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Top-Ranked Schemmel Soda Group Joins Douglas Elliman in Sarasota

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Douglas Elliman (NYSE:DOUG) has announced that the top-ranked Schemmel Soda Group has joined their Sarasota office. The team, previously with Premier Sotheby's International Realty, is led by Joel Schemmel and Donna Soda, and includes agents Sharon Chiodi and Patti Tebo.

The group has been ranked as Premier Sotheby's #1 team in Sarasota and Manatee Counties since 2019 and placed among the Top 100 Agents and Teams Worldwide for Sotheby's International Realty from 2021 to 2025. Joel Schemmel, an attorney and former CPA, brings expertise in luxury real estate, while Donna Soda contributes extensive experience in the Greater Lakewood Ranch area.

Douglas Elliman (NYSE:DOUG) ha comunicato che il rinomato Schemmel Soda Group si è unito al loro ufficio di Sarasota. Il team, proveniente da Premier Sotheby's International Realty, è guidato da Joel Schemmel e Donna Soda ed è composto anche dalle agenti Sharon Chiodi e Patti Tebo.

Il gruppo è stato classificato come team n.1 di Premier Sotheby's nelle contee di Sarasota e Manatee dal 2019 e figura tra i Top 100 Agents and Teams Worldwide di Sotheby's International Realty dal 2021 al 2025. Joel Schemmel, avvocato e ex CPA, offre competenze nel segmento del lusso, mentre Donna Soda apporta un’ampia esperienza nell’area del Greater Lakewood Ranch.

Douglas Elliman (NYSE:DOUG) anunció que el destacado Schemmel Soda Group se ha incorporado a su oficina en Sarasota. El equipo, procedente de Premier Sotheby's International Realty, está liderado por Joel Schemmel y Donna Soda e incluye a las agentes Sharon Chiodi y Patti Tebo.

El grupo ha sido reconocido como el equipo nº 1 de Premier Sotheby's en los condados de Sarasota y Manatee desde 2019 y ha estado entre los Top 100 Agents and Teams Worldwide de Sotheby's International Realty de 2021 a 2025. Joel Schemmel, abogado y ex CPA, aporta experiencia en propiedades de lujo, mientras que Donna Soda suma un profundo conocimiento de la zona de Greater Lakewood Ranch.

Douglas Elliman (NYSE:DOUG)은 최고 평가를 받은 Schemmel Soda Group이 사라소타 지사에 합류했다고 발표했습니다. 이 팀은 이전에 Premier Sotheby's International Realty에 소속되어 있었으며, Joel Schemmel과 Donna Soda가 이끌고 Sharon Chiodi와 Patti Tebo가 함께합니다.

이 그룹은 2019년부터 사라소타 및 매너티 카운티에서 Premier Sotheby's 1위 팀으로 평가되었고, 2021년부터 2025년까지 Sotheby's International Realty 전 세계 Top 100 Agents and Teams에 포함되었습니다. 변호사이자 전 CPA인 Joel Schemmel은 럭셔리 부동산 전문성을 제공하고, Donna Soda는 Greater Lakewood Ranch 지역에 대한 풍부한 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.

Douglas Elliman (NYSE:DOUG) a annoncé que le réputé Schemmel Soda Group a rejoint son bureau de Sarasota. L’équipe, précédemment chez Premier Sotheby's International Realty, est dirigée par Joel Schemmel et Donna Soda et comprend les agentes Sharon Chiodi et Patti Tebo.

Le groupe est classé équipe n°1 de Premier Sotheby's dans les comtés de Sarasota et Manatee depuis 2019 et figure parmi les Top 100 Agents and Teams Worldwide de Sotheby's International Realty de 2021 à 2025. Joel Schemmel, avocat et ancien CPA, apporte une expertise en immobilier de luxe, tandis que Donna Soda possède une solide expérience dans la région du Greater Lakewood Ranch.

Douglas Elliman (NYSE:DOUG) hat bekanntgegeben, dass sich das hochrangige Schemmel Soda Group ihrem Büro in Sarasota angeschlossen hat. Das Team, zuvor bei Premier Sotheby's International Realty, wird von Joel Schemmel und Donna Soda geleitet und umfasst die Maklerinnen Sharon Chiodi und Patti Tebo.

Die Gruppe wurde geführt und zählt zu den Top 100 Agents and Teams Worldwide von Sotheby's International Realty von 2021 bis 2025. Joel Schemmel, Jurist und ehemaliger CPA, bringt Expertise im Luxusimmobilienbereich mit, während Donna Soda umfassende Erfahrung in der Region Greater Lakewood Ranch einbringt.

