We met Doug 8 years ago when we purchased our home on St Armand’s Circle. He was the buyers agent. Doug was professional and quite knowledgeable about the area. 8 years later we listed our home and it was an easy decision for us to have Doug represent us as sellers. The closing of this property enabled us to purchase a unit in a condo that we had been considering for a few years. This transaction was possible because of Doug and his connection to the area. Doug is knowledgeable and proactively helps you find the piece of real estate that suits your individual needs We would highly recommend Doug and would certainly look to him for any of our future real estate needs.
Doug Parks is a consumate professional. He has excellent market knowledge. But more importantly to me than that is that Doug is a sincere, trusting, and very nice person. I consider myself extremely lucky that the first real estate sign I called on down in Lido about 6 years ago was one of Doug's listings. I have, and will continue to refer Doug to anyone I know who has real estate needs in his marketplace! 5 Stars for Doug all the way!
Great experience and would only work with Doug and Cindy for future real estate ventures
I was introduced to Doug by mutual friends, Jan and Terry H., in October. Doug identified properties for me and communicated changes in the market to me at my home in La Jolla, CA until January when I made an offer. He anticipated my needs and was always available to answer my questions. He made me feel that he is genuinely a friend. (It helps that now he is my next door neighbor.). I can only state that Doug provided “exceptional service” and made the entire process an interesting and relatively easy process. Also, his assistant and the people at Norton Hammersley were professional and personable. I love my new home!
Doug was very professional and helpful with the sale of our condo in the Alinari. I just referred a close friend of mine from out of state to Doug.
I was provided exceptional service from Doug Parks. He was always available and that coupled with his complete knowledge of the real estate market and his negotiating skills. Thank you and especially Mr. parks a true professional in every way.
My wife and I were very grateful that a personal friend recommended Doug to us. He was very accomodating and flexible to our needs as out-of-town buyers; willing to share his insight when asked but never pushing us in any direction. Over the last 20 years, we've bought homes in 8 states as we relocated due to employer-initiated moves; we've never been more satisfied with an agent. In fact, we've now become good friends since we purchased our home last year. I would strongly recommend Doug to anyone shopping for a residence or second-home in the Sarasota market.
Doug is always a delight to work with. Professional and knowledgeable in the area. I have used Doug for several translations and I am always pleased with the results. I recommend him highly. Christine Short
Doug was a great help, especially since I live out of state. He always kept in contact and answered any of my questions. I had an issue with the water heater and Doug stepped up to help. Pattie Clifford
It was a pleasure utilizing Doug and The Michael Saunders Co. for our search in the Sarasota beach area. He was very intune with the market and the associated building details on all the condo's in the area. His personal knowledge helped us find what we believe is the best building " St. Armands Tower South " which we now currently own. We presently reside in NJ, Doug made this long distance transaction very comfortable for us as we were able to go through most of the entire process including the closing without having to fly back n forth multiple times which helped to save us considerable travel dollars. We would most certainly use Doug for all future purchases in the area's that he covers. 5 Star Rating...
As a commercial real estate agent I am difficult to please when doing a search for my personal needs. Doug and his team showed a complete knowledge of the whole market and made sure my wife and I understood the dynamics of the different areas of Sarasota. When we made changes to our requirements Doug moved smoothly to accommodate the changes. I would highly recommend Doug and his team.
Doug Parks and Jill Thomas are the best realtors we have ever worked with; and we've worked with many throughout the years! They were extremely knowledgeable, were quick to respond to our (many) requests. Their preparation work for our visit was invaluable, as we did not have a lot of time that weekend. After we found the home of our dreams, they really went to work negotiating a great deal for us. We cannot recommend them highly enough.
Thank you Doug Parks for finding our dream house on Lido! We have been working with Doug looking for a condo on Lido Key for about a year and a half. We had very specific criteria and Doug worked tirelessly to find the perfect place for us. He came to know our family and what was important to us. Once the perfect place was found, Doug guided us through a smooth and easy closing. If you are looking for a home in the Sarasota area, we highly recommend Doug Parks. He is experienced, he knows the market and he has great people skills.
Doug and Cindy were a wonderful team to deal with,they kept perseveringly when several contracts fell through. Doug did yard and pond maintenance when contractors did not show . Great job above and beyond call of duty ! Thank you both for the sale of our house and above asking price ! David Brown
I commend the efforts and professionalism of Doug Parks in assisting my wife and I on our recent purchase of our Lido Beach Condo. Doug was the epitome of what a great realtor should be: very knowledgeable, thorough with his attention to details, prompt in responding, has a wonderful positive attitude, personable, and most importantly, his honesty and integrity are unmatched. All the above are so very much appreciated and does not go unrecognized! I would without reservation, recommend Doug Parks of Michael Saunders & Company to anyone in need of a superior realtor.
