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 Lawrence of Michael Saunders RE. Stuart listened very carefully to our concerns regarding the style/ configuration of house....geograghical location....price point and associated amenities. Through Stuart's 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 Lawrence to any prospective buyer looking to purchase or sell in the Sarasota/ Lakewood Ranch area.
It is our pleasure that I prepare this letter for Laura & Stuart Lawrence. Laura and Stuart helped my husband and I find our perfect second home at Lakewood Ranch National. From the very beginning, Laura & Stuart were very attentive to all of our wants and needs. It was a little difficult looking for a condo virtually but Laura & Stuart made it easy. They were always giving us virtual tours & following up on all the details of a new build. I would highly recommend Laura & Stuart Lawrence if you're looking for amazing Realtors.
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.
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.
I want to thank you a lot for guiding us and helping us. Unbelievable the difference when one works with a quality realtor and that you are. I know people don’t say they are appreciative enough but we are. I will happily share your name with the many folks who have “discovered” the Sarasota I love so much. You changed the course of our house hunting and honored our time so much. Just wanted to tell you how I felt. 5 stars. Excellent!
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.
So glad one of our referrals came through. We so enjoyed working with you that we do not hesitate to recommend you to others. We are thrilled to have Sharon and Bruce moving to Esplanade as our new neighbors.
Stuart and Laura both were professional and hard working. They always kept my best interests in mind when showing me properties. I rate both of them 5 Stars. Sincerely Ken W.
We are extremely grateful for your diligence and patience in pursuing a difficult sale for us. We will let you know if and when we decide to pursue another home in the area. As always you were professional and only too ready to help us on all levels of the process.
We inquired about a property on a national Realtor site and we received an actual call from Stuart the listing agent! We were amazed he took the time to chat and uncover our needs. He even immediately took the time to run comps on our property we wished to list!!! Stuart's knowledge of the contracts/paperwork is phenomenal. He also has vast resources thru Michael Saunders which can be invaluable during your sale/buying process. Stuart is a charming, professional person who listens to you and does not pressure you in any way, and our property sold in one day! Now that's a great agent! 5 Stars. Excellent.
Dan and I had the pleasure of working with Stuart Lawrence and we really enjoyed his input and thoroughness in helping us to make decisions in regards to a home purchase in The Venetian Golf and River Club. He was friendly and so pleasant to be with and as Dan pointed out patient with us. We will continue to work with Stuart for any future purchase. Thanks Stuart!! 5 Stars.
We met Stuart at an open house recently and found him to be pleasant, honest, approachable, knowledgeable of the area and diligent to connect and help in any way he can. We will be using Stuart in the upcoming year for both the sale of our condo and our upgrade to a permanent home. 5 STARS.
It sure was awesome doing business with you! Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness.
Our experience with Stuart was exceptional! He put in a lot of time and effort to get our home sold in a competitive market. He also made sure we were kept up to date on all developments regarding our home and the market conditions as they occurred. We will do business with Stuart again!5 Stars!
We had a great experience with Stuart and his wife. Very professional, honest and considerate team. They gave us well thought out advice along with extremely personalized service. I wouldn't doubt that once we move here our families become good friends! (One important note, they either answer or promptly return your phone call or text!) 5 STARS
We met Stuart at his open house in Lakewood Ranch CC East. He was very professional, personable and spent a great deal of time gathering other listings for our consideration after listening to our wants and needs as buyers. We told him we were in the preliminary stages of a transitional move from Punta Gorda. We then spent another day with him learning all the details about Lakewood Ranch and narrowing down our areas in which to look . My wife and I found him very knowlegable of the area, professional and pleasant in our dealings. We will be working with Stuart in the future. 5 Stars Excellent.Al Alexander, Punta Gorda.
"I have worked with Realtors from multiple states over 30 years, and never have I had the pleasure of working with any as well prepared, organized or Professional as Stuart, and Laura Lawrence. They return calls almost immediately. Their knowledge of the local economy is unprecedented. They have a natural ability to anticipate our needs and have the answer before I asked the questions. I have NEVER found anyone in any profession better at negotiating a fair and equitable price for the product I want. They are not high-pressure sales. They are true Professionals in every sense of the word. Stuart and Laura will find you what you want within the budget you present them. I will never consider using another Realtor."
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.
Gentleman, professional and would feel comfortable recommending Stuart to a prospective seller or buyer 5 stars
Stuart was instrumental in helping me find a great home during my recent trip to Lakewood Ranch. He helped steer me towards a location and home that I probably wouldn't have found without him. Stuart is very professional and has a great personality. He's easy to work with and I highly recommend him.
