Elizabeth Van Riper, Realtor®

Our journey to buying a home spanned two years with Elizabeth serving as our trusted guide throughout the process. We could not have done this successfully with her being so incredibly honest, respectful, and professional. We put our trust in Elizabeth's diligence, knowledge and insights which were invaluable in our selecting and purchasing a home. She was our guide from start to finish. I highly recommend Elizabeth to you as a realtor you can trust and depend on. She is a true professional and it is my privilege to recommend her to you.

Elizabeth is everything you could possibly want in a realtor. She is very, very smart and has a range of knowledge that would qualify her as an expert botanist and landscaper, an expert in housing history and the history of Sarasota, very well versed in fine and performing arts, very knowledgeable about finances and financing, and incredibly well informed about the residential housing market in Sarasota. In addition to that she is an excellent listener and totally engaged with her clients. She is highly organized, efficient and completely committed to understanding and providing what her clients want. On top of it all she is straightforward, honest, and direct. We would recommend Elizabeth most highly and without the slightest reservation. Maybe we need to modify what we said when we said Elizabeth is everything you could possibly want in a realtor. She is everything you could possibly want...and more! Mark and Jill Rosenberg

Jan and I met Elizabeth initially through a buyer-friend. When deciding to sell our home we wanted Elizabeth to be our agent without question! Despite owning the home under three years; Elizabeth assumed a tough re-sale role, because it was ‘above-pricing’ for the neighborhood. Nevertheless, Elizabeth, was spectacular and gifted with the patience of a saint. My wife and I, wholeheartedly recommend Elizabeth and the Michael Saunders Realty team! This was not our first home sale and it was a relief to know Elizabeth knew her business and her market. She came to the initial meeting and all-others afterwards with valued information and home points. She definitely showed-off her expertise in real estate, always with in a friendly and professional manner. We’ll miss that home, but Elizabeth’s friendship more! Jan and Roger Treese.

Elizabeth is thankfully in the process of closing our current house...We thought the tenor of her presentation was just right, and we had never seen a packet of information on any home as comprehensive as the one she had assembled. I knew Elizabeth's communication style would work to help my husband and I to achieve our goals, and to shield us...from the stressful buy/sell experience.

I just sold a property using Elizabeth Van Riper as my real estate agent. The property had been a rental for many years and needed a lot of prep to get ready for sale. She gave great advice and managed all the repairs, staging and everything else that goes in to getting a house ready for market. I live in NYC, so I was not able to help other than by phone and email. She coordinated work with vendors, utility companies and contractors. Elizabeth has great communication skills, a personal standard of excellence and was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her.

We really enjoyed working with Elizabeth Van Riper. She listened to all our thoughts and concerns, regarding the sale of our condo, and was able to alleviate any worries. She was diligent in having open houses and advertising our unit. I felt she worked very hard to get us the best outcome: price, closing date, and overall deal. I would highly recommend her to anyone wishing to sell and/or buy in Sarasota. She also assisted us in the purchase of our most recent condo, and was very helpful in her knowledge of whom to call for things. She was very professional in all matters.

We can't say enough about how fabulous Elizabeth is as a person and professionally. We first met her by phone and her enthusiasm and knowledge impressed us immediately. We started looking by re-mote and e-mail from our home in Indiana. After a number of e-mails and some face time walk-throughs, Elizabeth zeroed in on exactly what we were looking for. When we finally came down here to look, Elizabeth showed us the area and was able to show us a number of spot-on homes (even in this very tough market). When she found our dream home, she helped us construct an offer which was accepted against other offers. Her followup with inspections and closing issues was terrific. Elizabeth's communication throughout the process was excellent and she was very helpful in providing us with services and information about the area. We are so fortunate to have had her as our realtor and we highly recommend her.

Russell and I would like to inform you that our experience with Elizabeth Van Riper was outstanding in all capacities through our search and purchase of our home. Elizabeth exemplified friendliness, courtesy and professionalism at all times. When we needed clarification on any point she was right on top of the inquiry with immediate response time. It helped to relieve a level of stress during a stressful time to say the least! If we decide to relocation again, we would not hesitate to reach out to her again as our sales agent!

