Michael Saunders, founder and CEO of Michael Saunders & Company, an independent real estate brokerage with principal offices in Sarasota, Florida, has overseen the growth of her real estate firm from a single office into a network of 24 full-service real estate offices. Established in 1976, and built with strong core values as its foundation, a culture was created of relationship selling, collaboration and trust.
Today, celebrating 45 years of serving Florida’s Gulf Coast, with more than 600 agents and 150 staff members, Michael Saunders & Company is the largest-selling brokerage in all price ranges throughout its tri-county market region. With sales that topped over $4.79 billion in 2021, the firm is currently ranked in the top 100 in dollar volume among the top 500 largest brokerages in the U.S according to the latest Real Trends 500 Survey.
Clients and customers of Michael Saunders & Company are afforded the most comprehensive range of real estate services in the Southwest Florida marketplace. These include mortgage, title, insurance, relocation services, a commercial real estate division and developer services division. Its in-house marketing division has received numerous local, national and international awards for its property marketing techniques and expertise.
Powerful international affiliations—including Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Luxury Portfolio International and Mayfair International extend the company’s message to qualified buyers globally. Michael currently serves on the Board of Directors for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, as well as its Global Advisory Board.