Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

About Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is one of the nation’s leading real estate companies and a top-producing affiliate in the Sotheby’s International Realty® global real estate network. With over 1,400 real estate professionals in more than 40 locations from the Gulf Coast of Florida to the High Country of North Carolina, it is the luxury leader in the markets it serves. In 2022, the company achieved $8.8 billion in sales volume, with more than 8,400 closed transactions at an average sales price of $1,047,802. Ranked No. 21 in the annual REAL Trends 500 survey of the top U.S. residential sellers by volume, it was also named #19 in RISMedia’s Top 500 Power Broker Annual Report. Established in 1983, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is led by real estate veteran Budge Huskey, president and chief executive officer.

The brokerage is a division of The Lutgert Companies, a prominent member of Southwest Florida’s business community since 1964. We are committed to providing luxury lifestyles, exemplary customer service and the drive to provide the best experience for our customer in the markets we serve. We are the premier choice for making your customer’s next move seamless.

“St. Pete has a truly walkable urban downtown core that is eclectic and has something for every lifestyle, with all levels of dining, shopping, and outdoor activities blended together in a perfect mix.”
Alex Wilbrett
Vice President of Relocation and Referral Services
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

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Mike Swesey

President & CEO

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Chief of Staff

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The St. Pete EDC is located at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste. 610, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.  Parking is available in the Plaza LAZ lot located next to the building; use GPS for 221 1st St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, which is near the entrance located on 1st Street N. between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.  

Parking is $5/hour for the first 3 hours and $20 thereafter; it is a card payment facility only (no cash). Visitor parking is on the 1st and 4th floors; please note there is no handicapped access from the parking garage above the first floor. 

There is also surrounding street parking; pay with ParkMobile or in the Sundial Garage located 2 blocks away.

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We've moved! The St. Pete EDC office is now at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste 610, St Petersburg, FL 33701