We wanted someone who was attentive to our needs and detail oriented. We were interested in finding a broker who was an experienced and knowledgeable professional. We were relatively new to the Sarasota real estate market. We couldn't be more pleased with the service we have received from them or the team at Michael Saunders Real Estate*****Īnthony and Hugh B - East Setauket, New York: We've worked with many realtors over the years and Keith and Wayne are "The Best". Originally we thought a different home might have been our preference, but after seeing the homes in person with Keith and Wayne and getting their feedback and answers to our questions we were able to have total confidence in our choice. The next day we prepared to make an offer, a few days later we were inspecting and soon there after settling and moving in. Keith and Wayne were able to show them to us in the course of a morning. We had narrowed our selection to five homes we had seen online. They are always quick to return calls and were our advocate throughout the entire purchasing process. When we were finally ready to make the transition to Florida we contacted Keith and Wayne and are so glad we did. We attended open houses for some time and got to know the area. A few months ago we decided to relocate to Sarasota from Washington, DC. We recently moved into our new home in Nokomis and are loving it. Working with Keith Kropp and Wayne Rogers is a Five Star experience. In their spare time, they enjoy reading, physical fitness, and spending time with Grayson and Dakota, their two Siberian Huskies.īill and Jim M - Washington, District of Columbia: Both stay very active in the community, involved with Equality Florida and the Harvey Milk Festival. Keith and Wayne have been together for forty-six years and were legally married in 2016. He was nominated for MVP in 1970 and was just honored at a recent celebration as one of the top 100 players to ever play at UF. Wayne has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree from the University of Florida where he also played varsity baseball as pitcher for the Florida Gators. Wayne was recognized as National Salesman of the Year twice and member of the President’s Club. His strong foundation in sales was fortified after spending 27 years as a Surgical Sales Representative for the Urology Division of C. Prior to that, he worked with FrontGate Realty in Celebration, Florida. Wayne has been navigating the Sarasota market since 2011. in Journalism from Northwestern University. in Marketing from Northern Illinois University and an M.S. Moving to Sarasota in 2011, Keith and Wayne have continued to serve buyers and sellers with mutual trust, kindness, and respect. Eventually transitioning into general real estate, Keith opened his own brokerage, FrontGate Realty. He was then selected by The Walt Disney Company to head the sales team for Celebration, Disney’s master-planned community, as the Broker of Record for Celebration Realty. He launched his real estate career in Central Florida in 1984, working for new home builders in both sales and sales management where he was named Sales Manager of the Year twice by the Home Builder’s Association of Mid-Florida. Keith is originally from the Midwest and grew up on the North Shore of Chicago. Serving buyers and sellers in Sarasota and Manatee counties, Keith and Wayne are known for their easy-going personalities and emphasis on clear communication and follow up. Skilled in both sales and sales management, they offer a practical understanding of the real estate market, demonstrate superior negotiating abilities, and are committed to providing an experience for customers where every detail matters. With decades of experience working together in real estate, The Keith Kropp/Wayne Rogers Team offers meticulous service to home buyers and sellers.