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Thu, Sep 04, 2008
Here is another article in the Sarasota Herald Tribune about SKY Sotheby's International Realty and Michael Saunders and Company working out a deal so that the exiting Realtors can take their listings with them.
"Details of the arrangement were not immediately available, though one seller contacted by the Herald-Tribune said she was told her deal would include a $750 payment to Sky and a 25 percent referral fee.
Normally, agents who want to take their listings have to get their new employer to reimburse their former employer for any expenses involved in marketing the property. A sizeable referral fee also is customary to ensure the old company makes money on any subsequent sale.
The problem for weeks, however, was that Sky would not...
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Thu, Aug 28, 2008
This beach front property at 3515 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key recently sold for $2.85 million. The property has 1.42-acres, 425 feet on the beach and has room for up to an 11,200-square-foot house with a pool.
Both the listing agents and selling agent work at Michael Saunders.
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Sat, Aug 23, 2008
SKY Sotheby's will survive as it is a good company with many great agents. I wish the company and agents well. I am not one of the disgruntled ex-agents and am only posting about this because I have had a number of people call and email me.
You can read an article in the Sarasota Herald Tribune about problems with SKY Sotheby's. I also printed it below.
A local real estate firm endures a rocky summer
Sky Sotheby's president weighs in on lawsuits and recent turmoil
By Aaron Kessler & Tom Bayles
Published: Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 12:59 a.m.
Sky Sotheby's International Realty, which lit up the Southwest Florida real estate market when it opened in 2004, is showing signs...
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Thu, Aug 07, 2008
You may have seen in the Sarasota Herald Tribune that Stacy, Shayla and I joined Michael Saunders and Company yesterday. There were several of us that moved from SKY Sotheby's. There were several reasons for the departure but the most important one was that we will better serve our client under the Michael Saunders and Company umbrella. When we take care of our clients our business and bottom line improve.
Michael Saunders and Company is a very stable brokerage that has compiled a long roster of satisfied sellers and buyers during the last 30 years. Their extensive marketing systems are unmatched in this marketplace. When the real estate market is tough as a seller you need every bit of exposure that you can get.
If we can be of...
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Tue, Aug 05, 2008
Last week my client closed on this Longboat Key condo located in The Shore. Ths Shore is located at 5757 Gulf of Mexico Drive which is near the north end of the island. This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condominium has 1,711 square feet, sits on the ground floor for easy access to the beach and also provides fabulous beach, water and sunset views. The Shore offers heated pool, sauna, spa, exercise room, photo, art and pottery rooms, library, clubhouse. The complex also allows large dog for the pet lover. My client plans on doing an extensive renovation of this unit.
The last asking price was $675,000. It closed last week (public record now) for $625,000. This is a good frame of reference for those of you looking for a condo on the...
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