Southwest Florida's Leading Luxury Real Estate Firm Adds Award-Winning Agent to Its Distinguished Team
Michael Saunders & Company, a premier luxury real estate firm and member of Luxury Portfolio International, proudly announces the addition of distinguished REALTOR® Lesley Barton to its team of exceptional agents. With nearly a decade of experience in Florida real estate, Barton brings an impressive track record of success and a reputation for providing concierge-level service. Previously with Coldwell Banker's International President's Circle and ranked in the top 4% of associates worldwide, Barton has earned numerous accolades, including the "Best of Charlotte" Sun Newspaper's Concierge Real Estate Agent award and Charlotte County's Agent of the Year from Rate My Agent. “We are thrilled to welcome Lesley to the Michael Saunders & Company family,” said Founder and CEO Michael Saunders. “Her reputation for excellence, deep understanding of our market, and strong community ties make her an incredible asset to our Punta Gorda office and the greater Southwest Florida market.” Referred to by many as a "Florida dictionary," Lesley is known for her extensive knowledge of Southwest Florida Gulf Coast. From St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Crystal Beach in the north to Naples and Marco Island in the south, she provides comprehensive local knowledge across multiple counties, including Charlotte (encompassing Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Rotonda, Placida, and Englewood), Sarasota, Lee, Collier, Manatee, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus. Like the back of her hand, she knows every corner of this diverse coastal region. Barton has garnered over 124 five-star verified reviews on Realtor.com and is renowned for her market expertise spanning from $2,500 vacant lots to multi-million-dollar luxury properties. Her recent achievements include orchestrating a remarkable 22-offer bidding war that resulted in an $85,000 over-asking price sale in just 14 days. A member of the REALTOR® board's elite Platinum Million Dollar Club, Barton specializes in residential resale, new home construction, investment properties, and luxury real estate throughout Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast. Lesley Barton will be working out of Michael Saunders & Company's Punta Gorda office.
