Jackie Griese, Realtor®, ABR, SRS, PSA

Jackie is the best!! Not only is she a very professional and experienced realtor, she takes the time to get to know her clients and what they want in their next home. She is warm and caring and you immediately feel comfortable knowing you are in good hands. You know right away that you can trust her judgement and that she has your best interest at heart. I highly recommend Jackie to sell your home or help you find your dream home.

Jackie was so helpful in educating us on the Sarasota area and ultimately helping us find our new home! She was very generous with her time and took us to many communities. Her knowledge of the area was spot on. She was also a pleasure to spend time with!

We have bought and sold many houses over the years, and Jackie is, hands down, the best realtor we’ve dealt with. She understands the local market and is always available to answer questions. I highly recommend her.

Miss Jackie is the Best! She made a very difficult situation easy and simple! Jackie got to know US and what we wanted in a home and nailed it! Once we found the home, Jackie took care of everything! Even stocked up refrigerator, for when we arrived, which was much needed and appreciated. We had to purchase long distance, and we had no idea of the area. Miss Jackie introduced us to Venice, and this will always be remembered. Right from the start, Jackie knew the neighborhood that my wife would like to live in, and we were fortunate to purchase exactly what my wife wanted! Miss Jackie guided us through the unfamiliar Florida crazy real estate situation from afar. We knew we were in good hands through out the entire process! we are happy and grateful for her knowledge, experience and expertise!

My wife is a real estate broker in another state. We own a couple property/investment companies back home. I own an insurance business. We've seen a lot of realtors in our time. We used Jackie for our winter home purchase. She is a premier agent. We not only appreciated her real estate acumen, but also her great personality. She makes a hectic process fun. Thank you for great service.

Jackie went above and beyond to complete the sale of our condo in difficult market times for our community. Her communication was always prompt and she worked hard to negotiate terms that would satisfy both the buyer and us. Jackie is a pleasure to work with and we will use her again for subsequent RE transactions!

I am happy to recommend Jackie Griese. She was terrific to work with throughout our search. She took the time to get to know us and our needs and never hesitated to show us everything available. Once we made our choice, Jackie and the team kept us informed and on top of the paperwork. Being out of town buyers, it was a little nerve-wracking. We found just the right home; it checks all our boxes and we couldn't be happier. Thanks Jackie!

Jackie was absolutely amazing! My husband and I were in the market to buy our first home and Jackie really went above and beyond to make sure that was possible in this crazy market. We both work very crazy hours and Jackie accommodated us so much - even sacrificing some of her plans with friends and family to fit in a showing or help us put in an offer. I can’t thank her enough for the time she gave us. I felt like I could trust her like my own family and felt like she really looked out for our best interest when it came time to buy a house. She was also a great listener and advocate and was really able help us find the home of our dreams based on our individual interests. We heard some nightmare stories from our friends regarding buying a home in this market - but I can honestly say with Jackie we didn’t experience that at all or even noticed a single a hiccup. We were able to get the home of our dreams, under market price and with our first offer! We highly recommend Jackie - she really is the best and we will be using her for all our future real estate needs.

We recently sold a house with Jackie and we are so thankful that we chose her as our agent. We have sold and bought many homes in several different states and had mostly good experiences, but Jackie stood above and beyond any agent we previously used. She was extremely responsive to every question we had and went the extra mile to make sure our experience was exceptional. Jackie was a joy to work with!

I meet with many realtors and community advocates in my line of work and to have someone as knowledgeable and passionate about what they do and the overall betterment of a community...well that's honestly quite rare. Kudos to you, Jackie Griese, on setting the bar high for future community advocates!

Jackie was a pleasure to work with and very responsive to all our needs. I highly recommend her.

We were very pleased with the professional, dedicated service we received from Jackie and the entire staff. She showed us properties that met our criteria and stayed on top of new properties. We would highly recommend Jackie. We were also happy with the other service providers that she recommended (for example the loan company).

Jackie Griese is an outstanding real estate agent and we highly recommend her! We are very seasoned buyers and sellers and we know the difference between good, bad, and great realtors. Jackie has gone above and beyond our expectations. It is obvious to us her #1 goal is our satisfaction. That is a rare attribute in her profession. We are grateful we recently used Jackie to find us another beautiful property to call home and to sell our current property with no stress and at a great price!  Five Stars to Jackie Griese!

I can't thank Jackie Griese enough for everything she has done. She went above and beyond. Jackie is an amazing Realtor and deserves a lot of credit. I wish I had met her sooner.

