Our first encounter with Michael Saunders & Company was in November of 2017.  We had been considering a move to the Florida West Coast from Pompano Beach for some time and decided to get serious input and perhaps some actual showings of property in the area while traveling back to Pompano Beach after a family trip to St. Petersburg.  As we only expected to stay overnight in Punta Gorda we made tentative arrangements to meet with an agent from one of your competitors, prior to our trip. We expected to meet with the agent and view some properties once we arrived.  We were very surprised that the agent never returned my many calls and emails to confirm an actual meeting time or place. In order not to have made our trip and overnight stay in vain, we walked across the street from our hotel and into the Michael Saunders & Company offices on Taylor Street. The MSC agent on duty was Rick Stewart. Rick was actually about to leave for the day as he was going to a closing on his own new home, but decided to sit with us and determine our interests and needs.  Rick supplied us with several leads on properties that we could drive by that day in order to get a feel for the area, neighborhoods, prices, etc. and to get an overall view of the area. Rick also recommended that we check out, BSI, an area we were not previously aware of up to that point. We exchanged information with Rick and he maintained contact with us over the ensuing months, keeping us updated on some interesting properties, while we were busy getting our Pompano Beach home ready for market. Our home in Pompano sold rather quickly once we listed it, and Rick was ready with properties to show us in Punta Gorda.  Rick showed us numerous homes for sale in PGI and BSI and he worked with us tirelessly until we found a suitable home.  Rick was also very instrumental in helping us with the tedious process of the closing and we feel that we could not have found a better agent than Rick. He was always professional and knowledgeable and has assisted us in many ways. He is a credit to the company and as a result, we would recommend Michael Saunders & Company and Rick Stewart to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in the area.

We did feel that we recieved exceptional service from Richard Stewart. We really don't know much about buying a home here and Rick went way beyong the call of duty in assisting two seniors who are probably over cautious and question//information oriented.  He worked through a challenging deal with the other real estate agent/sellers and did everything that he promised to do and more. He was professional and well organized. We could not have been more pleased. Also, whenever we visited the Burnt Store office, the staff were helpful and professional. Thank you. 

I want to let you know that Jennifer Calenda was the ultimate professional real estate agent. She was always prompt with any questions that I had during my listing period from start to finish. I also had the experience and knowledge of Rick Stewart with my listing. He was also very helpful with my listing. Together, they had open houses and had prompt feedback from each and every showing. They are both wonderful examples of what a real estate agent should be. I have closed on my condo and have told many of my friends in Burnt Store Marina about my positive experience.