Host
Steve Martin Smith
Broker Owner of Slice of Florida Realty in Sarasota County Florida
Real Estate Agent Man - Florida Real Estate Knowledge For Buyers & Sellers
Welcome to Real Estate Agent Man, your go-to podcast for Florida real estate insights, hosted by Steve Martin Smith, an award-winning licensed Florida Real Estate Broker with Slice of Florida Realty in Sarasota County. With over $125 million in local sales and ranking among the top 1% of real estate professionals in Sarasota, Charlotte, and Manatee counties, Steve shares practical tips and market updates to empower buyers, sellers, homeowners, and renters.
Downloaded in over 1,000 cities across 74 countries, this podcast delivers fun, informative episodes to prepare you for your next real estate adventure. From navigating buyer-broker agreements to understanding market trends and mastering the art of making an offer, Steve’s insights draw from decades of experience and a passion for turning property dreams into reality. Based in Venice, Florida, since moving from Detroit in 1983, Steve and his wife Katrina, the “house whisperer,” bring a client-first approach, offering flexible commission packages and expertise in sales, staging, and new construction.
Tune in for bite-sized wisdom, like how to avoid costly mistakes or transform a neglected property, as heard in episodes like “From Rats to Radiant.” Get more quick tips on YouTube Shorts, the Slice of Florida Realty Facebook page, or at SliceOfFlorida.com. Ready to buy, sell, or invest? Call Slice of Florida Realty at (941) 894-9800
Contributors
Guests
Guest
Lauren Kohl, Attorney
Lauren Kohl's practice area is heavily concentrated in the world of real estate transactions including the representation of buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of residential and commercial properties, including new construction. In addition to handling real estate closings, Lauren prepares and reviews deeds and mortgage loan documents for her clients and reviews condominium and homeowner's association documents and financial statements. She has been a title insurance agent since 1999 and has conducted over 20,000 closings.
Having earned her Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Connecticut in 1988, Lauren went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate Degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the Florida State University College of Law in 1998. She was admitted to the Florida Bar that same year.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Ms. Kohl enjoyed a successful career in Florida real estate. SRQ Magazine has designated her an "Elite Top Attorney".