Thanks to all for a very professional and painless experience, much appreciated. Stuart, it’s been a pleasure working with you (and Laura). If we’re ever back out Florida we’ll look you up!
Stuart and Laura. Thanks for all of your help. We left no stone unturned. You gave us the heads up on all the possible homes we looked at in all the communities and you both always looked out for our best interests. We couldn't have accomplished our goal in selling our large LWR CC home for a smaller but more modern home somewhere fabulous in the Lake club and banking a few bucks at the same time. Mission accomplished! Couldn't have done it without you both.Thanks again. You are both awesome to work with whether we are buying or selling a home. In this case, both. Jim and Marlene Orr. Rating 5 Stars.
Stuart is a very personable and knowledgeable Realtor. I would definitely work with him in relocating to Florida, confident that he would find our forever home.Excellent service 5 Stars.
"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."
Stuart was wonderful in getting us the right information and access to the houses we wanted to look at in our time frame, which was last minute. He dropped everything he was doing and worked us in his schedule and stayed up into the early morning hours to write up the contract to buy the house. I would recommend him to all
Thank you, Stuart, for all your efforts, contributions, great advice and help with the purchase of my dream home at Harmony in Lakewood Ranch. If not for your help, generosity of time, and determination, I would not have qualified for the loan to finally get a home. I will certainly be more than happy to send you and Laura over referrals. It was a pleasure working with you. Your level of service was exceptional. 5 Stars.
We were especially pleased with the performance of our agent, Stuart Laurence, with support from his wife Laura. Stuart's engaging personality and enthusiasm made it easy for us to spend time with him. His focus never waivered from finding us the "right" buyer for our home. He was quite knowledgeable about our market and had an excellent price/value perspective. He was patient with us as we reluctantly agreed to "adjustments" to make our home more saleable in a "buyer's market" with significant competition. And when we did receive a "serious" offer, he moved quickly and consistently to lead us through the sales process all the way to closing. Everyone present at the closing on both sides of the sale commented on how "seamless" the ownership transfer went. He was a big part of that. We have agreed to employ Stuart to help us with our next step -- to purchase a smaller home in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. We expect to begin that process in the relatively near future. We commend you for developing an exceptional real estate service organization and staying abreast of the quickly changing home market situation in this area. It was clear Stewart had strong "back office" support to help him provide us the exceptional service he rendered. We look forward to working with MS again.
Stuart is very nice, quick and efficient. I recommend him to everyone looking for a home. He’s great!
"We have utilized the services of Stuart and Laura on 3 occasions both buying and selling. We are pleased to recommend their knowledge and expertise of the Lakewood Ranch Bradenton and Sarasota area. Our overall experience has been exceptional and, we have garnered benefits through following their instructions. We are pleased to recommend their service to any prospective purchaser or seller!"Eugene & Connie Fleming
STUART THE CLOSER - you are both amazing, We really appreciate your style of business and professionalism.
Stuart Lawrence is an exceptional and personable realtor. Being from out of state the home search could have been very difficult if we did not have Stuart's help. He made the whole process of finding a home enjoyable. His passion and expertise of his job is genuine. His professionalism was remarkable and the care he exhibited during our time together was greatly appreciated. We only had a few days and he worked endlessly to find us homes in our price range and showed us properties with our criteria. He listened carefully to us and provided all the information we needed to make a decision on a perfect home. We were fortunate that our paths crossed and would highly recommend Stuart to anyone who wants to find their "Home Sweet Home". Excellent. 5 stars.
My husband and I are happy to highly recommend Laura and Stuart Lawrence as realtors. They sold our house at asking price within 4 weeks. They made having open houses each week a priority and our buyer saw our house by stopping in to our open house. They are both charming and dynamic and a pleasure to be with. They know real estate and how to sell a house and negotiate the best deal for you. They were our advocates in getting us our best price so we couldn’t be more satisfied. They also did the same for us when we bought a house at a great price. Thank you, Laura and Stuart, for negotiating great prices for both the buy and sell prices of both houses. I can’t imagine anyone else doing such a good job for us.
We just happened upon Stuart while going to open houses! What a magnificent find! We'll definitely use him when it's time to buy! Highly recommend working with him if you are in the market for a new home in Sarasota! 5 Stars ExcellentThe Graves, Maine.
