List your Longboat Key home for just 1%
Longboat Key is a twelve-mile barrier island of Gulf-front and bayfront property, kept low-rise by strict town limits. Our 1% listing includes full-service marketing and expert negotiation.
Selling a home in Longboat Key
Longboat Key is a twelve-mile barrier island between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, reached by two bridges from the mainland and ending close to St. Armands Circle. The town is deliberately low-rise: height and density limits are stricter here than on most Florida barrier islands, there is almost no commercial strip, and the housing is largely condominium, from small bayfront buildings to Gulf-front towers.
The island also spans two counties, with the northern end in Manatee and the southern end in Sarasota, which affects millage and some local rules. Selling here is largely a documentation exercise: elevation and flood zone, wind mitigation, and for condominiums the milestone inspection, reserve study and assessment history. Island buyers ask for all of it before they make an offer.
Neighborhoods and communities around Longboat Key
What sellers in Longboat Key should know
Condominium paperwork decides the sale
Milestone inspections, reserve studies, association insurance and any pending assessments are read by buyers before they write. A complete file keeps a contract together; a missing one is where island deals fall apart.
Gulf side, bay side and canal side are three markets
Gulf-front carries the highest price per square foot for beach and sunset. Bayfront with a dock appeals to boaters who want open water. Canal homes sit between the two. We price against the right set.
Two counties and strict town rules
The north end is Manatee County and the south end Sarasota, and the town enforces its own height, density and tree protection limits. We confirm the jurisdiction and the flood zone before the listing goes live.
Everything included in your Longboat Key listing
Full-service remote listing services, all included in your 1% listing fee. Available for homes priced at $300,000 or above.
MLS Listing
Your home listed on the local MLS, syndicated to every major real estate portal.
Professional Photography
Pro-grade interior and exterior photography that makes your listing stand out.
Drone Photos
Drone photos highlighting your lot, neighborhood, and surroundings.
Pricing Guidance
AI-assisted comparable analysis and market data to price your home to sell for top dollar.
Contract Negotiation
Expert negotiation of every offer, term, and contingency to protect your bottom line.
Inspection & Closing Coordination
We manage inspection, appraisal, and closing timelines so nothing slips.
Seller Support Throughout
Direct access to your listing agent from consultation to closing, so you're never on your own.