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Shana Hamel

Agent
SRES, REALTOR, RSPS, SFR, C2EX
License Number: SL3420940

Shana has called Sarasota and Manatee County home since 1988, and her deep roots in the Gulf Coast community shape the heart of her real estate practice. Her approach is warm, grounded, and highly personalized—built on genuine connection, thoughtful guidance, and a clear understanding that real estate is about more than property. It’s about life, timing, and possibility.

With an MBA, a background in mortgage lending and property management, and certification as a Life Coach, Shana offers a level of clarity and support that helps clients feel calm, informed, and confident in their decisions. She blends market strategy with a steady, human touch—creating space for clients to move at their own pace while feeling fully supported every step of the way.

For buyers, she focuses on lifestyle alignment and long-term wealth building, helping clients choose homes that support both the lives they’re living and the ones they’re creating.

For sellers, she brings a refined approach to pricing, positioning, and marketing—ensuring each property is presented with intention and care to attract the right buyer and achieve meaningful results.

For investors, Shana offers clear, strategic guidance grounded in analysis,  and an understanding of both local market patterns and long-term portfolio growth. Whether exploring a first investment property, adding to a portfolio, or repositioning assets, she helps clients evaluate opportunities with clarity and financial purpose.

Shana holds multiple designations, including Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), and Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR). She has also served in leadership roles within the Realtor® community, including Chair of the RASM Scholarship Committee, where she helped raise over $40,000 for local students.

Clients describe Shana as easy to talk to, deeply knowledgeable, and refreshingly real. She listens first. She understands both the excitement and the emotion of transition—and she guides with presence, clarity, and care.

Outside of real estate, she can be found near the water—sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, or walking in the park or along the shoreline with her dog, Promise. She believes coastal living is something special and considers it a privilege to help others find their place in this beautiful community.

“Real estate with heart—guiding your journey with clarity, care, and genuine connection.”

Coverage

Sarasota

Awards

RASM Newcomer of the Year Award - 2021

More about Shana...

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Where were you born?
Providence, Rhode Island
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Where did you attend college?
Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelors in Chemical Oceanography University of Phoenix - MBA
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What inspired you to get into real estate?
A career that combines my nerdy love of data and numbers with my passion for helping people.
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What are you most passionate about?
Helping people and the environment.
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Recommendations

Oct 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM

Dwayne Robinson recommends Shana Hamel

I’ve known Shana for about 5 years and I finally had the pleasure to work with her while looking for a property in Sarasota.
Shana grew up in Sarasota and knows the city extremely well. She uses that knowledge to better assist you in picking a neighborhood,
or area.
She was organized, detailed, and had several contacts for ideas on choosing an inspector, exterminator, as well as a great closing agent. I would definitely recommend Shana to a friend.
May 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Darlene Garlitz recommends Shana Hamel

Shana was so helpful with our home buying process. We learned so much from Shana as to what to look for in a home since she understood our needs. Very patient and didn't push us to make a decision.

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