Featured Sarasota Commercial Real Estate Brokers*

Brief Bio: National Land Product Council Chairman for Sperry Van Ness. Sperry Van Ness Florida Commercial Real Estate Advisors has the entire State covered.

Full Bio: National Land Product Council Chairman for Sperry Van Ness. Sperry Van Ness Florida Commercial Real Estate Advisors has the entire State covered. Through our platform, culture, and connections, our firm collaborates in connecting buyers and sellers.

Brief Bio: Gail handles each client with exceptional care, ensuring that every element of a transaction is presented in a clear and logical manner.

Full Bio: Gail Bowden, Senior Investment Advisor, and SVN Certified Office Specialist, brings a unique blend of strategic creativity and expertise to the SVN Commercial Advisory Group team. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, Bowden is well known for her business ingenuity and ability to navigate the complexities of venture capital, project finance, construction, and development. Her project list is extensive, as well as her list of accomplishments as an expert and industry leader. Ms. Bowden achieved a worldwide ranking of #11 and #2 in Florida for 2019 and SVN’s prestigious honor “Partners Circle.” While working with Michael Saunders & Company Commercial in 2018 & 2017, she earned Presidents Circle, MSC Commercial Top Team, and Outstanding Performance-sales units. Before joining Michael Saunders and Company Commercial, Bowden was named one of Real Estate Forum’s Women of Influence in 2016 and was SVN’s Top Producer, following a worldwide ranking of #3 and #1 in Florida, and “Partners Circle.” In 2015 and 2014, Bowden achieved Partners Circle and several of SVN’s most esteemed honors, including her fourth “Top Commercial Real Estate Advisor of the Year,” “Top Producer,” and “Top Sale Transaction.” Ms. Bowden is well-known for closing complex and varied commercial investment projects, specializing in medical office, multifamily, and industrial properties from $500,000 to $60 million +. Gail’s propensity for guiding clients to appropriate financing, coupled with her skill for identifying the most suitable investors for each deal, has contributed to her career sales total of over $500 million. From contract to closing, Gail handles each client with exceptional care, ensuring that every element of a transaction is presented in a clear and logical manner. Known for thorough research, stamina, and patience, Gail’s ability to communicate clearly with all sides in any negotiation has established her as a true professional in the field. A passion for travel has enhanced Gail’s ability to develop and cultivate long-standing relationships with real estate and development professionals all over the world.

Brief Bio: Ray's career covers over forty years in retail management, retail real estate leasing and development. His vast experience brings a valuable resource to SVN.

Full Bio: Ray's career covers over forty years in retail management, retail real estate leasing and development. Most notably; Gap where he was Vice President of visual merchandising and store design & President of GapKids; Eddie Bauer where he was Vice President of retail operations and real estate; Conran - Habitat No. America where he spearheaded a major store expansion program as CEO; Divisional President for retail expansion ESPRIT Europe; Divisional President for retail operations and expansion Adidas America; and President & CEO Design Within Reach. His vast experience in both North American and European site selection, retail leasing and location strategy bring a valuable resource to the SVN team. Ray received his Business education at Western Connecticut State University, did Masters work at UCLA. He is a past member of The Presidents Association of the American Management Association and is a life member of MENSA.

Brief Bio: service like no other!

Full Bio: Marcia Cuttler has been a resident of Sarasota since 1974. She has owned several successful business ventures and has personally purchased many commercial investment properties over the past 35 years. She knows first-hand the stress associated with buying, selling and leasing property and uses that experience in assisting both Buyers, Sellers, Landlords and Tenants with their transactions. With her ever growing long list of successful closings, Marcia has earned much respect and recognition in the Sarasota Area Commercial Real Estate Community. Coupled with resourcefulness, tenacity, dedication to detail, integrity, energy and enthusiasm, quality customer service and being a good listener, Marcia will give you 100% and outstanding results! “I consider it a privilege to work with my clients on a decision as pivotal as Buying, Selling and Leasing a prized property.” - Marcia Cuttler

Brief Bio: Director of Commercial Real Estate for Keller Williams in the Water, Licensed for 17+ years, GRI, Broker Associate in Florida & South Carolina.

