Lee Forbes, is a graduate of the Realtor Institute and as a Certified Residential Specialist he is among the top 1% of all Realtors nationwide. Lee is not just an agent, but a real estate broker-associate and member of the Manatee Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. Lee has also served as a Board Director for the Manatee Association of Realtors and serves on the Technology Committee for the entire Mid Florida Regional Multiple Listing service representing our Manatee service area. As an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Lee Completed additional training for working with and understanding the needs of buyers in today’s market. Lee Also holds the “e-Pro” designation from the National Association of Realtors as a top internet and technology professional.
2009 is an exciting year for my business as I cross into my seventh year servicing Manatee county!
Thanks for your work Lee - Deborah Vogel-Howard (Aug 31, 2009)
Deborah Vogel-Howard bought a home and would recommend using Lee for your home purchase. Comments:
"Lee Forbes stayed ontop of our complicated closing to make sure we..." Read More
"Lee Forbes stayed ontop of our complicated closing to make sure we had smooth sucess. Thanks Lee!!"
Response: "Glad we could work together George and Debbie!" This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
Thank you Lee - Franchesca Mendolia (Dec 22, 2008)
Franchesca Mendolia bought a home and would recommend using Lee for your home purchase. Comments:
"After purchasing a town home several years ago, Lee has kept in touch..." Read More
"After purchasing a town home several years ago, Lee has kept in touch with me and even found tenants for me more than three times now. I would recomend Him to anyone looking for a sales or leasing agent in Bradenton."
Response: "Rye wilderness estates is a great community" This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
Right on the money - Bill Mariotti (Dec 09, 2008)
Bill Mariotti bought a home and would recommend using Lee for your home purchase. Comments:
"Lee was very polite and sent us lots of homes to look at. Within just..." Read More
"Lee was very polite and sent us lots of homes to look at. Within just a few days we had a great home under contract and saved over $30,000 from the other homes in the community!"
Response: "Bill got a great buy on an REO foreclosure!" This review has been confirmed by the reviewer.
(47 homes sold)
Sold on: 2008-10-31 Sales Price: $181,400
5541 key west place (map it)
bradenton, FL 34203 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-05-30 Sales Price: $437,000
4720 starboard drive (map it)
bradenton, FL 34208 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-06-06 Sales Price: $100,000
208 67 street east (map it)
bradenton, FL 34208 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-05-30 Sales Price: $250,000
22829 63 ave east (map it)
bradenton, FL 34211 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-08-22 Sales Price: $138,000
5720 28 ave drive east (map it)
bradenton, FL 34208 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-03-18 Sales Price: $245,000
5713 115 drive east (map it)
parrish, FL 34219 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-06-30 Sales Price: $265,000
8159 indigo ridge terrace (map it)
bradenton, FL 34201 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-06-06 Sales Price: $172,900
6376 robin cove (map it)
bradenton, FL 34202 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-06-09 Sales Price: $460,000
16715 4 avenue ne (map it)
bradenton, FL 34212 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-08-01 Sales Price: $207,000
1112 canemill lane (map it)
bradenton, FL 34212 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2008-12-09 Sales Price: $117,990
6679 meandering way (map it)
bradenton, FL 34202 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-02-27 Sales Price: $120,000
4100 El Dorado Cove (map it)
bradenton, FL 34210 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-02-27 Sales Price: $120,000
4100 El Dorado Cove (map it)
bradenton, FL 34210 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2008-02-20 Sales Price: $190,000
3317 49th Avenue East (map it)
bradenton, FL 34203 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2009-06-25 Sales Price: $270,000
12564 Natureview circle (map it)
bradenton, FL 34212 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-05-29 Sales Price: $132,000
3606 62nd Avenue East (map it)
bradenton, FL 34203 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-07-01 Sales Price: $95,000
4100 El Dorado Cove (map it)
Cortez, FL 34210 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2004-01-29 Sales Price: $256,750
3905 32nd Lane East (map it)
bradenton, FL 34208 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-07-10 Sales Price: $37,000
2454 36th Avenue West (map it)
bradenton, FL 34205 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2006-08-31 Sales Price: $598,000
22609 Night Heron Way (map it)
bradenton, FL 34202 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-02-28 Sales Price: $525,000
