ABOUT

Great Attitude...Great Results

Consultant and Broker Associate at RE/MAX

To be the worldwide real estate leader, achieving our goals by helping others achieve theirs. Everybody wins!

 

The Vision Statement

 

Quality is the first thing seen; service is the first thing felt; and price is the first thing forgotten.   Jay Goltz

 

The Mission Statement

 

Customer service should flow smoothly, almost effortlessly. Everything about this business is touched and nourished by how the customer is treated.  Service is more than the performance, it is an attitude. 

 

The Realtor

 

Since becoming a Realtor, Andrew has consistently maintained a multi-million dollar sales volume, increasing his production annually. Being a full time professional, he sells an average of 3-5 units monthly, and has listed and/or sold property from Anna Maria Island to south Venice. He prides himself on his knowledge of the local real estate market, and his ability to help his Local and referral clients nationwide. Andrew has the expertise to fulfill your expectations.

 

The Instructor

 

In his real estate career, with Merrill Lynch, Prudential Florida Realty, Key Club Realty, Michael Saunders & Company, Andrew Vac Realty, and RE/MAX, Andrew has trained newly licensed associates in all aspects of real estate, goal setting, self-motivation, and time/stress management. Andrew has taught the Sarasota Association of Realtors Orientation Program since 1990 to all new licensees joining the Association.  Being a Dale Carnegie Instructor and with his motivational seminars, he has assisted thousands of individuals in leading a more productive, fulfilling and successful life. He has also taught the Realtor Graduate Realtor Institute Program course, Sales and Marketing since 1992, assisting many realtors in their endeavors.  He feels his avocation as a teacher has greatly contributed to his success as an individual and as a Realtor, which has enhanced his customer service and satisfaction.

 

The Community

  

Locally, he is involved with the community, as past President of the St. Armands Resident Association and past President of the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Keys Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Sarasota Association of Realtors and current President of the St. Armands Circle Association.

He also serves as a Director on the boards of many local and state charities and community organizations.  Andrew believes in giving back to a community that has supported him since 1980, and feels his connection with these groups has established another source of important and affluent clientele.

  

The Credentials

 

Andrew continually endeavors to be more knowledgeable, experienced, and skilled, as shown below:

 

  • Dale Carnegie Instructor in 1985 to 2005
  • GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) designation in 1989
  • CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) designation in 1990
  • Florida Association of Realtors Instructor in 1992
  • Florida Association of Realtors Speaker’s Bureau in 1992
  • Sarasota Board of Realtors Board of Director 1993
  • Permitted Licensed Instructor in 1994
  • Broker/Manager Key Club Realty 1994 to 1998
  • Sarasota Board of Realtors Orientation Instructor 1994 to 2000
  • Chairman and member of several local Board committees 1988 to 2000
  • Member of several FAR Board committees & FAR Director 1990 to 2000
  • Broker/Owner Andrew Vac Realty 1998 to 2002
  • Broker/Owner RE/MAX Excellence 2002 to 2010
  • Broker/Associate RE/MAX Alliance Group 2010 to 2015
  • President of National Awards Florida, Inc. 2010 to present
  • Matusiak/Vac Real Estate Group 2015 to 2020
  • Consultant and Broker Associate at RE/MAX

 

 

The Individual

 

Born in Athens, Greece in 1952, Andrew was educated in Athens and in West Virginia, where he graduated with a 3.20GPA achieving a BSBA degree in Marketing and Accounting. He has resided on St. Armands Circle since moving to the area, and currently resides on Longboat Key. He enjoys reading, oil painting, water sports, and especially sailing. Previous to his real estate career, he owned and operated restaurants in Greece and West Virginia and was an independent marketing consultant, helping others to achieve their business goals and aspirations. Please contact Andrew to provide real estate service for you your family or business? Referrals are always appreciated and anticipated. Thank you, enjoy and God Bless!

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Testimonials

Barb Farrel

Andrew has always presented himself very professionally, as well as personally. He takes time with each individual client, never rushing, and always making sure that he does his best to answer each and every question, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem. He is a gentleman in the true sense of the word. He keeps in touch with his clients years after a sale which always reminds them to call him when the occasion arises. This is an exceptional marketing tool.

Catherine Gimson

..."would positively and totally recommend Andrew VAC; his high level of integrity, concern, and knowledge will assure his client of a positive and complete real estate transaction. Andrew VAC represents efficient completion in real estate transactions."

Candy

Impressive mind, great communication skills, highly experienced in a certain demographic, your satisfaction is very important to Andrew..

Ashraf Nour

"We appreciate working with you, you've been absolutely a pleasure to deal with and navigate what could've been complicated had you not been patient and communicative. Talk with you soon!"

SARASOTA DOWNTOWN OFFICE

46 North Washington Blvd.

Suite #22, Washington Square

Sarasota, FL  34236-5928

LONGBOAT KEY OFFICE

Longboat Key Conference Center

595 Bay Isles Road. Mediterranean Plaze

Longboat Key, FL  34228-3149

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