Working with Mike and his wife Ann to buy my first home was a great experience! They are a great team that really knows the Sarasota and surrounding markets like the back of their hands. I couldn't imagine another agent helping me and insuring a clean and quick closing. Thanks again for everything you did to make my dreams of becoming a home owner a reality. 

Mike and Ann Winger were AMAZING to work with from start to finish in the home-selling process. Mike and Ann worked with us throughout the entire process and remained diligent until closing. Mike and Ann met barriers with careful and clear guidance. A testament to the professionalism and experience they bring to the table. If you want a warm real estate agent who truly cares about you and your family, and shows the utmost care and professionalism, then this team is for you! Marie B.

We had such a wonderful experience working with Ann and Mike Winger as our realtors! After having our home on the market for a year with very few showings, a friend recommended the Wingers and we are so grateful they did. From the very beginning, Ann and Mike were incredible. They were honest with us about our home being overpriced, pointed out necessary repairs, and emphasized the importance of a deep clean; things our previous realtor had never mentioned. They also connected us with excellent repair professionals, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Their marketing was top-notch, and the 3D tour they created was an excellent addition to the listing. Whenever any issues came up, they were always available at a moment’s notice to help. Thanks to their expertise, we not only sold our house quickly but also felt fully supported when a title issue popped up. Ann and Mike kept us informed every step of the way until it was resolved. We can’t recommend this couple highly enough for all of your real estate needs. They truly deserve their excellent reputation!

We had decided to relocate from Delaware to Florida and wanted to look at homes in the Venice-Sarasota area. Several emails later, we made the trip to Florida to “look” at homes. We agreed to meet Ann and Mike at their office on Tuesday, February 27th. We met, discussed area, price range, what was important to us in a home and lastly decided to meet on Friday to look at properties. We looked at 5 homes with Mike that Friday as Ann was not feeling well. We found a house we really liked only to learn it was under contract. I must have looked very disappointed because Ann, in spite of not feeling well, found two more homes and suggested we look at them Saturday morning, time permitting. We were flying to Delaware Saturday afternoon so we asked Mike if we could see the house that interested us later on Friday. In a matter of hours, Mike and Ann took us to Laurel Lakes. As soon as we saw the house, we fell in love with it and asked Mike and Ann to make an offer (So much for looking!!). We got the house; the Wingers negotiated well as the appraisal came in $5000 more than the purchase price. Equity!! Mike and Ann were wonderful referring us to a mortgage lender, insurance agent and attorney. They handled all inspections and got us names and telephone numbers for all utilities. They got the names of the lawn, pest and pool maintenance companies currently under contract and included their recommendation on each one. Most important, they kept us informed of each phase of the purchase process. We settled 30 days later. Again Mike and Ann were there acting on our behalf and watching over our home until we permanently relocated in mid July. They even gave us housewarming gifts and recommended medical doctors!! I have never worked with any realtor that equaled the thoughtfulness and knowledge Mike and Ann shared with us. They truly welcomed us to Florida. They were wonderful and we would not hesitate to recommend them. Out of 10 stars, I give them 11!! Our relocation was made easy by Mike and Ann Winger.

Ann and Mike made things simple and clear for us from the onset. our first meeting, they spent a great amount of time explaining the process to us and helping us clarify our priorities about our future home and setting up the strategies to begin the task of finding our dream home in just three days, amid a worldwide pandemic, with an extremely tight inventory of homes to see and bidding wars on homes going for $20,000 or more over asking price. They walked us through the home purchase process, came to quickly understand the things that were important to us in a home and worked hard to find us the best home, our dream home. What an impossible dream you say… not for the Winger Team! They truly exceeded our expectations from day one. As a matter of fact, Ann got us into see and Mike escorted us through, two properties within hours of them being listed and we had our bid accepted on our home, six hours after the house was listed and one day before we were returning, by car, to our house up North. Believe it or not, we were literally signing paperwork and texting one another as we were in the car! Their teamwork and knowledge and utilization of technology is outstanding. Mike and Ann literally walked through the home purchase journey alongside us every single step of the way and are extremely generous with their time. In fact, they handled securing the home inspectors, the Real Estate Attorney and even suggested a home insurance company and kept us informed and copied us on all correspondences with them. They gave us well-informed advice based upon years of experience and training in the real estate field. They gave us peace of mind because they were genuinely “in it for us”. We never had a moment of doubt in our home purchase process and never felt exposed or “unprotected” because we knew we could consult with them. Their negotiation skills and knowledge of the market are beyond measure. The Wingers are punctual and reliable professionals and truly go above and beyond the call of duty. They are patient and kind and always made us feel like we were their first and only priority. They were always available to answer questions, and always made sure that we understood everything about the process even after we closed on our house! Ann sent us a text as we began our drive back North, after signing the contract, saying “Congratulations on purchasing your new home… so many have left without their dream home this year. You have to be ready willing and able and you were… They helped us find and purchase our dream home in three days under impossible conditions and for that we will always be grateful. We would not hesitate in the slightest to recommend Ann and Mike Winger to anyone looking for a home in Sarasota County.