2868 Grazeland Drive (map it)
sarasota, FL 34240 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2005-05-31 Sales Price: $709,500
16715 4 avenue ne (map it)
bradenton, FL 34212 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2004-12-27 Sales Price: $465,000
398 10th Ave E (map it)
palmetto, FL 34221 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-07-13 Sales Price: $210,000
6210 Rosefinch Ct. (map it)
bradenton, FL 34202 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2004-08-27 Sales Price: $199,000
3337 49th Ave. E. (map it)
bradenton, FL 34203 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2001-06-01 Sales Price: $119,700
6236 38th street east (map it)
bradenton, FL 34203 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2004-01-23 Sales Price: $165,800
6236 38th street east (map it)
bradenton, FL 34203 Represented: Seller
Sold on: 2006-07-28 Sales Price: $253,000
7118 48th Avenue East (map it)
palmetto, FL 34221 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2006-07-28 Sales Price: $253,000
7118 48th Avenue East (map it)
palmetto, FL 34221 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2005-08-26 Sales Price: $170,000
611 11th Street West (map it)
ruskin, FL 33570 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2005-01-28 Sales Price: $377,710
12376 Lavender Loop (map it)
bradenton, FL 34212 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2006-03-30 Sales Price: $157,000
5404 E. 11th Street (map it)
bradenton, FL 34203 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2004-07-30 Sales Price: $230,000
603 St. Andrews Drive (map it)
bradenton, FL 34243 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2007-01-25 Sales Price: $207,500
11523 52nd Court E. (map it)
parrish, FL 34219 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-07-13 Sales Price: $180,000
5704 28th Avenue Drive E (map it)
bradenton, FL 34203 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2006-07-31 Sales Price: $419,000
8324 Haven Harbour Way (map it)
bradenton, FL 34212 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2002-05-31 Sales Price: $185,400
4310 Fairfax Drive East (map it)
bradenton, FL 34203 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2005-01-28 Sales Price: $217,000
607 47th Street East (map it)
bradenton, FL 34208 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2005-08-31 Sales Price: $130,000
128 Meadow Circle (map it)
ellenton, FL 34222 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2004-05-28 Sales Price: $258,000
3142 E 57TH AVE CIR E (map it)
bradenton, FL 34203 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2004-12-15 Sales Price: $215,000
5644 29th Street Circle East (map it)
bradenton, FL 34203 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2005-03-31 Sales Price: $498,000
165 Americas Cup Blvd (map it)
bradenton, FL 34208 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2005-10-28 Sales Price: $415,000
4618 7th street court east (map it)
ellenton, FL 34222 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2005-05-19 Sales Price: $281,441
3307 46th Street East (map it)
palmetto, FL 34221 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2006-04-27 Sales Price: $215,000
2404 Bluebird Avenue (map it)
north port, FL 34286 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-08-28 Sales Price: $170,000
4105 La Costa Cove (map it)
Bradenton, FL 34210 Represented: Buyer
Sold on: 2009-07-27 Sales Price: $178,000
5730 Lexington Drive (map it)
parrish, FL 34221 Represented: Buyer
What year did you become a real estate agent?
2001
How many years have you been in Real Estate?
I am now crossing into my eighth year as a full time REALTOR
What is the average home price in your market?
Manatee county carries an average home sale price of $270,000
Are there any new developments or trends in your area?
Our metro area show history of being a market leader and baromiter for state and national real estate trends!
Why do you enjoy being a real estate agent?
There is not much more exciting than buying a great home. How can anyone not enjoy being a part of such a great thing?
What is the most challenging issue you face as a Real Estate Professional?
Our industry is changing daily due to the advances in technology. To keep finding new resources and information daily is very time consuming
Tell us one of your client success stories or an interesting moment in your profession.
I was just awarded the "Young Professional of the year award" by the Manatee Association of realtors for my controbutions to the community and our profession.
What is your best characteristic?
I am a good listener, and I know how to dig in and find those good deals out there!
Who or what inspires you the most?
The excitement of the sales process motivates me constantly!
What is the best advice you ever received?
You can never guess which home a buyer will pick. Hold your own personal reservations and let your customer tell you what they want.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Sunny Bradenton Florida, of course!!