Jackie, Jackie, Jackie. Beyond grateful that Jackie was our realtor for our Florida home. The time she spent navigating, researching, explaining and answering all of our real estate questions was beyond measure. We not only felt we were in good hands, but we also gained knowledge of this crazy real estate market.  We could not imagine doing this without her. Thank you, Jackie, for your guidance and life long friendship.

Jackie is a great Realtor and person. Jackie went above and beyond helping us find a condo and getting out of the purchase of another condo when the developer could not fulfill their commitment. I would recommend Jackie to anybody that is in need of a Realtor! She really knows how to help you make the right choices and close the purchase/sale. Jackie is the best! Jerry and Connie Jones

As out-of-town clients we were very anxious to learn about the condition of our new home in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.  Jackie took the time away from her own home’s storm damage to personally drive to the house and walk through it with us on video to reassure us that everything was okay.  She went above and beyond to guide us through the biggest move of our lives. Her core values of honesty, reliability and genuine care are consistently evident.  Her depth of knowledge of the region and market was an added bonus. We can and will recommend her with the highest confidence possible.

Jackie Griese was our realtor for a beach condo purchase in Venice. She was very upbeat and outgoing as she explained to us everything we needed to learn about Venice. She is very knowledgeable about the real estate market, area and driven toward excellence in service. She desires to truly do what is best for her clients. She also was able to direct us to other professionals we needed to interact with during the process since we were from out of the area. Jackie made herself available whenever we needed access to the condo pre-sale and is still checking on us after the sale. I would definitely recommend Jackie for top-notch professional service as this is her full-time passion to match buyers with their perfect home.

We engaged Jackie to start sending us properties in Southwest Florida around the Venice area a couple of years ago, and got serious in our search just recently. We came down for a visit, and Jackie had an entire week of activities planned for us -- dependent on our feedback -- designed to understand exactly what would suit us. Her research, organization knowledge was outstanding. Midweek, she showed us a property that had not even posted pictures on MLS based on our feedback...and we were lucky enough to be the first to see the property. It was amazing, and her astute real estate and relationship skills helped us land it before another buyer had a chance. We were thrilled. We cannot recommend Jackie highly enough. It's rare that you find a service oriented individual who is not only exceptional at what they do, but a lovely, caring person who is a joy to work with. Thank you, Jackie, for helping us find our dream snowbird home!

Jackie was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was extremely helpful and professional throughout the entire process. Although we lived across the country, we completely trusted her with our future home. Thanks Jackie!!

I recommend Jackie to anyone that is looking to buy or sell a home. She has extensive knowledge of the local market, she’s client centric, organized, patient, and always available (even on vacation). We’ve met a few realtors during open houses but found they were usually pushy or didn’t give me a warm fuzzy feeling while interacting with them…..however Jackie was different. I knew instantly I liked her and wanted to use her as our realtor. Jackie took the time to understand what we wanted and even subtly hinted that her open house may not be the best fit for us because we are not golfers (house was in a golf community). That told me she cared more about helping clients find the right house than her commission. Instead she mentioned a few areas/developments to look at. She did not push for us to use her (other agents in the past did and it immediately turned me off), she just gave us her contact information and said if we had any questions to call. We decided to move forward with Jackie and she was able to truly understand what we wanted. From the moment we made the offer to moving in she kept me on track and made sure things moved smoothly. We are so happy with Jackie and our new home!

Where do I start? Jackie came highly recommended by someone who had searched for an agent who wasn't just looking to make a quick sale and had the integrity, knowledge, and attention to detail we were looking for. From our first conversation, it was obvious Jackie was focused on building a strong connection and finding out what we really wanted in our next home. Beyond square footage and beds/baths, she wanted to understand our lifestyle and what we most valued in a home and community. This was especially important for us as we were on the West Coast and unable to jump on a plane to see properties. The idea of buying a property sight-unseen could have been extremely stressful, but she went above and beyond to be our eyes, ears, and "boots on the ground". She immediately felt like a trusted friend, providing us the direction and support we really needed throughout our search and purchasing process. Through it all, Jackie kept us on track and helped us find the perfect property! It's in her nature to build a strong partnership with her clients, and she was just about as excited as we were to have found this wonderful place to call home. Now that the boxes are (mostly) unpacked, I just want to say what a honor and privilege it was to meet and work with her through in this crazy market! I would not hesitate to highly recommend her, just as she was recommended to us. :) Jackie, thank you so much for everything! May you continue to delight and amaze your clients for many years to come!

