Buying or selling a home on Florida's Gulf Coast can be nearly as enjoyable as a day at the beach with the guidance of the right realtor.

BUYING A HOME.  By choosing the seasoned expertise of Michael Saunders & Company, you are selecting a name that has been highly respected in the real estate industry since 1975. Over the years, we have expanded systematically and in direct response to the changing needs of our customers, our community and the market, becoming one of the most successful independent real estate brokerages in Florida.

Whether you are buying your first home or a magnificent waterfront estate, you can trust me to deliver the style of service you expect and the results you deserve. I understand that buying a home is one of the largest and most important decisions many people will make. Contact me for expert assistance and additional information.

As buyers may look at properties in several areas, such as the mainland, Longboat Key and Siesta Key, our property listings benefit from our broad market exposure. I will offer you a thorough approach to buying property, designed to achieve the desired results at the best price as quickly and conveniently as possible. Plus, I can offer one-stop mortgage shopping, and most loans are approved within 15 minutes. When the time finally arrives for you to begin the moving and transition process, our relocation division can take care of all the details for you.

Once you have decided to buy property in the greater Sarasota area, the next factor will be to focus on your needs, desires and goals. I can help you evaluate your priorities and research appropriate properties to satisfy your requirements.

Topics you may wish to consider include which neighborhoods or areas would best suit your needs. There are many lifestyle choices available, and you may choose a neighborhood offering beaches, boating canals, arts and cultural attractions, tennis and golf. Whether you desire water views, beach access and boat docks, or if you value proximity to schools, highways, downtown businesses and restaurants, cultural attractions and leisure activities, there is the perfect area for you.

You may review all Sarasota listings by searching this web site, and select the properties you would like to view in person. I would be happy to schedule showings at your convenience. Once you have selected the perfect property you wish to purchase, I can help you negotiate the contract, obtain financing and guide you through the closing process.

SELLING A HOME.  Selling a home can be one of the most important financial transactions in a lifetime. I take the job very seriously and I use an advisory, consultative approach. I am committed to delivering extraordinarily high levels of customer service. Each is marketplace savvy and provides you with the information necessary to make decisions with confidence. Most importantly I treat you as you wish to be treated while creating the home selling experience that meets your desires.

Through our commitment to service excellence and meticulous attention to details, Michael Saunders and Company has become Greater Sarasota's leading real estate company. Known for exceptional service we attract and accept only the best sales associates in the business. As a result we are nationally recognized as having one of the strongest localized real estate brands in the nation.

Michael Saunders & Company has developed a process of providing maximum exposure through deploying the very best in high quality marketing (medium). The result of this carefully planned marketing and sales effort is increased demand for your property and that means your objectives are reached and your expectations are exceeded.

Would you like to know what your home is worth? I will provide you with a no cost/obligation evaluation of your home's present market value.