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Dean Saunders Named Notable Industry Leader and Joins Ranks with Alan Greenspan and Distinctive Real Estate Professionals
Industry Notables - Story Background
 Webster's defines notable as "a person of distinction or great reputation" and "characterized by excellence or distinction."
The real estate community at large used this definition and standards to assemble a short list of industry "Notables" to include powerful movers and shakers including Alan Greenspan, four-term chairman of the Federal Reserve Board and Florida's own, Dean Saunders for his role as a pioneer in the sale of conservation easements. "I am honored to be recognized on a national level and among the very best in the industry" said Dean Saunders, broker-owner of Saunders Real Estate. "
As a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, a landowner and a real estate specialist, my passion is conservation and I remain committed to offering my expertise and insight into the trend of selling development rights and their importance to landowners, cattlemen and agriculturalists in Florida and across the U.S."
As a native Floridian and the sixth generation of an agricultural-based family, Saunders is an expert in land brokerage and knows the needs of landowners and brings a unique perspective as a result of both private and public service.
While a member of the Florida House of Representatives, Saunders focused on the protection of private property rights and natural resources. With his in-depth knowledge of the government processes, he utilized his expertise to craft legislation to benefit both landowners and the environment.
The concept of conservation easements in Florida was implemented with the passage of the Green Swamp Land Authority in 1994, creating the first state agency to purchase development rights from landowners. As a member of the Florida Legislature at that time, Saunders led these actions because he strongly believed that this was a win-win for protecting the land from development and preserving the integrity of private property rights.
Today, the purchase of conservation easements has become widely accepted and Florida has emerged as a leader in this burgeoning area.
About Saunders Real Estate
Saunders Real Estate is an independently owned, multi-million dollar real estate firm established by Dean Saunders. Saunders has more than 20 years of experience as a licensed real estate broker and is a former Florida legislator.
The firm offers a broad range of services to meet the real estate needs of landowners and commercial property owners. Through long-held relationships with key government and industry decision makers, the firm provides consulting on government issues both locally and on state and national levels to assure maximum return on investments.
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Editor's Notes: Dean Saunders is available for interview to by calling
Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate
863-648-1528
The consumer education brochure authored by Saunders entitled, "We Create Solutions for Landowners: A Primer on Conservation Easements" is available for download at www.saundersrealestate.com.
Resource: REALTOR Magazine - Most Influential People in Real Estate (December 2003)
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