Whether a corporate relocation, or looking for the perfect vacation home, Jackie Griese is, and will always be the best to work with in the area. Jackie is the consummate professional. She knows her industry, the area she works in, and how to successfully negotiate a real estate deal for all parties – and can discern and filter the right properties for her clients. Her customer service and responsiveness are remarkable and unsurpassed. We had to find a home in a hurry because of an unexpected and exciting relocation. Jackie filtered our requests and must haves, identified several properties and set up our tours. Because of her expertise and customer service, we were able to make a choice by end of day. Amazingly, she was also able to negotiate a 2-week closing and deserved an award for diplomacy in the process. She also provided stellar resources for insurance, legal, and inspection professionals. We will always be grateful for her care in the process and her expertise in the deal.

Jackie is an excellent realtor. More than that, she takes the time necessary to get to know her clients… their hobbies, likes and dislikes, quirks and all! I can tell that she truly wants what is best for her clients. She worked with our tight timeline, and even missed out on a family gathering in order to make sure we had a seamless closing. We felt like valued customers while working with her. We LOVE our new home and honestly feel that we would not have been successful in getting this house in this extremely competitive market were it not for her tenacity. We will be forever grateful that we lucked into having her as our realtor!

My wife & I decided that we needed a larger home and enlisted Jackie to find us a home that would meet our specific needs and desires in a very limited market. She not only located the perfect home at the right price but also found us a buyer for our current home and negotiated a very successful closing. I have to say that Jackie is a superb realtor. Her professionalism, personality, attention to detail, responsiveness, and her ability to close the deal was Outstanding!!! If you are buying or selling a home, do yourselves a favor and hire Jackie Griese !! Steve & Judy Burns

Jackie recently assisted my family with the purchase of our vacation home. My recommendation for Jackie comes with the highest regard. She is a true professional. Her attention to detail, thoroughness, phenomenal communication and industry knowledge is unparalleled. If you’re looking for an agent who will go above and beyond to make your real estate transaction smooth, Jackie should be your first choice. We will most definitely use her for all our future real estate needs.

Our experience with Jackie was awesome. Her dedication to a smooth, informed and productive home sale was the best. We count her as a friend and as an agent of the highest professional level. We especially appreciated her caring efforts on our behalf.

We were so thankful to connect with Jackie. We had been visiting the area for years and knew we would want to relocated one day but never had a specific area in mind that would meet the needs of the entire family. Jackie took the time to show us the whole range of possibilities. She stayed dedicated to our satisfaction and needs throughout the twist and turns of a tough market. She’s knowledgable, experienced, and personable. 

We were very pleased with the professional, dedicated service we received from Jackie and your entire staff.  She showed us properties that met our criteria and stayed on top of new properties.  We would highly recommend Jackie.  We were also happy with the other service providers that she recommended (for example the loan company). 

Jackie is absolutely amazing. She helped us find our home when we were moving to Florida from Illinois during a crazy market environment. Jackie took the time necessary to know our needs, interests, likes, dislikes and lifestyle and match those with the perfect home and neighborhood. Always attentive, available, professional, and knowledgeable. She goes above and beyond in what she does, her attention to detail is impeccable and she considers you a friend more than a client. We highly recommend her.

Jackie was one of the nicest, knowledgeable realtors I’ve ever dealt with. She more than met our expectations.

Jackie was a pleasure to work with. She was very knowledgeable and efficient throughout the entire process. I was pleased that she had made herself available for any questions or concerns that I had. Like any home transactions there were hoops, but Jackie made sure none of them were on fire for me. I would recommend her anyday of the week and twice on Sunday. 

Jackie is a 10 star!! We worked with Jackie over a year in our preliminary search and then our final search for a home. Her knowledge of the Real estate market and her ability to educate her clients on the intricacies of buying real estate is remarkable. Her energy and bubbly personality made the experience truly a joy which one knows buying a home is a stressful time . Yet, Jackie made it a great experience. I have recommended Jackie to several people and will continue to do so.

Jackie was a pleasure to work with. She was very knowledgeable and efficient throughout the entire process. I was pleased that she had made herself available for any questions or concerns that I had. Like any home transactions there were hoops, but Jackie made sure no of them were on fire for me. I would recommend her anyway of the week and twice on Sunday.

From the onset of our relationship, Jackie made our home acquisition a stress free process. She was very proactive in providing information that we needed, and consistently prompt in her responses. Her knowledge of the process, her contacts for services related to the purchase, and her negotiation guidance led us to a perfect outcome that exceeded our expectations. She is a true professional who we would recommend to anyone who is trying to find their dream home.

