Aerial view of the Florida Gulf Coast waterway near Sarasota and Bradenton

Sarasota · Lakewood Ranch · Bradenton · Parrish · Venice

Explore Gulf Coast Homes

From barrier island retreats to Lakewood Ranch family neighborhoods — local guidance from a Florida broker who has walked these streets for 17 years.

Knowledge  |  Integrity  |  Trust

By the numbers

Local knowledge you can measure.

Licensed in Florida since 2009, working Sarasota, Manatee County and the barrier islands every week — not from a desk.

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5.0/5

Average client rating

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15+

Five-star client reviews

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17

Years holding a Florida license

Featured Listings

A live look at what is moving across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and the barrier islands.

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Life on the Gulf

What you are really buying here

Square footage is the smallest part of the decision — these are the four things clients tell me they fell for.

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Beaches & Barrier Islands

Siesta, Lido, Longboat and Anna Maria — twenty minutes from your front door.

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Boating & Blue Water

Deep-water docks, protected bays and a straight shot out to the Gulf.

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Waterfront Living

Canal, bay and Gulf-front homes, with an honest read on flood zones first.

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Golden-Hour Evenings

The Gulf faces west, so every single night here ends with a show.

Where I work

Sarasota · Lakewood Ranch · Parrish · Venice · Bradenton · Anna Maria Island · Longboat Key · Lido Key · Siesta Key

Meet your broker

Nicholas Rapisardi

Broker · simpliHōM, Florida statewide

Born and raised on the coast of Maine, Nicholas came to Sarasota by way of Boston — and earned his real estate licence in 2009 for one reason: to help people the Great Recession had knocked sideways.

That start in short sales and foreclosures turned into years with a local homebuilder, learning new construction from the slab up, then a career at Keller Williams advising and training other agents.

An Audio Production degree from Boston made him a genuinely good listener; a Leadership Studies degree from USF taught him that clear communication is the whole job. Today he is the Broker for simpliHōM across the entire state of Florida.

2009

Licensed on the Gulf Coast

Statewide

Florida broker, simpliHōM

What clients say

Straight from the people who hired me

5.0out of 5 · 19 verified reviews

We were first time home buyers and were very lucky to have such a great agent. Nicholas was always on time, responded very quick to our questions and made the whole process smooth and fast!

Tomasz & Monika PVerified client review

Nicholas first helped me find a rental property a year ago and at that time he impressed me so much I told him I would make contact again in one yr to look at properties to purchase. When I called him one yr later he not only knew who I was he said he had me on his list to contact!

Sue DVerified client review

Nicholas has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He is extremely patient and easy to work with, not once did I feel pressured and the whole process was very smooth. I will be telling all my friends to go his way, thanks again!

Nick HVerified client review

Nick was awesome to work with! He has tremendous knowledge of the area and the market trends. He was able to accurately predict what price we would need to come in at to get the house we wanted.

Jeremy VVerified client review

Nicholas was knowledgeable and very helpful. Definitely looking out for my best interest. He was on time at every appointment and very respectful. I would highly recommend Nicholas.

Don GVerified client review

Nick helped us buy and sell two homes recently. Despite the ups and downs, we accomplished our goals together of closing on both homes! Nick will work hard to help you get your dream home.

Beth VVerified client review

It was a real pleasure working with nick. He was very patient and understanding to what I was looking for in a home and continued to work very hard until I finally found the right home for me.

Dianne JVerified client review

Working with Nick was hands down the best decision we made during our home search. From day one, he brought a level of professionalism and calm that made everything feel manageable, even when things got hectic. He was incredibly organized, always one step ahead, and made sure we were prepared for every stage of the process. Whether it was scheduling, negotiations, or just answering random questions, he handled it all quickly and confidently. It really felt like we had someone in our corner the entire time. What I appreciated most was how seamless he made everything feel. There was no confusion, no last-minute surprises—just clear communication and a smooth path from start to finish. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out and are so grateful we had Nick guiding us through it. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to buy.

Drena KaiserVerified client review

Nicholas Rapisardi is an incredibly talented realtor. He is very knowledgeable about the area, as he has years of experience in this market. He is incredibly mindful of his buyers, their preferences, and the specifics of their budget and timeline. I highly recommend working with Nicholas Rapisardi.

Trevor EwenVerified client review

Worked with us every step of the way, we asked questions even later into the evening, he would answer us promptly. His experience brought a lot to the table with how he was able to answer our questions. Communication was great. Thanks to him we sold our first home in Bradenton. We appreciate his help and guidance.

Zach BallVerified client review

We had a fantastic experience working with Nicholas when buying a home. He was incredibly communicative, knowledgeable, and made the entire process smooth from start to finish. He helped us find the perfect home and guided us through every step of the purchase. Highly recommend!

JuliaVerified client review

The level of professionalism and focus Nicholas brought to the table was impressive. We felt very confident throughout the process, both selling 2 properties with him and then buying our new home with him. Very knowledgeable and skilled. 5 STARS

MandiVerified client review

Nick was incredibly communicative throughout the entire process, keeping us informed and happy every step of the way. It was a true pleasure to work with him.

Nicholas JablonskiVerified client review

Nick was a pleasure to work with. Very professional, personable and knowledgeable. He made the process easy and exciting. Would recommend him 10000%!

Blair JablonskiVerified client review

Nicholas has an amazing ability to be both incredibly friendly and exceptionally efficient. It was a true pleasure to work with him.

ArizonVerified client review

We are so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Nick. We were moving from CA to FL. Nick assisted us in finding the perfect home for our family and was a tremendous help with the entire process.

Oonagh CosgroveVerified client review

Nick was absolutely outstanding throughout our entire home buying process. He made everything feel simple, fast, and stress-free from start to finish.

Joshua KaiserVerified client review

Nicholas was great to work with. He helped us sell our home. He was always very responsive and easy to get a hold of whenever we had questions. If he didn’t know an answer right away, he took the time to research it and get back to us.

Kahla BallVerified client review

Working with Nicholas to sell our home in Lakewood Ranch was such a positive experience. Selling a home can be stressful, especially while planning a big move out of state, but he made the entire process feel smooth and manageable.

Julia VenletVerified client review

Living in Sarasota | Nicholas Rapisardi

The local intel, on video

Neighborhood tours, market straight talk and what the buying or selling process actually looks like on the Gulf Coast.

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Ready when you are

Let's find the one on the Gulf Coast.

Tell me what you are looking for and I will tell you honestly whether this coast has it — then help you get there without the guesswork.

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