Lori Lockhart originally from York Pennsylvania has been a Sarasota resident and realtor for over 16 years. She specializes in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice and the surrounding areas. She is skillful at negotiating and partners with many professionals to offer the best resources to her clients. She is always accessible to her clients and listens to their needs first and foremost. She works with first time home buyers, luxury home owners as well as investors to help them achieve their real estate goals. She has a broad knowledge of the construction industry as she is a licensed Florida General Contractor. She is able to assess construction costs which are such a benefit to her clients as well as offering them advice with regards to new construction. Lori is energetic, hard-working, and strives to exceed her client's expectations by assisting them in every aspect of the transaction. Whether you're new to the area, buying a retirement home or investing in property she has a vast knowledge of it all!

Lori has been married for 22 years and is the mother of two children Collin 12 and Olivia 9 so if you are seeking information on schools and areas she has knowledge of the different options for public, private and charter. She is an entrepreneur at heart as her and her husband Bill opened and operated a restaurant in North Carolina years ago before selling it and moving to Sarasota in 2002.
In addition she has been part owner of their construction business building and remodeling since 1995. Over the years they have owned numerous rental properties, built spec homes and investment properties. She knows the ins and outs of rental management and purchasing investment properties from her personal experience and assisting other investors.
Lori has won many awards over the years of being in the top 1% of the industry. More than anything she considers her clients as friends and loves working with people.