However you did it!! And oh yes I forgot the quick closing. Your professionalism and expert advice made me one VERY HAPPY seller. I can’t thank you enough for your pre-listing guidance. I know the recommendations you made assured my property was buyer ready. Painting the interior made the house look brand new and truly paid off in the end. In my mind you are the hardest working, most knowledgeable realtors ever. You go above and beyond the call of duty. I am so glad I chose you and will recommend you to everyone!! Truly Appreciative.

They know the real estate business inside and out! Our journey started in February and just ended with us moving into our new home this past week. They were also phenomenal in selling our home. Mike and Ann are a calming influence and they are prompt in answering questions via text or email. I just can’t say thank you enough. Great people who compliment each other so well and nothing but a pleasurable experience from start to finish. Thank you!

It’s been a long-time dream of ours to someday own a place on Siesta, and that became a reality thanks to Mike and Ann. On our last family trip, we decided it was time to stop renting and find a long-term spot where we could make memories with family and friends. We were referred to Mike and Ann, and within 2 days we were touring a gorgeous condo, that had yet to even go on the market. They were fast-acting to get us in, and even more efficient when we decided it was time to make an offer. In less than a week of when we’d decided to buy, we had a signed deal on the table. Throughout the negotiations and signing, Mike and Ann were professional, personable and showed their expertise at every turn. They handled everything from the inspection to guiding us through insurance options. Doing this all from another state could have been a headache, but in reality they made it feel effortless. We genuinely felt like we made lifelong friends through the process. They cared about us finding our ideal spot and continue checking-in to make sure we’re settling in. We can’t wait to start making memories in our new place, and appreciate Mike and Ann for helping us fulfill a family dream.

He will always be our go-to real estate specialist. He is highly knowledgeable, has an impeccable attention to detail, and catches mistakes other people miss. He is a pleasure to work with and we recommend choosing him for your real estate needs!”

Mike was referred to me by a retired realtor that I used for a previous purchase. Mike was extremely attentive and professional, handling both the sale of my property and purchase of another one, as well as managing the sale of the the property that was being sold in order to purchase mine. He definitely had a lot on his plate with all the various complications that arose. In the end, everything went off without a hitch (or at least nothing he wasn’t able to work out) and the ending was happy. We could not have been more pleased. I also have to mention that Mike accomplished tasks that were way beyond the scope of a realtor’s job description and was very responsive to all my random requests!

They answered all of our questions so honestly that we ended up with a contract over the phone, 1200 miles away. When we finally viewed the house, it was all they described and more. Mike helped us close our deal smoothly and efficiently. We would recommend them as a realtor.

It shows respect and professionalism. In the nine real estate transactions I had in my life, Mike and Ann were the most responsive realtors I’ve ever worked with. That’s probably a big reason why we sold in one week. Thank you Mike and Ann!

They were very professional and a joy to work with. They were in constant communication the entire process. They are extremely knowledgeable and experienced and made the whole transition stress free. We had a remote sale and the Wingers went above and beyond by taking care of all our concerns with regards to ensuring the home and property was cleaned and presentable and even made arrangements for an estate sale. If you need someone you can trust who will get the job done right and with your best interests at heart. Look to the Wingers.