Rob and I are so pleased with our new home. We were so fortunate to have met you a year ago. You have been an excellent guide throughout the entire home buying experience, while at times can be very challenging and overwhelming. We appreciate your time and efforts - and patience.
Stuart was very helpful in identifying appropriate properties for me at the Venetian Golf and River club as I had asked for and he offered some great advice which was informative knowledgeable and of real Value both as buyer and seller! However I decided to stay put for the time being in my larger villa, but I would heartily recommend him for those who are looking to purchase in our lovely community at the Venetian golf and river club or in around Venice. Thank you. 5 Stars. C. Kirsch, Venetian golf and River Club, Venice Fl.
"Stuart was one of the best realtors we have ever worked with. He was so dedicated to selling 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 than we would have ever expected. When offers came in he wasted no time to meet with us. I just can’t tell you how grateful we were to have him sell our house. He is such a gentleman. I admire his superb skills."
We had a wonderful experience selling our house in Lakewood Ranch - Stuart's 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 even though we were 5000 miles away in Europe. He's very knoweldgeable, friendly, and attentive. Thank you Stuart for helping us sell our house, we will be forever grateful. 5 Star service.
We found Stuart at an open house at the very, very beginning of our search. I'm so glad we did! First impression was impeccable, he is impossible to forget! He is now officially assisting us with finding our perfect new home. Communicates clearly and very quickly. Very professional and honest - happy to be on board!
We were impressed with our first meeting with Stuart Lawrence and his team. They were very professional and caring. The pictures that were taken of our home were excellent. They made every showing and the numerous open houses easy and convenient for us. The sale of our home worked out perfectly. Since everything worked out so well with the sale of our home we decided to also use the team for our purchase. They knew what we were looking for and they led us to our new home with ease. Any question we had was instantly answered. Stuart is a wonderful negotiator and helped us find the perfect home at a fair price. We could not have been happier. We would 100% recommend.
Thanks for being you. Last night we opened that lovely bottle of bubbly you'd given us and were startled to find ourselves laughing for the sheer fun of it for the first time since coming here! Laura, you have a way of calming people down under difficult circumstances. It's a gift. Please know it's been much appreciated. Soon we'll be sitting in our new living room toasting you and Stuart and JJ. We're so looking forward to that. In the meantime, we're wishing you and Stuart a happy Thanksgiving and hoping there will soon be many, many others like us who'll enjoy the same experience we did finding a new home with you.
My husband Darrell and I are truly amazed by the excellent service and dedication given to us by Stuart Lawrence during the listing and sale of our recent condo. He followed through as promised and found the right buyer and kept us informed throughout, making the process painless for us. Stuart’ s knowledge is so valuable to a seller and a buyer as he represents each client with the utmost concern and compassion. If you need a trusted professional to work hard for you, please allow Stuart Lawrence to be that person, he is honest, professional, and a terrific human being! We say ”five stars,“ Stuart, from beginning to end!!!!!
Thank You for your tireless efforts to find our dream home. I know it has been a long journey, but with a happy ending, we couldn't have done it without your hard work, counsel, positive attitude, and commitment to us. We always felt like your most important clients and we couldn't have been more pleased and blessed with you both. All the best and I am sure we will see you soon. Love and Cheers,Michelle and Chad
My Experience was excellent. Stuart Lawrence is by far the best realtor I have ever worked with. Also, his partner and wife, Laura, was fantastic. Great all around experience!! People like that are Invaluable to a company.
Thank you Stuart & Laura for managing the negotiation process with such integrity and honesty during a difficult negotiation. Your fair and reasonable approach kept the process moving. We appreciate all you did for us in the purchasing process and are happy with our new home.
