“Dave was upfront with me about the market and my expectations. He was very helpful through the process. I would recommend him to others.”
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“Alex is one of the best agents I have ever worked with! That's saying a lot since I am a fellow broker and very picky!! My husband and I would highly recommend him!”
Standard Real Estate
“Thank you Valentina for everything you did to help us find our new home. We really appreciate your patience, expertise, and responsiveness every step of the way throughout the entire process. We especially value how you always responded to our questions so quickly, helped us navigate the complex paperwork, found the perfect neighborhood for us. You made the whole process feel so much easier and less stressful. It's been a pleasure working with you, and we’re so glad we had you on my corner. We will not hesitate to refer to friends or family your way when they're ready to buy or sell. Thank you again for your dedication and hard work.”
Century 21 Circle
“Catherine responded quickly to all my questions and concerns. She expertly guided me through the purchasing process and made the closing easy to navigate. Have already recommended her others.”
Compass LLC
“Philip was very professional, accommodating and understanding. Once we identified a home we liked and put an offer in, Philip guided us always and provided needed information to keep us on track. He kept the process real and with forward motion. His recommendations were wonderful. I would use Philip again in a heartbeat! Thank you Philip! --Bea”
Michael Saunders & Company
“Lee and Lisa Mirman helped us successfully think through and negotiate our recent condominium purchase in Sarasota. Their deep knowledge of the local real estate market, and the time they take to comprehensively understand their clients' needs, sets them a league apart. This is the third property (two homes on Bird Key and now a downtown condo) we have purchased with the help and guidance of Lee and Lisa. Each was an exceptional find from a value and lifestyle perspective. We would wholeheartedly recommend Lee and Lisa to any prospective buyer or seller (we sold one house at full asking price through their efforts) of Sarasota real estate.”
Investments in Sarasota
“Trustworthy, professional, supportive in an emotional time. Managed expectations, good communication.”
Century 21 Integra
“Larry was by far the best realtor I've worked with. I've met with a few in the past and he takes the cake. He made looking for a house feel like a fun experience instead of a cut and dry transaction. And the number of resources he had at his fingertips. I had a question/inpection request, he knew a person. I was really impressed. I am always bragging about the team I had in getting me into my house, with Larry being the ring leader.”
eXp Realty
“Meagan jones is truly a one of a kind and anyone that has the opportunity to work with her would know she is amazing. She loves what she does and strives to meet your needs. The passion she has in unbeatable. Truly blessed to have found her and can't wait to start building with her by our side.”
Engel & Völkers Sarasota
“She was there with us 100% throughout the crazy experience we had with our lenders. She fought for us and helped us close on our first home. She was easy to talk to and listened to us and I would definitely recommend her to any of my friends.”
Century 21 Beggins Enterprises
“Paula Mcconahay was very patient with us. She made sure that she was able to make time for us, even when we would keep adding houses to our list of possibles. Paula was very attentive to what we were looking for, and her input on the houses we looked at was extremely helpful. I could not be happier of Paula being reccommended to us.”
Century 21 Affiliated
“Luis exceeded all of my expectations. I've never purchased a home before, so I was quite nervous about the process. However, Luis made all of my anxieties disappear like a magician. He took the time to answer all of our questions and always had a thorough answe. It also felt like he always prioritized getting back to us when we reached out for anything. He was more than prepared for our trips out to see houses, doing research before hand. Throughout the entire process, he was prompt and helped move the process along. We didn't feel rushed either. He was clear in his communication, especially when he needed something from us. I could write a novel about how wonderful it was to work with Luis. I plan to make sure his name is well known in my network for any real estate needs. Thank you for making our dreams come true, Luis! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Century 21 CENTURY21 Elite Locations Inc
“Crysti helped me through every step of the buying process. It's a stressful situation to start with, but Crysti made it a little less stressful! She has vast knowledge of the selling/buying process, and was available to me 24/7. I highly recommend Crysti.”
Crysti & Associates Realty, LLC
“Brian was the best, he understood our needs and was knowledgeable about our limitations and how to work with them. If I had to redo it again I would work with Brian again.”
Century 21 Beggins Enterprises
“Yandy Estrada was an excellent choice for us to help us buy our house, he helped and guided us every step of the way. Their trust and professionalism made every step of this adventure very easy. Definitely in our next investment I would choose Yandy Estrada and Rosa Leon again.”
Century 21 Century21 Rosa Leon
“Linda Johnston sold our home in only 4 days. She was experienced, knowledgeable and easy to work with. I would highly recommend her to my family and friends.”
Century 21 All Aces Realty
“The realtor was excellent. Brian Hollenbeck went above and beyond. I was really impressed with all aspects of the process, thanks to Brian.”
Coldwell Banker Realty
“Kevin was very kind, listened, responded to all my questions, and got my house listed with beautiful pictures to show the beauty of my house. All went as smooth as possible!”
Keller Williams South Shore
“One of the best!!”
Living Vogue
“Please see the previous comments. Tiffany is the best and truly world class! Tiffany was so wonderful to work with. She knew everything we needed and led us through a very unusual market with results beyond our expectations! We would not have trusted anyone else and she was gracious and kind even when we may not have been. We have referred our friends to work with her, she is the best. Grateful to her and the team.”
eXp Realty, LLC
Cortez real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Cortez real estate market, updated for September 2025. *
The typical home value in Cortez is projected to be $733,380 for the month of August. July’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the city to be $638,750—down 17.85% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, county-level data pegged home values at $430,000 in Manatee County for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $442,500 in August.
Cortez had 3 new listings and 8 listings that went under contract in July, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 65—down 20.73% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in August.
Of those 65 active listings, 30.77% reduced their price in the month of July. The median listing price for homes in Cortez grew 90.48% from June to July, bringing the current median listing price to $1,100,000. Based on projected data for August, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell year-over-year. In July 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 163 days, compared to 259 days in July 2024. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be decreasing. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this August.
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Learn more about what Cortez has to offer.
Cortez offers residents a warm, close-knit coastal lifestyle with easy access to boating, fishing, parks, and a charming mix of local eateries and arts, all within a welcoming, small-town atmosphere.
Cortez is a working-waterfront community where shrimp boats, net sheds, and skiffs still define the skyline. Just west of Bradenton and a quick hop over the bridge to the beaches of Anna Maria and the dunes of Longboat Key, it offers an everyday connection to the water—think sunrise paddles, fresh-off-the-boat seafood, and sunsets that stop conversation. The area’s maritime story is on display at the Florida Maritime Museum, while nearby preserves provide room to roam: glide past mangroves at Robinson Preserve or climb the observation tower at Neal Preserve for sweeping bay views. Local docks and laid-back fish houses add to the sense that life here is as much tide chart as calendar.
Families appreciate strong ties to Manatee County, with public options through the School District of Manatee County and convenient access to arts, healthcare, and employers across the region. Housing ranges from cozy coastal cottages and old-Florida bungalows to updated canal-front homes with lifts for weekend getaways by boat. Whether you’re downsizing for a simpler, salt-air lifestyle or moving up for more space and water access, Cortez balances heritage with everyday practicality and quick connections to city amenities.
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