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Local Roots. Coastal Living. Trusted Results.

Luxury Real Estate Rooted in Local Legacy

Born and raised in Florida and now living on Longboat Key, I offer unmatched local insight into the Longboat Key market. I’m dedicated to helping you buy or sell with confidence—backed by experience, integrity, and a deep love and understanding for the Longboat Key lifestyle.

78

Closed Sales

$52M

Total Value

$268K - $2.5M

Price Range

$666.4K

Average Price

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Jesse Griffin

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As a proud 7th-generation Floridian and Longboat Key resident, I offer a rare blend of deep-rooted local insight and refined real estate service. Living on the shores of Sarasota Bay, I understand the distinct charm of Longboat Key, Sarasota, and the surrounding Gulf Coast neighborhoods—because I don’t just sell the lifestyle, I live it. From the tranquil beachfront estates of Longboat to the vibrant cultural scene of downtown Sarasota, I provide tailored guidance for buyers and sellers seeking exceptional homes in exceptional locations.

My approach is built on trust, tenacity, and meticulous attention to detail. I listen closely, communicate clearly, and deliver results with integrity and discretion. Whether you're relocating, investing, or finding your forever home, I bring the experience, connections, and local passion to ensure your goals are not only met—but exceeded. Welcome to a higher standard of coastal living.

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  • 528 FOREST WAY Pending

    $610,000

    528 FOREST WAY, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228

    • 2 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,440 Sq.Ft.
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Testimonials