Thank you Doug for finding our dream house on Lido! We worked with Doug for about a year and a half. We had very specific criteria. Doug came to know our family and he knew exactly what we wanted. He worked hard to fulfill each of our requests and when the perfect place was found, he guided us through a fast and smooth closing. We would highly recommend Doug Parks if you are looking for a home in the Sarasota area. He is an experienced realtor with excellent people skills. He knows the market.
Doug is the best. He was a realtor in the past and will continue to be in the future. We highly recommend him to all our friends.
Doug Parks & Mindy Koopman, along with Jennifer Crawford & Jennifer Samano at MSC Title did an excellent job of taking this property to closing. From listing to showing to preparing documents, everything went timely and very professional. I would highly recommend this team any one that was looking to buy or sell a property in this market. Thanks again, Lorenzo
I wanted to take a moment to commend the efforts and professionalism of Doug Parks in assisting my wife and I on our recent purchase at 1900 Ben Franklin Drive, Villa 3 in Sarasota. Doug was the epitome of what a great realtor should be: very knowledgeable, thorough with his attention to details, prompt in responding, has a wonderful positive attitude, personable and most importantly, his honesty and integrity are unmatched. All the above are so very much appreciated and does not go unrecognized! I would without reservation, recommend Doug Parks of Michael Saunders & Company to anyone in need of a superior realtor. You are more than welcome to use me as a refernce and are welcome contact me anytime on my cell at 973-294-8500. THANK YOU DOUG! Warm regards, TODD T. GIEGERManaging Principal
We have known and worked with Doug for the last 10+ years. Doug has assisted us with two home purchases and the sale of our primary residence. Doug’s knowledge of the local market, real estate expertise and professionalism are superior. When working with Doug and Cindy we never had to be concerned that any tasks related to our real estate negotiations or closings weren’t always under control and professionally managed. Truly a top notch real estate professional.
“A total 5 Star rating for Doug Parks. It was the best real estate experience that I have ever had. Doug went above and beyond what I would have expected from an agent. Doug or his partner Mindy were in attendance of every showing. They did this to make the tenant feel more comfortable and offer a more professional service. I felt like he really cared about me and the property. Any repair work needed, Doug would see to it that all the arrangements were made. I live in Tampa, so it really made it easier for me. He sold the home quickly because of a few suggestions to clean up the property and his keen knowledge of the market. Doug was always accessible anytime that I needed to speak to him. I would highly recommend Doug Parks to anyone. He is an exceptional professional that sets a higher standard for the entire real estate industry.”
We have used Doug Parks for our last several real estate transactions (both buying and selling) and would never consider using anyone else - why would we? On this last transaction, we agreed on a price $60,000 more than a near identical condo adjacent to us on the same floor which had closed just days earlier. We had a contract in 24 hours at more than our asking price. Doug is a true professional who knows people and the market and has the temperament to make every transaction go smoothly and always to a successful conclusion. Doug is also a very good friend who always stays in touch after every transaction. Michael Saunders is very lucky to have him as an agent representing your company.
Doug and his team went above and beyond! Very attentive and responsive. Extremely smooth and trouble free transaction. Highly recommend!
My husband and I have done business with Doug Parks with 3 Florida properties, and he has done an outstanding job on each one. Doug first represented us when we purchased a condo on Longboat Key in 2012. He handled this transaction with such professionalism, attention to detail, and follow-up, that we knew we wanted him to help my sisters and I when we were selling 2 condos from my parent's estate this year. Both properties were sold and closed on less than 2 months after signing the listing agreement. This was not an easy task, since all four sisters live out of state. We enjoy working with Doug and recommend him highly to anyone looking to buy or sell property in Southwest Florida.
Doug Parks & Mindy Koopman went above and beyond on the sale of our condo .....full price offer, who could want more!!!! (in 36 days no less!) Also, Doug found us a condo in the building we wanted to buy in as soon as it hit the market, we are thrilled!!!!
Doug Parks and Jill Thomas were helpful, knowledgeable and diligent in selling our property. Our association with them during the time they had our property listed was pleasant and they kept us updated. In our opinion, both are assets to Michael Saunders & Company.
Doug has now handled 3 transactions for my wife and I in the last 4 years on Siesta Key (2 sales; 1 purchase). His professionalism, accessibility, and willingness to assist with everything associated with the sale process is incredible. We have owned homes in 8 different states over the last 3 decades, and have never come close to developing the relationship with another agent that we've enjoyed with Doug. We would highly encourage anyone looking to buy/sell a home in the general Sarasota area to engage Doug; you won't be disappointed!
Doug was excellent. Great to work with him. Always available and ready to work with you. If I needed your company services, I would go back to Doug without hesitation.
