The Michelle Thomas Team and Marilyn Wright ranked among the top 1,000 REALTORS® in the United States.
NAPLES, FLA. (June 11, 2025) — Premier Sotheby’s International Realty announced that a considerable number of its global real estate advisors from its Florida and North Carolina offices have been named to the 2025 RealTrends Verified + The Thousand lists of nationally ranked real estate professionals.
This recognition complements the brand's continued success in attracting and retaining industry-leading talent and underscores its position as the destination of choice for high-performing real estate professionals seeking to elevate their careers in the luxury property market.
The Michelle Thomas Team in Marco Island was ranked No. 56 nationally among mega teams by sales volume with $380,933,057 in closed transactions. They were named the No. 7 mega team in Florida and achieved the No. 1 mega team ranking across the entire Sotheby’s International Realty®network.
Marilyn Wright, of the Asheville office, has achieved the No. 210 national ranking among individual agents by sales volume, closing $107,669,435 in transactions. Regionally, Wright is ranked No. 1 in Asheville and claimed the No. 2 ranking across North Carolina by sales volume.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is the No. 1 Sotheby’s International Realty individual affiliate company in the world.
"We are honored to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of our advisors who exemplify the highest standards of the real estate profession," said Budge Huskey, chief executive officer, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. "Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence continue to set us apart and reflect the prestige and integrity synonymous with our brand."
FLORIDA INDIVIDUALS BY SALES VOLUME
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Maggie Ives — Naples James Bates — Naples Cathy Rogers — Marco Island Amy Nease — Bonita Springs Gloria Bracciano — Lakewood Ranch Frank Pezzuti — Naples Fernando Viteri — Sarasota Paul Arpin — Naples Heather Hobrock — Naples Laura Stavola — Lakewood Ranch Jane Darling — Naples Melinda Gunther — Naples Erik David Barber — Naples Mike Warm — Sarasota Jim Prange — Marco Island Lodge Mckee II — Naples Lura Jones — Marco Island Debi Cohoon — Venice Lisa Napolitano — Venice Walter Patrick — Naples Nick Janovsky — Saint Petersburg Janet Moore — Indian Shores Mary Jo O'Regan — Marco Island Dawn Giachetti — Orlando Donna Marcotte — Bonita Springs Patrick O'Connor — Naples Zachary Dreier — Naples Angelica Andrews — Marco Island Brian Nelson — Bonita Springs Nathan Mathers — Longboat Key Dianna Spinuzza — Marco Island Lisa Tashjian — Naples Cullen Shaughnessy — Marco Island Stanley Niemczyk — Marco Island Cynthia Rosa — Naples Laura Pearson — Sarasota Janine Monfort — Naples Michael Seamon — Longboat Key Kara Brooks — Saint Petersburg Martha Pike — Venice Cathy Brodie — Marco Island Devin Sweazy — Marco Island Valerie Dall’Acqua — Sarasota Bonnie Nageon De Lestang — Naples Robyn Gunn — Saint Petersburg Tyler Jones — Saint Petersburg Jon Busch — Marco Island Margo Fochler — Naples Michael Perez — Clearwater Linda O'Grady — Orlando Jose Cardenas — Tampa John Wright — Naples Chris Wetzig — Longboat Key Bill Brundage — Naples Denise Mattmuller — Sarasota Catherine McAvoy — Naples Daniel Dourado — Orlando Steve Wexler — Sarasota Kevin Milner — Lakewood Ranch Sherry Irvin — Naples Roger Hogan — Indian Shores Teresa White — Orlando Crystal Cosby — Venice Hilary Souza — Sarasota Jules Carneiro — Orlando Jamie Chang — Naples Angela Grieco — Indian Shores Melodie Palmer — Sarasota Jo-Ann Lamar — Winter Park Maureen Sexson — Naples Laurie Mock — Longboat Key Dianne Anderson — Bonita Springs Gregg Center — Sarasota Diane Mato — Naples Cindy Taliaferro — Sarasota Karen Hegemeier — Tampa Jim Henkel — Indian Shores Megan George — Venice Rebecca Sinatra Trika — Naples Susan Barton — Naples Linda Dooley — Lakewood Ranch Julie & Brock Wilson — Marco Island Drew Henner — Winter Park Michele NeSmith — Sarasota Lynn Hurley — Naples John D'Amelio — Naples Michael Christo — Venice Kim Vogel — Venice Mary Renfroe — Tampa Pamela Ryan — Winter Park Judy Mitchell — Longboat Key Chad Going — Orlando Kevin Stanley — Venice Lori Holland — Marco Island Deanna Sydlosky — Marco Island Rebecca Zimmerman — Lakewood Ranch Maxwell Thompson — Sanibel Kristine Bareis — Marco Island Jody Callan — Venice
