John Schafer

About John Schafer

John Schafer is a second-generation luxury real estate professional with over 8 years of real estate experience and $350M+ in career sales. He is dedicated to the luxury residential market in Sarasota, Florida, with a top-producing Coldwell Banker Global Luxury office in Downtown Sarasota. Specializing in Longboat Key, Downtown Sarasota, West of Trail, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, and Siesta Key, John brings exceptional expertise to his customers.Raised in a Florida real estate-focused family, John gained invaluable insights from his mother, Janette, who ran a successful brokerage for 14 years, which was acquired by Related ISG, his father, John, with 35 years in the construction industry, and his brother, Justin, a 16-year active real estate investor. This background laid a strong foundation for John\'s career to thrive. His diligence and persistence have earned him recognition as a Rising Star in Real Producers magazine, highlighting him among the Top 500 agents in Sarasota and Manatee County for 2024.Known for providing accurate, real-time information and comprehensive market analyses, John ensures his customers achieve the best possible outcomes considering current market conditions. Once exclusively hired, John takes on the responsibility, obligation, and duty to serve the customer by getting the best price the market will bear at the quickest close between a seller and buyer who will perform.Born in Baltimore, Maryland, John \"retired\" at age 1 to enjoy the Florida coastal lifestyle of yachting, fishing, water sports, and year-round baseball activities. He attended Florida Atlantic University, earning degrees in Business Economics and Entrepreneurship. In his free time, John enjoys golfing, yachting, family time, and exploring new local restaurants.Reach John on his direct at (95••••••29, email at J••••••••@CBRealty.com, or simply stop by his office at 100 N Tamiami Trl in Downtown Sarasota, Florida!

Experience

1. Luxury Property Specialist

   Coldwell Banker Global Luxury

   Mar 2021 — Present

   The Coldwell Banker Global Luxury office, located in Downtown Sarasota, has closed over a few billion in sales volume since 2021. As an office, we own a majority of the Sarasota County market share with notable closings of the highest sales prices on Longboat Key, Lido Key, and Downtown Sarasota. We continue to strive to be the best of the best, and our top producers are here to thrive.The Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program sets the gold standard for modern luxury real estate marketing, continuing a legacy established by the Coldwell Banker® brand in 1906. Luxury Property Specialists* are an exclusive group within the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program, making up approximately 10% of independent sales associates affiliated with the brand worldwide. Luxury Property Specialists have been certified through one of real estate’s most rigorous luxury training programs to ensure that they consistently deliver extraordinary representation no matter where their clients are in the world.Backed by the enduring spirit of a heritage brand and an ever-evolving portfolio of state-of-the-art technology and bespoke marketing services, Luxury Property Specialists are deeply networked with access to independent sales associates in more than 2,600 offices worldwide**. They are known for selling some of the world’s most significant properties.

Education

• Florida Atlantic University

  Bachelor of Business Administration

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Investment Properties
• Microsoft Office
• Business Development
• Real Estate Transactions
• Networking
• Dynamic Communicator
• Strong Personality
• Strategic Investment Planning
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Open-Mindedness
• Determined to Succeed
• People Connector
• Management
• Customer Service
• Residential Investment Property Specialist
• Public Speaking
• Organization Skills
• Personable
• Powerpoint
• Team Leadership
• New Business Development
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Real Estate Marketing