Tony Boothby, Realtor®

Our experience with Tony is that he is excellent.

Excellent service. Very professional and helpful

Tony is a top notch classy professional. I highly recommend using him. He is very responsive and listens closely to our family needs for fixing a home.

Tony is always a pleasure to work with and is very knowledgeable in every area of his profession. What you don't see in all agents is something he possesses to the highest level, he genuinely cares about each of his clients and meeting their needs. It is not about making the sale it is about providing them with what they are looking for and then seeing the process through to the end. Selling or purchasing a property can be stressful, Tony knows this and is an advocate for his clients.

Tony is a professional who knows the Real Estate Business

  I would just like to say that our agent, Tony Boothby was a pleasure to work with. He was attentive to our needs, courteous, never refused a request, gave valuable insight into the home buying experience here in Florida which was completely new to us coming from Connecticut. Tony guided us from the very beginning of our search through to the purchase of our home and beyond, keeping up with us after closing. I can't say enough about Tony other than we would certainly work with him again if the need arrived and will refer him to anyone we know who might be looking for a new home.

Tony Boothby found me (84 yo man with a bad back) a beautiful house sixteen months ago. Yesterday the alarm system wouldn’t stop beeping. That evening he came to the house and fixed it. Service way above and beyond.

Tony did an excellent job coordinating a very quick purchase for us that required us to close in one week from purchase agreement acceptance. A lot of things needed to get done including inspection. It all happened and we even closed a day early. Thanks Tony

Tony is a world class professional...whom we have enjoyed working with...knowledgable, patient, thoughtful, never pushy but always considerate. I would highly recommend him. He has consistently sent us homes and is always available whenever we have questions.

Tony has been with us through our entire searching and buying process. He has told us what to expect and is always willing to help. I could not imagine finding a better realtor for our home purchase.

Tony has been a great person to work with he has been reliable in sending all the homes that I have been requesting! Accurate and responsive. Thank you!!

He is the very best realtor available

THE BEST, HANDLES ALL MY REQUESTS PROMPTLY

Over the course of the last year, Tony has helped us find a gem of a mid-century modern home. Unfortunately, our jobs required us to relocate from Sarasota to Georgia. Since Tony made our buying a home such a pleasant experience we called him back to list the house. We were under contract in a matter of weeks and despite being out-of-state, we trusted Tony with our home. Tony is the fourth realtor I used over the years and he is, quite frankly, the very best. The other realtors I've used, in Savannah, did not have my best interests in mind. I was a sales ticket to them. I thought I was getting good service from them but after working with Tony I realized how poorly our previous realtors' service was to us the client. I will highlight the positive qualities Tony had with us:1. Trust. We trusted Tony with our home and our investment. 2. Behind the Scenes. Tony did so much behind the scenes, above and beyond what was required of a realtor's duties. This included assisting us with our home warranty issues, finding contractors and lawn services, assisting us with our a/c unit which went down while we were out of state, etc etc etc3. Customer Priority. Tony steered us in the right direction. He had our best interests at heart. We did not feel like a number but a high priority to him. 4. Honesty/Integrity. Tony has character, heart, and is a quality person. 5. Caring. We felt cared for working with Tony. We were fortunate to meet him and work with him.  Thank you for allowing us to work with Tony.

We could have never imagined when we walked into the Michael Saunders Downtown Sarasota office in search of our second home, the depth of knowledge and exceptional customer service we would be provided by Tony Boothby. Tony went above and beyond through every step of the journey from home hunting excursions to working with our builder, providing recommendations to local vendors, having virtual meetings when needed and ultimately, closing on the home. In today's world it is rare and very refreshing to have the opportunity to work with a true professional that genuinely cares about their customers. Highly recommend!!

I have been working with Tony Boothby since February of 2015. As a soon-to-be-retiree living in Connecticut, who is interested in relocating to Florida’s southern Gulf Coast, Tony has been more than helpful in guiding me through Sarasota’s real estate options. During a recent visit, (that unfortunately had a time restraint) he took my wife and me on a mini-tour of the area and also provided us with a showing of some available homes he felt, from our conversations in the past months, would be to our liking and in our price range. He also provides us, on a daily basis, with a listings portal of currently on-the-market homes that is beyond helpful. I will continue working with Tony, and when we leave the Northeast, for good, in late spring early summer of 2016, he will continue to be “our agent” and I am sure together we will find a place that my wife and I will call “home.” Rick and Lynne Bohan

Tony is an honest realtor, businesslike and personable.

