Testimonial
Stuart was one of the best realtors we have ever worked with. He was so dedicated to sell our home. He guided us through the process with such knowledgeable information on the market,the nearby homes,and zillow reports. Many customers want and expect to get top dollar for their home. My husband was one of those people. Stuart worked skillfully to show us a realistic price point for our home. He held more open houses then we would ever expected. When offers came in he wasted no time to meet with us. I just can’t tell you how greatful we were to have him sell our house. He is such a gentleman.I admire his superb skills.
We met Stuart at an open house in May of 2017 when we were exploring homes, trying to decide on an area that we wanted to be in. Stuart’s charming personality immidiately made us feel that we had found a broker that had our best interest at heart. We have been full circle with Stuart from the pros and cons of the different areas, to new construction vs resale, to the amenities and features of the neighborhoods we were considering, etc. Through the whole process, Stuart made it clear that our satisfaction and happiness was much more important to him than the sale itself. In our opinion, Stuarts professionalism, experience, and knowledge of the area, make him an idea broker to navigate anyone looking for a home. Regardless of whether it’s your first home in the area or relocating to a new one.
“We had the opportunity to meet with Stuart Lawrence and his wife Laura at the Michael Saunders Lakewood Ranch main office. They are great realtors who quickly became great friends of ours. We were impressed with the depth of their real estate knowledge, and the range of questions we were asked in order for them to create a portfolio of beachfront condos and single-family homes for us. That we are still looking for our dream home, two years later, with Stuart and Laura is a true testament to their amazing patience, understanding and professionalism. Stuart has a European charm and flair that is very becoming and engaging. Laura is a wonderful southern belle who exudes charm. They are always courteous, honest and candid, and they listen to their clients. All potential customers should use these excellent realtors. 5 stars. Excellent service.”
My wife and myself are Canadian citizens looking for a residence in the Sarasota Florida area. We were very fortunate to come into contact with Stuart and Laura Lawrence of Michael Saunders RE. They listened very carefully to our concerns regarding the style/ configuration of house….geograghical location….price point and associated amenities. Through their careful planning and knowledge of the Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch area, we were able to tour a number of houses and, over the course of 2 days arrive at a purchase that met our requirements. As it turns out …Stuart submitted an offer on an upgraded property c/w a pool that was completely furnished . The final result being a ” turn key” move in house far below market average. We would like to take this opportunity to recommend Stuart and Laura Lawrence to any prospective buyer looking to purchase or sell in the Sarasota/ Lakewood Ranch area.
I have been a realtor for 28 years in the capital of another state . Appreciatively I have been a top realtor for nearly all of thoseyears. While internet searching for a retirement home in Florida, I made a random inquiry on a listing and within seconds Mr. Stuart Lawrence replied by phone . Others called or emailed back hours and some days later . While visiting Sarasota on a house hunting spree this past weekend it was Mr Lawrence that catered to our every whim . He portrayed honesty, due diligence and trustworthiness during our visit . He reminded me of myself, a seasoned Realtor . It is my opinion that he has a successful career in front of him . I whole heartedly recommend him for any real estate needs you may have now or in the future . Excellent 5 STARS.
We had the opportunity to meet with Stuart Lawrence at the Michael Saunders Lakewood Ranch main office. I was impressed with his depth of real estate knowledge and the range of questions we were asked in order for him to create a portfolio of condos that we would like to view. He has a European charm and flair that is very becoming. Always courteous and professional, honest and candid, he listens to his clients. 5 stars. Excellent.Jean H, Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
Stuart and Laura are wonderful to work with; friendly, responsive, and always looking out for their clients’ best interests. They are so knowledgeable about the LWR market, and they take the time to help newcomers to the area.
Laura and Stuart were very passionate and enthusiastic about matching our specific desires for a house with what was currently available. They are very engaging and good listeners. We felt confident immediately with their knowledge and expertise and that confidence kept growing the more time we spent with them. With their guidance, when we finally made our decision to buy our particular house, we felt sure we made the right choice. Besides their knowledge of the market, they are also skilled negotiators.
Stuart and Laura provided expert quidance in helping us find a dream home. Their thorough knowledge of Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding areas assisted us in narrowing our search. They are consummate professionals that truly have your interest at heart. They made a difficult task enjoyable and we highly recommend them. 5 STARS.
With the recession and the housing market taking a huge hit we were stuck in our home without any options. That is when we met Stuart Lawrence from Michael Saunders & Company. Stuart was truly the answer to our prayers when he made his first assessment of our home. He provided us with the security of a well-established company and the comfort of a family member. Stuart not only sold our house at the highest price point, but he was also the one to help everyone else located in the neighborhood feel confident in putting their home on the market. Stuart has fought every battle that needed to be fought and always made sure to keep us in the loop of all pertinent information. My family and I were so taken in by his professionalism and work ethic that we asked him to find our dream home to raise our two boys in. Stuart found that home for us in record time and even fought to get us the best price possible. I can guarantee you that when the time comes for any of my family or friends to buy a home, it will be Stuart Lawrence that we go to for all our needs. 5 star team
We had a wonderful experience selling our house – the attention to detail is like nothing I have ever experienced. He was always on our side with our best interests in mind the entire way. He’s very knoweldgeable, friendly, and attentive. Thank you Stuart for helping us sell our house, we will be forever grateful.
We are so pleased with our new home purchase. After meeting Stuart a year ago at an Open House, we knew he was the right realtor for us. Moving such a great distance is always challenging and a little scary. Stuart is amazing; so friendly and knowledgeable. We put our trust in Stuart and he listened to what we wanted. His weekly emails of inventory kept us in the loop over the next 5 months. In February we narrowed the search and decided on new construction in the Highlands in CC East. Stuart was so patient with us and genuinely cared about our needs. He often sent us progress reports and photos of our home during the construction phase. He exceeded our expectations on all levels! He is an exemplary realtor and you are very fortunate to have him represent your company. We appreciate all your services and look forward to recommending Stuart and Michael Saunders & Company to our family and friends.
Stuart is honest, hardworking and personable. Stuart has a good knowledge of the Bradenton/Sarasota area property market and is working hard to help us sell our property in Lakewood Ranch, he is always well presented and professional. We are provided with regular feedback from viewings and Open Houses to assist us with having the house ready for that one special buyer. As Stuarts says “it only takes one guys”.
Stuart did a great job in spending time with my wife and I during our early stages of searching for a property on Longboat Key. He sent us regular updates on listings and sat with us for a few hours in his office to help us narrow down the types of properties that met our desires. He was very accommodating to our timeline, and didn’t pressure us into making any uninformed decisions. Joe Glowacki, Fort Myers, FL
With the recession and the housing market taking a huge hit we were stuck in our home without any options. That is when we met Stuart Lawrence from Michael Saunders & Company. Stuart was truly the answer to our prayers when he made his first assessment of our home. He provided us with the security of a well-established company and the comfort of a family member. Stuart not only sold our house at the highest price point, but he was also the one to help everyone else located in the neighborhood feel confident in putting their home on the market. Stuart has fought every battle that needed to be fought and always made sure to keep us in the loop of all pertinent information. My family and I were so taken in by his professionalism and work ethic that we asked him to find our dream home to raise our two boys in. Stuart found that home for us in record time and even fought to get us the best price possible. I can guarantee you that when the time comes for any of my family or friends to buy a home, it will be Stuart Lawrence that we go to for all our needs. 5 star team