Elizabeth was recommended to me this past fall as I wanted to relocate to Sarasota, and I was just thrilled to meet her and work with her. She was incredibly patient with my long list of requirements for my new home and was a wealth of information about the area. In no time, she found me a great condo and was such a help through the closing. I would highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone searching for a new home!

Good Day, We would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to your Sales Agent, Elizabeth VanRiper. From the get go we felt extremely comfortable with her lovely demeanor and her professionalism. Elizabeth was always responsive to our questions and needs throughout our home search with her. We would and actually have recommended her to anyone searching for a home within the area. At one point we thought of going further south and Elizabeth was gracious to give us a co-workers name with Michael Saunders in that area! It has been a pleasure to work with Elizabeth, an outstanding representation of Michael Saunders & Company:) Sincerely, Ginny McGibbon and Russell Gore

We bought our new “forever home” from Elizabeth and it went perfectly. She and her team managed the transaction flawlessly, while at the same time marketing and selling our existing home on day one at the Brokers’ Open house.  This may sound like a gush of praise, but it is well deserving. The entire experience was a true study in professionalism. Elizabeth had her arms around the deal at all times, with everyone coming out satisfied. We can say that we are so lucky to have had this gem of a realtor in our corner and we would highly recommend her! 

Words can't express what a wonderful experience we had with Elizabeth. I have worked with a number of Realtors over the years and have never, ever had such a positive experience. She made everything so easy. Seamless. She went above and beyond what Realtors do.

Elizabeth is a kind, caring and knowledgeable professional. She is always willing to go the extra mile to get the job done. It's been a pleasure working with her.

Elizabeth did a fantastic job of helping us sell our condo in Sarasota. She really helped us hone in on the appropriate asking price, which was challenging, because there was a wide range of recent sale prices in our condo complex. She was also critically important in advising us on staging and the all important photos of the staged unit. She even lent us some of her artwork (excellent artist too!) to help stage the place. We got 98% of asking price and closed in less than a month in an all-cash deal.

Elizabeth is a Realtor who can be trusted. She is honest, respectful, and professional. She is involved in her community and is aware of what is happening. Sarasota has a very diverse real estate market. She has innovative ideas which she uses to market her properties. She has exquisite taste which she uses in staging homes for prospective buyers and in her marketing. We would definitely use Elizabeth again as our Realtor.

Thank you for your time, and especially for your extensive knowledge, advice, and wisdom as we begin this process. We have confirmed for ourselves that you are the right person for us as well as your company, and that we have found a very good and trusted fit. You are very professional. We respect that!

I met Elizabeth when I first moved here to Sarasota from CA where I myself sold Real Estate for many years... I’ve since stayed in touch with her and it’s been terrific to know her. Though I have not been represented by her I must say if I needed it she might be the number one person I’ve met here. I think she is fantastic, she’s got style and taste and knows her stuff!

I am writing to tell you about the most wonderful home buying experience I’ve recently had with Elizabeth Van Riper. Elizabeth showed us numerous homes, and we fell in love with one. It was all so easy and seamless with Elizabeth. I’ve worked with a number of Realtors, but none of them hold a candle to Elizabeth. She’s gone above and beyond. Elizabeth has been so welcoming, nurturing, and gracious. I know I’m in good hands.

