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About
Ruth Laurent is an accomplished real estate professional specializing in general residential sales, including large lot and estate homes, waterfront properties, new construction communities, and assisting clients with relocation. With a foundation built on trust, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction, Ruth Laurent delivers a seamless real estate experience tailored to every client's unique needs. As a seasoned real estate professional in Venice, FL, Ruth combines deep industry knowledge with a personalized, hands-on approach that makes every client feel like her top priority. Whether buying or selling, Ruth's thoughtful guidance ensures confidence at every step—from thorough market insights and professional preparation to clear communication and a stress-free process to closing and beyond. Her ability to balance professionalism with genuine care and passion sets her apart as a trusted partner in achieving your real estate goals. Clients consistently describe Ruth as trustworthy, responsive, and dedicated, with an ability to make every transaction feel like working with a close friend or family member. Ruth Laurent is your ideal choice if you're looking for a realtor who exceeds expectations and consistently delivers results. Ruth has been a proud resident of the Sarasota area for over 20 years and currently resides in Venice, FL. Originally from Massachusetts, she remains a passionate Boston sports fan. In her free time, she enjoys riding her Harley, playing golf, and embracing the Florida lifestyle, often in the company of her beloved pets.
Every home shown here is or was listed by Momentum Realty with Ruth Laurent as the listing or co-listing agent. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Closed and active listings where Ruth is the listing or co-listing agent, from Stellar MLS data, last 12 months. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Venice, Sarasota, Osprey, Nokomis, Englewood, North Port, Sarasota County
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About the brokerage
Momentum Realty is the brokerage Ruth works with. The figures in this section describe the brokerage as a whole, not Ruth’s individual results.
Why clients choose Momentum: production figures, our story, the full case
★ Verified Production Premium
When you list with Ruth Laurent, you list with the brokerage that sells for more, in less time.
1.25%
higher sale price
Brokerage-wide: Momentum's 97.98% sold-to-list ratio vs. 96.73% RealMLS (Northeast Florida) market average
8 days
faster to close
64 days on market for Momentum vs. 72 days for the market average
Example: On a $500,000 listing, that's roughly $6,250 more in the seller's pocket and 8 fewer days of mortgage, insurance, and utility carrying costs.
Source: RealMLS Summary Statistics, NEFAR (brokerage-wide, Northeast Florida listings; not Venice figures). YTD Jan 1 to May 17, 2026. Example is illustrative; individual results vary by property, market conditions, and other factors.Full methodology & disclaimers.
Agent Story
Why work with Momentum
Listing your home is a big decision. Here's what working with this agent and Momentum Realty delivers that most other brokerages cannot match.
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Zillow Showcase Listings
Zillow limits Showcase to just 10% of listings in any market, and Momentum is an enrolled brokerage. Qualifying listings get 70% more page views than standard placement.
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Locals Only. No National Chain.
Ruth sells and competes right here in Southwest Florida. No corporate distraction, no out-of-state managers, no franchise fees pulling resources out of your market. Hyper-local knowledge of your neighborhood, school zone, and buyer profile.
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5.0 Stars · 1,000+ Reviews
Verified across Google and Zillow. A brokerage-wide rating, earned across every Momentum Realty market.
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We Sell for More. In Less Time.
Brokerage-wide figures from Momentum's Northeast Florida listings (RealMLS, NEFAR): a 97.98% sold-to-list ratio vs. the 96.73% market average, and 64 days on market vs. 72 for the average member brokerage. They describe the brokerage, not the Venice market.
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270+ Agent Internal Network
Your listing is shared internally with 270+ Momentum agents and their qualified buyer pools the day it goes live. Off-MLS exposure built in.
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Professional Photo & Video Standard
Every Momentum listing receives professional photography, drone aerials when appropriate, and video tours for qualifying homes. No phone snaps.
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Honest Pricing Strategy
No inflated valuations to win listings, then 3 price drops later. We give you the real number backed by current comparables, then we get it sold.
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Award-Winning Reputation
Momentum Realty brokerage awards: Bold City Best winner, Jacksonville Business Journal Top 10 Brokerage three years running, MarketView #2 in Northeast Florida by volume. Independently verified.
Want to see what your home is worth in today's market?
Buying a home in Southwest Florida is competitive. Here's what working with Ruth and Momentum Realty gives you that other brokerages can't.
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Private Listings Access
Get first look at off-market and pre-MLS homes through our 270+ agent network. Many of our buyers find their home before it ever hits Zillow.
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Locals Only. Boots on the Ground.
Ruth works in Southwest Florida and knows the neighborhoods, schools, traffic patterns, builders, HOAs, and flood zones that matter. National brokerages can't compete with this depth of local knowledge.
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5.0 Stars · 1,000+ Reviews
Verified across Google and Zillow. A brokerage-wide rating, earned across every Momentum Realty market. Buyers come back, and they bring their friends.
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Negotiation Backed by Data
Momentum agents closed 1,624 transactions brokerage-wide last year, so we have seen what buyers can win and where sellers will move. Ruth negotiates from real Venice market data, not guesswork.
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Vetted Service Recommendations
Need a lender, title company, or inspector? We work with Titan Title Services (an affiliated business of our brokerage owners) and Integrity Mortgage Group (a preferred lender), plus inspectors and other vendors we've worked with successfully. You always choose who you hire. Affiliated business disclosure.
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Inspection Advocacy
After inspection, we tell you what's normal, what's negotiable, and what's a dealbreaker. No pressure to close on a property that has hidden problems just to earn a commission.
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Relocation Specialists
Moving to Venice from out of state? Momentum agents have helped thousands of relocators navigate neighborhoods, schools, commute times, and the surprises that catch out-of-staters off guard.
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Award-Winning Reputation
Momentum Realty brokerage awards: Bold City Best winner, Jacksonville Business Journal Top 10 Brokerage three years running, MarketView #2 in Northeast Florida by volume. The brokerage other agents respect.
Start your home search with an agent who knows Venice and Southwest Florida.
Momentum Realty is Jacksonville's #1 independent brokerage, Bold City Best, JBJ Top 10 three years running, and Top 1% in Florida by RealTrends. Every Momentum agent operates inside a platform built for serious operators, not order-takers.
Brokerage-wide figures: #2 is Momentum Realty’s rank by closed volume in Northeast Florida per MarketView Broker; $3.5B+ is cumulative closed volume since the brokerage was founded in January 2020. Sources and methodology
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