John Buetergerds is a trusted REALTOR® serving Sarasota and Manatee counties, including Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice. Since becoming licensed in 2009, John has helped hundreds of families buy and sell homes, earning a reputation for his approachable style, construction expertise, and commitment to exceptional service. Born and raised in Los Angeles, John worked in construction, project management, and interior design before relocating to Sarasota with his wife, Anja, in 2006. His hands-on knowledge of building and design gives his clients a unique advantage when buying or selling homes in Florida’s competitive market. As a REALTOR® and Business Development Director with World One Home Group, John specializes in relocation services and listing homes for local sellers. His business thrives on long-term relationships, with most clients coming from referrals by other real estate agents nationwide and past clients who return to him time and again. Beyond helping buyers and sellers, John volunteers his time at Keller Williams Realty, training real estate agents locally and nationally. His mission is to help agents become confident, self-sufficient business owners. Known for his innovative marketing, John is a skilled vlogger who integrates AI tools and video marketing to showcase homes and connect with buyers online. For John, real estate in Sarasota isn’t just about transactions—it’s about helping people find the right home, sell with confidence, and build lasting relationships.
Daria Chmyl is originally from Tavriysk, Ukraine. It is on a border with picturesque Crimea Peninsula, south from the capital of the country, Kiev. With a university degree in languages she moved to United States when she was only 18 years old to Myrtle Beach, SC. Within a short period of time, working in the service industry, she was offered a job on the beautiful paradise island of Key West, Fl. Continuing her way up in the hospitality business she moved up into a bar manager position in the heart of Key West. After successfully moving up and learning the hospitality business, as well as working with people and enjoying interaction and communication with visitors, she realized that she could go even further with her passion of helping people and making them happy. So she turned her focus to another people business and began her career in real estate. She studied the business and easily passed the Florida Real Estate Sales Associate Examination. Fortunately, her timing was perfect and as luck would have it The Buetergerds Group in Sarasota, FL was expanding and looking for a talented young person to grow into the Buyer Agent role. The Buetergerds Group at Keller Williams Realty Select has brought Daria onto the team. She is a licensed Realtor and successful agent. Daria has a moto that is: “A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” She is on her journey and along the way she intends to help many people find their dream home.
Anja Buetergerds is originally from Schüttorf, Germany. It's a charming town near the Netherlands border, in the North West of Germany, about 40 minutes due west of Osnabrück. Anja moved to Los Angeles, CA where she met her husband John. While in Los Angeles, Anja worked as an Executive Assistant for a private commercial property asset & management firm in Los Angeles. During this time she learned the ins and outs of managing and making property investments. Upon relocating to Sarasota, FL in 2006, Anja promptly took on a career as a Florida REALTOR® obtaining her license in February 2007. Anja notes, " I have a passion for helping people find the home they want within their budget. I am an expert in-home evaluations, having completed thousands of Broker Price Opinions and Comparable Market Analyses for our clients. Not only am I knowledgeable of nearly every neighborhood from Parrish to North Port. If you're looking for a professional to work with, someone that has a pulse on the market in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Venice, or Bradenton, I am the expert! As part of the Buetergerds Group, we strive to give our customers the best service they have ever had."