Buying Tips Blog

Buying a home in Sarasota’s competitive luxury real estate market requires more than a quick search — it takes strategy, insight, and expert guidance. From understanding micro-neighborhoods to evaluating long-term value and lifestyle fit, our tips help you make informed, confident decisions. Whether you’re relocating, investing, or finding your dream Gulf-front retreat, we’ll help you navigate every step with clarity and ease.

What’s a Buyer’s Market vs. a Seller’s Market?

In a buyer’s market, there are more homes for sale and not as many buyers. That means homes sit longer, buyers have more negotiating power, and prices tend to soften as a result.

Protect Yourself From Property Deed Fraud

Protect yourself from property deed fraud by signing up for your local county’s property fraud alert program.

Retail Therapy: Exploring Longboat Key’s Exclusive Shopping Destinations

Uncover the hidden gems of luxury shopping on Florida’s Longboat Key.

Relocating to Siesta Key: Your Essential Guide to a Life of Elegance

Discover the charm and luxury of Florida island living in Siesta Key.

Why a Home Inspection is Important

When buying a luxury home in Sarasota real estate, don’t skip the home inspection. A home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase so you can avoid costly surprises down the road.

Strategies That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

Four strategies to help win a bidding war on a home. In today’s hot luxury housing market, you need a partner who can serve as your guide, especially when it comes to making a strong offer.

Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Today

Crafting your home search checklist is one of the keys to being successful in today’s competitive luxury real estate market. Let’s connect so we can work together to find a home that fits your wants and needs.

Escalation Clauses

During this hot seller’s market, buyers are using escalation clauses as a way to make their offer stand out.

Supply and Demand in Today’s Market

More homes in 2021 than in any year since 2006. Other people are making their goals a reality. If you’re ready to move, let’s connect to talk about our local area and how you can take advantage of today’s housing market.

Winning Strategies for Buyers

Today’s competitive luxury real estate landscape makes it more important than ever to make a strong offer on a home. Read how buyers won the homes of their dreams by working with the Peter G. Laughlin Group in 2021.

How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home

Today’s homebuyers in Sarasota Luxury Real Estate are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes. Here are five tips for success in this critical stage of the homebuying process.

Buyers Are Looking for More Space in the Luxury Home Market

If you’re ready to gain some breathing room in a larger home, let’s connect so you have the guidance you need to find more space in Sarasota’s Luxury Home market.

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LUXURY REAL ESTATE

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Sarasota, FL 34236
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Luxury Real Estate News

Mortgage Rates Are Down a Full Percentage Point in One Year

Mortgage rates are about a full point lower than this time last year. See what that change could mean for payments and buying power in Sarasota luxury real estate.

What’s New at The Quay Sarasota in 2026: A Harborside Haven for Ultra-Luxury Living

The Laughlin Tanner Group shares what’s new at The Quay in 2026: Ritz-Carlton Residences Sarasota Bay, Ocean Prime, Kokomo Yacht Club, and more. Insights for Sarasota luxury real estate buyers.

Sotheby’s International Realty Releases 2026 Luxury Outlook Report

Sotheby’s 2026 Luxury Outlook dives into the trends shaping the high-end market – higher inventory, evolving buyer profiles, global demand drivers, and more.

How AI Is Being Used in Real Estate Deals

How AI is reshaping deals and why human judgment still wins. Lean on the best Sarasota luxury real estate agents at the Laughlin Tanner Group.

Florida Homestead Exemption, Save Our Homes & Portability

Florida homestead exemption explained: property-tax savings up to $50,000, the Save Our Homes 3% cap, portability when you move and key deadlines.

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