Careers - Not Yet Licensed

Not Yet Licensed

Interested in becoming a Florida real estate agent?

When you love where you live, it's easy to share that passion with others. There is no better career for someone who cherishes their community than becoming a Realtor. This profession allows you to help people find their perfect home in paradise, turning your enthusiasm for your locale into a fulfilling and impactful career.

Licensing Process

Take and Pass a Pre-License Course.

This requires 63 hours of an approved course (either online or in-classroom). Note that Florida residency is not a requirement. Click here to read additional requirements.

Get Your Fingerprints and Background Checked.

Schedule an appointment with any authorized location. The Originating Agency Identification (ORI) number to provide is FL92007OZ.

Submit Your Application Online to Florida DBPR.

You will receive an email notification and a candidate ID number (FLREAPP ID) in order to schedule your exam. Click here to visit Florida DBPR.

Schedule and Pass the Florida Real Estate Exam.

The Florida real estate exam can be taken online or at any Pearson Vue test center. Click here to schedule your exam.

Hear from our agents and managers.

“The company does dominate the market in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties, so when I take a listing I know it will be easier to sell working with other agents in the company.”

Judy Nimz

“The name Michael Saunders & Company just has so much clout behind it. I know as a young agent it helped me get into some listings I may not have gotten into on my own.”

Drew Russell

“The name Michael Saunders in this community means strong reputation, longevity, and complete commitment to the agents and the community we serve.”

Deborah Beacham

“I chose Michael Saunders & Company simply because it's the best.”

Sherri Mills

“I've always struggled with corporate structure — if I've ever needed anything, Michael's always available... there's no level of middle management.”

Drew Russell

“The company is constantly changing and ahead of the industry so we can have the best tools and support systems for our listings.”

Jo-Anne Sckowska

“Its not just the leaders, it’s the people that come together every week.”

Marcia Salkin

“This company represents excellence in the market.”

Pam Blalock

“Michael Saunders & Company is a well respected leader in at the global level in the real estate industry. The brand presence, training, collaboration and market dominance make MSC the best place to grow my career.”

Joseph McDonald

“The company is your personal assistant.”

Jonathan Abrams

“Nowhere but here is there a platform for an agent to sustain their best long standing results for a stellar business model.”

Tina Ciaccio

“Our listings come more smoothly because of the trust in the brand. We dominate the sales graph.”

Ian Addy

The Michael Saunders & Company Advantage

A Local Leader

Michael Saunder & Company:

Is the leader in luxury listings in total sales volume at all price points
Sells more properties priced at $3 million and above than any other local brokerage
Has successfully connected affluent buyers and sellers on Florida's Gulf Coast for nearly 5 decades
Offers access to well-appointed and stylish branch offices in Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties
Is an established leader in working with developers to bring new communities to market on Florida's Gulf Coast
Steadfastly adheres to the founding values of Integrity, Excellence, Communication, and Mutual Profitability
Is constantly up-to-date on the ever-changing preferences of luxury home buyers
Is locally owned, nationally respected and internationally connected

One Place for All Your Real Estate Needs

Michael Saunders & Company is a full-service brokerage providing the following services:

Backed by the Very Best

When you join Michael Saunders & Company, you are backed by a company with a 49-year tradition of excellence and support offering:

Personalized mentorship
Non-competing office managers
Listing coordinators and sales coordinators
Ongoing top-tier complimentary education and training
Live and on-demand seminars on a variety of industry topics
State-of-art real estate software and programs geared toward your success
Weekly sales meetings and caravans to promote your listings to company sales associates
One-on-one strategy meetings
Easy accessibility to leadership, management, and owners

Exclusive Training Programs

Michael Saunders & Company offers a comprehensive selection of in-depth training and ongoing education programs to our associates and staff, including:

Expert guidance from industry professionals with years of experience and expertise
A solid foundation upon which to build a successful real estate career
Classes on market analysis, negotiation strategies, client relationship management, marketing techniques, contracts, and more
Networking opportunities to connect with fellow agents and expand your professional network
Year-round classes and webinars to hone your skills, knowledge, and expertise to thrive in the dynamic real estate market.
In-house technology training and support

Marketing Support

Michael Saunders & Company's marketing department offers professional services and support to maximize your listing's exposure, such as:

Personalized print materials, websites, emails, and social media posts branded with the highly visible and sought-after Michael Saunders & Company name
Access to complimentary marketing essentials to immediately start building your brand, growing your business, and increasing your exposure across multiple platforms
Search engine-optimized websites that produce top-tier category search results, bringing the most prospective buyers to your online listings
Direct mail, print advertising, and multimedia campaigns conducted on local, national, and international levels
Access to Michael Saunders & Company's award-winning marketing team

Global Connections

Michael Saunders & Company's international affiliates get your customer's properties in front of a global audience and provide:

Listing syndication across our global partners that gets your property on over 2,000 popular real estate websites
Connections to top brokers worldwide through membership in Forbes Global Properties, Luxury Portfolio International®, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, and Mayfair International Realty
Access to our industry-leading annual convention via LeadingRE®

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