Why Work With Us?
Here's what our satisfied customers are saying about us:
This letter comes to sing the praises of one of your associates, Ms. Debra Pitell, as a result of her efforts working on my behalf in the sale of a condo in the Siesta Key area. Having practiced law for thirty-two years in various particular specialties, I have had the occasion to come in contact with innumerable realtors all of whom seemed very similar in their effort and in their results. Debra Pitell is an extraordinary exception to the norm. She was all at once professional, engaging, kind, considerate, thoughtful, and made the selling experience as easy as it could possibly be. I found her efforts to be of particular significance since our sale was not a particularly large one when compared to other properties that she and your company normally list and sell.
James R. K.
23 March 2018, 20:12 PM
We just closed on our small deal in Gulfstream Towers and I would like to acknowledge Debra Pitell and all her hard work and persistence in negotiating my clients low ball offer into an effective contract long after I thought the deal had fallen through and then continuing with her professionalism through a quick and difficult closing (8 days) keeping me on track all the way. It's reassuring to know that the big players in our company treat every deal, no matter how small, with integrity and respect. Debra Pitell is a true soldier and my experience with her on this transaction has been an education.
Tak Konstantinou, Realtor
23 March 2018, 20:10 PM
We had, after 15 years as European snowbirds on Bird Key, a successful closing on the sale of our vacation home last week. The key to the rewarding selling process was the outstanding member of your team, Debra Pitell. We thank you for Debra! When selecting a company and the broker we tried our best to do the homework and were rewarded. The undisputable leadership of your company in the business made that choice the easy part. After referral by friends, involved in the real estate business, and research over the Internet we met with Debra and knew instantly whom to work with. As we, over many decades, have been in international business and having sold and bought many properties privately we certainly have developed strong opinions on what to demand. Over the years, we have realized that success requires a set of many talents and entrepreneurial skills - truly difficult to find in one person, as they sometimes are contradictory. We do appreciate Debra's unique combination of talents, such as: Nice, friendly and positive with hands on approach and a get things done attitude. If a completely satisfied customer is somebody who gets the deal done and with an enjoyable journey through the entire process - we are the ones.
Sune and Birgitta B.
23 March 2018, 20:07 PM
Over the last two years I have been looking for a permanent home in Sarasota and I will be the first to admit, that I had very strict guidelines and specific requirements for what would meet my current needs.After a lengthy search, Debra showed me a variety of properties throughout both Sarasota and Manatee County. Her thorough knowledge of the area, properties for sale, and experience working with other Realtors helped me narrow my search and find the ideal home to make my first home purchase. During the contract and negotiation process, I was very thankful to have Debra on my side walking me through the different documents and legal requirements. It is rare to find someone that has the ability to remain patient with young buyers and explain all the in's and out's of buying. I am extremely pleased with my experience with Michael Saunders, and would like to extend my appreciation for Debra in helping make it a success.
Garrett A. T.
23 March 2018, 19:57 PM
There is no doubt in our minds that without the assistance of Debra we would not be enjoying living in our current home. When we made the decision to purchase a home in Florida we contacted our local realtor in Maryland to assist us in identifying the best realtor. Jan really pushed me to contact Debra Pitell; she had interviewed her extensively on the telephone and felt strongly that she had the knowledge and competence to handle our real estate needs. We met with her in the beginning of September. Debra was well prepared with the listings and to show homes that she had selected for us. In the short time we exchanged information through telephone and e mail Debra was able to ascertain the type of home and location that would be of most interest to us. We went back to Maryland and through fax and telephone made an offer and had a signed contract in our hand over a weekend. I attribute this to Debra's willingness to be accessible and available to her clients at anytime to ensure that they do not lose an opportunity with the market being as strong as it is. It did not end there either, there were some issues that needed to be resolved and Debra saw each and every one of them through. Thus ensuring everyone a smooth and on - time closing.
James and Toni T.
23 March 2018, 19:55 PM
Now that we are getting settled into our new home on Longboat Key, we want to take the time to share our thoughts with you about our experience with real estate professional, Debra Pitell-Hauge. From telephone conversations and e-mails, she was quite insightful about detecting our taste and criteria regarding the type of condominium we would like to purchase.. Her organized preparation for our meetings, the selection of properties for viewing, and her communication skills were outstanding. Most of all, her professionalism was second to none. She proved to be extremely knowledgeable in the current real estate market on Longboat Key and the Sarasota area. We felt comfortable and confident that she would guide us in the right direction in choosing a new home for our next adventure through life. After a few visits to the west coast, we chose to make an offer on a condominium at the Tangerine Bay Club on Longboat Key. With Debra's negotiation abilities, our offer was accepted. The entire experience proved to be positive and Debra was able to keep our stress level to a minimum, which is often difficult in real estate dealings. We feel that Debra is a real asset to your organization and we wanted to express our opinion to you.
Lois & Kevin L.
23 March 2018, 19:49 PM
I recently worked with Debra Pitell on my new condo purchase in The Sanctuary on Longboat Key. I am thrilled with my purchase and the area. Debra was extremely helpful and worked very hard to complete the sale. She helped me get through many obstacles and went above and beyond what a normal realtor would do. I would highly recommend her and your firm to anyone I know.
Carol G.
23 March 2018, 19:46 PM
I am writing to commend the work of Debra Pitell. We have been working with her since early February.When we did find the house which seemed to fit our family best, it was the beginning of a very difficult relationship with the seller. Debra maintained a cool but responsive and professional demeanor throughout the four months it has taken us to finally get the house we wanted at a fair price. This experience has been an emotional roller-coaster. When it seemed nothing would satisfy this seller, Debra suggested we make a new offer. However, when we were finally in an area of agreement, the inspection uncovered incredible and costly problems with the property. She stayed the course with us and clearly carried the import of these problems to the seller's agent and the tough negotiations began again. Finally - with deadlines facing us - Debra prevailed, and we got our house. We could not have done it with a less experienced broker or one without nerves of steel! Michael Saunders & Co. is fortunate to have Debra in its corner.
Priscilla F.
23 March 2018, 19:45 PM
My husband, Richard, and I recently purchased a home in Lakewood Ranch. We have bought and sold several homes in several states over the years, but this particular purchase was by far the easiest and most professional. We were fortunate to have Debra Pitell-Hauge as our realtor and feel that she did an extraordinary job representing us. She went over and above to help us find the perfect home and make the buying process seamless and stress-free. She went so far to protect us from a difficult situation when she knew we were coping with a hurricane in PA. Her assistant, Mary Deur, was also extremely helpful and professional as well. We are certain you already know how great Debra is, but wanted you to know that we think she is a shining star. We will highly recommend her to friends and if we ever decide to make another home purchase in this area, she will be our realtor.
Diane P.
23 March 2018, 19:40 PM
We wanted to drop you a line to express our gratitude to Debra Pitell for the fine work she did for us. We were living in Michigan and looking for a vacation home in the Sarasota area. Debra came by a recommendation of an agent we had used in the past in Michigan. We gave Debra a list of homes we found on the web and gave her one day that we would be available to look at them. She made herself available to us for the whole day, and found an additional property that she felt we should see. Debra was correct, her choice property was also ours. We looked at it twice, but wanted to continue looking just to be sure we were making the right decision. Debra communicated well with us, always there to answer our questions. She was professional and very thorough, making sure we understood the area and the process. We will highly recommend her to anyone looking for real estate in the Sarasota area.
Alex & Pat K.
23 March 2018, 19:38 PM
