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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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Wed, Jul 16, 2008
I just updated the statistics on my Sarasota real estate market statistics page. Here you can find inventory levels, solds and pending statistics for homes and condos in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Bird Key, Casey Key, Lido Key and Lakewood Ranch.
There are some interesting things to point out. Look at how fewer homes there are from May 1st to July 16th. There are roughly 1,000 fewer single family homes for sale and 500 fewer condos for sale. Demand is staying pretty constant. Supplies dropping and demand staying even is a good sign. July seems to be a bit slow. I suspect the sales and pending figures will be lower a month from now.
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Sun, Jul 13, 2008
Want to see this sunset from your back patio? Consider the island of Casey Key if you are searching for a gulf front home.
Located a few minutes south of Sarasota sits the gorgeous 8 mile long barrier island of Casey Key. Known around Sarasota as having some of the most beautiful waterfront homes in the area. You will often see people passing through the island to catch a glimpse of these large waterfront estate. Many of the properties extend from the gulf to the bay. This is one of the few places where homeowners can enjoy the beach and bay within a few steps of each other.
If you go to my Casey Key homes page you can view everything for sale on this enchanted island. For a showing of any of the homes contact Marc Rasmussen.
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Tue, Jul 01, 2008
Our clients recently purchased this home in The Oaks located on 653 Eagle Watch Lane. This lovely lakefront home was built in 1992 and boasts 3,795 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. The lot size was 25,800 square feet.
It sold for $809,000. Our clients came to us via our website. If we can help you buy or sell please contact us.
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