We had a 30 day cash offer and Doug "went the extra mile for us" to make it happen!
Doug and his team are a wonderful group...couldn't have been more helpful
Doug and his team are a pleasure to work with. Doug is a true professional who cares deeply about his customers. He worked very hard and exhibited patience to help us find exactly what we were looking for. I would highly recommend Doug and his team to anyone. Shawn and Leslie Sheridan
Laura and I have worked with Doug on three transactions within the last year and a half and have benefitted greatly by his knowledge,contacts and hands on style. Our first transaction was a very detailed process with a very short window for providing information and closing. Without a doubt, Doug's tenacity was the only reason we were able to meet all obligations and deadlines. Only a few other agents could have successfuly navigated the waters. The next two transactions required other skill sets and were handled exceptionally smoothly. We highly recommend Doug and his staff and know all clients will also receive the very best service in Sarasota.
What a wonderful experience. Doug Parks and Cindy Schatzle were so great to work with they made the entire process so easy. They are very professional and very good at what they do... They provided services that were above and beyond any other realtors I have dealt with. They were timely, provided great advise and handled all that was required... Since I still live in Michigan, I could not be there for the close, they handled the walk thru and closing for me I was and am so grateful. Doug successfully sold my first home in Calusa Lakes, Florida, sold my Mom's house also in Calusa Lakes as well as found me the perfect home in Venice, Florida. He also set me up with a realtor in Michigan to sell my condo here... I could not ask for more. I am so appreciative and grateful I have Doug as a Realtor... he is awesome to say the least. Thank-you Sincerely, Martha Hein
Doug and his team were a great help in selling our condo.
My wife and I just purchased a condo on Longboat Key and we used your agent, Jill Thomas. She is extremely competent, professional and dedicated agent and I would highly recommend her to any high end client.
We are so very thankful for the concerned and thoughtful way Doug Parks completely and professionally handled the preparation of and then the sale of our Sarasota condo for us. We couldn’t be in Florida at that time and our faith and trust in Doug and his long history of successful sales and satisfied buyers and sellers is something my wife and I will always appreciate.
Doug assisted us in purchasing a condo on Lido Key. He was terrific to work with - from the earliest stages when we were just thinking about buying, during our long search period, through negotiation, during the purchasing process and now after the sale has been completed. Doug is very knowledgeable about the area and extremely responsive, and also importantly, very patient. We would highly recommend working with Doug.
We are so happy we selected Doug Parks to list our condo. We have known Doug for some time and knew of his stellar reputation for selling condos in Sarasota. He was very attentive to our needs, patient with all our questions, and on top of all the details during the listing, negotiation and closing processes. Having bought and sold over 10 homes during our lifetime, we can truly say this was the best experience we have ever had. We would highly recommend Doug to anyone thinking of buying or selling a home.
The best agent ever! Extremely knowledge in the industry and very professional! He also can combine these great qualities with sincere warmth and personal caring. I can not say enough about my experience with him and Cindy Schatzle of that office. I would highly recommend them both! Great, great people. A credit to your organization.
Doug is a true professional and one of the best agents I have ever dealt with. I own properties in various States and Doug is second to none in taking care of his Clients and representing Michael Saunders & Company very well. I was confident Doug would provide the best advice and follow up during this entire sale. Doug handled our purchase of this Condo and the sale and both transactions went extremely well.
Doug Parks and Jill Thomas were a pleasure to work with. My wife and I are from Canada and we were recommended to Doug and Jill. They talked us through the positive and negatives of each of the places we looked at and kept an objective and consultative approach. We just recently took possession of our property and we could not be happier with the results. Thank you Doug and Jill for making our buying experience an enjoyable one.
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Doug and Michael Saunders Real Estate. Doug was most enthusiastic about showing us a number of condos to help us choose the right one for us. It was a fun and pleasurable experience. The closing process went smoothly and we are quite happy with our small part of Sarasota.
We recently closed the sale of our Florida property with Doug Parks as our listing agent. The entire process was handled professionally and flawlessly. Within hours of our MLS listing, Doug had scheduled three showings resulting in two viable offers. We recommend Doug without reservation for all of your buying/selling real estate needs.
I have purchased two homes now with Doug leading the way. Both times he has gone above and beyond in every sense to make sure we had a great home buying experience. He has been such a pleasure to work with, was (and still is) extremely communicative - following up with us to make sure everything is still going smooth with our move. Doug truly values his integrity above all else, which seems to be very rare in this industry. He was always there to answer any questions or concerns of ours, went out of his way to look for potential pitfalls in any properties we were touring - his attention to detail is unparalleled. Doug has my highest recommendations, and I truly do not believe my home buying experience would have been the same without his experience and guidance.
