Relocating to Sarasota or Bradenton area.

Thinking about a move to Sarasota-Bradenton?

What you'll find is a sunny climate, friendly neighbors, and our active job market.

Let us help you locate the home of your dreams! Use this site to check out our leisure activities and learn about all those details of daily living you need to know: educational opportunities, registering to vote, getting your license plates, locating health care.

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Finding a home in our highly sought after market has become more fun now that prices are about half of 2005 pricing... New construction is making an huge upswing in 2012 here in Sarasota and Bradenton for single family homes and some condo sales as well. Be sure to give us a call so we can show you around the area. There are lots of choices, but some of them are not as well advertised, so it makes sense to use us as your local expert so you can really enjoy the home search process. Remember, hiring us as your BUYER's AGENT is a smart move - with NO EXTRA COST TO YOU!

You'll also want to have your financing in place prior to your scouting around - because many clients of ours end up buying a home or condo within a few days of searching - and with our exciting market, homes and condos that are priced right don't last long! - So being prepared is good advice.

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Residency

To become an official Florida resident, file a declaration of domicile. The document states that you reside at a certain address and is notarized by the Clerk of the County Court. For Sarasota County, Contact the Sarasota County Clerk of Circuit Courts, 2000 Main St., Sarasota, (941) 362-4066.

Taxes

Upon purchasing your residence here in Sarasota County, You'll want to file a homestead exemption request. Homestead Exemption provision means that permanent residents don't pay taxes on the first $50,000 of their home's appraised value, if you have filed for the exemption by March 1 - and you must establish residency by Dec. 31 prior to the year to claim exemption for the following year. Contact the Sarasota County Property Appraiser at 2001 Adams Lane (941) 951-5650.

Residents of Sarasota County benefit from a property tax millage rate that is among the lowest in the state. For an approximate annual tax cost for your new home or condo, using a ballpark of 1.4 to 1.6% of the purchase price is a good estimate range.
The state of Florida has NO PERSONAL INCOME TAX!

Vehicle Registration/Driver's License

New residents must register their vehicles in Florida within 10 days of gaining employment or enrolling children in school. Actually, you'll want to get everything handled as soon as you get settled, to avoid potentially receiving a traffic ticket! To register a vehicle, be prepared to provide the Sarasota County Tax Collector's office with your current driver's license, proof of Florida auto insurance, prior registration certificate and ownership title. The vehicle identification number will be verified, and you will need to apply for a Florida license plate. The fee depends on the vehicle's weight. Newcomers also must apply for a Florida Title Certificate if there is a lien on the vehicle; you should bring your payment book to the Tax Collector's office. Contact the Sarasota Tax Collector, 101 S. Washington, (941) 362-9898. Make sure to shop around for your auto insurance! Rates can vary 50% and more from different insurance companies.

Florida law requires that new state residents apply for a Florida driver's license within 30 days. But first, register your car as noted above.

The Department of Motor Vehicles will need to see proof of your Florida vehicle registration, your out-of-state driver's license and your social security card. If you own a Florida-registered vehicle, bring the registration as well. If your out-of-state license is valid, you need only take a vision test. A written exam and driver's test is required if your license is invalid or if you are applying for your first license. The written exam is based on the Florida Driver's Handbook and the driver must supply the vehicle for the test. Contact the driver license office at 601 S. Pompano Ave., (941) 361-6217, or call (941) 361-6222 for an appointment. It's best to make an appointment, otherwise you may be sitting for an hour or two with other walk in customers.

Voter Registration

To vote, you must register in your county of residence. You are eligible to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, county resident and at least 18 years old by the next election. To register, fill out a form and swear an oath that you live in the county. Your voter registration card will be mailed to you before the next election. For information on registration locations near you, call the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office at 101 S. Washington St. (941) 951-5307.

Call Craig & Brenda to get started on receiving emails for current properties for sale. They'll set up some automatic searchs so you'll receive information as soon as a new home or condo becomes available!

MISC:

Thinking of relocating to Sarasota or Bradenton FL? You’ll need a good realtor to help find just the right home for sale. Call Craig and Brenda Wilson to help you find your next home. As a top local realtor, they’ll help you search through the many choice neighborhoods to find just the right homes for sale in Sarasota or Bradenton areas. Moving is a difficult stage of life. Let the Wilsons help you make your move easier. Full relocation services including home search, auto emails, home inspection services and links to all the professionals you’ll need to make a smooth transition. Relocation to Sarasota Florida is a great opportunity to live in an awesome area of the U.S. and whether you’re looking for a condo or condominium here in Sarasota or Bradenton Florida, or perhaps a home for sale in Sarasota County will be the right fit. Sarasota county property continues to appreciate at huge double digit rates! For Sarasota Florida real estate, call the Wilsons.

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