Archive for the ‘Michael Saunders & Company Agents’ Category
Posted by Michael Saunders on July 21, 2011
Listed By Linda Roe Dickinson, Of Michael Saunders & Company, Sale Is The Largest Transaction On Casey Key Since 2009.
A Gulf-front estate listed by Linda Roe Dickinson—of Michael Saunders & Company—became Casey Key’s highest selling property of 2011 when it closed on July 15. The sale was also the year’s second highest involving residential properties in Sarasota County; yet another indicator that the market for high value properties in Southwest Florida has improved considerably. The last time a Casey Key property sold for a higher amount was in November 2009.
The 1.65-acre estate, whose mansion includes more than 10,000 square feet under air, is situated on 200 feet of Casey Key shoreline with magnificent views of the Gulf of Mexico. There are two master suites, one up and one down; and three guest suites. The outdoor spaces include a living area that wraps the Gulf side of the house, a summer kitchen, disappearing edge swimming pool and spa. Gated and walled, the home is accessed via a handsome porte-cochere with circular drive and motor court. There is an 8-car garage and separate caretaker’s building.
Linda Roe Dickinson has lived in Sarasota since 1975 and been the top-producing agent for Michael Saunders & Company for the past seven consecutive years.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on July 1, 2011
Originally from Granite City, Illinois, Jo Ellyn relocated to the Sarasota area by way of New York City in 1998. After earning a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Maryville University in St. Louis, she relocated to New York City with Trans World Airlines (TWA), where she worked as an international flight attendant. She later enjoyed a position as the executive assistant to the partner of urban planning for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, a world renowned architecture and design firm.
After entering the real estate field in 2001, Jo Ellyn developed a specialty in equestrian communities while developing an international client base. She also obtained the At Home with Diversity and International Property Specialist designations.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on June 30, 2011
Originally from Danville, Illinois, Kevin relocated to Florida in 1989. A sales professional throughout his entire career, Kevin has been a licensed real estate agent since 2000. During that time, he has focused his expertise on waterfront properties in and around Palm Island, and has been named a 2008, 2009 and 2010 “Best in Client Satisfaction” Five-Star Agent.
A veteran of property sales and vacation rentals on Palm Island, Don Pedro Island and the surrounding coastal communities near Englewood, Kevin has developed a reputation for friendly and efficient customer services. Together with his wife, Charlene, the couple established the firm Mackin Realty, specializing in providing a high level of locally focused expertise for their buyers and sellers.
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Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 25, 2011
Danny began his real estate career in 1977 after graduation from Indiana University with a BS in public affairs/urban studies, and where he was a four-year varsity football letterman under head coach Lee Corso. Danny’s first position after college was with the F.C. Tucker Company in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he quickly became one of the company’s top multi-million dollar producers in residential sales.
In 1984, Danny joined Phillip R. Duke & Associates—now Duke Realty Corporation—where he directed downtown Indianapolis office leasing, and was named “Salesman of the Year” for the company in 1986. In 1990, Danny formed his own company, Olympia Partners, Ltd., which grew to become the third largest commercial brokerage firm in Indianapolis. During this time, along with recruiting new partners and associates for the company, Danny represented multiple clients in office leasing and investment real estate sales. In addition, Danny co-founded a separate real estate development company, which eventually produced 49 projects from the ground up in seven states, with aggregate development value of over $200 million. Danny was named to Indianapolis Business Journal’s “Forty under 40” list in 1994 and “Who’s Who in Commercial Real Estate” in 1996. In 2001, Danny co-founded Veritas Realty, LLC, a retail shopping center leasing and property management firm, which grew its management portfolio to over 40 properties and 3.5 million square feet.
In 2011, Danny made the decision to return to the early roots of his real estate career: residential sales. He specializes in waterfront and other luxury property sales on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird, Siesta and Casey keys.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 24, 2011
Marie relocated to Sarasota in 1996 from New York, where she worked as a retailing executive with a major department store chain for over 25 years. In this role, she was responsible for over $100 million in sales. She also ran a sleepwear company, where she oversaw both domestic and import production and supervised a sales force of over 20. Upon entering the field of real estate in 2005, Marie joined ReMax Alliance Group, specializing in residential sales, before transitioning from a referral agent to active agent for Michael Saunders & Company. As a Realtor, she was designated a Five-Star: Best in Client Satisfaction agent by Sarasota Magazine in 2006 and 2007. At Michael Saunders & Company, she joins the Saint Cacchiotti & Associates team.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 12, 2011
Originally from New Jersey, Greg Sarajew and his family relocated to Florida over 20 years ago, where they now reside in Prestancia on Palmer Ranch. A real estate professional since 2003, Greg brings an extensive background as a business owner, having owned and operated a large auto-body facility with 14 employees. He has also earned a Florida Health Life and Annuity License.
A specialist in waterfront properties, Greg has garnered recognition as a member of the Multi-million Club since 2004, a result of his achievements in assisting homebuyers and sellers with passion, commitment and market knowledge.
In his spare time, Greg enjoys playing soccer, fishing, golfing, cooking, the arts, and traveling around Florida.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 12, 2011
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Connie relocated to Port Charlotte in 2005, where she specializes in properties located throughout Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. A graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in Management, Connie’s professional background includes elementary and secondary education, having earned her original teaching certification from San Diego State University. She later worked on her master’s degree in special education at the University of South Florida.
After purchasing rental property in 1993 and becoming a landlord/investor, Connie earned her real estate license in 2005, and worked for Prudential Village Realty in North Port. She later entered the rental business with Rent Me Florida as their qualifying broker before opening her own real estate office called HG Real Estate Services.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 12, 2011
Born in Chicago, Marcia has been a resident of Florida’s Gulf Coast since kindergarten and currently lives in the East Manatee County/Lakewood Ranch area. A graduate of the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in business management, Marcia brings over 25 years of marketing experience in real estate, banking and insurance. This professional background gives her the unique ability to guide her clients through the entire process of either buying or selling a home.
A licensed Realtor since 2004, Marcia has thoroughly developed a specialty in East Manatee County communities.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 6, 2011
Originally from New Jersey, Paul relocated to Florida in 1992 and currently lives in downtown Sarasota. A graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in biology, he initially planned to attend medical school until he became enamored with real estate.
In 2005, Paul began his career as a full-time Realtor, working with RE/Max Palm Realty for six years—the last two as a broker/owner. In this role, Paul has garnered recognition for his exceptional production. He has sold over 350 properties located from Sarasota to Punta Gorda, which resulted in over $30 million in lifetime sales. In addition to managing a company, he also built The Platinum Team, a five-person sales team in which he trained and mentored each team member. Paul has been a multi-million dollar producer every year to date, receiving awards from the Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte and North Port board and numerous awards from RE/Max International.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 5, 2011
A Florida native, Brandon was born and raised in Sarasota and currently lives on Siesta Key. This hometown experience gives him incomparable, intimate knowledge of the communities that grace our area, making Brandon a natural specialist in neighborhoods located throughout Sarasota County—inland, coastal, barrier islands and along our many waterways.
A former business management major from the University of South Florida, Brandon’s brings specialized training in telecommunications, networking, telephony and mobile computing. This tech savvy background translates perfectly to his role as a real estate professional, keeping his clients current with the latest market trends and feedback.
Listed By Linda Roe Dickinson, Of Michael Saunders & Company, Sale Is The Largest Transaction On Casey Key Since 2009.
