Brian Beasley, associate broker, closed the second largest land deal for Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate in 2008. Dean Saunders, ALC, licensed real estate broker and owner of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate (CBCSRE), announces the $5MM 1046-acre land transaction in Hendry County. The property�s land use includes citrus, farm land, and natural areas.

�The sellers were represented by Beasley and the property was sold by Fred Gutwein Family Citrus, LLC to Corkscrew Partners, LLC on April 30, 2008.�

On the market for only one year, this property included large acreage to be sold in a challenging real estate market. �When you have clients selling 1000 acres or more, especially in the sluggish real estate market today, it takes time, persistence, and knowledge of where to find this segment of buyers. We are pleased to have completed this transaction in only one year and that relates to the expertise of Brian,� states Saunders.�

Beasley holds Certified Crop Advisor and Certified Natural Lands Manager certifications and leads the Land and Resource Management segment of the CBCSRE business.

Coldwell Banker Commercial has awarded Beasley two consecutive years for outstanding sales performance within the affiliate network.�

In addition, the company, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate, earned the highest Commercial Elite award two years running, every year since the 2006 affiliation with Coldwell Banker Commercial.

Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate has Sales Associates covering the State of Florida and beyond. Known for their land deals, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate Sales Associates are experts in land, conservation, commercial/industrial, and land and resource management.

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