John Forberger at Douglas Elliman Real Estate 305.905.1842
What's my home worth?
Free home valuation · Sarasota-Bradenton

What is your home worth today?

Get a pricing opinion from John based on what is actually closing near you: recent sales from Stellar MLS, adjusted for your home's condition, lot, water and view. Not an algorithm.

  • Closed sales in your neighborhood and price tier
  • Adjusted for renovations, lot, water access and view
  • No cost and no obligation to list
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How John prices a home

1. The closed salesRecent sales from Stellar MLS in your neighborhood and price tier, not the whole county.
2. Your homePrice per square foot adjusted for condition, renovations, lot size, water access and view.
3. The competitionWhat is active right now, how long similar homes are taking to sell, and where prices are being cut.
4. Land and new constructionFor older homes on valuable lots, what builders are paying for land. John started on the development side in 2005.

Recent results

All notable sales
SOLD · AUGUST 2025 $1,150,000 5533 Long Shore Loop, Sarasota Sunrise Preserve at Palmer Ranch Built 2023 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,632 sqft Represented the seller
SOLD · APRIL 2025 $1,110,000 The Sanderling Club · 7345 Pine Needle Rd Siesta Key, Sarasota 4 bd · 4 ba · 0.61-acre lot Represented the seller
PENDING $7,750,000 107 Tuna St, Anna Maria New construction, under contract before completion 6 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,345 sqft

Sale data from Stellar MLS and public records. Anna Maria Island Q3 2026: average single-family sale $2.27M, 56 closings (Stellar MLS). See the full Island Ledger report.

Home value questions

Is a home valuation from John free?

Yes. There is no cost and no obligation to list your home.

Is this an appraisal?

No. John prepares a comparative market analysis (CMA): a pricing opinion based on recent closed sales, active competition and your home's features. An appraisal is a separate report by a licensed appraiser, usually ordered by a lender.

How accurate are online home value estimates?

Automated estimates are calculated from public records and recent sales. They can't see renovations, condition, views, water access or lot features, so they can miss by a wide margin on custom, waterfront and new construction homes. Use them as a starting point.

What does John look at to price a home?

Closed sales from Stellar MLS in your neighborhood and price tier, price per square foot adjusted for condition, renovations, lot, water access and view, days on market and current competition, and, for older homes on valuable lots, what builders are paying for land.

Which areas does John cover?

Sarasota-Bradenton, including Anna Maria Island (Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach), Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Sarasota, West Bradenton and Palmetto.

A comparative market analysis is a pricing opinion, not an appraisal. Not a solicitation for property currently listed.