Very professional and knowledgable, made it easy to list our condo. Had a lot of helpful hints to get it ready for the market.

My spouse and I purchased a home with Tony Boothby. This testimonial is to let you know that Tony was the most professional and exceptional realtor I have ever worked with. I've purchased three homes in my life but none were so stress-free as this experience with Tony. Tony's strengths are: Exceptional customer service: He researches the neighborhoods and surrounding areas to give you valuable insight and knowledge. Tony goes above and beyond the role of realtor including scheduling home inspections, contacting contractors, and being a stellar liaison between the buyer and seller. We never felt pressured by Tony during our search. He gave us the pros and cons of each home and let us make our own informed decision. If you are considering buying a home in the Sarasota area your first and only step should be to contact Tony Boothby ASAP. Very Sincerely, Nicholas W

Tony is a very protective, loyal agent with impeccable manners. He is capable of shutting an aggressive person down rapidly, but in such a soft, pleasant manner the other person does not seem to get angry. He is honest and pays close attention to details. What else could you ask for?

Tony listens and works very consistently to find what we want. He is great

You have been excellent in sending awesome choices, just needing more time in making that one click, but I have been looking, Thank you so much in being patient & taking the time in helping me. Blessings!

What an exceptional job Tony did for us! We believe we owe our home in Sarasota and the fulfillment of a life-long dream to Tony - his patience, optimism, affability, and extraordinary generosity. Every day we are thankful for having met Tony and know we would not be calling ourselves proud Sarasotans without his wisdom and exceptional service. Please be assured that my wife and I are pleased to recommend your real estate brokerage ... and especially your agent Tony Boothby.

Tony was great! I had a great deal of difficulty securing financing, but Tony never gave up on the transaction and was truly instrumental in making it happen. He even was the one who found the person to successfully deal with my financing problems. Tony did a great job!

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Toni is the most professional, realtor we have ever had the pleasure to work with. We will not buy a property without Toni being our realtor.

Tony is a very special 5 star RE agent and goes far beyond any expectations. I bought my house with his invaluable help and when I decided to sell it, he was the only agent I considered. My house didn't sell but that wasn't for trying by Tony. I took it off the market for personal reasons after Tony brought me many offers. Should I ever decided to sell it again, Tony will be my agent.

We highly recommend working with Tony. We saw as many as 10 properties in one day. He helped clarify what was important to both of us, as well as the reality and operations of the dynamic Sarasota real estate maketplace. He gave good advice for bid pricing, accompanying financial terms and contact options for insurance, title, mortgage and inspectors for us to vet. This was invaluable information as we are purchasing a condo while living in another state.

His research is very thorough, he is very prompt in responding to my questions as a Buyer, most knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I give Tony 5 stars, he is the best., great follow thru.

Tony Boothby did an excellent job when he helped me buy my house and now he is doing the same excellent job helping me sell it. Tony goes way above and beyond any expectations.

We had a great experience working with Tony Boothby while he helped us sell Florence Zox’s Sunset Towers condo in Sarasota. He was very helpful in locating resources for removing furniture and fixtures, general clean-up, and for doing minor repairs. He did a great job on the MLS listing and we closed the sale on March 22, within a month or so of its listing! Thanks to Tony for doing a very professional job!

Tony was so easy to work with. I happen to like to search for properties online and he never had an issue with anything I wanted to view in person even if it was well below my maximum budget. I ended up buying a place through an online auction and Tony was right there every step of the way even at each bid. He also guided me to a local attorney for use as my closing agent since this was a foreclosure property and that made me feel much more comfortable in the process and it really cost no more than a standard closing through a title company. He even offered the name of a local contractor for remodeling work on my purchase who was just as nice. So, when I go to purchase or sell anything else in the area my first contact will be with Tony.

Tony sold us our condominium two years ago, and we could not be happier. He researched our market and came up with the perfect property. I highly recommend him for your real estate needs, and rate him Excellent (5 Stars).

Tony has been very intuitive about our needs, very positive, kind to our little dog who accompanied us, and willing to show us area attractions above and beyond the call of duty - a great ambassador for Sarasota. He was selected from a couple of others we talked to because he had the best "vibes."

Our recent real estate transaction with Tony Boothby was a very stress free and positive experience. He had things under control from beginning to end. Tony is very knowledgeable and addressed our questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner. We would highly recommend Tony to anyone for their real estate needs.

