Honorable Bill Furst, CFA

Sarasota County Property Appraiser

Bill has served as Sarasota County Property Appraiser since 2008, earning reelection four times. His campaigns have focused on fairness and transparency for all citizens. With over 50 years of real estate experience, Bill began his career as a Real Estate Appraiser in Coral Gables, FL, and has held leadership roles, including past president of the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee, and board positions with both the Florida and National Associations of Realtors.

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Bill graduated from Westminster College in Missouri and moved to Sarasota with his wife Darla in 1990. Together, they have two daughters. Bill is a Certified Florida Property Appraiser, a licensed Real Estate Broker, and a Certified Building Contractor. He also previously served as Vice Chairman of the Sarasota County Planning Commission before running for Property Appraiser.