Jackie G. Is the best! I’m a retired 50 year in Real Estate agent myself saying she is such a wonderful, kind and caring person. We also found Jackie through an “Open House” and immediately knew I found a great Realtor to work with. We got a great deal on a different house she found for us and she provided us with so many answers to questions we needed to buy in Florida. Do yourself a favor and forget the rest, Jackie G. Is the best!! She did a fabulous job and even gave us great closing gifts that weren’t necessary but so appreciated after the owners of the home switched out something they shouldn’t have taken to make me so happy and I hope we can become friends after our buying experience. She’s that type of person.

Jackie was the BEST real estate professional we have ever had. She has excellent knowledge of the market and was very aggressive in the pricing of our house and it paid off! Always readily accessible, she communicated every step in the process to us in a timely manner. Jackie made the pressure of selling our home relatively stress free!!

Hoping this note finds its way to Michael herself! Bought this modest condo basically online. My wife and I have been looking in the area but from Indiana. Ran across this listing and best of all a wonderful lady/Realtor representing the property. Jackie was honestly the main reason I/we bought the place. She made us feel like we were there! Helped us with the sale the paperwork, financing, the list is long! She likely has more expensive properties but gave me and my wife peace of mind we were in the right place and with the right realtor. Thank again Scott and Susan Kirk

We recently worked with Jackie to purchase a property in a Venice golf club community, and we couldn't be more pleased with the level of service we received. We are buyers from Massachusetts and despite the distance, Jackie was incredibly responsive and attentive to our needs throughout the entire process. From the initial search to closing, Jackie was there every step of the way, guiding us through the intricacies of buying a property in a different state. Her knowledge of the local market and expertise in real estate made us feel confident in our decision-making. Jackie was always available to answer our questions and address any concerns we had, making the long-distance transaction feel seamless and stress-free. We truly felt like she had our best interests at heart and was dedicated to helping us find the perfect property. We highly recommend Jackie to anyone looking to purchase a home. Her professionalism, expertise, and exceptional customer service set her apart from other real estate agents. Thank you, Jackie, we know we will be very happy in our new home.

Do not walk away from the best Realtor Guru of our times! Professional, knowledgeable in her field and equipped with the required tools to sell your home or discover your future home. She always has your interests at the top of her list, not the other way around. We walked away at the closing knowing we got our home for the best price. Jackie always has a smiling face to greet either in person or over the phone. She is a keeper!

As a potential buyer in the Venice area, Jackie Griese’s first task was to familiarize me with the area. We spent hours looking at different areas surrounding Venice. Pointing out the pros and cons from each area, Jackie was subtly helping me formulate my goals as a buyer. Finding the perfect house is no easy task especially when your moving 1,000 miles away and your only in the area for 1-3 day spurts. Yet, Jackie kept me up to date so I never missed an opportunity. When it came to actually buying my home, I could not have asked for a more professional, knowledgeable, discreet and candid advocate as Jackie Griese. I felt as if I was Jackie’s only client and my best interests were her primary focus. During the building process, Jackie applied the necessary “Velvet Hammer” pressure when needed. In doing so, Jackie was simultaneously building relationships with the builders, project managers, foremen and builder. Her work ethic showcased the stellar reputation and magnitude of Michael Saunders Realty while positioning me as her most important client.. From beginning to end. I was treated like a First Class VIP during the entire process. . Jackie Griese was referred to me by a former neighbor who once owned his own real estate firm. Now today, with 100%! confidence, I am referring Jackie Griese and Michael Saunders to you…my future Venice resident & neighbor - Welcome Home!

Excellent, couldn’t have a better realtor!

We were “out of town” buyers and it took a year for our family to find the right home for us. During this time, Jackie Griese was patient, accommodating and responsive. She was well-informed of local market conditions and extremely helpful in the home buying process. Jackie is just a great person with high integrity and we consider ourselves blessed to have her as our realtor. Needless to say, we would highly recommend her!

Do not walk away from the best realtor guru of our times! Jackie is professional, knowledgeable in her field and equipped with the special tools to sell your home or discover your future home. We walked away at closing knowing we got our home for the best price. Always greets you with a smile along with her positive attitude of getting things done. As a go getter, dependable and the realtor that always has you best interest at the top of your to do list.

Jackie was superb in every aspect of buying our home in Florida. She worked with us for over 2 years. She would go to any measure to see we got what we wanted in our new Florida home. She knew all the golf courses in the area and all the great beaches along with the great restaurants. She was with us on FaceTime and answered all of our emails and txts in a timely fashion. If you want a quality Realtor go with Jackie.