Tony is a top notch classy professional. I highly recommend using him. He is very responsive and listens closely to our family needs for fixing a home. Thank you Tony!

Tony Boothby reacted very quickly and professional to our requests as he did in early spring 2021.

Tony went above and beyond the call of duty to address a major obstacle in the sale of homes in our neighborhood. Through his efforts, we were able to over come a problematic homeowner that has been hindered the sale of not only his listing but others in our neighborhood. Thanks again for a job well done.

For having never personally met us and working long distance over the phone and internet - Tony has totally exceeded my expectations for customer service. He is responsive, tolerant of my naive questions, and someone whom I am looking forward to meeting and working with in my new home buying process!

In my previous testimonial I failed to use the star rating system shown above. Tony gets 5stars from me. Sorry for the misstep.

My husband and I were so pleased with Tony. He has a very relaxed demeanor yet is professional and knowledgeable. He gave us some helpful suggestions and we would recommend him to anyone who needs a reliable agent.

Toni is the best real estate agent . He is professional, honest and I recommend him to anyone looking for a home.

I had listed my Chanteclaire Condo that I had purchased years ago solely for my father to live with Tony Boothby.  I was introduced to Tony by my neighbors' daughter who has referred him in the past.  I am out of state of the property.   I had a small window of time when I was in Sarasota to list the property and figure a plan for it’s contents etc….  Tony came in and met with me at a convenient time, came with all appropriate comps and answers to all my questions.  He was very professional and easy to communicate with.  He helped me expedite the listing and made the few necessary aesthetic adjustments promptly and with ease.  It took a while to sell the property, however, through the whole process Tony was great to communicate with, on the same page with me and understood my perspective, and quick to respond and help.  The property sold and I was so appreciative of Tonys' help with the task of emptying the property’s remaining contents and completing the transaction with my not needing to go back to Sarasota. Though, all I have described and experienced is truly how a transaction should go between a realtor and client,  as I’m sure you are aware, not often enough.   Tony is surely an asset to your firm and a complete professional pleasure to deal with.  I am very thankful that I worked with him on this sale, and would recommend him or call upon him again in an instant. 

We were very blessed to have Tony Boothby help us find a property in Sarasota. He sent us info on a number of homes and condos. We narrowed our selection and he spent a significant amount of time showing the properties. He walked us through the 1031 tax exchange and negotiated the sale. He was very helpful, professional and thoughtful and seemed to think of everything before we did. Michael Saunders & Company is lucky to have him.

We recently had the pleasure of both selling and purchasing a home with Tony. I can not say enough to express how amazing he is! We never could have navigated this crazy market without his expertise and guidance. He is so knowledgeable, thorough, and patient! He treats you like you are his most important and only client! His extensive experience and caring personality are exactly what every buyer or seller needs right now to get through a real estate transaction!

We wanted to thank you for making our house hunting fun and effortless. We know you put in lots of behind-the-scenes time to get all those visits set up. We really appreciated it.

Relocating is a big deal. After looking at houses online, I contacted several realtors connected to some houses of interest, and Tony was the ONLY one that responded promptly. He introduced himself (via email) with such pride and gusto, that I was immediately drawn to his friendly and personable style. He knows the areas I am interested in, and advised me to broaden my search, while he continues to send me listings that are appropriate to my needs and style. Looking forward to buying our Sarasota home withe the help of Tony.

Tony provides excellent service through all stages of the home buying process. He quickly understood our priorities and did not waste time showing us homes that didn't meet our criteria, expertly arbitrated when our opinions differed, advised smartly so that our bid won the house we wanted. His recommendations for services - home inspectors, mortgage/insurance/painters etc.- have been excellent. I look forward to celebrating when it is complete and referring friends who can have a wonderful purchasing expeience with Tony too.

Never have I worked with a Realtor as kind, genuine and caring as Tony. He is truly a cut above the rest. Not only has he went above and beyond to help us, but has also became a dear friend. Words can't express the gratitude we have for everything he has done to help us and for being a friend.

Tony is a total sweetheart, everyone speaks so well of him and I know his heart is with helping others. When you find a rare gem, polish, shine and keep it safe; you never when you may need a safety net.

Tony kept us posted frequently as to the progress of the home that we were building, even sending us pictures. He often asked if there was something he could do to help us during that time. At the final walk-through, he was there. He found several major things that needed remediating, things we hadn’t noticed. We will forever be thankful for his expertise. 

