Barbara Mei Named Sales Person of the Month for Premier Sotheby's International Realty

SARASOTA, FL, May 12, 2012

Broker-Associate Barbara Mei was recognized as the top sales person for March 2012 at a recent sales meeting of Premier Sotheby's International Realty. Specializing in downtown Sarasota luxury condominiums, Mei achieved $3.35 million in sales in March.

Her methodical and tenacious approach to problem-solving is an asset in assisting clients to navigate the many facets of a real estate transaction. "Everything was handled most professionally and in a most timely manner," said recent client Chip Brown of Jones & Brown Productions Inc. of Bethesda, Maryland, who sold an Alinari condominium in downtown Sarasota in just 48 days. "It made us feel most comfortable to know that Barbara was on top of every detail. We did not have to be concerned about anything because we knew she was handling things in her most competent way!"

"Barbara Mei provided exceptional care, competence and consideration throughout the sale, from start to finish," said Meriam Matthews of Lake Toxaway, N.C., who recently purchased a Beau Ciel condominium. "A new medal should be struck in Barbara's name for outstanding professionalism. She truly sets the gold standard for Realtors. There really are no superlatives lofty enough for how well she handled our sale. In addition to Barbara's extensive knowledge base, technological expertise and professional competence, there was the added bonus of her friendliness and caring."

"Barbara did a wonderful job for me and my brother in selling a condo in the Alinari complex," said attorney Jan Moberg of Harrisburg, Penn. "I work with many Realtors, as we sell about 20-plus homes a year for my estate clients. I wish I could have worked with Barbara on all of those homes. She was responsive, professional, respectful of our tenants, communicative and handled a few complications we incurred with professionalism and grace. She was able to assist us in every way we needed. I would recommend her to any of my clients in Sarasota without any hesitation."

Mei has a lifetime of real estate experience in Sarasota, Florida, and New York City, including managing the Corcoran Group's Townhouse Division. She also independently managed more than 100,000 square feet of commercial and residential space, and has been involved in just about every facet of real estate from residential and commercial property management to construction management for new, renovation and restoration projects. She is a member at-large of the Women Presidents' Association.

Premier Sotheby's International Realty is known around the world for its focus on the high-end luxury real estate market. The Sarasota office is located in the Plaza at Five Points, 50 Central Avenue, Suite 110, Sarasota, Florida 34236. Telephone: (941) 364-4000. Mei can be reached at (941) 893-7417 or Barbara.Mei@sothebysrealty.com. Website: http://www.BarbaraMei.com.