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  • Acquisition of Sarasota's #1 ranked real estate team strengthens Douglas Elliman's presence in Western Florida
  • Addition of highly experienced team with proven track record in luxury market segment
  • Strategic expansion in the growing Sarasota real estate market
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Award-Winning Luxury Real Estate Team Led by Joel Schemmel and Donna Soda Expands the Brokerage's Presence in Western Florida

SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Douglas Elliman Inc., one of the largest residential real estate brokerages, today announced The Schemmel Soda Group has joined the firm's Sarasota office (1350 Main Street, Sarasota, Florida). Previously with Premier Sotheby's International Realty, the record-setting team is led by cofounders Joel Schemmel and Donna Soda and includes agents Sharon Chiodi and Patti Tebo.

The Schemmel Soda Group has earned consistent accolades for their sales achievements, market knowledge, and client-focused approach. Ranked as Premier Sotheby's #1 team in Sarasota and Manatee Counties since 2019 and the #1 small team by sales volume in Sarasota by Real Trends, they also placed among the Top 100 Agents and Teams Worldwide for Sotheby's International Realty® from 2021 to 2025.

"Joel and Donna's unmatched expertise and leadership in Sarasota and the surrounding luxury markets make them an ideal addition to Douglas Elliman," said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Brokerage, Florida Region and President of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Florida. "They have built a strong, trusted brand, and this represents a strategic win for our Sarasota operations and the clients we serve."

Joel Schemmel, an attorney and former CPA with an international career in law and tax consulting, is widely regarded for his deep understanding of Sarasota real estate and his ability to successfully market and sell many of the area's most distinctive properties. Since 2008, his team has led sales records across multiple segments, consistently ranking in the top 1% of REALTORS® in Sarasota.

"Joining Douglas Elliman is a decisive step forward for our team and clients. We've built our business on deep market knowledge, integrity, and results—values we see fully reflected in Douglas Elliman's culture," says Joel Schemmel. "Their unmatched global reach, cutting-edge marketing, and boutique-style agility will elevate Sarasota's premier properties to a broader audience and allow us to respond swiftly to client and market needs, all while preserving the personalized, results-driven service that defines us."

Donna Soda brings decades of real estate experience and an unwavering dedication to client success. Known for her exceptional knowledge of the Greater Lakewood Ranch area, negotiating skills, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate clients' needs, she was a driving force behind the Soda Group before joining forces with Schemmel.

"I'm so grateful for the clients, colleagues, and friends who have been part of our journey over the years," says Donna Soda. "Joining Douglas Elliman is such an exciting new chapter for our team, and I'm truly looking forward to blending our local expertise with the incredible reach and resources of this world-class brokerage. My heart is full knowing we'll have even more ways to serve our clients and community with the care and dedication they deserve."

In addition to Chiodi and Tebo, two other key members of the team joining Douglas Elliman include Katie Kurbiel, Marketing Director, and Preston Lane, Client Service Coordinator. Chiodi, a real estate agent for almost 20 years and a resident of Sarasota since 1997, possesses in-depth community and local market knowledge to provide ultimate service experience to clients. Tebo, a licensed sales associate since 2003 and Sarasota resident for the past 35 years, has witnessed Sarasota's remarkable growth and transformation first-hand, making her a valuable team player that constantly delivers the highest level of client service.

Together, the Schemmel Soda Group brings a proven track record, deep local roots, and a shared passion for elevating the client experience, underscoring Douglas Elliman's continued investment in the growth of its operations in Western Florida.

About Douglas Elliman Inc.
Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE: DOUG, "Douglas Elliman") owns Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC, which is one of the largest residential brokerage companies in the United States with operations in New York, Florida, California, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. In addition, Douglas Elliman sources, uses, and invests in early-stage, disruptive property technology ("PropTech") solutions and companies and provides other real estate services, including development marketing, property management, and settlement and escrow services in select markets. Additional information concerning Douglas Elliman Realty is available on its website, www.elliman.com.

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Who is the Schemmel Soda Group that joined Douglas Elliman (NYSE:DOUG)?

The Schemmel Soda Group is Premier Sotheby's #1 team in Sarasota and Manatee Counties since 2019, led by Joel Schemmel and Donna Soda, including agents Sharon Chiodi and Patti Tebo.

What are the key achievements of the Schemmel Soda Group in Sarasota real estate?

The group ranks as the #1 small team by sales volume in Sarasota by Real Trends and has been among the Top 100 Agents and Teams Worldwide for Sotheby's International Realty from 2021-2025.

How will this team addition benefit Douglas Elliman's (NYSE:DOUG) operations?

The addition strengthens Douglas Elliman's presence in Western Florida's luxury market, bringing deep local expertise and a proven track record in the Sarasota region.

Where will the Schemmel Soda Group operate within Douglas Elliman?

The team will operate from Douglas Elliman's Sarasota office located at 1350 Main Street, Sarasota, Florida.
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