Their attention to detail and wealth of knowledge of the area/school zones/neighborhoods are unsurpassed. Furthermore, Mike can walk into a house and immediately spot faults that the untrained eye would otherwise not see (which would cost us thousands if we wound up purchasing and then discovering the issues later). On top of the wealth of knowledge that comes with their services, Mike always kept things fun and entertaining to make long days of house hunting enjoyable. If you’re looking for an agent to buy or sell your next home, look no further; Mike and Ann will get the job done quickly and accurately, and will leave you feeling secure and confident with your decisions.

He wisely guided us on suggestions to upgrade our property before listing it. He kept us posted on every step of the process. Wonderful app to notify us of each realtors showing and their responses. They went above and beyond to show the property and kept us encouraged. We were the first of six properties in our neighborhood to sell! We will recommend Ann & Mike to all our friends and family!

Ann and Mike were recommended to us by a long-time resident of Sarasota and the choice to use them as our realtors was the first—and pivotal—step in my wife and I discovering and owning our beach dream home! First off, a little background. We are from Los Angeles, so we knew nothing of the Sarasota real estate market or really what we should be keeping an eye out for when searching for a great, well-built home in the area. The great service from the Wingers started before we even got off the plane in Florida. Because we had limited time to search for a house and weren’t from the area, Ann and Mike put together a terrific list of houses for us to look at while we were back in Los Angeles. From the preliminary list, we refined our search to a few specific houses and then that is where the service really took off. They were absolutely fantastic at pointing out the things we should be looking for—and equally important—the things we should be avoiding in a house that is close to the beach. My father was an engineer and built and remodeled four houses and going around the house with Mike was like still having my father’s trusted eye pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of each house. Meanwhile, Ann has a terrific design eye and she can see the potential for a house—looking beyond the simple cosmetic differences of taste between and owner and seller. She made sure we didn’t discount a house just because of simple, easily rectified issues. In short, my wife looked at houses for three days—and we ended up buying the second house we looked at. We didn’t compromise in buying the second house because we didn’t have choices, but because the Wingers helped focus our search to just the houses that they thought would be perfect for us. And the second house was the one. (As a final note, the second house we saw and bought was actually the first one that the Wingers wanted to show us, but the sellers weren’t available at that time. So, really our home shopping could have been “One and Done” as they say). Do yourself a big favor and “Ring the Wingers.”

We were going to meet with two other companies along with you and, coincidently ,we met with you first . After you left our condo Sue and I discussed our meeting and were very impressed with the honesty and trust that we felt we had with you and your company, we cancelled the meeting with the other two companies and hired you and never looked back You were available to us when we needed you and you answered all of our questions and gave us very good advice through the process of selling our condo .. We appreciated your service and thank you very much for all you did .

I can attest to the Winger team being there when you find yourself in the middle of such a storm. I know this from both being a selling client in the midst of a difficult divorce and most recently as a buyer with a limited budget and big hopes and dreams of finding a new sanctuary to call home. The storm I refer to is the chaos that the COVID-19 pandemic dealt to the real estate business. Turns out it was no match for the Winger’s determination, perseverance and creativity. We began the search well before the shutdown and weathered numerous situations none of us planned for: viewing countless properties with masks and gloves, getting in homes before they even hit the MLS, the rollercoaster of pricing going up as well as down week to week, rapidly dwindling inventory as each week passed as people decided to take their homes off the market or delay listing them during the difficult financial times ahead. We stood in line during a storm with a dozen other agents/clients with umbrellas waiting to see a home that went on the market one day and was sold above ask the following morning. We did this for many months. No matter what the frustrations presented themselves during our search I knew Mike always had my back and Ann, thankfully was able to put everything into perspective to help see the best path forward no matter what new challenge presented itself at every turn. Rest assured by the time you meet Mike to view a listing he has already pulled all past permits, hands them to you when you enter the property and then takes the time to show you what you REALLY need to know – way before you might go under contract and pay for an inspector to discover. He breaks it down to what is an immediate issue with securing a loan all the way down to what you can do to maximize the equity in your home to position yourself to resell it one day! Even after your purchase is complete the Wingers have a fabulous network of professionals to share with you if you decide you want to make any changes to your new home. Without a doubt you can not ask for a better team to take care of you from the first day to the last!

