Doug Parks, Realtor®

An award-winning authority on waterfront and boating properties throughout Lido, St. Armands, Longboat and Bird Keys, Doug Parks possesses an in-depth knowledge of the greater Sarasota-Manatee real estate market extending to downtown Sarasota, the Museum area, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key and beyond.

A Michigan native, Doug spent his formative years working in his family’s resort business on Lake Huron. ... more.There he mastered the finer points of nurturing strong customer relationships that result in the utmost in client satisfaction. An engineering graduate of Michigan State University, Doug worked for DTE Energy, spent seven years in construction management; and another 15 in sales and marketing.

After relocating to Sarasota in 2004, Doug actively pursued his longstanding passion for real estate. Upon earning his Florida license, he joined Rooks Morris Real Estate, where he was the firm’s top producer in 2007. Following the company’s merger with Prudential Palms Realty, he achieved membership in Prudential’s 2008 Honor Society; and, in 2009, to its President’s Circle—an honor reserved for only the top three percent of agents within the nationwide Prudential network. That same year, he sold more properties in downtown Sarasota and on St. Armands and Lido Keys than any other Prudential agent.

In 2010, Doug joined Michael Saunders & Company where he continues to maintain his top producer status. In 2012, Doug was the top producer in the company’s St Armands Circle II office; and in 2013 for both of the firm’s St. Armands Circle offices. In addition to these accolades, Doug was the #1-selling agent for Lido Key condominiums in 2010, 2012, and 2013, amassing more closed transactions than any other agent.

With over 20 years of customer service experience, Doug understands the importance of listening. His sincere desire to work closely with you, understand your needs, and achieve your goals and expectations is evident in his “I’m with you all the way” philosophy. Doug is a true real estate professional, with a profound commitment to detail that buyers and sellers have every right to expect. ...less.