A native of South Florida, Joe Harris is an award-winning real estate broker with nearly 20 years of experience serving customers in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Coming from a background in human resources, Joe has impeccable customer service skills and continually delivers an exceptional experience to his buyers and sellers alike every step of the way. After spending 10-plus years working as a director of human resources for the Macy's corporate offices in Georgia and New York City, Joe returned to the Sunshine State. Since beginning his real estate career in 2003 in the Naples area, Joe has been the recipient of many industry awards and honors, and proudly led other REALTORS through his positions with several professional organizations. He is a member of the National Association of REALTORS, Florida REALTORS, and the REALTOR Association of Sarasota and Manatee. Additionally, he is the past president of the Bonita Springs-Estero Association of REALTORS, an Accredited Buyers Representative, a certified At Home With Diversity specialist, and is endorsed by NAR as a participant in its Commitment to Excellence program. Growing up in the sun and fun of Florida has made Joe appreciative of all that the lifestyle has to offer, and he is dedicated to helping others do the same, whether they are relocating, downsizing, upgrading, or searching for a vacation or investment property. Joe's area of focus includes Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Casey Key, Lido Shores, Lakewood Ranch, and Anna Maria Island. As a longtime area resident, he is innately familiar with many of the local communities and what each has to offer its residents. A skilled listener, Joe's top priority is understanding his customers' wants and desires and works tirelessly to help them find the perfect property to match their needs. Contact Joe today to put his expertise to work for you.