Keeping up with the busy and demanding life of a CEO is hard work, and we at Michael Saunders & Company often find ourselves asking, “Where in the world is Michael Saunders?” Well, today, she is donning one of her trademark scarves in breathtaking Barcelona, Spain. Representing the company and our incredible region, Michael - along [...]

If you are considering moving to Florida, you are not alone. Nearly 1,000 people are added to our population everyday. But there's a lot to consider before picking a place along our sunkissed shores and calling it home. To help discover your piece of paradise, we are presenting 8 things you should know before moving to Florida. [...]

The power of Michael Saunders & Company’s national and international affiliations allows our agents to connect properties with qualified, affluent buyers from anywhere in the world. Our affiliations and partnerships also mean we have an extended family of independent brokerages and real estate agents for relocation and vacation purposes, [...]

Last week, LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio hosted the last of its mid-year forums, the Luxury Portfolio Affluence Forum in New York City. Geared toward all affiliate brokerage staff involved in the marketing of luxury properties around the globe, MSC Marketing attended to network with peers from across the country (plus two international [...]

Our region is home to an impressive array of institutions for higher learning that are teaching many of this generation's best and brightest. You'll discover public and private schools located throughout Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties ranging in size and specialties. Such diversity means students are sure to find the "right fit" [...]

The MSC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Michael Saunders & Company, completed its summer grant distribution cycle this week, providing 41 non-profit organizations throughout the Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties with $58,390 collectively. With contributions from more than [...]

Since 1976, Michael Saunders & Company has been the known and trusted name in luxury real estate in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. We proudly present the luxury sales results and applaud our experienced agents for successfully facilitating these transactions in the second quarter of 2018. Michael Saunders & Company also thanks [...]

In this Summer 2018 edition of What’s New SRQ, we’re exploring the planned expansion of brands – young and old. Whether they tested the waters of business in Sarasota County and are now stretching their legs into Manatee County or have a well-established foothold in Florida and are seeking to serve new communities, we’re excited to [...]

In this quarter's newsletter, we offer a real-life example of a sophisticated fraud that involved local agents and a vacant lot in Port Charlotte. We’ll also provide tips on how to spot such a sham and protect yourself and your customers so it won’t happen to you or them.

The below account is a real-life example of attempted fraud.

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Condo living in downtown Sarasota brings with it much more than a place to "hang your hat". Residents of Sarasota condos are drawn to an ingrained sense of community, wonderful amenities, and the ease with which one can walk out the front door and already be in the center of everything. [...]