Recognized for nearly five decades of deep local expertise and success, the top-ranking firm is represented by more than 600 agents throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.
SARASOTA, FLORIDA, December 4, 2024 – Forbes Global Properties, an international network of selected real estate brokerages that connects buyers and sellers to the world’s most exceptional properties, is proud to welcome Michael Saunders & Company to its prestigious ranks. Michael Saunders & Company is recognized as the luxury leader across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties, including $2,000,000-plus properties where it will officially represent the brand.
The firm was founded in 1976 by Michael Saunders and has since grown from a single 1,000 square foot Sarasota office to 17 locations throughout the Gulf Coast region. Michael Saunders & Company’s team of more than 600 agents and 150 support professionals remain true to the founding principles of integrity, excellence, and serve as trusted advisors, expertly guiding buyers and sellers through every phase of the real estate process.
“At Michael Saunders & Company, we see the added value, prestige, and credibility of network partners who are selective in choosing their members. Aligning with a globally recognized brand like Forbes Global Properties further enhances our global reach while providing additional access to a network of top-tier real estate firms worldwide. Our team will also benefit from the ability to connect and collaborate with the finest luxury thought leaders across the US and globe.”
— Michael Saunders, founder and CEO, Michael Saunders & Company
This announcement coincides with the forthcoming December 5 opening of the firm’s newest and 18th office in the iconic Residences at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort located at 1601 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida.
“A celebrated addition to our growing international network, Michael Saunders & Company is widely respected for nearly five decades of success throughout Southwest Florida and around the world,” said Michael Jalbert, CEO, Forbes Global Properties. “Michael, Drayton, and their team of talented professionals exemplify Forbes Global Properties’ staunch prioritization of client service, professionalism, and collaboration in every interaction.”
The exclusive worldwide residential real estate partner of Forbes, Forbes Global Properties provides branding and marketing services to the world’s premier real estate firms and is now represented by real estate agents across 26 countries in more than 525 locations. As members of this exclusive network, Michael Saunders & Company will benefit from Forbes’ engaged audience of more than 140 million to connect, inspire, and inform affluent potential homebuyers and sellers about the finest properties for sale globally.
“At Michael Saunders & Company, we see the added value, prestige, and credibility of network partners who are selective in choosing their members. Aligning with a globally recognized brand like Forbes Global Properties further enhances our global reach while providing additional access to a network of top-tier real estate firms worldwide,” said Michael Saunders, founder and CEO, Michael Saunders & Company. “Our team will also benefit from the ability to connect and collaborate with the finest luxury thought leaders across the US and globe.”
Homes are presented across Forbes and Forbes Global Properties print, digital, and social media channels and paired with expert commentary, timely market data, and top-tier editorials. Michael Saunders & Company’s prime residential listings will also be showcased on forbesglobalproperties.com – a curated collection of high-value, quality home listings.
“This affiliation will allow us to leverage a powerful suite of exclusive marketing opportunities. Through Forbes Global Properties’ platforms, global network, and access to an affluent audience that trusts the Forbes brand, we will further distinguish our local luxury listings on a global scale for the benefit of our clients,” said Drayton Saunders, president, Michael Saunders & Company.
Deeply rooted in Southwest Florida, Michael Saunders & Company is unwavering in its commitment to giving back to the community it serves through the philanthropic efforts of the MSC Foundation. The generosity of its agents and staff – both financially and in the donation of time and service – allows the Foundation to support a wide range of organizations along Florida’s gulf coast.
About Michael Saunders & Company
In its 48th year of innovative service to Southwest Florida, Michael Saunders & Company is the top independent real estate company in the region with a network of 18 full-service sales offices and more than 600 agents and 150 support team members spanning the Gulf Coast region. Headquartered in Sarasota, Fla., Michael Saunders & Company affords customers the most comprehensive range of real estate services in the Southwest Florida marketplace. These include mortgage, title, insurance and relocation services, developer services division and a commercial real estate division. A philanthropic arm, the MSC Foundation, gives back to Gulf Coast community organizations via donations from agents and staff. For more information about Michael Saunders & Company, visit michaelsaunders.com.
About Forbes Global Properties
Led by the world’s foremost independent luxury residential brokers and industry veterans, Forbes Global Properties is the exclusive real estate partner of Forbes. Our members connect discerning buyers and sellers of the most exceptional properties worldwide. Leveraging Forbes’s worldwide reach and digital monthly audience of more than 140 million, our listings tell the stories that make our properties unique. Established in 2020, our invitation-only network spans more than 525 locations and comprises over 17,800 property experts across the U.S., Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Europe. For more information, visit forbesglobalproperties.com.
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