About Sherry Marti
Over 30 years in mortgage lending. Based in Venice. Serving all of Florida.
Experience that works for you
With over 30 years in mortgage lending, I bring passion and expertise to helping my clients find the best loan for their own unique needs. I wrote my first loan at 19, and I've worked in almost every area of the industry since, as a loan officer, account manager, underwriter and account executive, on both the wholesale and retail sides of lending. Seeing loans from every angle taught me how to put together the best possible loan for my clients, no matter how complex their situation may be.
I believe one of the biggest dreams people have is owning their own home. That's what drives me to dig in and find the right product for every client, not just the easiest one. No matter what stage of life you're in or what type of property you're buying, you deserve a true expert on your team.
Why "Smarti"?
"Smarti" started as the email address I was given at my first office. It stuck, because smart solutions (smarti solutions, if you ask my clients) are exactly what I bring to every loan.
Rooted in Venice
Venice is home, and family is at the center of everything I do. My husband, our kids and our extended family (dog included) are the reason I care so much about getting people into homes of their own.
I serve as president of the VHS Girls Basketball Booster Club, supporting Venice High School's girls basketball program, and I'm a member of BNI Prosperity on the Island, a Venice business networking group. Spending time with my kids, other families and the boosters is how I saw firsthand how hard it can be for young people to buy their first home. It's a big reason first-time buyers are my passion.
Thirty years in this business taught me the loan side; my family and this community taught me the rest: show up, plan ahead and never let anyone feel like they're doing it alone.
TODO: confirm Sherry's current booster-club title, family details she's happy to share, and any other community or charity work
Career highlights
TODO 13: confirm the overlapping 2001-2003 / 2002-2008 dates
- 1994-2001Loan Officer for multiple national lenders.
- 2001-2003Wholesale Account Manager over the Florida, Maryland and Virginia regions, managing all inside operations. Became a licensed mortgage underwriter.
- 2002-2008Transferred and opened Regional Area Sales for the Florida market north of Fort Myers.
- 2008-2015Account Executive and Director of Sales for National Receivables Outsourcing Solutions.
- 2015-2022Regional Wholesale Mortgage Account Executive.
- TodayLoan Officer, helping clients across Florida from Venice.
Florida is home
I've had the blessing of calling Florida home for 20 years. I've lived in Bradenton, I've ridden out storms with friends in Cape Coral, and today my family and I all live in South Sarasota County. I've weathered a few hurricanes, some I ran from and some I stayed for. Hurricane Ian hit closest to home for us, and it taught me to prepare early and lean on the people around you. That's how I approach a mortgage too: plan ahead, keep it simple, and make sure you never feel like you're doing it alone.
My hurricane prep tips →
"Let's make sure to touch base and do your mortgage health check from time to time. Whether it's financing your next home, improving your current mortgage terms or financing future improvements, I'm always here as a resource for you."
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