The two of you make a great work team. It was easy for us to build trust between us from that chance 20 minute meeting at “A Place to Be” in Nokomis Fl. You have been great to work with always kept us informed, provided top notch communication. You both have gone above and beyond and we so greatly appreciate all that you have done and continue to do! Thank You! We look forward to a fun future and friendship with you both.

I can attest to the Winger team being there when you find yourself in the middle of such a storm. I know this from both being a selling client in the midst of a difficult divorce and most recently as a buyer with a limited budget and big hopes and dreams of finding a new sanctuary to call home. The storm I refer to is the chaos that the COVID-19 pandemic dealt to the real estate business. Turns out it was no match for the Winger’s determination, perseverance and creativity. We began the search well before the shutdown and weathered numerous situations none of us planned for: viewing countless properties with masks and gloves, getting in homes before they even hit the MLS, the rollercoaster of pricing going up as well as down week to week, rapidly dwindling inventory as each week passed as people decided to take their homes off the market or delay listing them during the difficult financial times ahead. We stood in line during a storm with a dozen other agents/clients with umbrellas waiting to see a home that went on the market one day and was sold above ask the following morning. We did this for many months. No matter what the frustrations presented themselves during our search I knew Mike always had my back and Ann, thankfully was able to put everything into perspective to help see the best path forward no matter what new challenge presented itself at every turn. Rest assured by the time you meet Mike to view a listing he has already pulled all past permits, hands them to you when you enter the property and then takes the time to show you what you REALLY need to know – way before you might go under contract and pay for an inspector to discover. He breaks it down to what is an immediate issue with securing a loan all the way down to what you can do to maximize the equity in your home to position yourself to resell it one day! Even after your purchase is complete the Wingers have a fabulous network of professionals to share with you if you decide you want to make any changes to your new home. Without a doubt you can not ask for a better team to take care of you from the first day to the last!

!) in finding a new unit on Siesta Key and then rapidly selling our existing so we would be able to close the deal. Your professionalism coupled with your personality made it easy to work with you to get the deal over the finish line. Your knowledge of the market and the specifics of the various properties was invaluable and saved us time, effort and of course money. We could not be happier with the new unit and look forward to many great sunsets on the key. Our thanks always

Mike took customer service to a new level. From day one, recommending minor upgrades, helping us find an excellent packing and moving company, taking care of all the details so we could make our move without any added stress about selling the house. The process was so easy, unlike any time we have sold a house in the past.

Their professionalism, knowledge of the market and ability to foresee what we were looking for was truly amazing! Their combined expertise walked us through this emotional journey, helping us to avoid many pitfalls! They even gave us realistic ideas on how to sell our home in NY. They worked tirelessly to send us emails of many different properties that fit our expectations! Even after finding our new condo, they recommended experts that would help us make it our home! This Winger quote will always stay in our mind, “Look at the property through the eyes of what you love that can’t be changed and If that out weighs what can be changed you know you found the right place!” This is advice any buyer needs to make their decision. We not only found our dream location but also made lifelong friends!

Our first and likely only “letter of reference” wrote completely in verse! They were a blast to work with and hopefully friends for life: The Wingers are different, the truth matters to them, Sign them up quick, they are a true west coast gem… If you want to list your home in this beautiful state, the Wingers are your choice…you won’t close late Tio the Bulldog signs the deal with his paw.. Next thing you know, you’re with an attorney at law.. If you want to know how to sell your Florida home, Don’t second guess, just get them on the phone.. They live, breathe and eat real estate.. Just open your hearts, and realize it’s your fate.. They take care of everything and go the extra mile, To dress your home to sell, they’ve certainly got the style.. We are from the U.K. so long distance was hard, But the Wingers delivered, that’s their ace card.. It’s really quite easy, no stress, no hidden stingers…. don’t hesitate any more, just “Ring the Wingers..”

So, I will begin with the obvious, thank you. Purchasing a home is one of the largest financial obligations you make in life and having someone by your side that has your best interest top of mind is a necessity. You are the most patient and kind people we know and you go above and beyond to ensure that your client is your top priority. From the patience you displayed while showing us properties (including a full truck of food and drinks), to negotiating the sale and managing the process to ensure that we were protected at all times. You own the process and are committed to helping from start to finish. Actually, even after the end of the transaction you helped me find contractors, maintenance companies and answered more emails that I care to admit. In this digital age customer care, commitment and good old fashioned service seems to be lost. Thankfully we had you to be our trusted advisor through this transaction and I can only hope that others are as fortunate as we are. Thank you again for all you have done for us!

