Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 17, 2012
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, June relocated to the Sarasota area in 1997, where she has resided in Oakleaf since 2008. With a degree from Brooklyn College, June brings a strong background in sales having served as the manager for a retail shop in Gulf Gate for seven years. This in-depth experience with customer service made it a natural transition when she entered the real estate industry in 2005. As a Realtor, June began her career with Coldwell Banker, where she garnered recognition as the Rookie of the Year in 2006. She later worked for Dawn Cohen & Associates for two an a half years before joining Michael Saunders & Company in 2012.
A specialist in serving the real estate needs of seniors, June has earned the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and E-Pro designations.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 16, 2012
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending May 12, 2012, the properties below sold for over $1 million.
Doug Parks of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer of a custom built and never lived in estate on Longboat Key. The residence sold for $3,300,000 on April 23, 2012. Coldwell Banker represented the seller.
Carol Stewart of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer of a charming three-bedroom, four-bathroom cottage in Boca Grande. The home sold for $1,195,000 on May 10, 2012. Sotheby’s International Realty represented the seller.
Paul DeSantis and Nancy Sarajew of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller of a luxurious Mediterranean-style home on Siesta Key. The property sold for $2,500,000 on May 7, 2012. Stagi & Company represented the buyer.
Linda Dickinson of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller of a spectacular gated bayfront estate on Siesta Key. The residence sold for $3,000,000 on May 9, 2012. Coldwell Banker represented the buyer.
Kim & Michael Ogilvie of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and Lenore Treiman, also of Michael Saunders & Company, represented the buyer of a coastal traditional home with wide open water views. It sold for $2,850,000 on May 8, 2012.
Pat Mudgett of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller of a 2012 Showcase Designer Home just blocks away from downtown Sarasota. The residence sold for $1,051,000 on May 10, 2012. Coldwell Banker represented the buyer.
Linda Dickinson of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller of a beautifully modern residence in Oyster Bay Estates. It sold for $1,575,000 on May 11, 2012. Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 16, 2012
Originally from Louisville, KY, Debra lived in Orange County, CA, and Houston, TX, before finally settling in Sarasota in 1999. A real estate professional since 2000, Debra began her career in the industry with the New Home Division in Lakewood Ranch Country Club, where she worked for a high-end luxury builder. She later joined Michael Saunders & Company’s New Home Division and went on to engage her talents as a residential specialist, focusing on properties in the Lakewood Ranch Country Club, on Longboat Key and beyond.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 15, 2012
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several successful closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial buyers, leasers and sellers. For the week ending May 12, 2012:
SALE
Seller: Maranan Isidro
Buyer: Mike and Janice Vitch
Address: 6326 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242
Type of Space: 1,054 SF Residential Condo
Price: $410,000
List Side: Coldwell Banker, Ken Kiesewetter
Sale Side: MS&C Agent Barbara Baseman (Residential Referral from Janis Collier, Main Street)
SALE
Seller: Sharkstooth Properties, Inc.
Buyer: Kenn & Rebecca Piotrowski
Address: 1290 Shore View Drive, Englewood, FL 34223
Type of Space: 4,622 SF Multi-Family
Price: $280,000
List and Sale Side: MS&C Agents John Weiss and Heather Schouten
S
ALE
Seller: Frank & Mary Alfonso
Buyer: Jessup’s Four, Inc.
Address: 1019 S. Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Type of Space: 8,000 SF Retail Building
Price: $520,000
List and Sale Side: MS&C Agent Tom Farr
SALE
Seller: Priscilla Figueroa
Buyer: Linda D. Rich and Gregory Hengel
Address: 2412 E. Crescent Court, Bradenton, FL 34208
Type of Space: 1,830 SF Single Family Home
Price: $84,000
List Side: Keller Williams Realty Manatee, Linda Seybold
Sale Side: MS&C Agents John Weiss and Heather Schouten
SALE
Seller: Michael Bennett and Jon Grantham
Buyer: All Directions Moving & Storage, Inc.
Address: 1401 Whitfield Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243
Type of Space: 5,200 SF Industrial Building
Price: $300,000
List Side: Sperry Van Ness, Brett Kaplan and Michael Gilliand
Sale Side: MS&C Agents Susan Goldstein and Howard Drourr
SALE
Seller: Robasota Real Estate, Ltd.
Buyer: First Cut Brazillian Steakhouse, LLC
Address: 1491 2nd Street. C-2, Sarasota, FL 34236
Type of Space: 416 SF Office Space (Relocation)
Sale Side: MS&C Agents Eric Massey and Sarah Lancaster
SALE
Seller: Konstatine Yankopolus
Buyer: Michael and Elizabeth Blahnik
Address: 400 Waterside Lane, Nokomis, FL 34275
Type of Space: 2,603 SF Single Family Home
Price: $299,900
List Side: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, Norm and Sandy Padula
Sale Side: MS&C Agents John Weiss and Heather Schouten
Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 8, 2012
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending May 5, 2012, the properties below sold for over $1 million.
Kathleen and David Callender of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and Kim & Michael Ogilvie of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer of a 3-bedroom unit at The Sanctuary on Longboat Key. The condominium sold for $1,045,000 on April 30, 2012.
Kim and Michael Ogilvie of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and Maurice Menager, also of Michael Saunders & Company, represented the buyer of a beautiful single-family home with bayviews from almost every room. The residence sold for $1,500,000 on April 30, 2012.
Jenifer Schwell of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller of a timeless waterfront residence in exclusive Bay Isles. The home sold for $2,100,000 on April 30, 2012. Coldwell Banker represented the buyer.
