Rich Polese Group

The Rich Polese Group is one of Southwest Florida’s premier real estate teams, delivering exceptional results across Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria Island, and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities. Backed by the innovative platform and national reach of Compass, the team combines deep local expertise, sophisticated marketing, and strategic negotiation to provide an elevated real estate experience for buyers, sellers, and investors alike.

Led by Founding Principal Rich Polese, the team has amassed a sales portfolio approaching $1 billion and has been consistently recognized among the nation’s top-performing real estate professionals. With expertise spanning luxury waterfront estates, golf course communities, new construction, investment properties, condominiums, and family residences, the Rich Polese Group serves clients across every stage of the real estate lifecycle.

What distinguishes the team is the diverse experience and perspective each member brings to the table. Rich Polese contributes decades of business leadership, investment expertise, and a proven track record representing some of the region’s most notable properties. Gene DePoris, one of Sarasota’s most respected luxury agents, offers nearly two decades of real estate success, deep Longboat Key market knowledge, and a unique global perspective developed through a distinguished career in publishing, media, and international travel. Aaron Lineberger combines nearly 40 years of local roots with extensive experience in real estate acquisitions and medical sales, providing clients with trusted guidance and an exceptional understanding of Sarasota and Manatee County communities. Ryan Olson complements the team with a detail-oriented, analytical approach focused on communication, strategy, and delivering a seamless client experience. Mireille Barbora adds a valuable international perspective and firsthand relocation expertise, helping buyers and sellers navigate the Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch markets with confidence. Her multilingual capabilities, strong builder relationships, and client-focused approach make her a trusted resource for local, national, and international clients alike.

Together, the Rich Polese Group offers clients the resources and capabilities of a large, high-performing organization while maintaining the personalized service and accessibility of a boutique advisory firm. The team’s philosophy is simple: real estate is more than a transaction, it is one of life’s most significant financial and personal decisions. Every client relationship is built on trust, integrity, responsiveness, and a commitment to achieving exceptional outcomes.

Whether representing a luxury waterfront estate on Longboat Key, a downtown Sarasota condominium, a golf course residence in Lakewood Ranch, or an investment opportunity along Florida’s Gulf Coast, the Rich Polese Group delivers strategic guidance, market expertise, and a level of service designed to exceed expectations.

For clients seeking experienced advisors, powerful marketing, skilled negotiation, and trusted representation, the Rich Polese Group offers a proven path to success in Southwest Florida real estate.