"We are 100% delighted with our decision to entrust the sale of our property to Jesse Griffin. Jesse was excellent from day 1 right through the whole process, including the closing of the sale. He completely understood the current market, worked tirelessly to advance our interests, communicated clearly and regularly, and provided sound, expert opinions and advice to us throughout. Jesse not only offered his own opinions and advice but was open to our thoughts and incorporated them into his overall strategy to market our property. When he disagreed with us, he diplomatically and clearly let us know why, and when he agreed with us, he adopted the ideas and implemented them willingly. His rationale was always clearly explained and logically sound. He was a pleasure to work with. We have nothing but positive things to say about Jesse and his work with us. We recommend him without reservation. Thanks very much, Jesse, it was a pleasure working with you."
"We are 100% delighted with our decision to entrust the sale of our property to Jesse Griffin. Jesse was excellent from day 1 right through the whole process, including the closing of the sale. He completely understood the current market, worked tirelessly to advance our interests, communicated clearly and regularly, and provided sound, expert opinions and advice to us throughout. Jesse not only offered his own opinions and advice but was open to our thoughts and incorporated them into his overall strategy to market our property. When he disagreed with us, he diplomatically and clearly let us know why, and when he agreed with us, he adopted the ideas and implemented them willingly. His rationale was always clearly explained and logically sound. He was a pleasure to work with. We have nothing but positive things to say about Jesse and his work with us. We recommend him without reservation. Thanks very much, Jesse, it was a pleasure working with you."
Stephen & Pat G.
11-May-2025 | Longboat Key, FL | Seller
"Jesse and his family live on LBK and have outstanding local knowledge. This was our first time meeting and working with Jesse. He was very helpful in our purchase and looked out for our needs and interests beyond what we expected!"
"Jesse and his family live on LBK and have outstanding local knowledge. This was our first time meeting and working with Jesse. He was very helpful in our purchase and looked out for our needs and interests beyond what we expected!"
Patrick H.
16-Apr-2025 | Longboat Key, FL | Buyer
"Jessie is an outstanding realtor. Very knowledgeable about the local market. He negotiated a very good sales price. The sale went through seamlessly."
"Jessie is an outstanding realtor. Very knowledgeable about the local market. He negotiated a very good sales price. The sale went through seamlessly."
Terrino Y.
"Jesse Griffin was great! I was out of state with limited availability to come down. He was very communicative, knowledgeable, understanding, and always went the extra mile. He selected properties that met most of my desires (on my pension, I couldn't afford a house on the beach, but he got me pretty darn close). He let me know what was realistic, but still pretty much made the impossible happen. 5 stars highly recommend!"
"Jesse Griffin was great! I was out of state with limited availability to come down. He was very communicative, knowledgeable, understanding, and always went the extra mile. He selected properties that met most of my desires (on my pension, I couldn't afford a house on the beach, but he got me pretty darn close). He let me know what was realistic, but still pretty much made the impossible happen. 5 stars highly recommend!"
Kat M.
4-Apr-2024 | Palmetto, FL | Buyer
"Jesse did a fantastic job from start to finish. He was a great counselor and mediator for us. We don't live in the area, so we had to trust Jesse to handle all aspects of listing, showing, and negotiating on our behalf. Jesse was extremely professional, creative, and a great communicator. I've bought and sold many homes over my lifetime and have never had a realtor as good as Jesse. He is the real deal and someone I'd highly recommend to anyone. He even went above and beyond by helping move my boat since I live out of town and wasn't able to do it myself. The level of service that Jesse provided is unheard of in this day and age. Thanks for all of your help, Jesse. I enjoyed working with you and look forward to staying in touch!"
"Jesse did a fantastic job from start to finish. He was a great counselor and mediator for us. We don't live in the area, so we had to trust Jesse to handle all aspects of listing, showing, and negotiating on our behalf. Jesse was extremely professional, creative, and a great communicator. I've bought and sold many homes over my lifetime and have never had a realtor as good as Jesse. He is the real deal and someone I'd highly recommend to anyone. He even went above and beyond by helping move my boat since I live out of town and wasn't able to do it myself. The level of service that Jesse provided is unheard of in this day and age. Thanks for all of your help, Jesse. I enjoyed working with you and look forward to staying in touch!"
Jason M.
16-Oct-2019 | Longboat Key, FL | Seller
"Jesse was very helpful and knowledgeable with the sale of our home, and we also used him to buy a new home on LBK. He is our go-to guy. He lives on the key and understands the market."
"Jesse was very helpful and knowledgeable with the sale of our home, and we also used him to buy a new home on LBK. He is our go-to guy. He lives on the key and understands the market."
Mary K.
"I've used Jesse on my last four real estate transactions, and I've never met a harder-working real estate agent. Jesse gets the job done, no matter what it takes."
"I've used Jesse on my last four real estate transactions, and I've never met a harder-working real estate agent. Jesse gets the job done, no matter what it takes."
Kim
"Jesse is a top-notch agent and a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell or buy a property. He is very responsive, honest, and gives excellent advice."
"Jesse is a top-notch agent and a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell or buy a property. He is very responsive, honest, and gives excellent advice."
Jeisenberg L.
"Jesse Griffin is a wonderful and very professional agent. Knowledgeable, positive, patient, and quickly finds answers to all questions. A great person to work with on your real estate search."
"Jesse Griffin is a wonderful and very professional agent. Knowledgeable, positive, patient, and quickly finds answers to all questions. A great person to work with on your real estate search."
Buyer
"Jesse knows the area better than anyone I know. If you're looking for property on Long Boat or want to sell, call Jesse. He's honest, knows the area, and is one of the hardest-working realtors I have ever worked with."
"Jesse knows the area better than anyone I know. If you're looking for property on Long Boat or want to sell, call Jesse. He's honest, knows the area, and is one of the hardest-working realtors I have ever worked with."
Buyer
"Jesse is local, knowledeable and hard working. As a Village resident, he has a great understanding of and appreciation for the unique community that my family loved for over 50 years. When we needed to sell, he made it happen."
"Jesse is local, knowledeable and hard working. As a Village resident, he has a great understanding of and appreciation for the unique community that my family loved for over 50 years. When we needed to sell, he made it happen."
