Smart Condos in Sarasota

Written by Preferred Properties on November 7, 2025. Posted in Videos.

Thinking about buying a condo in Sarasota and wondering what smart features you can have?
In this video, I’ll show you what smart-home technology comes standard in Sarasota’s newest condos, how to add smart devices to older condos, and what questions to ask before you buy—so you don’t end up in a community that limits the upgrades you want.

Smart condo living isn’t just about gadgets — it’s about comfort, control, and confidence in your Florida lifestyle.

FREE GUIDE: Before you buy, make sure you know exactly which condo documents to review!
👉 Download my FREE Condo Documents Checklist: https://mailchi.mp/prefhomes/florida-condo-document-checklist-download

Kris Kesling-Hays
Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Loan Originator
Preferred Properties of Sarasota
Phone: (941) 321-5638
Email: Kris@PrefHomes.net

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What is a Reserve Study?

Written by Preferred Properties on September 29, 2025. Posted in Videos.

Thinking about buying a condo in Sarasota? One of the most important documents you’ll hear about is the reserve study — but what exactly is it, and why does it matter?

In this video, I’ll explain:
✅ What a reserve study is (and who prepares it)
✅ How to read and interpret the numbers
✅ What to look for to spot possible shortages in funding
✅ Why it matters for your monthly condo fees, special assessments, and long-term financial health of the community
✅ Practical steps you can take

👉 Before you buy, download my free Condo Documents Checklist here: https://mailchi.mp/prefhomes/condo-documents-checklist

New Luxury Condos Coming Soon to Downtown Sarasota

Written by Preferred Properties on September 10, 2025. Posted in Videos.

Thinking about buying a condo in Sarasota? 🏝️ With more than 60 condo communities already in downtown Sarasota and 32 new projects on the way, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. In this video, I’ll walk you through the most exciting new luxury condos coming soon — from exclusive hotel-branded residences like SOTA Residences & Hotel and Hyatt Centric Harbourside, to resident-only options like The Edge and The Palm 625, plus attainable housing in The High Line.

✨ What you’ll learn in this video:

The latest new construction condos in downtown Sarasota
The unique neighborhood lifestyles (Rosemary District, Golden Gate Point, The Quay, and more)
What makes each development different — from rooftop restaurants to wrap-around balconies

📘 Free Download: Before you buy, make sure you get and review all of the right condo documents!
👉 https://mailchi.mp/prefhomes/florida-condo-document-checklist-download

Selling a House and Buying Another

Written by Kris Kesling on August 17, 2022. Posted in Real Estate Blog, Videos.

Are you afraid to sell your home because you are worried that you won’t find anything to buy and you’ll be homeless? Your worries are over! In this video, find out how you can buy your next home before you sell your current home, and not be strapped with two house payments.

I help home buyers and sellers in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice, Florida.

How to Avoid a “Surfside Condo” Collapse

Written by Kris Kesling on July 14, 2021. Posted in Videos.

Did the condo collapse that happened in Surfside, Florida make you think twice about living in (or buying) a condominium? Me too! On this video I talk with an expert in the structural issues that condominium buildings can have and how to spot them yourself.

Downtown Sarasota Condo Buildings

Written by Preferred Properties on February 14, 2021. Posted in Videos.

Downtown Sarasota Condo Buildings – don’t you love them? Don’t you envy the people who live in them? This video shows you those condos that not only enjoy those spectacular views of Sarasota Bay, but also close proximity to the fabulous live theatre and variety of restaurants located in Downtown Sarasota. If you want to see these condos up close and personal, give me a call!

Kris Kesling-Hays, Realtor Direct: (941) 321-5638
Email: Kris@PrefHomes.net
Website: www.PrefHomes.net
Bonus: Click here for my “Condo Buying Checklist” to find out what documents to ask for if you want to buy a condo: https://mailchi.mp/2054845c941d/condo-buying-checklist