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 [...]

Toni Schemmel, a former longtime marketing director and Realtor® with the Schemmel Soda Group and Premier Sotheby’s International, and Mette Milland, a luxury Realtor® with a background as a corporate executive, have joined Michael Saunders & Company as a real estate agent team in the Main Street office. “We are thrilled to welcome [...]

Tucked away in a tranquil waterfront sanctuary a short stroll from Lido Beach and upscale dining and shopping in St. Armands Circle, this award-winning Sarasota School of Architecture design home presents a rare opportunity. Situated on a .39-acre lot along a wide deepwater canal, the approximately 2,600-square-foot residence boasts an [...]

This week’s Corner Office podcast, hosted by Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon, features our Founder and CEO Michael Saunders and President Drayton Saunders. During the engaging 26-minute discussion, Michael and Drayton delve into many topics, including the company’s origins and future, the invaluable lessons learned from [...]

Founder and CEO Michael Saunders received the prestigious Global Leadership Award during the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Global Symposium, which took place September 27-29 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 2023 conference attracted top real estate professionals affiliated with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® [...]

With the National Hurricane Center predicting that Idalia will be a Category 3 hurricane when it makes landfall early Wednesday somewhere along Florida’s Gulf Coast, now is the time to make sure your storm preparations are in place if you haven’t already done so. Even if Idalia doesn’t hit our tri-county area, some of its effects will [...]

A listing represented by Denise Mei of Michael Saunders & Company has been selected as the overall winner in the HGTV Ultimate House Hunt 2023, a monthlong online promotion held annually on HGTV.com showcasing extraordinary homes across the country. More than 1.2 million votes were cast to determine the winners among 84 finalists in eight [...]