When you're looking for a Realtor to help you buy or sell homes, condos, multifamily properties or raw land on Florida's West Coast, call John vanZandt.

A top producer at the top real estate sales company on Anna Maria Island, including Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and the city of Anna Maria, you can count on me to help make sense out of what today has become a confusing marketplace.

Actively involved in this community since 1983, as a former president of the parent-teacher organization, treasurer of the community center, commodore of Manatee Sailing Association and contributor to many great local causes, I truly know and understand the Island Lifestyle.

For more information, why not click here to visit my website: www.calltheislanders.com or click here to visit my real estate blog: www.calltheislanders.com/myblog.

Waterfront property is the key on Anna Maria Island.

Beach-front homes and condos are in highest demand, and are also the most expensive. They do offer the greatest value for those who love the beach, and we all know that aside from our great weather, the beach is the number one reason for people to visit -- and later to become residents -- of our community.

On the other hand, people who love to fish, sail or just enjoy Tampa Bay, Anna Maria Sound and the Gulf of Mexico, want a place to live close to their boats. That makes the bay-side homes, and the extensive network of canals with homes on both sides, attractive to many.

And there are great deals in the center of the island, since nearly everywhere one goes, the beach is within walking distance.

For more information on Island properties, go to my website at www.calltheislanders.com or my blog at www.calltheislanders.com/myblog.

What My Clients Say About Me

Here are a few comments from Sellers and Buyers about Chris Shaw and John van Zandt, and their professionalism, work style, and ability to deliver results. Comments are taken from surveys sent out following each transaction by Island Real Estate.

SELLER: "Thanks to John (he's great) and to the Agency, for a successful sale." Dolly and Peter K.

BUYER: "John did everything possible to make it happen." Robert and Karen H.

SELLER: "For 22 months, I kept renewing my contract with Island Real Estate because of all John did for us." Bob and Mary Ann J.

SELLER: "John was great -- He was right on top of everything and always VERY helpful. It was a pleasure doing byusiness with John and your company." Chuck and Kerry H.

SELLER: "I have bought and sold several homes in the past and I have never worked with a team like John van Zandt and Chris Shaw. I mainly dealt with John and he had an in-depth knowledge of the real estate market, was always pleasant to work with and made me feel like I was his only client. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others." Peggy L.

SELLER:  "Very satisfied with John van Zandt; he was very professional and courteous." Tony and Dee S

BUYER: "We wish to compliment John van Zandt, who represents Island Real Estate in an outstanding manner. We were very fortunate to work with him and we are sure you realize how fortunate you are to have him as your associate." George and Nancy R.

SELLER: "John van Zandt is a great Realtor - he works hard and cares about the customer." Robert and Suzanne M.

BUYER: "John van Zandt did a great job! Very professional! Fantastic service and support." Dean and Harriet B.

BUYER: "You have a valued asset. As an employing broker in Steamboat Springs from 1980 to 1995 (a fact that I did not disclose to John) I can tell you he did a fantastic job." Al P.