FLORIDA INDIVIDUALS BY CLOSED TRANSACTION SIDES Fernando Viteri — Sarasota Heather Zeron — Ocala |
FLORIDA SMALL TEAMS BY SALES VOLUME
Night/Pinel Team — Winter Park
Schemmel Soda Group — Sarasota
KVA Team — Naples
The GHW Team — Naples
Dave and Ann Renner Team — Naples
Judie Berger Team — Sarasota
Laughlin Tanner Group — Sarasota
The Kim Price Group — Naples
Larry Caruso Team — Marco Island
Becker Ritchey Team — Naples
The Paul DeSantis Group — Tampa
The Lowe Team — Naples
The Roorda Team — Naples
McBrayer Group — Sarasota
Charles Totonis Team — Lakewood Ranch
Currey Group — Sarasota
The Medeiros Team — Orlando
J+J Team — Naples
Rigsby Luxury Group — Naples
Roberta & Carolyn — Sarasota
The Frank Lambert Team — Sarasota
The Hedge Team — Sarasota
The Beachfront Experts — Naples
Roberta & Carolyn — Sarasota
Sue Black and Kathryn Tout — Naples
Thomas Netzel And Team — Sarasota
Dominguez Group — Winter Park
The Lori & Leslie Team — Lakewood Ranch
FLORIDA SMALL TEAMS BY CLOSED TRANSACTION SIDES
Schemmel Soda Group — Sarasota
Night/Pinel Team — Winter Park
The Paul DeSantis Group — Tampa
The Medeiros Team — Orlando
Dave and Ann Renner Team — Naples
Currey Group — Sarasota
Charles Totonis Team — Lakewood Ranch
FLORIDA MEDIUM TEAMS BY SALES VOLUME
Mosley Team — Winter Park
ML Meade Team — Marco Island
Burns Family Team — Sanibel
FLORIDA MEDIUM TEAMS BY CLOSED TRANSACTION SIDES
Mosley Team — Winter Park
ML Meade Team — Marco Island
Burns Family Team — Sanibel
FLORIDA MEGA TEAMS BY SALES VOLUME
Michelle Thomas Team — Marco Island
FLORIDA MEGA TEAMS BY TRANSACTION SIDES
Michelle Thomas Team — Marco Island
NORTH CAROLINA INDIVIDUALS BY SALES VOLUME
Marilyn Wright — Asheville
Ben Bowen — Cornelius
Matthew Alexander — Charlotte
Gail McDowell — Charlotte
Derek Rowley — Banner Elk
Alec Cantley — Asheville
Michelle Rhyne — Charlotte
Jessica Auten — Banner Elk
Sarah Whitfield — Banner Elk
Amy Pepin — Banner Elk
Charlie Williams — Charlotte
Jennifer Campbell-Overbeeke — Asheville
Caroline Kalpinski — Asheville
Randi Beard — Asheville
D'Ann Ford — Asheville
Morgan Beck Herdklotz — Banner Elk
Sandi Aubuchon — Asheville
Valérie Dulude — Charlotte
Rob Garrett — Blowing Rock
Gwen Steele — Blowing Rock
Marzia Mazzotti — Cornelius
NORTH CAROLINA INDIVIDUALS BY CLOSED TRANSACTION SIDES
Marilyn Wright — Asheville
Caroline Kalpinski — Asheville
Ben Bowen — Cornelius
Alec Cantley — Asheville
Jessica Auten — Banner Elk
Michelle Rhyne — Charlotte
NORTH CAROLINA SMALL TEAMS BY SALES VOLUME
Linville Ridge Sales Team — Linville
Scott & Ashley Sofsian — Charlotte
Julie Breedlove — Charlotte
The Lake Lure Team — Asheville
NORTH CAROLINA SMALL TEAMS BY TRANSACTION SIDES
Linville Ridge Sales Team — Linville
About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
Headquartered in Naples, Florida, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has over 1,400 sales professionals in 40 locations throughout Florida and North Carolina. Premier Sotheby’s International Realty also benefits from an association with the storied Sotheby's auction house, established in 1744. The brokerage was founded by The Lutgert Companies, a prominent member of Southwest Florida’s business community since 1964, and is proudly associated with Peerage Realty Partners. For more information, visit premiersothebysrealty.com.