The Winger’s found us the perfect vacation property, despite our limitation that it had to be pet friendly for our four legged family member. Starting from our initial conversations about the type of home we were looking for, Mike and Ann provided information on potential locations and also warned us about those properties that looked fabulous, but had potential problems. The Wingers not only found us a wonderful property but was also able to negotiate a great price; about 85K less than we expected to pay. Since we are in NY, Mike and Ann acted in our absence; they set up the inspection, recommended some minor repairs, (which they had executed) and attended the walk through and closing. We felt 100% confident that everything would be taken care of and it was! We highly recommend Mike & Ann for their knowledge, dedication, honesty and fun personalities! We are happy to talk to anyone about our positive experience.

Since the purchase of our first Florida home in Sarasota and the beginning of a close personal friendship. We know you spent many hours and went above and beyond what you needed to do. We know you do this always for all clients as well! However selling out first property in all of 3 days and finding our new place during the same timeframe was amazing! We are still in our same neighborhood where we wanted to stay . We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Looking forward to many more good times!

They priced and marketed my homes effectively and they both sold almost immediately. This team get 5 stars!

I am very excited and up to the challenge! I wanted to let you and Mike both know how much I have appreciated your help, your patience and your candor. I cannot thank you both enough! I will definetly reccommend the Wingers to all my friends, family and aquaintenances. It has been a most pleasant and fruitful experience!!

They were very easy to work with and made the whole process enjoyable. We appreciate the preparation they did before our initial meeting, their honest feedback, and good advice on how to prepare our home in order for it to sell quickly and at the right price. They made sure we knew what to expect and what was expected of us every step of the way and everything went smoothly – even with a hurricane right in the middle of a very short closing period! Of course, it all comes down to the results. We had two offers on the day after it listed and got more than our asking price. We’ll work with Ann and Mike again in a heartbeat.

Ann can make the MLS serve you a daily breakfast of excellent, well chosen, properties and Mike has the patience of a saint plus the perfect balance of intelligence, expertise, caring, creativity and tough love to keep the negotiation and transaction process speeding to a successful closing. They provide an expert knowledge of local inspectors, contractors, and closing agents to deal with the important details. I found a wonderful home, an excellent real estate team and friends for life. How great is that!

They are very professional and will make every effort to ensure a successful transaction. They will make recommendations that will help make the whole process easy and transparent. Ring the Wingers. You won’t be disappointed.

Mike was impressive right from our initial meeting where he presented a satisfying selling strategy based on his extensive knowledge. Mike was forthright and direct with his information and he earned my trust and confidence. Mike was always very responsive and helpful and he made the whole transaction as painless as can be. They exceeded my expectations in every way possible.

You made it so easy for us, especially as we were selling during the pandemic and doing it from Michigan. The expertise and guidance you provided to increase the value of the condo and to make it more attractive to the market certainly paid off. It was amazing how you were able to line up contractors, supervise them, point us to the right furnishings, overseeing delivery, and adding the necessary extras to increase curb appeal. You did it all in a way that minimized the pressure and expectations on us – you just made it all happen. The extra mile(s) you went to ensure that every detail was handled – including mailing back a moldy picture to ensure family harmony, was greatly appreciated. Finally, you were quick to respond to every question and were most gracious in every communication. You are true professionals in every sense of the word. If we make it back to Sarasota, we will be sure to look you up for that toast!

When we decided we had to sell and say farewell to beautiful Siesta Key, there was no doubt we would enlist your exemplary services again! Both you and Mike handled the long distance details for us so we didn’t have to travel from New York State. You treated us like family, which I believe comes from Ann’s Irish roots!!!! JK Mike! As a former perfectionist, I was impressed with your attention to detail, a compliment I don’t give out very often in these chaotic times. You always responded right away with our many questions and sought out answers when you didn’t know. You have managed to keep superb customer service alive in Sarasota Florida -congratulations!!!! We look forward to buying you a fancy and expensive dinner when we return to visit our family in your area. Again, many thanks for being the best realtor team we’ve ever worked with both in New York and Florida. I’m so lucky/happy we met! We look forward to seeing you again-hopefully soon as it’s getting chilly here in upstate NY already.

