton.
Currently, Ian volunteers as a Captain of VFW 10141 Honor Guard, participating in parades, special events, and flag presentation ceremonies. He, along with his fellow honor guards stand ready to perform at funerals to convey gratitude and pay final respects to a fallen comrade.
Ian received his real estate license i...
LONGBOAT KEY, FL, July 2, 2023 – When a Medford, New Jersey high school senior, Ben Barclay expressed an interest in interning with Rae at Wagner Realty's Longboat Key Office, Rae was thrilled to assist.
He has always been interested in real estate. For one week in June, he was able to experience the life of a REALTOR® up close and personal.
"Ben is an intelligent young man, with a kind heart and outgoing personality. Having the opportunity to mentor him meant the world to me," noted Rae. "He learned the process of a real estate transaction, assisted in the office, and he discovered the importance of follow-through when working with customers."
Rae has been a resident of the Bradenton area for most of her life, and a top producer REALTOR with Wagner Realty for over 15 years. Rae can be reached at Wagner Realty's...
BRADENTON, FL June 27, 2023 – George Menihtas, a real estate agent at the First Street, Sarasota office of locally-owned Wagner Realty has obtained his Broker license and will continue to be a part of the Wagner Realty team as Broker Associate status.
"George continues to stand out as a leader in the real estate industry and is a valuable asset to Wagner Realty," said Jon Patella, First Street Branch Manager. "We are proud to congratulate George on this achievement."
Born in 1990 in Clearwater, Florida, George is a Florida native who has spent over two and a half decades on the gulf coast of Florida. He spent three years in Denver, Colorado obtaining his bachelors in finance, and most recently graduated from Florida International University (FIU) with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). His prior...