Full Bio: Rex has been a Sarasota resident for twenty-five years and is a member of the Sarasota Board of REALTORS®. He is also a member of both the State of Florida and National Association of REALTORS®. He has been a realtor for the past fifteen years. He began his career in the residential real estate markets before transitioning to commercial real estate, and then ventured into managing his own Private Equity Company, 941 Capital Inc. He has vast market knowledge. He has the ability to understand comprehensive financials, values, and accessing a variety of different opportunities from an investor stand point, the buyer/seller and of course as the professional Realtor. His knowledge and vast network of both national and international high net worth clients, along with institutional level clients helped to build his commercial background at an unprecedented level. He has worked with several larger RIET’s, hedge funds, and law firms to help mitigate transactions and build on his market skills and connections. All of this he lends to the team of people with in the Private Client Group. During his time with 941 Capital, Inc he oversaw acquisitions, dispositions, along with design for all active projects involving “flipping” of houses. His skill as an investor and his local market knowledge proved to return the expected yields for the company. “I love showing people the transformation from day ONE to SOLD!!” – Rex Glasson He is excited to have a team around him that will act as the Private Client Group within Sarasota and surrounding market centers to pull from his vast experiences and contacts to provide a level of service and transparency that his current and future clients expect and deserve.

Brief Bio: Been there, done that. Every aspect of the real estate business can fit on my bio. I'm ready to help you with your needs.

Full Bio: I have been in the business as a broker, contractor and developer. I know every aspect of this business, in multiple areas and in every type of property. If you want experience. performance and results, contact me.

Brief Bio: Ryan McDonald serves as an Associate Advisor for SVN | Commercial Advisory Group, with a focus on land acquisition for national multifamily developers.

Full Bio: Ryan McDonald serves as an Associate Advisor for SVN | Commercial Advisory Group, with a focus on land acquisition for national multifamily developers. He also has experience in wholesaling property and rental investment properties. Ryan has started and sold businesses of his own. He has also assisted partners and clients launch their businesses from inception and has worked with them through grand opening and into expansion. Being intimately familiar with all aspects of business ownership allows Ryan to approach his clients’ needs from a unique and practical perspective. Born and raised in Sarasota, Ryan graduated Flagler College in St. Augustine with a BA in Business Administration. With his Grandfather having been a custom home builder and his grandmother owning her own real estate brokerage (Erdin Realty), real estate is engrained in his roots. In his spare time, Ryan serves on the Board of Directors for Save Our Y (formal known as Sarasota Family YMCA). He is also a youth archery coach for Community Day School, and enjoys golfing, shooting, fishing and time on the water. Specialties: Land/Land Development Multifamily/Apartments Retail

Brief Bio: Keen attention to the details, expert negotiation skills and a true dedication to my clients...that's my goal. Talk is cheap. Results Matter. I get results.

Full Bio: I am a commercial Specialist specializing in vacant land, office and retail in Southwest Florida. American Property Group of Sarasota, Inc. is Sarasota's premier commercial real estate company, with over 26 years of experience and successful transactions. We've worked extremely hard to differentiate ourselves from other firms in the greater Sarasota area and have been successful by providing complete customer satisfaction and unparalleled customer service. At American Property Group, we simplify the buying and selling of commercial real estate, making the process easy to understand. We get deals done and we do it quickly and efficiently. As our motto says, "Invest in America ... Buy Real Estate!"

Brief Bio: Offering honest, diligent, professional representation and broker cooperation for over 36 years.

Full Bio: With more than thirty-six years of commercial real estate experience, Marc H. Pearl brings an extensive and diverse background, specializing in office and retail leasing and medical office investment sales with a strong background in buyer/tenant representation, bank REO’s, market research, site selection, lease negotiation, pro-forma projections, and investment analysis. Distressed Asset Disposition Services; Since 2008 Pearl has been assisting financial institutions such as Lehman Brothers, Aurora Bank FSB, Ocwen Financial, Bayview Financial, LNR Partners, and Bank of America with their troubled real estate assets throughout the South Florida area. Prior to joining KW Classic as their Director of Commercial Real Estate, Marc founded Pearl Real Estate Advisors in 2009 as a boutique commercial real estate firm serving its clients with investment sales and leasing advice. He is a member of the Realtors Association of Sarasota and Manatee and is certified as a Delegate of the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM*) Institute. In addition to his extensive real estate background, Pearl owned and operated a chain of medical clinics and was directly responsible for site selection, design, construction, licensing and accrediting of three de-novo surgical facilities throughout South Florida. He also is a multi-store franchisee of a national retail franchise. As a successful business owner himself, he brings his real estate clients that added insight. Marc, a Miami native of 58 years and graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans (BSM) started his career in New Orleans as an office leasing agent. He represented both landlords and tenants and was fortunate to be on the leasing team responsible for securing tenants on behalf of the owner of three Class “A” office towers, comprised of 1,500,000 square feet. Through his career Marc has negotiated hundreds of leases.

