May – 2020

May Newsletter

Choices, Virtual Open House Event and Michael Saunders Moving Forward


As always, I hope this message finds you all healthy and well. I wanted to take a moment to share with you the most recent company update from Michael and Drayton Saunders. You will find the video below.

A few key takeaways are as follows:

Open for Business: Beginning Monday, May 18th, all Michael Saunders & Company locations will once again be open to the public. That said, protocols & guidelines will be closely adhered to in an effort to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being.

Choices: I’m grateful to work for a company that during these unprecedented times, is nimble enough to offer our clients a number of ways to effectively and safely meet your real estate goals. If you would like to schedule an in person showing or meeting, we can meet your needs. If you’d prefer to arrange a virtual walk through tour, we can accommodate that too. And lastly, several of my listings now feature 3-D Matterport tours that are accessible online under my Properties. We are here to assist and guide you in whatever capacity you are most comfortable with.

Company Wide Virtual Open House Event: With social distancing in mind, Michael Saunders & Company has moved fully digital to better serve our customers. On May 17th, my colleagues and I will be utilizing live streaming technology to bring buyers into homes for sale in our second-ever virtual open house event.

Details:
When: Sunday, May 17th 2:00pm-3:00pm
Where: Live on social media

Michael Saunders & Company Team

May Update, 5/15

Updates from Michael & Drayton


May – 2020

May Prospective

May Market Sense


All – As we close out the first week in May, I hope this communication finds you all safe and healthy. Given the current global circumstances, I can confidently say the real estate market, specific to Sarasota, remains steady with a slight upward trend. MLS is reporting for Sarasota/Manatee counties, 354 Active Listings, 411 Pending Listings and 406 Sold Listings. That’s up 95 Actives, 29 Pendings and 153 Solds from one week prior.

Regarding my own book of business, I have seen an uptick in showing requests as well as buyers interested in purchasing properties in many areas of Sarasota. In person as well as virtual showings are two options available if you are interested in seeing a particular residence. That said, several of my listings now have an added layer of functionality in the form of a Matterport 3-D virtual tour. This particular technology allows the user to essentially be “in” the residence without actually being on site. A big thanks to the www.hoverbureau.com for producing the tours for us. You can access the Matterports by going to my website, choose a specific property and then click the virtual tour icon.

Lastly, please take a moment to listen to the following weekly address from Michael and Drayton.

Michael Saunders & Company Team

Market Update 5/5 – Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte Counties

Michael & Drayton Saunders

I am always here to continue the conversation regarding your own personal real estate needs. Please feel free to reach out to me regarding real estate or to let me know how you are doing!