About Us
Kathy Shanley
Kathy is a dedicated professional who will work very hard for you in assisting you in taking the right STEPS in selling your property or the property of your ward, decedent, principal, or client. She has been a Real Estate Paralegal since 1978, a Licensed Title Insurance Agent since 1994, obtained her Real Estate Sales License in 2002 and successfully achieved her Real Estate Broker's License in 2004.
Kathy created Sarasota Trust & Estate Property Specialists, Inc., which primarily specializes in assisting individuals, guardians, healthcare providers, trustees, executors, personal representatives, and attorneys in preparing a property to maximize its' full sales value and to list the property for sale utilizing the Multiple Listing Service and other successful marketing strategies.
Kathy and her team will handle all the details involved in arranging for estate sales of personal property, arranging and supervising your client’s move to their new living arrangements, packing and shipping personal items to beneficiaries, hiring qualified people for clean-out, clean-up, repair, and handyman services, and anything else necessary to prepare the property to be placed on the market at its’ highest value. Kathy’s extensive knowledge of real estate law, as well as the probate, guardianship, and trust administration processes, give her a unique insight and understanding of all your real estate needs and will help you conserve your valuable time.
Jessica Burdick joined Sarasota Trust & Estate Property Specialists, Inc., in 2005 as a sales associate and head of marketing. Prior to this she worked in Commercial Real Estate for Colliers Arnold in the Orlando market where she also attended Valencia Community College from 2000 - 2003. Jessica specialized in the property management department of Colliers Arnold for 3 years before relocating to Sarasota after obtaining her Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License in 2005.
Jessica has over 8 years of marketing experience, which enables her to be an effective communicator, as well as an efficient manager of time. Jessica is proficient in a variety of computer programs and software applications and is the main IT contact for our Sarasota office. Jessica also maintains our website, gathers and assembles marketing packages, as well as creating property specific flyers and brochures.
Buyers can call on Jessica and be assured to receive prompt, current information on finding their perfect new home or property in our area.
Jessica Burdick
Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate
2831 Ringling Blvd. • Suite# F-123 • Sarasota, FL 34237
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