Brief Bio: Specializing in Industrial Property on West Coast Florida

Full Bio: Seasoned Business Executive with experience in industrial properties, manufacturing, sales, management, workforce management, economic development in the State of Florida

Brief Bio: Barry Seidel and his 30 year legacy of honesty, integrity, knowledge and successful transactions, make him the top choice of SW Florida Commercial RE clients.

Full Bio: Barry Seidel has spent the last 30 years in the commercial real estate industry, serving clients in South West Florida. Specializing in the sale and leasing of commercial and industrial properties, his primary areas of focus include retail properties, office buildings, industrial warehouses, shopping centers, vacant land, triple net investment properties and restaurants. Barry is very experienced in the 1031 Exchange process, as well as select business opportunities, including those needed to satisfy immigration laws, working closely with immigration attorneys throughout the United States. With an extensive and successful background in the field of restaurants, his expertise is hard to match. Barry has been selling Florida's top restaurants for over 30 years, introducing exciting and new cuisine throughout the greater Sarasota area. American Property Group has an excellent selection of the area's best restaurants and taverns in their inventory. Experience, trust, knowledge and integrity are why many sellers and buyers have relied on Barry Seidel for their commercial real estate projects and the health of their real estate portfolios.

Brief Bio: I'm a Single Tennat Net Lease Owner/Developer and locate these types of sites for my real estate clients here in SW Florida.

Full Bio: Tom Sivertsen, CCIM serves as Senior Advisor for Sperry Van Ness specializing in the sale and/or lease of retail, industrial, office and land in the State of Florida, with emphasis on Florida's West Coast. With over 30 years of experience, Sivertsen has secured multiple transactions resulting in a career volume in excess of $100,000,000.00. Prior to joining Sperry Van Ness, Sivertsen served as broker/owner for his own company, Sivertsen Commercial Real Estate, and previous to that he was with The Commercial Group of Michael Saunders & Company, Sarasota, FL, where, in 1996, he was the number one producer out of 450 agents. Sivertsen's career highlight was the $10,300,000.00 sale of Bella Vita (ALF) in Venice, FL. Sivertsen also developed, owns and manages the Starbucks and FedEx Office in Venice, FL and the Verizon Wireless corporate store and Aspen Dental in Port Charlotte, FL. Active in the commercial real estate industry, Sivertsen is a member of the CCIM Institute and the International Council Of Shopping Centers (ICSC). A resident of Sarasota/Bradenton, Sivertsen earned a Bachelor Of Science Degree in Urban & Regional Planning from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Brief Bio: Tony Veldkamp, CCIM serves as the Managing Director of Sperry Van Ness Commercial Advisory Group, which has a primary focus on Southwest Florida.

Full Bio: Tony Veldkamp, CCIM serves as the Managing Director of Sperry Van Ness Commercial Advisory Group, which has a primary focus on Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties, but provides services to their clients throughout Florida and the U.S. utilizing the Sperry Van Ness national platform. Tony specializes in the sale (and/or leasing) of vacant land, office and industrial property in this three-county area known as the Sun Coast. With over twenty three years of commercial real estate experience exclusively in this area, he has numerous sales and leasing transactions with a career sales volume in excess of $150 Million. Prior to joining Sperry Van Ness, Tony served as a 12-year veteran Commercial Broker for Michael Saunders & Company here in Sarasota. He specialized in land and development, but also handled office and industrial buildings, retail, and apartment complexes. Previous to that he served as a Commercial Broker for Brown Real Estate in Bradenton, Florida, but he had began his real estate career here on the Sun Coast as a real estate appraiser. Tony very much enjoys life along the Sun Coast with his wife Debbie, a native of Bradenton, and their four children. They enjoy boating, hiking, and family time.