Michael F.
15-Jul-2025 | Longboat Key, FL | Seller
"We(husband and wife) knew Jesse as a good neighbor down our street. We were very happy with results of our sale and purchase of our houses. Jesse would give a great presentation at each property. He would go through the pro's and con's. His opinion was valuable to us in making a decision on our purchase. Jesse was great in organizing all the surveys, getting some repairs expedited and following up on same. In conclusion, we strongly recommend Jesse for the purchase/sale for you real estate needs."
"We(husband and wife) knew Jesse as a good neighbor down our street. We were very happy with results of our sale and purchase of our houses. Jesse would give a great presentation at each property. He would go through the pro's and con's. His opinion was valuable to us in making a decision on our purchase. Jesse was great in organizing all the surveys, getting some repairs expedited and following up on same. In conclusion, we strongly recommend Jesse for the purchase/sale for you real estate needs."
Christine S.
18-Jul-2025 | Bradenton, FL | Buyer
"Was a difficu lt market after two hurricanes, Helene and Milton. Our house was flooded and it was a mess. Jesse helped me with cleanup and was helpful in quiding me along. Everyone was trying to figure the market and it took a ew months before we could getr a feel for pricing. Jesse zeroed in on a fair price for me and the buyer and we were able to close in May. Jesse was excellent in pursuing my need regarding purchasing of a replacement home. He was very knowledgeable in the local areas around Bradenton, where we wanted to reside. Jesse doggedly checked out all the homes that matched our (wife and myself) criterias. He was very good at pointing out the good as well as the bad and was not bashful in stating his opinion on the house suitability for me and my wife. At no time did i feel he was pushing us one way or the other. Great agent, extreamly helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend his services!"
"Was a difficu lt market after two hurricanes, Helene and Milton. Our house was flooded and it was a mess. Jesse helped me with cleanup and was helpful in quiding me along. Everyone was trying to figure the market and it took a ew months before we could getr a feel for pricing. Jesse zeroed in on a fair price for me and the buyer and we were able to close in May. Jesse was excellent in pursuing my need regarding purchasing of a replacement home. He was very knowledgeable in the local areas around Bradenton, where we wanted to reside. Jesse doggedly checked out all the homes that matched our (wife and myself) criterias. He was very good at pointing out the good as well as the bad and was not bashful in stating his opinion on the house suitability for me and my wife. At no time did i feel he was pushing us one way or the other. Great agent, extreamly helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend his services!"
Severin S.
14-May-2025 | Longboat Key, FL | Seller
"We are 100% delighted with our decision to entrust the sale of our property to Jesse Griffin. Jesse was excellent from day 1 right through the whole process, including the closing of the sale. He completely understood the current market, worked tirelessly to advance our interest, communicated clearly and regularly and p[rovide sound, expert opinions and advice to us throughout. Jesse not only offered his own opinions and advice, but was open to our thoughts and incorporated them into his overall strategy to market our property. When he disagreed with us, he diplomatically and clearly let us know why and when he agreed with us he adopted the ideas and implemented them willingly. His rationale was always clearly explained and logically sound. He was a pleasure to work with. We have nothing but positive things to say about Jesse and his work with us. We recommend him withour reservation Thank very much Jesse. It was a pleasure working with you."
"We are 100% delighted with our decision to entrust the sale of our property to Jesse Griffin. Jesse was excellent from day 1 right through the whole process, including the closing of the sale. He completely understood the current market, worked tirelessly to advance our interest, communicated clearly and regularly and p[rovide sound, expert opinions and advice to us throughout. Jesse not only offered his own opinions and advice, but was open to our thoughts and incorporated them into his overall strategy to market our property. When he disagreed with us, he diplomatically and clearly let us know why and when he agreed with us he adopted the ideas and implemented them willingly. His rationale was always clearly explained and logically sound. He was a pleasure to work with. We have nothing but positive things to say about Jesse and his work with us. We recommend him withour reservation Thank very much Jesse. It was a pleasure working with you."
Steve G.
11-May-2025 | Lonboard Key, FL | Seller
"Jesse and his family live on LBK and hagve outstanding local knowledge. This was our first time meetin gand working with Jesse - He was very helpful in our purchase and looked out for our needs and interest beyond what we expected!"
"Jesse and his family live on LBK and hagve outstanding local knowledge. This was our first time meetin gand working with Jesse - He was very helpful in our purchase and looked out for our needs and interest beyond what we expected!"
Patrick H.
16-Apr-2025 | Longboat Key, FL | Buyer
"Jesse is very knowledgeablr about the local market. He is also very connected to a wide variety of buyers He negotiated very well Both properties on Longboard closed seamlessly and in an extremely challengiung market-post Helene Through the years in other states have bought and sold several dozon properties Jesse was the best realtor I have ever worked with and highly recommend him"
"Jesse is very knowledgeablr about the local market. He is also very connected to a wide variety of buyers He negotiated very well Both properties on Longboard closed seamlessly and in an extremely challengiung market-post Helene Through the years in other states have bought and sold several dozon properties Jesse was the best realtor I have ever worked with and highly recommend him"
Terri N.
4-Mar-2025 | Longboat Key, FL | Seller
"Excellent broker Outstanding knowledge of the local market"
"Excellent broker Outstanding knowledge of the local market"
Terri N.
16-Jan-2025 | Lonboat Key, FL | Seller
"Jesse was very professional and made us feel special as he navigate our sale. Very personable and the man to trust if buting or selling on Longboat Key "
"Jesse was very professional and made us feel special as he navigate our sale. Very personable and the man to trust if buting or selling on Longboat Key "
Deanne M.
2-Jan-2025 Longboat Key, FL | Seller
"I've provided it to Jesse already"
"I've provided it to Jesse already"
Deborah R.
11-Nov-2024 | Longboat Key, FL | Seller
"Words cannot describe our experience with Mr. Griffin. Our overall rating opf excellent is not enough. 110% effort at every point of the process"
"Words cannot describe our experience with Mr. Griffin. Our overall rating opf excellent is not enough. 110% effort at every point of the process"
Richard S.
29-Jul-2024 | Longboat Key, FL | Buyer

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    • Longboat Key
    • Anna Maria
    • Bradenton
    • Sarasota
    • Lakewood Ranch
    • Siesta Key
    • Lido Key

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