John Brink, Broker Owner of SRQ Premier Realty, has been a Florida resident for most of his life. With nearly two decades of experience as a well-seasoned and successful real estate professional, John has assisted buyers and sellers in every new and resale community from St. Petersburg to Sarasota County and down to Naples.
His knowledge of the area and communities within them is unmatched. John is a member of the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee and has continually been nominated as a Five Star Real Estate Agent. As an avid experienced boater and luxury waterfront specialist, John enjoys showing homes from the water, offering his clients a unique perspective of the Sarasota waterfront community.
When you entrust SRQ Premier Realty to represent you in marketing and selling your home, you will be working with some of the most experienced real estate professionals. On top of this, you will also have access to our in-house marketing team. This combination of practical knowledge and creativity is what makes us unique in the market. With all this in mind, you can rest assured that we will provide the customer experience that will create a lasting impression long after you buy or sell your home working with us.
Following both sets of his grandparents who moved to Sarasota, Florida in the 1960’s, John’s parents also moved to Sarasota in the 1970s. As a Florida resident, John attended college at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater where he graduated with a Business Administration and Marketing Degree.
John had two highly successful uncles that were real estate brokers and a big influence on his career. His uncles mentored John in the real estate business. John’s first experience selling real estate was in 1982 when he successfully marketed and sold his first home under the guidance of his uncle. As a Real Estate “Sales” License, John became an Accredited Home Staging Professional (ASP) which was an invaluable education for helping his real estate seller clients achieve the highest price possible for their homes. In 2004, John received the highest Florida Real Estate License, the Real Estate “Broker” License. Subsequently, John started and sold his first real estate brokerage while working as a Broker in St. Petersburg, Florida. Since that time, John created two other real estate brokerages and an affiliated International Multi-Media Marketing Company to present local real estate listings to over 100 countries around the World and fulfill the diverse needs of his real estate agents and the more specific needs of their real estate clients.
John is an avid boater, a member of the Sarasota Yacht Club and enjoys boating with clients, friends and family. John also enjoys reading, writing, coaching and mentoring the growing number of real estate licensees working in his companies. John is a Certified Waterfront Home Marketing Specialist, Accredited Home Staging Professional and a Guild Member of the Institute For Luxury Home Marketing.
Matt and his family relocated to Sarasota, Florida after he retired from his 25 year career in Law Enforcement in the Phoenix metro area. Matt fell in love with the Sarasota area while visiting his Grandparents as a child and has spent many years vacationing and spending time with family here. Growing up in a real estate family with his parents and other family members having worked in the profession, Matt is now enjoying his second career as a REALTOR®. Matt, his wife Sandra, and their two children enjoy the active Sarasota lifestyle and love everything the Sarasota area has to offer.
Graham grew up in Canada where his family had a painting and decorating business as well as, real estate investments. He has owned and managed properties in the United States, Canada, and Grand Cayman Island.
Graham has a degree in Marine Sciences with a specialty in Aquaculture from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He shares his knowledge and experience at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota as a volunteer. He is also a lifelong SCUBA diver. He moved to Sarasota from Grand Cayman Island where he shared his passion for diving as an instructor and guide. Graham’s wife Suzanne is a practicing Family Physician in Sarasota. They are keen travelers and are very active in cycling, running, and hiking. They have 2 daughters and two granddaughters.
As a Realtor® Les applies his extensive knowledge, experience, and professionalism combined with the strength of the SRQ Premier Realty’s marketing and support team to enhance and streamline the selling, buying, or leasing process for his clients. People who know Les trust and appreciate his honesty and judgement as well as his attention to details, mid-western work ethic, and his genuine care in looking out for their best interests.
Tim Powell is a real estate agent strategist who seeks to help those looking to find a home for their business(es), to expand their successful operations or those wanting to start or add to their real estate investments. Having grown up in Tampa, I enjoyed residing temporarily in many parts of Florida.
Mr. Powell has a strong understanding of the diverse commercial and residential offerings throughout Florida. He has spent over three decades in the valuation sector specializing in commercial real estate throughout Florida, since the year 2000, and throughout Atlanta during the 90’s appraising luxury residential.
With two decades of experience living in Sarasota, Derek possesses an intimate understanding of the local community, its vibrant culture, and diverse needs of its residents. His multifaceted background has enabled him to cultivate enduring relationships, fueling his passion for guiding individuals and families turn their homeownership aspirations into reality.
Derek finds joy in everything Sarasota offers, from boating and fishing to golfing. Recognizing Sarasota as a highly sought-after living destination, he leverages his local expertise to help clients find their ideal homes in this vibrant and growing community. His passion for helping others achieve their homeownership dreams drives Derek to provide a seamless and fulfilling home-buying experience, ensuring that each client steps into their new home with confidence and joy.
Mr. Pinkernell pursued international business and mechanical engineering at the University of Siegen in Germany. He showcased his musical talents as the lead guitarist for renowned artists Jack Ingram and Chris Cagle.
Transitioning to finance, he excelled as a stockbroker at Edward Jones before founding JPGW, a prominent wealth management firm. Later, he ventured into the energy sector, establishing Navigium Capital LP, an oil and gas hedge fund in Dallas, Texas. Born and raised in Germany, Mr. Pinkernell’s journey embodies a fusion of diverse expertise and international success.
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