As a Boston native seeking a retirement home for my parents (ages 83 and 81), we went down to Sarasota and met Elizabeth through a referral of First American Title Insurance Company. From our first meeting at our hotel, her commitment to excellence was immediately present as she so thoughtfully pulled together a complete binder filled with all the items for our long weekend adventure of house hunting. Included were individual maps of the three municipalities we were looking to explore which she showed us so that we had a bearing regarding proximity to beaches, downtown centers and the airport. In addition, she printed out and organized with tabs 15+ properties with color photos of the units with the accompanying details. To top it off, included in the binder was a handbook she personally compiled into a yellow booklet called "The Best of Sarasota" which was stocked full of restaurants by genre, arts & museums, popular cafes, bookstores, entertainment and more. Elizabeth was extremely attentive to my parents and a personal concierge for us during our long 5 day weekend trip. She drove us through neighborhoods and scenic areas of interest for us to educate ourselves on the activities and culture of Sarasota. She was a true professional and a pleasure to work with. I am happy to report we found a beautiful three bedroom home in the time we spent with Elizabeth in a complex with amenities including an Olympic size pool and club house which houses a library, exercise room, movie room and banquet facilities. We are thrilled with our purchase and look forward to having a second home in Bradenton. Due to the fact we live in Boston, Elizabeth was present at the inspection as well as available for service personnel to provide quotes on utility repairs during the negotiation process. Thank you for all you have done! Elizabeth went above beyond our expectations in making this process a wonderful experience for us. We are excited to begin a new chapter in our lives in Florida.

I am so grateful that Elizabeth was my agent here in Sarasota. She quickly understood my needs, directed me to the perfect property and provided amazing support from contract to closing . I was out of state and she took care of so many details that I was unable to take care of. In a word " amazing"

Elizabeth did a great job helping us find a home on Siesta Key.  She covers all the bases as a real estate expert and really knows the Sarasota market.  She is so personable and easy to deal with and at the same time did a great job guiding the details of the real estate transaction.  She transfers a ton of knowledge about the Sarasota area which she knows so well.  A true professional that we fully recommend to anyone buying or selling a home in the Sarasota area.

Experienced professional assiciated with propmt action and accuracy.

Elizabeth was the listing agent on my home. She has a breath of experience in the real estate market. She is a visionary, with the help of a staging expert that she brought in, my waterfront home was transformed and under contract in 3 weeks.  She gave me great advice through out the whole process and was always there to help in a calm, professional manner. She is a gem! 

I now personally understand the 'magic touch' that Michael Saunders & Company brings to real estate transactions. Before our home went public, our broker, Elizabeth Van Riper, organized a Michael Saunders in-house showing which resulted in 3 offers and a bidding war soon after. Guided by her expertise, we were able to go to contract quickly and navigate the various aspects that arose before closing. With Elizabeth's business savvy and creative input, our home was prepared so that it was buyer-ready. This included having an inspection done immediately to determine if there were any issues to be addressed before showing the property. While we already knew the house was in excellent condition, we're sure that having a flying-colors inspection to present to prospective buyers encouraged the buyers to bid quickly and enthusiastically. Elizabeth also suggested that we use a stager, which really helped buyers see the home's beauty and imagine themselves enjoying it. Elizabeth's many other ideas about how to present the home, even extended to the garden and how to best showcase our lake view. Her design sense is impeccable and we followed her advice to the letter. Besides her impressive professional and creative abilities, Elizabeth is a caring and lovely person. Selling a home is always riddled with emotions and difficulties, and Elizabeth's sweet and capable nature was a pleasure to rely upon. It has been delightful to work with Elizabeth and Michael Saunders & Company.

We are fortunate to have worked with Elizabeth on the purchase of our new beach house. She is exceptionally professional, dedicated and knowledgeable of Sarasota properties as well as the who, what and where of the Sarasota lifestyle. We presented her with more than a few challenges and had some very specific requirements, but she persevered for over six months until we found the perfect home. As important as her expertise in the marketplace is her character. Elizabeth is warm and genuine and has become a treasured friend. It was a gift to have worked with her. We would recommend her without question!

We truly couldn't have picked a better agent to help us find our future home in Sarasota!

I would like to compliment Elizabeth on her kindness and professionalism during the purchase of my property in Chantilly. Everything went quickly and smoothly in spite of her losing her brother and having to leave town during the process. She left the situation in the capable hands of her assistant, Christina and I would recommend both of them to any of my friends seeking a realtor.