Earlier this year, we lost both parents, and quickly found ourselves in the middle of an estate issue. The property needed work, and with us still in SE Michigan, we did not know where to turn. One of the residents of their building suggested we call Doug, and it turned out to be the best move we could have made. After speaking with Doug for a few minutes, if felt like we had known him for years. Any issue that came up, Doug had an answer, and steered us in the right direction. In a remarkable about of time, the property had been emptied, repaired, carpeted and painted. Doug also found a buyer for us, and got the best possible price for this property. Our collective family is grateful to Doug for his help and understanding. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to buy or sell property in the Sarasota area. Thank you again for all of our help.
We recently purchased a condo at the St Armand's Towers. Doug was our realtor and the entire process was very professional, while also being friendly and enjoyable. He was patient with our many questions and helpful as he guided us through the purchase, making it hassle-free. We would highly recommend Doug to anyone and feel we have a new friend on Lido Key.
I was provided exceptional service from Mr. Parks. He was always available and that coupled with his complete knowledge of this real estate market and his negotiating skills we were able to close a deal on a wonderful condo on Lido key.
We are from Michigan, so trying to find a property in Florida, when you are that far away, has its challenges. Doug is extremely good at what he does. He is very attentive, not pushy. He listens to what you are looking for and delivers. We needed some work done on the laundry room and Doug took the time to help us find someone who would complete the work before our move-in date. He also helped us in many other ways, to make our purchase as easy as possible. We have worked with many realtors over the years, but never had such a satisfactory experience as we had with Doug. We would strongly recommend Doug if you are looking for property in Florida.
Doug is an exceptional realtor In every way. He is professional, personable and highly qualified. Doug is not pushy but always has his clients best interest at heart and goes way beyond the norm in representing his clients. It’s simple, if you use another realtor you are losing out. If you want the best use Doug Parks.
Doug is a wonderful person. He went far & beyond to get our home sold. He is a great friend and neighbor. I will definitely work with him again.
Doug and Teri went above and beyond to help with the sale of a condo. They truly give great service and were willing to help in any way needed, including recommendations for moving companies, cleaning services, scheduling needed repair work, etc. The sale of the condo would not have been possible without their help. I am very appreciative of how personable and helpful they were.
Susan Katanic and Doug Parks are terrific professionals. They offered stellar advice, followed through with all requests, had great communication. All of that resulted in a quick, successful sale of our condo. Thanks to them!
Far and away the best realtor in the St. Armands market. Our guesthouse was priced right and was under contract within a day or two, closing within a few weeks. Doug made sure every detail was attended to. Over the years we have recommended him many times.
Doug went above and beyond in selling our property. Not only did he oversee minor construction, painting, carpet installation, etc., he also brought us a higher price than we ever expected. I can't say enough about his attention to detail, his follow-through and his willingness to do do whatever necessary to make the whole experience seem effortless. He is a true professional in every sense--honest, hard-working and extremely nice. I am so glad we chose him as our Realtor and I will miss working with him.
Doug was amazing. He has shown us properties for quite a while. When we finally made a decision, he followed through on every detail. He was always patient and professional . His assistant Ashley could not have been nicer or more helpful. Michael Saunders is lucky to have Doug on their team and we were lucky to work with him.
enjoyed the service very much. Doug constantly goes above and beyond!
Doug is a true professional and one of the best agents I have ever dealt with. I own properties in various states and Doug is second to none in taking care of his customers and representing Michael Saunders & Company. I was confident Doug would provide the best advice and follow up during this entire sale. Doug handled our purchase of this condominium in 2018 and the sale in 2020, and both transactions went extremely well. Hopefully, we will be looking for additional Florida properties in the near future.
I wanted to take a moment to commend the efforts and professionalism of Doug Parks in assisting my wife and me on our recent purchase in Sarasota. Doug was the epitome of what a great realtor should be: very knowledgeable, thorough with his attention to detail, prompt in responding, have a wonderful positive attitude, personable, and most importantly, his honesty and integrity are unmatched. All the above are so very much appreciated and does not go unrecognized! I would without reservation, recommend Doug Park of Michael Saunders & Company to anyone in need of a superior realtor.
I am very impressed with Doug’s work. He’s very organized and has a lot of followers. His professionalism is to be admired. I can’t thank him enough for selling our property quickly and with the top prize. Give yourself some peace of mind by using Doug.
Doug Parks is the consummate professional real estate agent. He not only knows his market extremely well, but he also is trustworthy and very likeable. To me those are three of the most important attributes of a salesperson (someone I like, someone I trust, and someone that can deliver the best market information to me). During the course of buying two properties from Doug over the past 4 years, he has not only become my exclusive real estate agent, but he has become a very good friend! I highly recommend Doug to anyone who is looking for real estate in Sarasota, FL!
