Drew Russell, Broker-Associate, GRI

When I was ready to make an offer on a property I had driven to several months earlier, Drew wanted to visit the property for himself, so he could guide me with the best approach. I couldn't be happier with his personal approach & guidance. Previously I lived in a Great Lakes state, so I was unfamiliar with what needed to be done before & after the purchase. Drew even called me a couple of weeks after the closing to see if he could help me with anything. Thanks for everything Drew.

We selected Drew based on 'good chemistry' and actual past success in Silver Oak. Drew managed the entire process from start to finish, from the listing agreement through a line item explanation of the closing form and every step along the way, we couldn’t be more pleased. The successful offer came 18 days after our listing hit MLS – excellent! I would heartily recommend (and have) Drew for any future real estate needs, be it selling or buying.

We have worked with Drew on a few transactions. HE is highly ethical and full of integrity. Drew guided us to purchase our forever home and steered us away from homes that didn't suit our long term needs. He was patient with us and we never felt rushed pr pressured to make a purchase over the year long search process. We would not work with another agent as this home buying experience was the most pleasant experience we have had with any agent. I highly recommend Drew.

We found Drew to be personable, knowledgeable, helpful, respectful, courteous, and very professional. In less than 3 weeks he was able to secure an offer and negotiate a price acceptable to both parties. My wife and I felt that Drew’s actions, communications, and personal interactions were beyond reproach. It is without reservation that we would recommend Drew Russell as a Realtor of distinction and one that would be an asset to a buyer or a seller.

Drew Russell was very professional and accommodating through the entire process. Drew was extremely helpful and worked with me during the entire sale. He went above and beyond what would have been expected.

Drew Russell was recommended to us by Carol Stewart in Boca Grande. Our relationship with Carol goes back many years and when looking for a referral in Sarasota, we knew Carol would lead us in the right direction. The experience with Drew was exceptional. He listened to our requirements and in a very short time had a list of properties that could meet our needs. We found Drew to be considerate, responsive and highly professional. He never tired of our questions and kept our best interests at hand. We would be happy to recommend Drew and will definitely work with him again.

Almost thirteen years ago I wrote expressing our absolute delight and pleasure in working with agent, Drew Russell, in the purchase of two homes and sale of one, in Sarasota.Here I am again, writing to extol the continued praise of Drew and his assistant Dawn Deltour.  My husband passed away suddenly almost three years ago and I realized that my house was more than I wanted to deal with any longer.  I contacted Drew to explore my living options in downtown Sarasota.  After many viewings in different downtown areas, I purchased a condo unit at The Mark.  We put my home on the market at the end of October and closed on the sale, April 17th. Drew did an excellent job at marketing my home with beautiful photos and the utilization of all the marketing tools available.  He was steadfast, persistent and consistent throughout the process.  I think his greatest assets to your company are his complete and total honesty, his calming demeanor and consistently positive attitude!  Besides all that, he’s just a really nice person with great values.  I have been and continue to be, an extremely satisfied customer of Michael Saunders & Co. because of Drew, and have referred others.

Before I arrived to view potential condos, Drew canvassed the area and narrowed the field. The selections were great...and this process saved many hours. Drew revealed (my) very specific intentions to the seller...and within 24 hours, after intense negotiations, the deal was set. I have purchased many homes...and never had a real estate agent like Drew with this level of service. I strongly recommend him

We were represented in our recent home purchase by Drew Russell and could not have been more satisfied with his services and performance. He always returned our messages promptly, and that goes a long way with me. My father who, in his 70s has worked with a lot of realtors, told me without my asking that Drew was the best realtor he had ever come across. Drew exuded honesty and seemed to have our best interests close to his heart, even more than his own commission. Drew did a fantastic job.

Drew Russell is an exceptional Agent.  He always had answers for our questions and exceptionally aware of anything we wanted to discuss.  When I say we, my daughter was an asset to me guiding through the sale of my home. I cannot give Drew enough thanks for guiding us through this entire sale.  My daughter, Joyce, and I consider Drew a true friend that we won't forget

To sell two properties and find and successfully purchase your dream home in this market is not the easiest thing anyone has ever done; however, it occurred with relative ease for us with the amazing guidance and support of Drew Russell. Drew handled everything in all aspects of selling our homes with professionalism and integrity and just when we thought that our dream home was not out there and that we might have made a mistake selling he found the perfect home which was not even on the market. Through Drew's tenacity, determination and professionalism today we have our forever home that we love. We would recommend Drew Russell without hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

I wanted to share what a wonderful experience I had working with Drew Russell and Olivia Russo on a recent real estate transaction. I listed a home as a Trustee for one of my clients. Drew’s advice on preparing the home was spot on and we were under contract very quickly. Unfortunately, that deal fell through due to the buyer but Drew worked very hard and got a more solid offer within days. Drew and Olivia were always available to answer any questions or concerns raised by me or the attorney who represents me in the case. They were both professional, pleasant, and attentive to ensure a smooth transaction for all. I have worked with Drew in the past and he will continue to be a ‘go-to’ realtor for me and my clients. It’s always nice to share positive news and I sincerely appreciate the efforts of Drew and Olivia. Kind Regards, Lana

We recently purchased a condo on Siesta Key with the help of Drew Russell.  Drew came highly recommended by our Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch.  The experience we had (and continue to have) with Drew and your entire company has been in a word, Outstanding.  From the time Drew picked us up to look at properties, through closing, and his countless follow-up it has been one of the most professional experiences we have had to date.  Drew understood what we were looking for in a vacation home very quickly, he leads to the property we eventually purchased and did an outstanding job advising us on what we should offer. Thanks for your leadership in a developing culture that made our experience so positive.

After a year of working with two other agents and trying the low-commission route, we decided to go with Drew and Michael Saunders to better market our Siesta Key Home in the luxury market. It was a wise decision due to the resources available from both Drew and a leading real estate firm, including acess to staging and marketing resources. Drew was professional, attentive and committed every step of the way. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, top performing broker.

It was such a pleasure working with you. You made the entire process so much easier and less stressful than what we had experienced before. You were always extremely professional, and remained quite calm during the negotiating process. We were also quite impressed with your marketing tools. We were really not expecting to sell in 60 days, but you made it happen! If you ever need a slogan, it should be ‘Drew delivers!’ as you certainly did, well beyond our expectations.

When you are a couple of thousand miles away, it is really important to have someone like Drew looking over things. His counsel was always correct. If we should ever happen to re-enter the Florida real estate market, Drew would be the first person we will call. As a retired businessman, I know that you must surround yourself with really good people to be successful. If all of your agents are as good as Drew, you and your firm have much success to enjoy.

I worked with Drew Russell on the sale of the above property in Nokomis.  As always, Drew was professional and knowledgeable and sold the property for a good price in a reasonable amount of time. Drew is always professional, knowledgeable, and courteous.  I enjoy working with him very much.

My husband and I are incredibly impressed with Drew. His ability to sell our home during the start of the Covid-19 quarantine. The first buyer we had backed out and we were surprised he found another buyer within days. His marketing materials were the best I’ve seen, his knowledge in market analysis was spot on, and he and his team made us feel like we were top priority. If you want a realtor who is trustworthy and dedicated to you as a client, we highly recommend Drew.