Deborah O'Mara

Deborah cares about you, you can depend on it!

What do Clients Say?

We were making a very long distance move and were not sure if we wanted to buy or build in Lakewood Ranch. After much research, we concluded that based on the recommendations of others regarding Deborah O'Mara, combined with her extensive background in selling hundreds of new homes in the area where we wanted to live, that she would be the best person to work with. After initially working with Deb, we realized that we found exactly the right person. Although Deb is consistently the top realtor for Michael Saunders, she always had the time and knowledge to answer all of our questions with a very timely 100% follow thru. We could tell that Deb really cares and looks out for her clients, and has been helpful in so many ways. She was tireless in showing us many neighborhoods and individual homes on the market in a very organized fashion. Deb ended up helping to find our dream area to build our new home and was instrumental in guiding our desires to a blueprint as well assisting us in finding the right builder. She far exceeded our expectations, and we really like her as a person.

Ozzie and Linda P.

Thank you for the excellent photography, video, written description and marketing of our recent home listing, as well as negotiating a strong sale agreement, and representing us at the closing settlement. This is the third real estate transaction with you in the last four years. In regard to our recent 2016 sale, you certainly challenged the myth, “Never list your home for sale during the holidays” - listing our home in December and having it under contract the first week of January. This serves as an example of what you can do for clients. One thing very special about your business philosophy is that you continue to keep clients in your “family” after the sale is finished. Proven results, competent professional advice, and providing an extremely high level of trust...these are only a few of your many real estate talents.

David and Ruthann R.

My wife and I are both impressed with Michael Saunders & Company, and in particular Deborah O' Mara for taking us through what can be a difficult process of selling a house. Deborah was there whenever needed and performed with care, information, and discretion. She is a star!

Vivienne and James B.

Deborah's professionalism - always with the personal touch - her communication skills and her unending work for and service to each of her buyers and sellers is truly exceptional. Even though the house I was selling and especially the condo I bought were far below her million-plus dollar properties, I feel I got the same exact service and commitment from her.Be assured that I will give the highest recommendation to all my friends for both Michael Saunders and Deborah O'Mara. BRAVA!!

Nancy O.

Working with Deborah O'Mara to sell our home in the Lakewood Ranch Country Club was one of the best decisions we ever made. Our property was built in 2008 by Wetherington Signature Homes within the LaCantera neighborhood. After 10 years of family living with two kids and two pets, we knew that in order to get the absolute best price, we would need to update and modernize certain parts of the home, through what Deb described as an "innovation renovation". The final product was amazing! Deb has such a detailed eye and knows what can make a house stand out. Deb also suggested a photography company to get the absolute best results which conveyed our home's indoor and outdoor entertaining elements. Through Deb's networking, she identified several buyers prior to listing, and sent those buyers the beautiful photography prior to the listing date. One of those buyers liked the house so much they called Deb and asked to be the first showing before the sign was even posted in our front yard. This buyer and family decided out home was an immediate match and we, fortunately, closed within a few weeks at full price! Working with Deb was a true pleasure and memorable experience. She is the definition of excellence and professionalism.

The Carlson Family

About Deborah

Deborah has consistently set the pace as a Top Producer for the past 10 years at the Lakewood Ranch Office of Michael Saunders & Company consisting of 90 Realtors®. She has closed sales in excess of $150 million. She has sold over 650 homes in Lakewood Ranch and earned her Certified Residential Specialist Designation, essentially a master's degree in listing and selling real estate. In 2015, Deborah was awarded Luxury Home Specialist Designation from Christie's International.   Representing the finest properties, Deborah is the consummate professional who is dedicated, knowledgeable and focused on the needs of her customers. In addition to her refined negotiating skills and high energy, Deborah is passionate about delivering impeccable service. For this, she is thankful to have been awarded the Best in Client Satisfaction Award by Sarasota Magazine for nine consecutive years through 2020.

Deborah's customers can expect a very enthusiastic and personalized experience. After living in the community and selling real estate in Lakewood Ranch for 20 years, Deborah provides the complete perspective on Lakewood Ranch lifestyle options. Customers and friends describe Deborah as the "perfect recipe" for a great Realtor® - one shot of adrenaline mixed with a large dose of persistence and drive, added to an encyclopedic knowledge of the Lakewood Ranch area. This kinetic combination is why Deb has earned the title "Concierge of Real Estate". Deb sums it up much more simply, "I'll do whatever I need to do to get the job done right. Helping people achieve their real estate objectives is in my blood; it's my passion."

Deborah has been in real estate and finance for over 40 years. She started her career in real estate as a broker in Massachusetts in 1978 where she became partner in her own real estate company on Cape Cod specializing in new home sales. She relocated to Florida and was Vice President of Business Development and Marketing for Citibank and later was recognized as a top New Home Sales Consultant in Lakewood Ranch with annual sales in excess of $30 million. Now she is thrilled to be the #2 top individual producer at Lakewood Ranch/Michael Saunders, one of the best real estate firms in the area. Deborah currently resides in Lakewood Ranch Country Club with her husband, Charles.
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