Excellent 5 Star negotiators who are PROFESSIONAL and TRUSTWORTHY Realtors, is how I would best describe Laura and Stuart Lawrence! As someone from Hong Kong and completely new to Florida, I stumbled upon Laura and Stuart when I was searching for a Florida home online because they were the listing agents for one of the homes in the University Park/Lakewood Ranch areas in which I was interested. I called them. On my first call with Laura, and Stuart they listened patiently to a number of complicating factors affecting my requirements for a home, including proximity to a tennis academy, safety issues and uncertainty regarding my length of stay in FL that can all potential affect the financial value of my home purchase. Laura and Stuart advised me to instead look for another home that would better meet my needs and asked me to stay patient with what was available in the market, which really surprised me because she didn’t talk me into buying the home. For this very reason,I was very gracious to Laura and Stuart Lawrence for understanding my needs and taking care of my interest, and I knew I could trust them.I entrusted them to find me the RIGHT home, which proved to be one of the most precious and successful relationships I have ever had.In a very difficult situation where we could lose one or both of the two homes we were going to bid on, we were able to secure a beautiful home in a very popular community at a good price in Lakewood Ranch because of the voracious speed and constructive inputs Stuart and Laura had in presenting our offer to the Seller, not to mention the excellent skills Stuart Lawrence had in negotiating with the seller and to their agent.Stuart and Laura went the extra mile to make sure this was the right home for me and my wife, making sure we both understood the pro and the con of the home before making a final decision.The seller accepted our (and their first) offer within hours after the home came to the market and the whole process went so quick, before other buyers even had a chance to see the home!We couldn’t be happier with this home purchase. And we couldn’t have gotten this home without the help of Laura and Stuart Lawrence, who didn’t take it as just a business but instead really took good care of us like a family –Thank you Laura and Stuart Lawrence you are the best! 5 stars....
"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."
We encountered many realtors and real estate agencies which was not always a pleasurable adventure. When we decided that Lakewood Ranch would be our new home, we contacted Michael Saunders Realtors, because of their broad base inventory at our price range. That's when we met Stuart & Laura Lawrence. This team's knowledge and experience to accommodate our needs made the process simply outstanding. We highly recommend Stuart & Laura for their true professionalism. whether buying or selling properties, this winning team will take an honest personable interest in achieving your highest expectations. John & JoAnn Grossi
I’m writing to you to compliment you on the relationship that we developed with Laura and Stuart Lawrence at your Lakewood Ranch location. Both Laura and Stuart were very helpful in assisting us along the way of our new construction at The Isles at Lakewood Ranch. As you know, no new construction comes without hiccups, and they were both very attentive and kept my wife Barbara and I “sane” throughout the process. As remote buyers caught in the COVID-19 situation, Laura took weekly pictures of our home and was always there to answer questions and get us the updates we needed. As a long time salesperson myself, they should be considered great team members.
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.
I will always recommend you and Laura. I appreciate all of your knowledge and professionalism. It was a pleasure meeting and working with you both!
"Having just completed an intensive three day viewing of homes in Venice with Stuart and Laura Lawrence, we can state unequivocally that they are the best Realtors we have ever had the pleasure of working with. They were organized and respectful of our limited time. Their research and responses to our questions was thorough and timely. They listened and clearly acknowledged their understanding of our preferences. They called to our attention home features ( negative as well as positive) with a high level of expertise without being antagonistic or overbearing. Besides, they were personable and fun to share our hunt for a new home in Florida."
My husband Darrell and I are truly amazed by the excellent service and dedication given to us by Stuart Lawrence during the listing and sell of our recent condo. He followed through as promised and found the right buyer and kept us informed throughout, making the process painless for us. Stuart’ s knowledge is so valuable to a seller and a buyer as he represents each client with the utmost concern and compassion. If you need a trusted professional to work hard for you, please allow Stuart Lawrence to be that person, he is honest, professional, and a terrific human being! We say” five star “ Stuart, from beginning to end. !!!!!
"I came to Sarasota/Lakewood to see the real-estate market. I met with Stuart and Laura who were very helpful in showing me a few places in the local area. They were very responsive, helpful, and honest about the market. I will recommend them to friends and family because I felt they were the best in the area with local knowledge. Always great to meet nice people who are willing to help!"
First class. Great to work with. Highly recommended! 5 Stars. Excellent!
"Unbelievable experience, They were incredible.The knowledge of the Sarasota,Osprey,Nakomis area,we were searching.Well organized,Provided all informational brochure on the listings. Negotiating Skills Remarkable!!! I am so appreciative of All the Effort they put in!! We now Have a Home in Florida!! Thank you!!"
Having just completed an intensive three day viewing of homes in Venice with Stuart and Laura Lawrence, we can state unequivocally that they are the best Realtors we have ever had the pleasure of working with. They were organized and respectful of our limited time. Their research and responses to our questions was thorough and timely. They listened and clearly acknowledged their understanding of our preferences. They called to our attention home features ( negative as well as positive) with a high level of expertise without being antagonistic or overbearing. Besides, they were personable and fun to share our hunt for a new home in Florida. Rosalind and Jerry Brown
My Experience was excellent. Stuart Lawrence is by far the best realtor I have ever worked with, also his partner and wife Laura was fantastic. Great all around experience!! People like that are invaluable to a company.
