By: Matt Emma
For more than three decades, Stacie Leverette has built her real estate career on a simple but powerful foundation: trust. Her path into the industry began at a boutique real estate firm on Longboat Key, FL, where she started as a receptionist.
Since 1993 and for over 20 years with Keller Williams Realty, she has specialized in luxury, waterfront, and generational properties across Manatee and Sarasota Counties on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Through her Hometown Team brand, she has become known not just for results, but for the relationships behind them. “I believe real estate isn’t just about properties,” Stacie said. “It’s about people and earning their trust, to guide them through some of the most important decisions of their lives.”
That trust is built long before a contract is signed. Stacie is known for listening first, asking thoughtful questions, and helping clients gain clarity before making any move. Her approach is steady, honest, and deeply client-centered, qualities that have earned her long-term relationships and a business driven largely by referrals and her network.
At the core of her work is a philosophy she carries into every interaction: she doesn’t just help people buy or sell homes; she helps them move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
A Trusted Voice, Backed by Leadership
Stacie’s impact extends far beyond her local market. For nearly 20 years, she has served as an Executive Leadership Coach with KW MAPS Coaching, where she coaches leaders, executives, and real estate professionals across the country. Her coaching is grounded in servant leadership, productivity, and personal growth, helping others build thriving businesses, lead high-performing teams, make confident decisions, and live extraordinary lives.
That experience translates directly to her real estate clients. “The same skills I use in coaching, asking the right questions, identifying goals, and creating a clear path forward, are the same ones I bring to every client,” she said. “It allows me to guide them with intention, not just information.”
Calm, Clarity, and Honesty in Every Transition
Real estate is often tied to life’s biggest transitions, growing families, career changes, retirement, or unexpected shifts. These moments can feel overwhelming, and that’s where Stacie’s presence makes the difference. Her clients describe her as calm, direct, and solutions-focused. She doesn’t avoid difficult conversations; instead, she leans into them with honesty and care.
“I serve as a truth-teller, a problem solver, and the calm within the storm.”
Her clients trust her because they know she will tell them what they need to hear, not just what they want to hear. That level of transparency creates confidence, even in the most complex situations.
Proven Leadership. Lasting Impact
Stacie’s career is marked by both results and recognition. In 2017, she was named the first MAPS Leadership Coach of the Year. In 2023, KW MAPS Coaching honored her by establishing the Stacie Velliquette Sunshine Award, recognizing individuals who exemplify culture, integrity, and a commitment to serving others.
Her leadership extends into brokerage growth as well. She launched a Keller Williams office in Atlanta as Team Leader and CEO, achieving a highly successful launch. Later, as Operating Partner of the KW Melbourne, Florida office, she led a remarkable turnaround, moving the office from last place in regional rankings to a top-performing position within two years, achieving significant growth and profitability over five years.
While those achievements are notable, they are not what define her success. “The numbers matter,” she said. “But they’re never the reason. The reason is always the people.”
A People-First Approach That Endures
More than 30 years into her career, Stacie Leverette remains grounded in the same values that built her business: integrity, consistency, and a genuine commitment to those she serves. She believes that informed clients make confident decisions, and confident decisions lead to better outcomes.
“My clients know I have their back,” she said. “This is about their future and their peace of mind.”
Through her Hometown Team brand – Real People. Real Results. Real Estate. Stacie continues to serve Manatee and Sarasota Counties with a relationship-first approach that has stood the test of time. Her approach hasn’t changed, and that’s exactly the point. She shows up. She listens. And she delivers.
