
5 Biggest Mistakes Home Sellers Make
In this video learn the 5 biggest mistakes home sellers make and how to avoid them.
Marie Souza and Mark Swanson are a powerhouse husband-and-wife luxury real estate team with Michael Saunders & Company on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota. With over 40 years of combined experience, they deliver exceptional results in Sarasota luxury real estate, achieving a remarkable 97% list-to-sell price ratio on the original list price. Specializing in waterfront properties, beachfront homes, and high-end residences on Lido Key, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Downtown Sarasota, and Lakewood Ranch, the team combines Marie’s elite staging and new construction expertise with Mark’s deep relocation knowledge. Trusted for white-glove service, insider market access, and genuine care, The Souza-Swanson Team helps discerning buyers and sellers navigate Sarasota’s most prestigious properties.
We recently purchased a beachfront condo with Mark Swanson as our agent, and the experience was excellent! From our first conversation through closing, Mark was attentive, proactive, and made the entire transaction seamless. Having purchased several homes over the years, we can confidently say that Mark’s professionalism, thoroughness, and attention to detail set him apart from other agents we’ve worked with. His knowledge, responsiveness, and dedication gave us confidence every step of the way. We HIGHLY recommend Mark to anyone looking to buy property in the Sarasota area! Thank you Mark for all your hard work! We will be in touch for the next one!
Mark Swanson gave us the professional assistance we needed to execute two real estate transactions. His personal demeanor and professional acumen made them both successful experiences. We appreciate Mark’s insight and expertise. We thank Mark and will not hesitate to contact him for all our future real estate needs.
The best Realtors we have EVER dealt with – efficient, knowledgeable, enthusiastic & capable of helping us, the Sellers, with every need no matter the size!

In this video learn the 5 biggest mistakes home sellers make and how to avoid them.

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