Bobbie Banan was my real estate agent when I bought my vacation home on Anna Maria Island. We have been friends ever since. Just recently, Bobbie was my real estate agent again when I purchased a second property, this time an investment property on Longboat Key. So I know from personal experience over thirteen years and two purchases that Bobbie is knowledgeable, hardworking, and honest. She is a person of integrity and a pleasure to work with. She goes above and beyond what is expected and has been an invaluable help in my real estate transactions. I unequivocally recommend Bobbie if you are buying or selling real estate in the Sarasota-Bradenton-Anna Maria Island area.
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I want to thank Bobbie for her assistance in the selling of my mother's condo. She provided invaluable advice from the listing to marketing of the property. Bobbie took the time to continuously keep everyone informed during every step of the sales process.
From our very first meeting with Roberta (Bobby) Banan both my wife and I became quickly aware of her attention to detail, complete familiarity with the type and quality of the real estate in which we had interest. She was gracious, understanding of our likes and dislikes as well ad being sensitive to the interaction between potential sellers and buyer. She is a Real Breath of fresh air in her field.
Now that our condo is sold Cathy and I want to acknowledge and thank you Bobbie for everything you did throughout the process. It was quite a journey with many challenges given our separation – you in Florida, us in New York – and the impacts of COVID. We appreciate your professional advice at every step, your gentle nudging to keep us on track, and most especially your willingness to provide oversight of the property during the extended period between the acceptance of the sales contract and the closing. Thank you and warmest wishes and regards, .Bill and Cathy Hedberg
My husband and I listed our bayside condo in Longboat Key, FL with Bobbie Banan in January 2020 hoping to find a home on the oceanside of the island. Since we listed our condo, COVID-19 happened, and my husband, myself and our only child have had to be treated for debilitating injuries or life-threatening illnesses. I have no doubt that if we would have had any other realtor instead of Bobbie, we would not have been able to sell our condo at this time. It would have had to have been taken off the market until our issues were resolved. Not only is she a gifted realtor, she knows every building on the island and which rules and regulations they require, and she kept us immediately informed of any issues or updates pertaining to our home. Bobbie went above and beyond what is expected of a realtor. We were unable to do what was necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the property, due to being unable to travel, and Bobbie helped keep it spotless in our absence. She was even there to allow the movers in, and stayed there the whole time. Most importantly, although our condo was one of the least expensive homes on the island, we felt she treated us like we were her most important clients. Knowing Bobbie, I'm sure she treats all of her clients the same as she has treated us, which makes her so extraordinary. We are eternally grateful to her for all of the kindness, compassion, and her excellent service as a realtor.
We had a two bedroom villa at Windward Bay, and we wanted to sell it. Bobbie was our realtor, she did a great job, holding open houses (and being there herself), and always showing the villa to possible buyers. Even when she was out of town, she arranged for a fellow realtor to be available for any inquiries. We were very happy with the way Bobbie handled our sale, and we consider her a friend.
A special thanks goes to Bobbie Banan for her continuous commitment to selling my parents condo in Longboat Key. The process of selling their vacation home would have been a HUGE process for our family if it were not for the help of an incredible Realtor - Bobbie. She was great with keeping our family (in another state) in the loop with recommendations. What was over and above was when we had to have a few repairs done to the home (when under contract) - Bobbie was instrumental with getting people in to do the proper fixes in order to continue the process of selling. As of today the condo is sold and though it is bittersweet to our family for we all have incredible memories from our parents vacation home, it was a sale that had to be done and Bobbie and her team took the stress out of our family having to go through this while living in another state. Thank you Bobbie!
I had come to LBK for tow months in 2003 and fell in love with the area, particularly the north end of the key. I met Bobbie Banan at a church supper and mentioned I loved the area but feared I couldn’t afford to buy anything. She immediately said she had some places to show me. Bobbie is unique, since she lives on LBK, she knows the area well, she knows the market and she gets to know her clients. She is an intelligent, caring, empathetic individual.
It should go without saying that Mrs. Banan has helped us close a few deals with the highest level of professionalism, integrity and diligence. (this is why we keep going back to her). I believe in an institution that will resonate a positive vibe even in seeing the name on a plaque. It is my belief that your name does just that! In so doing it attracts sincere talent like Bobbie, Ben and repeat customers such as ourselves!
