ABR Broker Broker Associate CIPS CLHMS CRS GRI PMN REALTOR® RSPS WCR Equal Housing Opportunity
Michelle Crabtree

Michelle Crabtree

ABR, Broker, Broker Associate, CIPS, CLHMS, CRS, GRI, PMN, REALTOR®, RSPS, WCR

Premier Sothebys International Realty


Contact Michelle Crabtree
8141 Lakewood Main St. Suite 101 · Lakewood Ranch · FL · 34202
Office: 941-724-4663 · Cell: 941-724-4663


Communities: Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, Lido Key, Anna Maria Island

As a third-generation Sarasotan and award-winning broker associate since 1982, Michelle brings a vast knowledge of the area and expert service to her clients. For the 15th year in a row, Michelle has earned the Five Star Real Estate Agent "Best in Client Satisfaction" award, a distinction only held by the top 6% of REALTORSŪ. Her marketing degree, continuous education, and leadership roles ensure that her clients will receive the utmost expert, professional service and care.



Michelle's leadership roles include the REALTORŪ Association of Sarasota and Manatee Board of Directors 2018-2020, 2018 chair of the RPAC committee, Florida Realtors Committee leadership, 2015 chair of the Communications Committee and member Grievance Committee in 2015, just to name a few.



Michelle believes in giving back and is active in the community. She is on the board of Habitat for Humanity, Sarasota and works as a volunteer on their project sites. Michelle also co-chaired several events for the Salvation Army as well as annually commits as a bell ringer. She is also a member of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.



While Michelle loves her time as a Realtor she also enjoys the Florida lifestyle and everything that Sarasota has to offer. Most evenings she can be found on sunset boat rides with her husband and dog. Michelle loves to cook at home as well as experience the unique cuisine around the Sarasota area.



Michelle is a CLHMS-Certified Luxury Homes Marketing Specialist, CRS-Certified Residential Specialist, CIPS-Certified International Property Specialist, GRI-Graduate, REALTORŪ Institute, ABR-Accredited Buyer Representative, RSPS-Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist, AHWD-At Home with Diversity and GREEN-Resource Council.

Her awards include 2017 Florida REALTORSŪ Honor Society for the 11th year, 2013 Sarasota WCR "Entrepreneur of the Year," 2013 and 2007 RASM "Meritorious Service" award, 2009 WCR Sarasota "Business Woman of the Year" and 2005 WCR Sarasota "REALTORŪ of the Year."