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About Janelle Mertins

JANELLE MERTINS

Aside from traditional real estate sales, she is uniquely qualified to sell custom luxury homes and help buyers with new construction. After graduating USF with Honors, Janelle began corporate real estate sales at a Fortune 500 builder company earning national top producer awards in sales volume and customer service. She accelerated her career in the custom luxury market overseeing sales and marketing for several of the region’s most exclusive custom home builders. In 2017, she transitioned from representing builders to working on behalf of clients in general real estate. 
 
She has leveraged her experience, network, and knowledge to become a distinguished agent within our region. Experienced in a diverse gulf coast area, she helps clients from golf and country club to waterfront properties and new builds to complete remodels. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her son and husband exploring the area and living the beautiful Florida lifestyle.

Explore Sarasota & Manatee County Communities

Choosing the right community is just as important as choosing the right home – it shapes your daily life, from the amenities right outside your door to the neighbors who become friends. Sarasota and Manatee County offer an incredible range of communities, and I’ve spent years getting to know them from the inside out, not just from a listing sheet.

Whether you’re drawn to the coastal charm of waterfront living, the camaraderie of a golf community, or the amenity-rich lifestyle of a resort-style neighborhood, there’s a place here that fits how you want to live. From Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key to Lakewood Ranch, Palmer Ranch, and Wellen Park, each community has its own character, price range, and pace of life – and I’ll help you figure out which one feels like home.

Many of my clients come to me not knowing exactly where they want to land, and that’s where local insight matters most. I can walk you through the differences between gated and non-gated communities, explain HOA fees and amenities before you’re surprised by them, and point you toward neighborhoods that match your priorities, whether that’s walkability, boat access, top-rated schools, or a quieter, more established setting.

New construction communities are a particular specialty of mine – I know the builders, the floor plans, and the incentives currently available, so you can compare options with confidence instead of guesswork. Ready to explore your options? I’d love to help you find the community that fits your lifestyle, your budget, and your vision for Gulf Coast living.