Find a Trusted Realtor in Sarasota | Tony Fitzgerald | 1st Response Mortgage
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Finding the right agent isn't easy — and a random referral list isn't the answer. I personally match you with one of the trusted local agents in my network and introduce you both directly. No cold calls. No guessing.

Personally vetted agents — not a random list
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Tony Fitzgerald — The Mortgage Jedi
Making the introduction
Tony Fitzgerald
The Mortgage Jedi · NMLS #1284924 · Sarasota, FL

I've spent years building relationships with the best agents in Southwest Florida. When I connect you with someone, it's because I'd trust them with my own family's transaction.

The process

How it works

Three steps from form to introduction. Tony handles everything in between — personally.

1

Fill out the form

Tell Tony where you're looking, your budget, what kind of home or investment, and your timeline. Takes two minutes.

2

Tony reviews it personally

Tony looks at your needs and selects the best agent from his vetted network — someone sharp, responsive, and who knows your area.

3

3-way text introduction

Tony texts you and the agent together. Warm, personal, and immediate. You take it from there — but Tony is always available if you need him.

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Tell Tony what you're looking for

The more detail you give, the better Tony can match you with the right agent for your specific situation — first-time buyer, investor, relocating, upsizing, downsizing, or anything in between.

  • Agents are personally vetted by Tony — not pulled from a directory. Every agent in his network has earned the referral through results and communication.
  • The intro is warm, not cold — Tony starts a 3-way text so the agent already knows your situation before the first call.
  • It's completely free — no obligation, no strings attached. Tony does this because great agents make the whole transaction smoother for his clients.
  • Tony stays involved — once you're under contract, Tony handles the mortgage side and coordinates with your agent so nothing falls through the cracks.

About Tony's agent networkTony works alongside his wife Valentina Kvamme — a Sarasota realtor — and has built deep relationships with the top producing agents across Southwest Florida. When he refers an agent, it's a personal endorsement, not a marketing arrangement.

Match my agent

Tony will review your request and reach out personally — typically within the same day.

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Why it's different

Tony's network. Not a directory.

Every agent Tony refers has been tested by real transactions. He knows how they communicate, how they negotiate, and how they handle the hard moments.

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Real relationships

Tony has closed loans alongside these agents. He knows how they show up — on a Saturday night, at the inspection, and when the deal gets complicated.

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Local market knowledge

Tony's network covers Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice, Siesta Key, and surrounding Gulf Coast communities. The right agent knows the specific neighborhood you're buying in.

Fast, warm introductions

No cold calls. Tony sends a personal 3-way text so the agent already understands your situation before they say hello. It makes every subsequent conversation more productive.

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Coordinated from day one

Tony handles the mortgage, the agent handles the search. Both in communication. When your agent knows your lender personally, timelines tighten and surprises disappear.

Coverage

Agent connections across Southwest Florida

Tony's agent network covers all of the Gulf Coast and surrounding areas. If you're buying in Florida, he has a connection for you.

Ready to find your agent?

Fill out the form above and Tony will personally review your request and make the introduction — usually same day.