Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I was born in Kansas, grew up in the midwest and moved to Sarasota, Florida from Omaha, Nebraska. Have been a resident of Florida since 1968 which means have lived in Sarasota area for over 40 years. 

Have over 27 years experience in the real estate business, and 30 years in the construction business. Currently Broker and President of Light Realty & Associates, Inc. serving the Gulf Coast of Florida: Sarasota County, & Manatee County, Real Estate Home Buying and Selling Needs.

My experience includes New Construction, Resale, Relocation Experience, Providing Residential Services to Domestic and International Clients. Residential Sales: Acreage, Condominiums, Luxury Estates, Penthouses, Single Family Homes, Townhomes, and Villas. 

Am an avid golfer and was an assistant Pro at DeSoto Lakes Golf and Country Club (Palm Aire) in the 70's. Currently President of Professional Imagery, Inc. and the Patent Holder of the Pro Image Training System and Sports Trainer, currently being prepared for marketing.

Have been married for 39 years, have two grown sons, two daughter-in-laws, four beautiful grand daughters, and a handsome grand son.

Along with my wife Charlene we can help you with every aspect of buying or selling your home because of years of experience. We know the neighborhoods and are well informed about Lakewood Ranch, The Lake Club, The Founders Club, The Concession, University Park, Waterlefe Golf and River Club, The Meadows, and other  communities in Sarasota and Manatee County.  You can rest assured that you will have knowledgeable professionals working on your behalf.

A qualified, competent real estate agent will help you navigate the myriad of decisions that arise when buying and selling a home.  An agent provides value to the homeowner in many ways: 

• Pays for all marketing and advertising costs
• Adds experience and expertise in all aspects of the sales process including marketing, financing, negotiations and more
• Handles all showings
• Brings a network of known, trusted real estate professionals.  If I don't have the answer, I will likely know someone who does
• Always has your interests in mind so you always have someone on your side
• Can handle and advise on all price and contract negotiations
• Provides you with all the possible options and opportunities without holding back
• Gives an unbiased, realistic view of your home and your options. Unlike buyers and sellers, an agent has no emotional attachment to property.
• Has the knowledge to help you ask the right questions
• Being a third party, potential buyers are more likely to tell your agent the truth about your home, even if it is unflattering.  This objective viewpoint will help you make the necessary changes to get your home sold.
• Your time is valuable. A real estate agent allows you to spend your time how you want. 
• I will keep you informed at each stage of the real estate process
• You will always be my #1 priority
• You and I will be a team working towards a common goal!

James H. Light
REALTOR®
Broker / Owner
Light Realty & Associates, Inc.

Sarasota Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, MLS certified,
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau of West Florida

You can find great local Sarasota, Florida real estate information on Localism.com Jim Light is a proud member of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network, a free online community to help real estate professionals grow their business.