Jackie was wonderful to work with. She was creative and her enthusiasm never failed. She always returned phone calls and texts promptly and sent feedback on the status of our home weekly. We cannot recommend her more highly.

We used Jackie in the past for the purchase of a vacation home, so it was a very easy decision for us to use her again for the sale of a home. We already knew how Jackie operates. If you want someone who will look out for your best interest and go to bat for you, all while providing the most phenomenal and speedy communication, then Jackie should be your agent of choice. We would use Jackie over and over again and recommend her with the highest regard. Jackie - Thank you again for making this process a breeze for us!

Jackie absolutely performed a tremendous service start to finish in listing and selling our home, as well as helping us find a new one! She is professional and prompt on all elements. Product knowledge is excellent, and we would highly recommend her to others who are seeking an outstanding agent to represent them!

We could not be more pleased with Jackie. It was an insane market and she never let us down. She was available to us always, patient with us and had a tremendous positive attitude. She will never push a home on you if she knows it doesn’t meet all your wants and needs. Thanks to Jackie, we are now living in our dream home!

Jackie worked very hard for us and gave us good advice. We managed to sell our house in the midst of the Corona pandemic with her help

Jackie will provide you with an exceptional home buying experience. We met Jackie in February of 2024 and purchased a home at the end of June 2024. In the short 4 months that we worked with Jackie, she helped us buy our dream home in Florida, while we were still living in the Northeast. We had a 1 week trip to Sarasota/Venice to look at homes in person and put down an offer, which we thought was a lofty goal. But Jackie listened to us, set us up with all the walkthroughs we wanted, and organized our schedule in a meaningful manner. Jackie is detail oriented, extremely thoughtful and considerate in the advice she provides, and we truly felt she had our best interest at heart. We brought our 1 year old to all the in person walkthroughs which would not have been possible without Jackie, who went so far as to offer to stay in the car while we looked at a home and our baby slept. We could not be more grateful to Jackie for being so gracious, thoughtful, and patient as she helped us through our first home buying experience. Both of our families know of Jackie as we cannot stop talking about our realtor who went above and beyond to help us purchase our dream home. Through the home search, negotiations, final offer, and closing, Jackie was a constant support. We can't imagine buying a home with any other realtor. Thank you Jackie!

Working with Jackie is an absolute pleasure. Smart with great insight she provides the information a buyer needs to make a smart buy decision. She supported us throughout the process from offer, walk through and closure as well as giving us great information on the local area (from restaurants, theater, medical providers and charities). We would make use of Jackies’ services again.

Professional, tenacious, and great attention to detail. Jackie Griese impressed us at the introductory meeting with her breadth and depth of real estate understanding. Her acumen, given the subtleties of current residential market conditions, was the basis for the foundation of a plan perfectly fitting the successful marketing of our home. We could not have asked for more and were glad we chose Jackie. We highly recommend her.

I moved many times with my family and hence met many real estate people. Jackie is the most customer-centric, people focused and dedicated one that we ever met. She went above and beyond what « normal » real estate people do or what we could expect. We felt fully supported by Jackie. A great person with obvious people skills!!

Jackie made the home buying experience a breeze for a first time homeowner here! She was patient and extremely organized while walking me through every step of the process and answering all my questions. She came highly recommended by colleagues and friends alike, and certainly exceeded my expectations. Her professionalism and persistence got me into my dream home, and I couldn’t be happier!

It was a pleasure to work with Jackie. The entire process was smooth, no pressure and drama free. We were referred to Jackie by friends in Venice who met her at an open house but ultimately bought directly from an owner. We live in Cleveland Ohio and wanted to purchase a condo in Venice but we were a bit intimidated by the prospect of a remote transaction. From our first phone call to the end of the closing Jackie was a total pro. I would definitely use her again and refer her to friends and family. We look forward to spending many warm winters in Venice thanks to Jackie's hard work on our behalf. Wayne & Ida Walker

Firstly, a BIG thank you to Jackie for her kindness towards me - from my first trip to visit Sarasota to being by my side as I purchased my first property! The ability to lean on her for her encouragement, guidance, and support throughout the process, not only as a first-time home buyer but also just being on my own without family here. I'll be forever grateful! Thank you, Jackie, for opening the door to this new chapter in my life as I "make this house a home". 

We highly recommend Jackie Griese as a Realtor whether you are listing or looking to buy. We can best describe Jackie with the following: Ambitious. Charismatic. Dependable. Gregarious and industrious. She is determined to provide quality customer care and you can’t go wrong with her representing her interests.