Darren Dowling Top real estate agent in Sarasota

Darren Dowling

Beyond Realty
11 Years of Experience
(76)
$1.9B
Total Sales Last Year
11
Years of Experience
104
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$347.6K
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    About Darren Dowling

    Darren Dowling is the broker-owner of Beyond Realty, a boutique, white glove real estate brokerage located at 2170 Main Street, Suite 103, Sarasota, FL 34237. Darren serves buyers and sellers throughout Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Florida's Gulf Coast, including Manatee and Charlotte counties. A Florida resident since 2003 and a licensed Realtor® since 2015, Darren specializes in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch residential real estate, new construction in master-planned communities such as Lakewood Ranch and Wellen Park, and lifestyle-driven moves for relocation, second-home, and downsizing clients. Under Darren's leadership, Beyond Realty has been recognized among the Top 1.5% of brokerages nationwide (under Side's umbrella), and his team has appeared in the RealTrends "America's Best" rankings in Florida. Darren was also voted Best Realtor® in SRQ Magazine's "Best of SRQ" in 2019. Call or text: 941-204-0493 Darren Dowling is a Sarasota-based real estate broker-owner specializing in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch residential real estate, new construction, and relocation.
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    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Residential Property

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    Darren Dowling's Reviews & Ratings

    76 Reviews
    (4.9/5)
    Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team
    What clients say about this agent....
    • Communicative
    • Professional
    • Responsive
    • Knowledgeable
    • Outstanding
    • Attentive
    • Hard working
    • Available Remotely
    • Trustworthy
    • Sold Quickly

    Karim S.

    Review for Member: Darren Dowling
    October 22, 2025
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    I am thrilled to share my experience with Darren Dowling, my incredible real estate agent in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. From our first meeting, it was evident that I was in capable hands when it came to purchasing my investment property in Country Club East, Lakewood Ranch, FL.. Darren demonstrated extensive knowledge of the local market, expertly guiding me through the complexities of the buying process. He took the time to understand my investment goals and preferences, diligently searching for properties that aligned with my vision. His insights into the Country Club East community were invaluable, highlighting not only the potential for growth but also the lifestyle benefits that come with living in such a beautiful area. What impressed me most was Darren's unwavering professionalism and commitment to my interests. He is always available to answer my questions, provide updates, and negotiate the best possible deal. His attention to detail ensured that I felt confident and informed every step of the way. Thanks to Darren's hard work and mutual trust, I successfully purchased a fantastic property that I know will be a great investment for years to come. I can't recommend him enough! If you're looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated, and personable real estate agent in Lakewood Ranch, look no further!

    Nancy & Drew M.

    Review for Member: Darren Dowling
    September 30, 2025
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    We had an outstanding experience working with Darren. Initially we worked with Darren long distance. He was knowledgeable and helped guide us to the neighborhoods that would meet our needs. Darrens thorough understanding of current market conditions, property values, and local communities made us feel confident and informed throughout the entire process. His strong negotiation skills successfully navigated us through the home inspection and remedy process. If you're looking for someone who truly knows the market and puts your best interests first, we highly recommend working with Darren.

    Oconnell C.

    Review for Member: Darren Dowling
    July 1, 2025
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    Darren's expertise in the local market - helped us select a great neighborhood. He had a lot of patience showing us multiple houses. Darren is very responsive. We felt like we were his only clients - but we know that was not true. We would highly recommend Darren.

    Erinelizabeth372

    Review for Member: Darren Dowling
    May 4, 2025
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    Darren Dowling with Beyond Realty has been wonderful to work with. He was attentive and intuitive to what we were looking for in a new location and type of housing. We are from out of state and Darren's expertise and guidance was just what we needed. He showed us all that Wellen Park has to offer in such a wonderful area-Venice! Our new villa is perfect for our next home with everything we could ask for within a golf cart's drive: dining, shopping, wonderful amenities, continual social activities, Spring Training facility. And the beach is a short drive away. Darren went above and "Beyond Realty" to make sure all of our questions were answered and needs were met! We can't wait to be a Florida resident in an amazing community-Thank you Darren!

    Kim M.

    Review for Member: Darren Dowling
    August 24, 2024
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    My wife and I have purchase many properties but had no idea what is involved in buying a florida condo. Darren was there at every step simplifying the overwhelming complicated process. Even post closing Darren has been assisting with an issue discovered at the final walk through. I would highly recommend Darren for any of your real-estate needs.