TAMPA, FL, August 7, 2025 – As Tampa Bay continues to rank among the fastest-growing regions in Florida, Saunders Real Estate, a Florida-based leader in land brokerage, commercial real estate sales, and advisory services, has expanded its footprint in Tampa with a new regional office. The expansion is designed to meet skyrocketing demand for land investment opportunities, commercial property leasing, and strategic commercial real estate consulting in one of Florida’s fastest-growing markets.
Backed by nearly 30 years of experience navigating Florida’s land and commercial real estate markets, Saunders Real Estate’s Tampa expansion positions the firm at the epicenter of the state’s surge in population growth, infrastructure investment, and business migration.
Matt Christian, Regional Managing Director at Saunders Real Estate in Tampa
“We’ve been brokering land sales and commercial real estate deals in the Tampa Bay area for years, but this new regional office signals a deeper, long-term investment in a market we’re incredibly bullish on,” said Tyler Davis, President of Saunders Real Estate. “With a permanent presence in Tampa, we’re better equipped than ever to support landowners, institutional investors, commercial property developers, and business leaders navigating this next wave of growth across Florida’s I-4 corridor.”
Heading the Tampa office is Matt Christian, a commercial real estate executive with more than $350 million in completed transactions and a deep background in investment strategy, commercial lending, and portfolio management. As Regional Managing Director, Christian leads a team of 12 professionals offering full-service real estate and land advisory in Tampa, from industrial leasing and retail sales to agricultural land, conservation tracts, and everything in between.
“I’m excited to be part of a growing team with such a strong footprint across the Southeast,” said Christian, Regional Managing Director at Saunders Real Estate. “There’s incredible momentum behind the Tampa market right now, and I look forward to building on that energy as we expand our presence and continue delivering results for clients across the region.”
Christian specializes in sales, leasing, and advisory services across the Tampa Bay market, working with private portfolio owners, institutional investors, national lenders, and businesses of all sizes. His expertise in seller and landlord representation, combined with a collaborative approach and data-driven strategies, delivers tailored solutions that align with each client’s goals. Christian is a graduate of the University of West Florida with a BSBA in Marketing, and has completed specialized training through Omega Performance and The Risk Management Association in commercial lending. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of REALTORS®, and The Society of Real Estate Professionals.
As Tampa continues to attract population and business growth, Saunders Real Estate is uniquely positioned to support clients navigating acquisitions, dispositions, and long-term investment strategies in land and commercial sectors. Located at 1511 North Westshore Boulevard, Suite 220, Tampa, FL 33607, the Tampa office will serve a wide range of clients including private landowners, institutional investors, developers, business owners, and national corporations. The office will provide full-service support across commercial and land transactions, ranging from industrial, office, and retail properties to agricultural, recreational, and development land.
The Tampa regional office will serve as a hub for both Saunders Commercial and Saunders Land, delivering the firm’s full range of real estate expertise to one of Florida’s most dynamic and fast-evolving markets.
About Saunders Real Estate
Saunders Real Estate is a leading land and commercial real estate brokerage serving buyers,
sellers, investors, and landowners across the Southeastern United States for nearly 30 years. With over 125 advisors and offices in major U.S. markets, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, the firm specializes in large-acreage land transactions, commercial property sales and leasing, and property management.
To reflect its legacy and continued growth, Saunders Real Estate operates through two divisions—Saunders Land and Saunders Commercial. The firm's expertise spans agriculture, conservation, recreation, residential development, and commercial real estate, supported by specialized services such as forestry, land management, and investment acquisitions.
Today, Saunders Real Estate is recognized as a trusted authority in the region, delivering
exceptional results through experienced leadership, innovative strategies, and a client-focused
approach.