About Me

Elizabeth Van Riper believes exceptional real estate service begins with listening. Her client’s goals, concerns, and lifestyles are always at the center of her work. She approaches every relationship with care, discretion, responsiveness, and a commitment to making complex decisions feel clear and manageable.

Supporting this client-first philosophy is a distinguished and diverse professional background. Raised in Princeton, New Jersey, Elizabeth’s career has taken her from New York City and Connecticut to Texas and Florida, where she built expertise across financial services, commercial real estate and development, fine art, marketing communications, and the nonprofit sector. This breadth of experience provides a unique perspective that allows her to navigate transactions with both strategic insight and creative vision.

Elizabeth brings more than $100 million in cumulative career sales experience to every client relationship, along with a proven record of success across a broad range of property types and market conditions. While her accomplishments reflect a strong history of performance, she measures success by something more enduring: the trust her clients place in her, the lasting relationships she cultivates, and the referrals and repeat business those relationships naturally inspire.

Specializing in Sarasota, its barrier islands, and the surrounding communities, Elizabeth understands the region’s many lifestyle opportunities—from waterfront estates and golf course residences to gated communities, vibrant downtown living, HOA-managed neighborhoods, and established communities without mandatory associations. She combines this broad local knowledge with an awareness of evolving market conditions, helping clients interpret trends, evaluate opportunities, and identify the community and property that best align with their goals and lifestyle.

A fifth-generation fine artist, Elizabeth brings an informed creative eye and a distinctive understanding of architecture, design, and presentation to every property. She has also been deeply involved in Sarasota's cultural and philanthropic community, serving on numerous nonprofit boards, creating opportunities that support artists and creative professionals, and contributing to the City of Sarasota's Public Art Committee.

Whether guiding buyers to a home and community that complement their lifestyle or strategically positioning a seller's property to achieve its highest potential, Elizabeth combines seasoned judgment, market expertise, creative insight, and a forward-thinking perspective— all in service of what matters most: her clients.

Awards

2015 Masters Award Recipient
2016 Masters Award Recipient
2017 Masters Award Recipient
2019 Presidents Award Recipient
2020 Presidents Award Recipient
2021 Presidents Award Recipient
2022 Presidents Award Recipient
2023 Presidents Award Recipient
2024 Presidents Award Recipient

I would like to compliment Elizabeth on her kindness and professionalism during the purchase of my property. Everything went quickly and smoothly in spite of her losing her brother and having to leave town during the process. She left the situation in the capable hands of her assistant, Christina, and I would recommend both of them to any of my friends seeking a realtor.

Sally M.

10 April 2025, 19:52 PM

I would like to take a few moments to sing the praises of Elizabeth Van Riper who became our friend and real estate agent over the last winter. My wife and I were spending our second winter in Sarasota when we decided we would like to buy something. We had been introduced to Elizabeth through a mutual acquaintance and she quickly showed us some available real estate in areas that we knew and had asked about. It was only after a first transaction fell through that Elizabeth's knowledge and insight really started to shine. She gently persuaded us to look into an entirely different area....and within a week we had a signed contract on something we loved. Not only was her knowledge of the Sarasota market impressive and useful, but her "emotional IQ" in understanding us equally valuable. She is both a consummate real estate professional, as well as a sensitive and interested human being. I truly believe that had it not been for Elizabeth's perseverance, we would have left Sarasota without completing a purchase this year.

David and Jan F.

24 June 2024, 17:50 PM

My long-distance purchase at Whispering Sands was full of emotional highs and lows. However, Elizabeth Van Riper was positive, professional & personally on top of it all. She guided me through this whole process & alerted me of things to come. I would recommend Elizabeth in finding the home of your dreams, as I did, in a heartbeat. She gets the job done.

Carol B.

13 May 2024, 20:08 PM

We couldn’t have purchased our new place without Elizabeth Van Riper! We appreciate all her help, expertise, hand holding, listening, friendship, and so much more. We are really excited to start this next chapter.