I want to express how thankful I am to have used your agent Tony Boothby. I could not have done it without him. I was living in Maine when the home was being constructed. Tony went the extra mile to keep me informed all the way thru the process. He helped me in so many ways to make this a pleasant and positive experience. He is the real deal.

Bernadette Caswell and Tony Boothby are fantastic people to work with and made our purchase a real pleasure. What a team! Tony has a fantastic personality and so accommodating and Bernadette always with immediate replies and straight forward honesty. They are what I think professional real estate sales people should be. Accurate, punctual, knowledgeable, with a can do attitude.

I have moved many times and been exposed to many realtors. Tony Boothby is by far the best that I have ever worked with. When we first engaged him we told him upfront that we were just tire kicking it and wanted to know the lay of the land. He did incredibly thorough research and spent the day with us driving us around showing us different communities and units. He is particularly knowledgeable about River strand where we park were renting as he has a place there. We enjoyed our stay at River Strand so much we decided to buy a condo there. Tony stepped us through the process and provided us all the information and insight that we needed.  He was in constant touch with us and no request of ours was too small for him to handle. He suggested workarounds for some of the obstacles we faced. Tony is one of a kind.

My experience with Tony has been superb. He is a thorough professional who has been acting for both buyer and seller in the sale and closing of my Condominium. He has been a true blessing in this world of complicated paperwork. He ably arranged all the minute details of the events leading to closing, obtaining insurance, property inspections, and in finding a closing attorney, He has been extremely prompt in delivering what was promised and clearly goes out of his way to make things happen,

Conscientious, caring, and very knowledgeable.

Tony provided more than exceptional customer service to me during my home search and purchase.  He couldn’t have been more attentive and responsive to what I was looking for and getting me out to see the properties in a timely fashion, given that houses were selling quickly.  He provided excellent advice to me and was very knowledgeable about pluses and minuses of home features and location.  During the purchase process, he assisted me in understanding all the proceedings and provided guidance on what would follow after closing.  I would definitely recommend Tony to friends and family who were looking to purchase a home in this area.

Realistically relating to the most genuine, trusting, full of wisdom, compassionate & practical experience to which I commend...Tony Boothby is my best guarantee of success in my relocating & buying my new home soon!! I am so fortunate to have discovered & forever grateful to have contact with him for my future purchase....

I can't say enough about how pleased I am with the way in which you handled the sale of my Southgate home. You were enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the neighborhood as well as positive about my home and its value. By listing at a reasonable price point, enough interest was generated that we ultimately sold the house for more than the list price. I am confident that you had my interest in mind and that you were able to get the best possible deal. Thank you for a job well done.

5 star, very attentive and responds promptly to my every wish. I look forward to doing further business with Tony, he is the best yet.

Tony was very pleasant and handled the sale of my property in a professional manner. He was extremely efficient with communication, making the process painless.

I am so happy to tell you of my experience with Tony Boothby for my recent purchase. Tony could not have been more helpful, knowledgeable or pleasant to deal with. He listened carefully to what I was looking for. I found a house, put in an offer, but the seller then withdrew it from the market. Tony called me two days later to say another house had been listed in the same development. With his guidance, my offer was accepted. I cannot say enough about his service and professionalism. I would recommend him to anyone for their real estate needs.

Tony has been nothing short of outstanding to deal with, particularly during these trying times. He always answered our questions quickly and made our stay so very enjoyable and worry free! I would not hesitate again to book through Tony again and will recommend him to everyone who is interested!!

Tony, Is a 24/7 hard working and responsive agent, who get's the information one asks for quickly. As a retired realtor I don't shower praise on non deserving agents

Tony has been working with us for over two years while we have been trying to sell our home here in Connecticut so we could at long last move down to Sarasota. He has shown the same energy and enthusiasm today as he did the first day we met. He always returns my calls and e-mails along with sending me listing and helpful tips about the area. Tony is a wonderful agent and I would recommend his services to anyone

Excellent!

Tony has been great in helping me. It's good to have someone you can count on!

I simply can't say enough for Tony. Trying to buy property out of state is challenging enough, throwing bank owned property into the mix would have made many other realtors run i'm sure. Tony was so helpful, patient and just an overall godsend for us. He went well over the call of duty in so many ways to ensure as successful move as possible for us and I am so thankful for having friends that referred him to us. Tony is a catch. I look forward to many more transactions with him in the future and strongly recommend him for any buyer!

