Why Work With Us?
Here's what our satisfied customers are saying about us:
I would like to thank Alex Stafford for his expertise in helping us locate a property in this competitive market. We had a 1031 exchange that gave us a short window to identify a property. Alex was able to meet us on Zoom and work with our schedule. He worked with my sister and brother-in-law locally to arrange virtual showings long-distance. He was realistic and knowledgeable in helping us focus on the properties that we were interested in. We were able to develop a friendship immediately. He made the whole process easy. We appreciate his professionalism and expertise. I would definitely refer other customers to him.
Steve G.
11 April 2025, 19:01 PM
We worked with Sandi for the sale of our home. Sandi knows the market as a true professional. She is knowledgeable and meticulous in the home presentation. We recommend Ms. Dietrich without hesitation for any real estate transaction.
Robert P.
11 April 2025, 18:59 PM
I am the new owner of a home in Englewood. Susie Pratt handled my deal and did an outstanding professional job, and I am more than satisfied with her attention to the deal. She was great.
Jake G.
11 April 2025, 18:57 PM
A couple of months ago, we closed on the sale of a slip at Uncle Henry’s Marina in Boca Grande. I appreciated the professional manner in which Carol Stewart represented our interests. It was a small transaction, but being a broker myself, I was impressed with the way she kept in touch with me during the sale process and worked to get the best return for us. I would certainly recommend Carol and your firm and would not hesitate to use her in future real estate transactions.
Macon T.
11 April 2025, 18:55 PM
In early March, we purchased a 2nd property in Florida with the help of Erin Halstead. What is important to note is that she not only did her job as an agent, she did more than what was expected. In fact, Erin has continued to go out of her way on many occasions when she didn’t have to or need to. This experience with her reassures us that in our future investments, my husband and I will receive optimal care, knowledge and support through Erin and the Michael Saunders company. As business owners for the past 25+ years, this is priceless. To a customer and an owner.
Stafford and Lisa
11 April 2025, 18:51 PM
We typically do not write reviews for anything or anybody, but we felt compelled to acknowledge the exceptional service we received from Anja in our recent purchase. Anja is the consummate professional who is knowledgeable and responsive and worked diligently to meet our goals. She was exceptional at listening to our needs, and we never felt pressured at all. We would not have been able to purchase our home without her assistance and could not be happier!
Tony and Mary
11 April 2025, 18:13 PM
I recently purchased a condo with the help of Cheryl Roberts. I couldn’t have ask for better service. She went above and beyond the normal to make sure my experience was a great one. I would recommend her to anyone! Thank you so much.
Andrea Y.
11 April 2025, 18:12 PM
I wanted to reach out and thank your team for the outstanding job they did in selling my mother's house. The agents we worked with were Bambi and Ford Utton. My Mother is 87 years old, and her time spent as a snowbird in Florida has come to an end. We considered many options, including selling the house to a family member or keeping it as a family house, but in the end, with the recent rise in valuations and timing, it made sense for us to sell. We contacted Bambi and from the initial interview to closing, the process was handled in a very professional manner. Bambi presented us with a confident understanding of the very fluid marketplace and worked with us on our timing. Ultimately, the sales price exceeded our expectations. She helped move the process along from acceptance to closing addressing all details. She was always available for questions and kept us updated on the process. We would recommend Bambi to anyone buying or selling a home in the market.
Gail S.
11 April 2025, 18:10 PM
I recently represented a buyer while Margie was the listing agent. Throughout the entire transaction Margie was quick to respond, professional, and worked in her seller’s best interest. If you are looking to sell your home look no further than Margie Valentine!
Michael Pietron
11 April 2025, 17:23 PM
Bonnie and I have been vacationing at The Veranda for nearly all of its 43 years, and we have been unit-owners for much of that time. In addition, I have served three terms on its board of directors. Never before has The Veranda experienced a challenge to its mere existence resulting from devastation like that wreaked upon it by two recent hurricanes. The hurricanes caused the closure of the resort for four months, the only time in its history. The Veranda has never closed, except on maintenance weeks, and even then the place is buzzing with activity. This year, maintenance week was followed first by Hurricane Helene and then by Hurricane Milton. Many of us owners were forced to forfeit their weeks as the facilities underwent major repairs and rebuilding. Nothing was spared. Grace Denton, resort manager for Michael Saunders & Company, had hoped to reopen on January 1, but that was too optimistic. The pool, its deck, unit walls, the grill area, driveways, parking bays, lattice work all needed serious attention. Beach attendants became carpenters. As project manager Grace oversaw the enormous challenge to restore the Veranda. With the resources of a great management company behind her, and the readiness of a dedicated staff and VBC Board, she was able to enlist the necessary contractors to do the jobs, not an easy task when a community is in the throes of such devastation. All hands were on deck at the Veranda, and, day by day, problems were resolved and the work got done. I had the benefit of visiting the Veranda when it was still closed and I can testify to its unsightly condition... and this was near the end of its closure. Finally, February 1, 2025 arrived and at 3:00 p.m. week-five owners and renters converged upon 2509 Gulf of Mexico Drive to find beautifully restored (if a bit sandy) premises. It was clear to me that Grace and her crew had been at it for days at a time nearly without break, just to get the units prepared for occupancy. A stranger to The Veranda would not have known the effects of the storms. To them it was "business as usual." To us, it was nothing short of a miracle that the premises were nearly 100% complete. A drive up and down (mostly up) of Gulf of Mexico Drive shows how fortunate we were to have Grace at the helm. Similar spots remain closed, maybe even permanently. So, I offer sincere thanks and congratulations to Grace Denton and her staff of Cathy Hughes, Sandra Bradley, Maria Garcia, and Matt Shaffer. The board did its job of governance, but Grace did more than manage; she rebuilt.
Phillip Gainsley
11 April 2025, 00:22 AM
