Whether you are buying or selling real estate in Sarasota or Longboat Key, Florida, Mary is a dedicated professional who works very hard for her clients. A native of Madison, Wisconsin, she started her real estate career more than 20 years ago in Rumson, New Jersey. She moved to Longboat Key with her husband and two children in 1992, and has been a Realtor in the Sarasota area ever since. Mary's customers consider her to be a knowledgeable, honest and hardworking individual with "no pretensions." Mary has been recognized year after year as a top-producing agent who specializes in waterfront property, whether it is on the Gulf, bay, or on a canal. On or off the water, she can help you locate or sell a home in one of Sarasota's many extraordinary communities.

"Mary Bernas did a great job during all aspects of our recent Longboat Key condo purchase. She was always available, in communication, and her follow-up was superb. She was constantly willing to do the many details we wanted done in order to make it all happen as planned. Mary is a great salesperson, and her love for the area is contagious. We would recommend Mary to anyone and would buy from her again."

"My husband and I were the worst customers--a tight budget, but high expectations. This was my first home purchase. Mary held my hand every step of the way. Her caring professionalism was evident from the start. She worked diligently to find our dream house in Sarasota. You can trust Mary to work very hard for you!"

"Mary Bernas is a resourceful negotiator, and a caring professional who followed up on every detail of my successful closing. She's the best!!"

"Mary provided us with an accurate market analysis on our home in order to price it to achieve a quick sell. We were extremely pleased that we received our listing price within 1 day after listing the home. It was like a dream come true! Her communication with us throughout the inspections and right up to the closing were greatly appreciated and reassuring."

"During a visit to Longboat Key, we were referred to Mary Bernas by a family member. Mary quickly made herself available to us and spent countless hours and many days showing us homes. She consulted with us all during the negotiations up to and including our final purchase. Mary is a true Longboat Key real estate professional, who did her homework to provide us with all the tools necessary to make an intelligent successful decision. We recommend her highly."

"Moving to a house in Florida after more than 30 years in a New York City apartment was quite a change--and I'm not sure it would have been possible without more than a few headaches, without Mary Bernas. She was there for me throughout the entire process--from the search, to the negotiation, the contract, the inspections and up until closing. If you're looking for a knowledgeable Longbaot Key or Sarasota area realtor whom you can trust to be fair, honest, and thorough, you should look no further than Mary Bernas"

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