Selling a home can be a highly stressful situation but that doesn’t need to be the case as I found out while working with Elizabeth Van Riper.  Elizabeth is the consummate professional — smart, patient, warm and diplomatic.  Her fortunate clients are in exceptionally capable hands.  She has at her fingertips a competent team with top drawer resources, all waiting to make the process worry-free and seamless.  I knew right away that I wanted to work with Elizabeth because of her creative marketing ideas, discerning sensibilities, and deep knowledge of real estate.  On top of all that, she facilitated the sale of my home while I was out of town for the season.  I could rest assured that she would take care of anything, and she did.  Kudos to Elizabeth!

Elizabeth is true professional with incredible knowledge of the Sarasota market. Even when we left to go to North Carolina for the summer, Elizabeth gladly visited and researched homes for us, took photos and helped us see the houses as if we were there ourselves! We loved working with Elizabeth and after finally finding our special home have remained wonderful friends.

I have used Elizabeth numerous times to help my friends and family find homes. Everyone is completely thrilled with her professionalism, her sensitivity to their needs, her patience and her ability to find the right house to suit their needs. I highly recommend her.

We couldn’t have purchased our new place without Elizabeth Van Riper! We appreciate all her help, expertise, hand holding, listening, friendship, and so much more. We are really excited to start this next chapter.

Elizabeth is a complete professional and we highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. She is patient, thoughtful, and resourceful. She efficiently guided us through the entire process of purchasing a condo as our winter residence.  She is well versed in all aspects of the transaction, and an excellent communicator with all parties. We had the utmost confidence in Elizabeth as our representative in the transaction. 

This move was especially hard for a variety of reasons, but Elizabeth was there all along to try and help me in any way she could. From finding people to help me pack, sell excess furniture, or even local charities that we could donate too, Elizabeth did it all. I could not have made this move on my own without her.

We were fortunate to connect with Elizabeth two years ago. I've been a Realtor in NJ for 32 years. I know how difficult it is to be a Realtor. Elizabeth is a true professional. Her knowledge of the Sarasota area and her commitment to her clients is first class. All her communication was timely and helpful. She's a true professional and I highly recommend her. We also love her she's kind, caring and fun. We look forward to our continued relationship with her. Call Elizabeth you cannot go wrong!

We can't say enough about how terrific Elizabeth is as a person and professionally. We first met her by phone and her enthusiasm and knowledge impressed us immediately. We started looking by remote and e-mails from our home in Indiana. After a number of e-mails and some face time walk-throughs, Elizabeth zeroed in on exactly what we were looking for. When we finally came down here to look, she was able to show us a number of spot-on homes (even in this tough market). She helped us construct an offer and when it was accepted, her follow-up was amazing. Her communication throughout the process was excellent and she was very helpful in providing us with services and information about the area. We are so fortunate to have had her as our realtor and highly recommend her.

We met Elizabeth through e-mails in our quest for information on real estate in the Sarasota area. She worked with us closely on trying to find a house long distance. When we did come down to Florida she had a prepared plan for seeing the houses, snacks and water in her car for us, and a personalized notebook containing area information and the house listings. We were lucky and found a house to buy that weekend. Elizabeth helped us work on all the details in finding a house and on the closing. Elizabeth is very friendly, knowlable, and helpful. We are glad that we found her!

I recently purchased a home in the Winding Oaks section of Bay Isles. Elizabeth Van Riper was the agent who led me through the entire process. The purchase was done virtually as I am in New Jersey and prevented from traveling due to the health crisis.  Ms. Van Riper was professional, not being there meant I had lots of questions, she handled all my concerns promptly and patiently. She had to be my eyes and ears on Longboat Key. I have dealt with other agents ( in NY and NJ), Ms.Van Riper made me feel that she was actually interested in my welfare. She made recommendations and they were spot on, the mortgage broker and lawyer were exactly what I needed. THe whole process was painless, thanks to Ms. Van Riper. You are fortunate to have her on your staff, I would highly recommend her as a Real Estate Agent. Sincerely, Elizabeth A. Mattson