Jennifer Linehan and Jami Kellogg of Michael Saunders & Company represented both the buyer and the seller of a beautiful penthouse unit in Hudson Crossing. The condominium sold for $1,375,000 on May 1, 2012.
Beth Afflebach and Joan Dickinson of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer and seller of a stylish and sophisticated unit at The Ritz-Carlton Tower Residence. The spacious condominium sold for $1,800,000 on May 4, 2012.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on May 8, 2012
Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, the Chandlers’ love of the Gulf Coast beaches brought them to the Bradenton area in 2006, where Trish specializes in residential properties throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties.
A real estate professional since 1989, Trish has been a consistent multi-million dollar producer who brings a proven track record of exceptional service. Prior to joining Michael Saunders & Company in 2006, Trish worked for RE/MAX, where she further enhanced her wealth of knowledge on the areas she serves.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on April 30, 2012
Originally from Warren, Ohio, Marybeth relocated to Rotonda West in 2004. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in economics from Youngstown State University, and began to pursue her master’s degree in elementary education from Tennessee State University in 2001. Marybeth brings a diverse, accomplished background in sales, leadership and education. She has also earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation. She is also a certified Meyers-Briggs Trainer and consultant since 1999.
A highly organized, motivated, results-oriented professional, Marybeth is a talented communicator who approaches every transaction with a focus on critical thinking—a skill developed through years of experience in business conducting thorough educational, research and analysis work. Prior to transitioning to the real estate industry in 2000, Marybeth enjoyed supervisory and management roles with successful companies, enabling her to fine-tune her proficiencies with customer service and satisfaction. Once settling in to the real estate arena as a buyer’s agent in Nashville, Tennessee, Marybeth became an award-winning Realtor for her achievements in assisting clients in savings over $100,000.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on April 30, 2012
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several closings made possible through the professional representation of our agents, who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of homebuyers and sellers. For the week ending April 28, 2012, the properties below sold for over $1 million.
Nicole Hammons-Dovgopolyi of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and Linda Stowe of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer of a beachside condominium on Siesta Key. The unit sold for $1,539,000 on April 17, 2012.
Kim & Michael Ogilvie of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and Tammy Lynn Garner, also of Michael Saunders & Company, represented the buyer of a residence in Sarasota’s most cosmopolitan condominium, The Savoy on Palm. The unit sold for $1,895,000 on May 20, 2012.
Sylvia & George Zimmerman of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and Julia McClung of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer of a direct beachfront penthouse in the Vizcaya on Longboat Key. The residence sold for $1,825,000 on April 19, 2012.
Maureen Horn of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and Melba Jimenez, also of Michael Saunders & Company, represented the buyer of a beachfront home with frontage and land on Longboat Key. The property sold for $2,850,000 on April 24, 2012.
Jeffrey Porterfield of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller of a pristine and spectacular Mediterranean home on St. Armands Circle. The residence sold for $1,225,000 on April 26, 2012. Coldwell Banker represented the buyer.
Jenifer Schwell of Michael Saunders & Company represented the seller and Judy Nimz of Michael Saunders & Company represented the buyer of a 3-bedroom corner unit condominium at Regent Place on Longboat Key. It sold for $1,900,000 on April 26, 2012.
Posted by shelleywhiteside on April 27, 2012
Michael Saunders & Company is proud to announce several successful closings and leases made possible through the professional representation of our agents who work each day to fulfill the unique needs of commercial buyers, leasers and sellers. For the week ending April 28, 2012:
SALE
Seller: Jordy Christo
Buyer: James Wallace
Address: 710 Apricot Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34237
Type of Space: 0.29 Acres of Vacant Land
Price: $61,000
List and Sale Side: MS&C Agent Susan Goldstein
LEASE
Landlord: Palm Avenue Properties, LLC
Tenant: Melinda Lacerna, MD
Address: 1272 – 1274 Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
Type of Space: 1,000 SF Retail Space (Renewal/Expansion)
List Side: MS&C Agents Eric Massey and Sarah Lancaster
Sale Side: Wagner Realty Commercial, Ryan Hoffman
SALE
Seller: Hafam FL, LLC
Buyer: Donato Financial USA
Address: 1441 – 1475 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Type of Space: 25,000 SF Retail Building and 5,000 SF Land (Investment Property)
Price: $4,300,000
List Side: Wagner Realty Commercial, Ryan Hoffman
Sale Side: MS&C Agents DeLieto and Associates
SALE
Seller: Fred and Anne Swing
Buyer: St. Vincent DePaul Community Health Care, Inc.
Address: 21297 Olean Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Type of Space: 8,820 SF Medical Office Building
Price: $875,000
List Side: MS&C Agent Larry Schaper
Sale Side: Omni Action Realty, Inc., Sath Voleti
LEASE
Landlord: Fred and Anne Swing
Tenant: Matiassou-Ti-Maza
Address: 2765 Tamiami Trail, Unit E, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Type of Space: 288 SF Office Space (Renewal)
List and Sale Side: MS&C Agent Larry Schaper
Posted by shelleywhiteside on April 27, 2012
Originally from New Hampshire, Karen and her family relocated to Bradenton after having owned property in the area since 2002. A real estate professional since 1989, Karen brings a storied career as a Realtor to her clients throughout Manatee County, having earned top-production awards with her former companies.
Karen strives to achieve full satisfaction for all her clients and customers, and devotes herself to their needs by setting high personal standards. To enhance the level of service she provides, Karen has completed advanced designation courses, which include Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Certified Buyer’s Broker (CBB), and Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA). She is also experienced with handling short sale and bank-owned property transactions.