Top Producing Team in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
With more than 45 years of combined residential real estate experience serving Sarasota and Manatee county, The Ackerman Group has accumulated an impressive list of prestigious awards and achievements. Year after year, the team has been recognized for their excellence in real estate through honors including #1 Producing Team in all of Sarasota and Manatee counties among all real estate agents, not just within Coldwell Banker. The Ackerman Group is consistently ranked Coldwell Banker's top small team both locally and nationally.
Total Sales Volume
in Pending and Closed Volume in 2022
Of 1.46M Realtors ®
The Ackerman Group serves the Sarasota and Manatee markets including the areas such as St. Armands, Bird Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Osprey, University Park, and Lakewood Ranch areas. Whether you are considering buying or selling a home or condo, we know this area inside and out!
There's nothing like a family tradition, especially when it comes to residential real estate in Sarasota, Florida. A family team led by two seasoned real estate veterans: Barbara and Ryan Ackerman, who provide clients with a winning combination: Local expertise and deep roots in the community.
Born and raised on Siesta Key, Ryan developed a passion for real estate and community involvement early in life, with his parents offering a front-row seat to the area’s dynamic real estate environment. Prior to joining Barbara, Ryan honed his skills for 15 years in the dynamic world of commercial real estate in Atlanta and Miami accruing a vast amount of knowledge and gaining invaluable experience, all of which he would bring home to Sarasota and would contribute to his continuing success. Ryan graduated from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business with a Finance degree.
A resident of Sarasota since 1972, Barbara Ackerman is recognized as a true real estate professional. She is highly respected for the integrity of her work ethic, successful marketing strategies, and commitment to the local community. Her vast network of clients and peers is an undeniable advantage for buyers and sellers alike, and Barbara’s personal approach to each transaction has earned her a broad spectrum of repeat clients and countless referrals. Barbara hails from Pittsburgh and New York City, where she earned an MA at New York University.
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The Ackerman GroupYear after year, the team has been recognized for their excellence in real estate through honors including #1 Producing Team in all of Sarasota and Manatee counties among all real estate agents, not just within Coldwell Banker.