Suzi

16 April 2024, 19:48 PM

We really enjoyed working with Elizabeth Van Riper. She listened to all our thoughts and concerns, regarding the sale of our condo, and was able to alleviate any worries. She was diligent in having open houses and advertising our unit. I felt she worked very hard to get us the best outcome: price, closing date, and overall deal. I would highly recommend her to anyone wishing to sell and/or buy in Sarasota. She also assisted us in the purchase of our most recent condo, and was very helpful in her knowledge of whom to call for things. She was very professional in all matters.

Caroline O.

15 February 2024, 22:35 PM

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“You can hike a jungle trail in Myakka Park, and don a tuxedo to attend an opera gala the same day. You can play 18 holes of PGA golf and catch a theater performance that very evening. You can participate in poetry writing and painting; attend academic lectures, or cheer on the Baltimore Orioles. You can refine your French at classes with the Alliance Francaise de Sarasota, before attending a brown bag jazz concert – all in the same day.”

— ELIZABETH VAN RIPER

Designations & Certifications

Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) - REALTORS® with the GRI designation have in-depth training in legal and regulatory issues, technology, professional standards, and the sales process.

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) - The CLHMS designation is a luxury-specific professional designation that reflects that the real estate professional has proven documented performance within the luxury residential market.

Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) - Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers and brokers.

Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) - The RENE certification program gives REALTORS® the tips and tools they need to be skillful advocates for their clients.

Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) - The ABR designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home buying process and gives REALTORS® valuable education to elevate skills and knowledge in the eyes of home buyers, and specialized information on the issues and trends home buyers are facing.

Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) - A certified probate real estate specialist is a real estate professional who has completed an educational certification program centered around the probate process. This individual specializes in helping families navigate the estate process after a relative or other benefactor passes away.

Experience Matters

Throughout her personal and professional life, Elizabeth has refined skills across many areas. She provides perspectives that assist with honing in on individuals’ intimate needs, whether buyers or sellers.

Financial Services

Staging & Design

Unique Marketing

Awards & Accolades

Top 1% of 238,000+ Florida Realtors
Top 3% of 7,000+ Sarasota/Manatee County Realtors
Top 7% of 700+ Michael Saunders & Company
2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 – Five Star Realtor
2018–2022 – Presidents Award, Outstanding Sales Volume, Michael Saunders & Company
2015, 2016, 2017 – Masters Award, Michael Saunders & Company
2019 – Sarasota Magazine Woman of Influence Recipient
2017 – Best of Sarasota Award-Winner for Real Estate, Sarasota Business Recognition
2020 – BKS Insurance Partners, Top Closing Agent
2019 – MSC Relocation, Top Agent – Outgoing Referrals
2015 – Top Referring Agent, MSC Mortgage
2014 – Top Rookie Award, Michael Saunders & Company

News & Media

Elizabeth works with local and nationwide media to both advertise and feature the properties she is listing for sale. Local features include:

Industry & Community Relationships

Contacts, friends, and allies within the architecture, financial, real estate, and arts communities within Sarasota allow Elizabeth to connect you with the right people at every turn.

Art Center of Sarasota, Former Board Member
Women Contemporary Artists, Former Board Member
Meals on Wheels of Sarasota, Former President and Board Member

A Powerful International Presence

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World

Home of the world's market-leading independent residential brokerages in 70 countries, with 550 firms and 135,000 sales associates producing 1.1 million global transactions. The by-invitation-only network is based on the unparalleled performance and trusted relationships that result in exceptional client experiences.

Luxury Portfolio International

The luxury marketing division of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and the largest network of premier locally branded real estate companies. LPI attracts a global audience and markets approximately 50,000 of the world's most remarkable homes annually.

Mayfair International Realty

Founded in 1995, Mayfair International Realty has grown to become one of the foremost groups of luxury real estate sales associates in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, and serves as the London office for Michael Saunders & Company.

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