I've worked with Tony for about 3 years now. His knowledge of the Sarasota area is endless. More importantly, in my particular case, he has been patient to the point of sainthood. I am 50+ single woman suffering from Lupus who always seems to find herself in something unexpected which then affects her plans to relocate to Sarasota. Tony and I have been to the point of signed contracts, inspections done, buying some of the furniture of the previous owner, etc. when....oops it happened again. I have had to walk away from the property. Tony remains my professional realtor always willing to advise me again whenever I am ready. Integrity, Honesty, and Knowledge. What more could you ask for in a realtor?

Our realtor Tony Boothby was very trust worthy and supportive. We came down from Savannah three times and he was there each time to help us look for a house. We finally found a home which met all our needs, including a nice water lagoon view. Tony was excellent and even helped us after we moved in. We will recommend your company and Tony to all our other friends when they look here.

I had to find a house in a very short period of time in a red hot market, where houses were under contract in 24 to 48 hours, for what I thought were ridiculously inflated prices. Tony stuck with me and negotiated me to a purchase where there were nine other bidders. Always patient, always knowledgeable. I love my new house and recommend Tony highly.

Tony has truly raised the bar when it comes to home buying. His commitment to satisfy his clients has far surpassed any experiences I have had both buying and selling homes previously. From driving my wife and I around town into the evening hours, or going WAY out of his way to work with our schedule; Tony made us feel comfortable and confident about purchasing a home. The experience truly was amazing and we were so grateful to have worked with him.

Wow, the property is not even on the market and Tony has two offers for us! Way to go Tony! Patti and Stuart

We bought our home back in 2014. Tony was great in selecting homes that we would be interested in. It was always a great day when we went looking. He knows Sarasota in and out. If I suggested an area, he would check to see it anything was available. Overall, he is a great guy and a great agent.

I worked with Tony close to a year before actually moving to Sarasota. Once we were here, it was a great experience. He was very knowledgeable and interested in the type of housing we were looking for. I always felt I could ask him questions and would receive an honest answer regarding the property. When we found the unit, the closing process was handled without any problems and everything went very smoothly. It was a sheer joy working with him.

Without doubt, Tony's a five-star! Knowledgeable and patient, he guided me to place my home for sale at the optimum time, educated me on smart staging, and prepared marketing tools that showcased my property handsomely. He took care of every detail and returned my calls and emails expeditiously. Negotiating with potential buyers had always been nerve wracking for me--Tony took the strain away by listening, honoring my desires, and constructing the compromise that allowed both parties a win. My home sold at a maximum appropriate to the market, and within 5 weeks--and closing was smooth and effortless. When you pay a commission, you expect attentiveness and expertise--Tony delivers.

We wanted to take some time to say what an amazing job Tony Boothby did to help us not only find our dream property but work with us along the way until we received the keys to this very special home. Tony jumped in and went above and beyond. I wish Tony and your organization continued success and thank you again for an outstanding experience.Best Regards,Erika Ivanyi & Matthias Schubnell

In all my years in administration and volunteering I have NEVER had committee minutes appear in less than 24 hours! They are ALSO accurate and complete! A+ Tony!

I found your web site when I was looking at Sarasota as a possible retirement location. I filled out the online form and Tony Boothby contacted me very quickly. We made some plans and he showed me several beautiful homes. He is wonderful! Thank you for your wonderful company.

I have know. Tony for several years and whilst our acquaintance began when he was the real estate agent who negotiated the deal on my house purchase, he quickly became a dear and trusted friend. Being a foreign buyer it was not the easiest of transactions to complete and Tony went above and beyond for me from the start to the successful completion of the purchase. Commitment to excellent service, honesty and integrity are qualities that make him such a fine agent. He truly goes the extra mile for his clients and I have experienced that during several negotiations on my behalf over the years. I highly recommend Tony for any real estate needs you may have.

Tony is outstanding, by far the best realtor I have worked with buying property. He listens to us, is patient enough to show us a wide variety of properties so we can figure out what we want, and is very responsive to all of our inquiries by phone, text or email. And he is pleasant to work with in person. Need I say more.

Tony is efficient, prompt, cordial, knowledgeable and always accommodating with a ready smile---in other words--a five star kind of guy!

Tony has persisted in sending me listing to help me find something in the Sarasota area that I can afford even though I have had little time to review. He's been great and when I have more time I'm sure he'll help me find something.

Tony listened to us and was diligent, professional and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him