The Candy Swick Team

The Candy Swick & Company support team is comprised of team members who are dedicated, professional, and qualified individuals with the drive to do their jobs right the first time and ensure that you enjoy a superior customer experience.

Sasha Yapparov, Realtor - Buyers Agent

Remember being 10 years old? Sasha was that age when he started the discipline, dedication, and hard work of dancing every day. He brings that same competitive spirit, diligence, and hard work to his real estate career with Candy Swick and Company.

As an award-winning competitor he understands what is needed to succeed. For you, his boundless energy, determination, and win-win attitude gives him the competitive edge in assisting you with any of your real estate needs.

Tania Corredor, Realtor - Buyer's Agent

Tania is one of our top Buying Specialists working almost exclusively with buyers. She has a thorough understanding in Candy Swick & Company inventory, has demonstrated her ability to excel, is proactive with database searches (for matching buyers and sellers), cross marketing, contract negotiations, property showings, open houses, and Realtor Tours.

Emily Velez, Realtor - Buyer's Agent

Emily came to Florida in 1997 seeking new oppurtunities. Bound and determined to succeed she began working and attending school full time. She obtained an Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management (both cum laude). She began working for a local bank, where she began to grow both personally and professionally.

Emily's background has brought considerable knowledge, not only in the Real Estate Market, but also in mortgage lending and the legal profession.

Kristina Garcia, Realtor - Buyers Agent

Kristina relocated to Sarasota in 1984, and went on to graduate from Stetson University with a BBA in Business Economics. For over a decade, she has been helping Buyers achieve their real estate dreams in Florida.

Whether you are interested in purchasing your personal residence or your investment home-away-from-home, Kristina specializes in helping you reach your goals.

Cathy Straka - Closing Supervisor

Cathy takes over once the contract is finalized. She's a licensed paralegal and Realtor, managing all of the details, including negotiations of repair requests & verifies that repairs have been made accordingly prior to closing. She thoroughly evaluates contracts and loan status checks, as well as arranges closing activities and establishes closing dates and times.

Lisa M. Yoder - Marketing Director

Lisa's expertise lies in concept design and coordination of all marketing materials. She continuously reviews and analyzes market activity in order to implement and maintain Internet marketing strategies and direct mail programs. She is an asset to our listing process. She is also heavily involved with CSC statistical tracking & input for internal record keeping.

Barry W. Zhang- Marketing Associate

Barry works closely with our Marketing Director to accentuate a home's most flattering features. His responsibilities include the intial on-site listing set up as well as the photgraphy used in all of the corresponding advertisements.

Peggy S. Promey - Executive Assistant

Peggy is our office point person, she is a key player who organizes and manages delegation of all interoffice tasks. She also assists the Paralegal with arranging all closing activities, orders inspections, tracks deadlines, and manages escrow accounts. With a focus on realtor-client relations, Peggy is continually prospecting for buyers and agents, as well as referrals.

Melissa Ostrow - Listing Coordinator

Melissa is our team's first line. As the Listing Coordinator she answers the phone, prepares and verifies research, and makes certain that documents are properly tracked and managed, while providing overall support to our other team members.

Ray Hord - Technical Support

Ray provides our technical support, as well as maintenance and implementation of all our systems. He is key for proactive execution of virus protection, network solutions, systems security, and privacy.