A remarkable beachfront estate in the coastal community of Boca Grande has been sold for $21 million, marking one of the highest property sales in the area. Carol Stewart, a top-producing Realtor® with Michael Saunders & Company, expertly represented both the buyer and the seller in this transaction. This impressive beachfront [...]

On August 17th, 2024, new real estate industry standards went into effect.

HERE IS WHAT THIS MEANS FOR HOMEBUYERS:  

• When working with your agent, you will sign a written agreement before touring a home.

• This agreement, called the Exclusive Buyer Broker Agreement (EBBA), will explicitly outline services and fees. This ensures both

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Founder and CEO, Michael Saunders, has been recognized in Sarasota Magazine's prestigious "Women of Influence" feature. This honor celebrates the remarkable women who have shaped our community through their leadership, innovation, and dedication. Michael's inclusion in this esteemed group highlights her significant contributions to the [...]

  SARASOTA, FL (July 18, 2024) – Jennifer Linehan, one of Sarasota’s top-performing real estate advisors, is returning to Michael Saunders & Company. In 2021, Linehan negotiated the highest residential sale ever recorded in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. With nearly two decades of experience in the Sarasota real estate market, she [...]

Annual Sales Meeting Focuses on Company Culture, AI Integration, and Realtor Value

SARASOTA, FL (May 23, 2024) — Local independent brokerage Michael Saunders & Company held its annual sales meeting at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on May 16^th. The theme of the event was “Culture, Commitment, and Collaboration.” Celebrating its 48th year [...]

The string of barrier islands that grace our Gulf Coast offer an array of stunning natural beauty, wildlife habitats, and recreational opportunities, which all enhance the plethora of residential lifestyle choices. Long and narrow, the islands, also known as “keys,” stretch along 40 miles of Gulf Coast shoreline and are bounded by the [...]

A Comprehensive Training Program Designed for Agent Success

 SARASOTA, FL (May 1, 2024) — Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce the launch of MSC Success Academy, an extensive training program designed to empower agents with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to achieve the highest level of success in their real estate [...]

A new 49-unit downtown workforce housing community called On the Park is being developed, with half of its apartments reserved for employees of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s office. The project is led by One Stop Housing and will be located on School Avenue across from Payne Park, on land donated by real estate businesswoman Michael [...]

Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce that for the past 12 months its Siesta Key office ranked #1 out of all other local real estate offices, according to May's Marketing Activity Report*. The Michael Saunders & Company's Siesta Key branch soared above other real estate offices with 105 units sold for a total sales volume of [...]

Spring tends to be a popular season in the world of real estate with a bump in activity, so if you are thinking of selling your home, now is a great time to do it. Why is the spring market so active? It could be because the weather is nice and it’s a good time to move, or it could be due to the powerful symbolism of spring, which [...]