Bobbie Banan has been such a positive force in selling our house on Longboat Key. Her guidance, tenacity, reliability, market knowledge, patience, attention to every detail from her thoughtful interior staging to putting potted flowers outside the front door, to taking care of or informing us of details inside the house, to being there multiple times when someone needed to be onsite, her follow-through and followup - all provided us with a sense of security and of Bobbie having our backs. I would not have asked my best friend to do what she did for us. She was a friend of my father and I hope to be a friend of hers. She is a consummate professional. One cannot find a realtor better than Bobbie.
Bobbie did an excellent job selling my father's condo. She worked diligently and was on top of every detail. We had to do much of our work by phone and email because we do not live in Florida. Bobbie was wonderful about her timely and clear communications. She also went over and above to help us with; plumbers, painters , movers, cleaning services etc. We can't thank her enough. Spiegel family
I would like to congratulate Michael Saunders & Company on the professionalism of your sales associate, Ms. Bobbie Banan. My husband and I recently purchased a home on Longboat Key that was listed by Ms. Banan. Bobbie was extremely professional and served as a great resource about Longboat Key and our neighborhood. She loves the Florida lifestyle and having raised her family on Longboat Key gives her a unique perspective and enthusiasm about the area. She even washed the curtains the previous owners had left before we arrived so they were clean and ready to hang. This act of kindness was a pleasant surprise and it was followed by a donation on our behalf to the Michael Saunders & Company Foundation. It is a pleasure doing business with a knowledgeable professional who also gives from the heart.
We were so pleased with our agent Bobbie Banan, she could not have been more helpful. She was on top of the transaction every step of the way. The house was in foreclosure, the time table was very short and the required documentation extremely detailed, but Bobbie had so much knowledge that we were usually a step ahead of whatever needed to be done. She went above and beyond what we expected. We have closed on a number of properties over the years and Bobbie is by far the most knowledgeable and professional Realtor who has ever represented us.
Bobbie listened carefully to our needs, lifestyle interests and budget. She diligently helped us screen homes on the market that met our criteria. She made sure that we looked at every home on the market that we had an interest in and traveled with us to several communities to make sure we fully understood the pros and cons of each. We appreciate all of the advice she provided us, as we negotiated with the seller, obtained financing and had a successful closing. We would recommend her services to others without reservation.
Good job Bobbie!!! Sometimes all of the skills of a professional Realtor have to come into play to bring the seller and buyer together to finalize a good deal for both parties. Your knowledge of Longboat Key and the Sarasota area, as a team member of Michael Saunders and Co. made this deal happen. Most important were your skills as a mediator between the seller and buyer that made everyone more comfortable and thus complete the transaction. I am very proud that you represented me and will use you to help me find the right condo when, hopefully, I return to Longboat Key. Keep doing the good work
Bobbie Banan is an outstanding agent. She never gave up! She had many open houses, she kept on advertising, she talked to other agents, she helped me rearrange my condo to show better, and, most of all, she was always cheerful, optimistic, and knew what she was doing.
Bobbie Banan was my agent for the sale of Longboat Harbour. On a scale of one to ten (10) Bobbie was tops in her service.
We’ve worked with Bobbie multiple times and recommend her to all. Bobbie walked us through every step of the buying and selling process. She offered sound, experienced advice that we knew we could rely on. In addition to her professionalism, knowledge of the community and attention to detail she was always hands on and available. We had full confidence in her judgement. With her guidance we were able to sell our property for the highest price that a mid rise has every sold for on LBK. Whenever we return to Sarasota we get together with Bobbie, who we now consider a friend. Barbara and Jeff
Thank you so much for your representation of us in the sale of our 40-year family treasure (and Linda's Dad's legacy), in Windward Bay Condominium. We really appreciate your guidance, dedication, thoroughness, honesty, professionalism, hard work, and delight in working together. You helped make a sad (yet necessary and ultimately positive) sale and transaction to occur quickly and easily. We look forward to continuing with you as friends!
Recently my husband Tom sold his condo with Bobbie Banan as the listing agent. It was a short sale. Bobbie did a fantastic job of working with Tom's attorney and completing this transaction. We were not familiar with the short sale process but Bobbie was patient and thorough