I wanted to thank you for your help with the purchase of House of the Sun #311. You are a pleasure to work with and I really appreciate your help with finding a lender, insurance agent, inspector, etc. in the area. It would have been much more difficult for us being remote if it wasn’t for you. At some point in the future we may look for some other opportunities in Siesta Key or the surrounding area. We like the convenience of a Condotel like HOS where they take care of the day to day management for us. We would be interested to get in early on any new condos that are being planned as well, so if you hear of anything that you think would fit the bill please let me know.

The reason is because when we purchased our home, Mike Winger was the realtor for the seller. He impressed us very much. He was knowledgeable and really works for who he is representing. After listing our house with the Wingers, Mike held an open house the following Sunday and the next Sunday as well. Mike and Ann had suggested a couple of things to make it sell quickly. I didn’t like the idea of new carpet, but after changing it (and our home selling quickly), we knew they were right. After inspection we asked Mike to schedule people he knows to do the repairs. They were complete in record time for a fantastic price. Mike gave our home the attention we wanted without being intrusive. He exceeded our expectations and we will recommend the Wingers to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.

We never imagined we’d be able to sell our home at such a premium price plus that we would have multiple offers to choose from (all being within the first day listed). The photo’s and walkthrough video were just fantastic in showing the features that our home had to offer. Most importantly you always looked out for our best interest. You are so trustworthy as a professional and a friend. Thank you again for your hard work and expertise. You’re second to none!!

Ann helped me stage the furniture and decor I already owned to make the house look amazing. The pictures and video tour were the best I have seen, and Mike went above and beyond to make sure that the house was always ready for showings while I was away. It sold quickly and the communication was excellent throughout the process. In Heartfelt Gratitude,

Since 2005, you have assisted us with both buying and selling multiple other homes. We were confident once again in relying on your expertise. And once again, you delivered!With beautiful photos & creative, descriptive writing for the listing, we were very happy that our Mom’s home in Venice sold in less than two days for over 95% of the asking price! The closing 30 days later was one of the smoothest I’ve ever attended. Thanks again for your guidance, professionalism & friendship!

Both our parents sadly, had to go into memory care and managing their home from out of state was quite a challenge. The Winger’s fortunately live in the same neighborhood, so we gave them a key to the house which they made sure was safe while we were not in town. They were very kind with their time and assistance, letting our housekeeper in every several weeks, making sure the trash was taken out and water turned off while we weren’t there. This went on for almost a year, and finally with several of their referrals, we were able to hire a “move on” company that helped us clear out the house for sale. Mike and Ann understood our challenges and goals with the sale of the house, helped price it appropriately, and it sold in less than 48 hours with 3 offers, two of which were cash. The closing couldn’t have been smoother considering both POA’s were in 2 different states from the house and was a bit complicated, but it got done. The time from the house was on the market until it was funded was under a month. Done! Can’t recommend this dynamic realtor couple any more. PLUS! They have the MOST AWESOME CAT !!! >^..^

After meeting too many truly bad, incompetent, unethical, indifferent and lazy agents in Florida I was lucky to meet Mike. For many years he has been my go to guy when I buy or sell. Mike raises bulldogs and approaches his work with the same fierce tenacity. He is knowledgeable, hard working, has excellent negotiation skills and is a hands on problem solver. Problems arise in real estate transactions. Don’t expect Mike to sugar coat reality for you, he “tells it like it is”; gets to the heart of the problem and works with you to solve it and move forward to “get those sellers out of your house”! If you need hand holding his lovely wife Ann is there for you. Ann is also an agent and works the details of case management while Mike “hits the bricks”. Adam Kwiat rounds out the team. Kudos to the team and thanks to them for introducing me to attorney Eric Fleming as well.

All went off without a hitch. Your patience and attention to detail did not go unnoticed. I certainly would recommend you and Ann to anyone wishing to sell their home. Again, thanks for everything!