The 86th Oscars are just a few days away, and that means show stopping gowns, $55,000 dollar gift bags and a star studded red carpet. But behind all the glitz and glamour, it’s really about Hollywood’s finest coming together to honor their achievements in the film industry. Here at Michael Saunders & Company, we are also thrilled to recognize the accomplishments of our outstanding agents, who in 2013 proved once again that they are the best in the business. At the very top of this list of remarkable Realtors: 2013 Company-Wide Top Producer – Maureen Horn 2013 Company-Wide Top Team – Ian Addy & Gail Wittig 2013 Top New Team – Linda Roe Dickinson & Kelly Quigley Inspired by the Academy Awards and our own leading men and women, we caught up with one half of the 2013 Top New Team, Linda Dickinson. An icon in Sarasota real estate who has amassed over $1 billion in career sales, Linda has been assisting homebuyers and sellers with MS&C for more than three decades. Last summer, she made waves by announcing a new partnership with top agent Kelly Quigley; and the team went on to achieve over $50 million in sales. So without further ado, let's get better acquainted with Linda herself!
Describe your 2013 in three words: Exciting, gratifying and challenging What do you attribute to such a successful year? Hard work and the excitement of a wonderful partnership with Kelly Quigley When you’re not focused on real estate, what is your favorite thing to do? I love to walk downtown to the Saturday Farmer’s market or to Siesta Village with its’ charming bustle and the always beautiful Crescent Beach Do you see any real estate trends in the local market for 2014? I see buyers and sellers “coming out of the woodwork”. Everyone seems to have regained confidence in our marketplace and is displaying that confidence by buying and selling. The Oscar’s are coming up this weekend – what are some of your favorite movies? American Beauty, Ordinary People, Breaking the Waves. They are all beautifully produced, acted and challenging emotionally. For the full list of our exceptional top producers for 2013, click HERE. Will you be watching the Oscar's this weekend?







