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Originally from Glenview, Illinois, Sandy has been a resident of Sarasota, Florida since 1981.   She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Bowling Green State University, and continued her graduate studies at Northwestern University and the University of Dayton.

Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Jerry has been a resident of Sarasota, Florida since 1977.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and marketing from Beloit College, in Beloit, Wisconsin.  He also completed studies at the Urban Land Institute, with the FIABCI International Marketing Group, and is Past President of the Commercial Investment Division of the Sarasota Associations of Realtors.

Sandy Strom, GRI, CRS, LTG, PMN

Professional Designations

GRI (Graduate of REALTORS Institute®)
CRS (Certified Residential Specialist®)
LTG (Leadership Training Graduate
CIPS Candidate (Certified International Property Specialist)

Professional Qualifications

Florida Real Estate Brokerage License
Women's Council of REALTORS
Director and Past President
Sarasota Association of REALTORS
Director 1990-1993, 1994-1997, 1999
Florida Association of REALTORS
Director 1993
Who's Who in Real Estate

Business Experience

2007 - Present
Michael Saunders & Company, Broker/REALTOR

1992 - 2007
Strom & Strom REALTORS

1987 - 1992
Coldwell Banker/Schlott REALTORS

1983 - 1987
Executive Real Estate Services, Inc.

1981 - 1983
Michael Saunders and Company


Business Achievements

Multi-Million Dollar Producer since 1981
Chairman's Club - Coldwell Banker, 1991
President's Club - Schlott REALTORS
1989, 1987
Ambassador's Club Schlott REALTORS, 1988
Chairman's Advisory Council
Florida West Coast, Coldwell Banker, 1992
Women's Council of REALTORS
President, 1990
Woman of the Year
Women's Council of REALTORS, 1991
Sarasota Association of REALTORS
Member of the first Leadership
Development Team, 1993
Developed the Sarasota Chapter of the
Women's Council of REALTORS into the
largest Chapter in the United States.

Jerry Strom, CIPS, QSC

Professional Designations

CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist)




Professional Qualifications

Past President Commercial Investment Division, Sarasota Association of REALTORS
Florida Real Estate Brokerage License
National Association of REALTORS®
Florida Association of REALTORS®
Sarasota Association of REALTORS®
Past Vice President, West Coast Investment Council

Business Experience

2007 - Present
Michael Saunders & Company, Broker/REALTOR

1992 - 2007
Strom & Strom REALTORS, President

1983 - 1992
President, Try-Ad Land Corporation

1982 - 1983
Executive Real Estate Services, Inc.

1978 - 1982
General Partner, Daybreak Development Company

Business Achievements

Jerry has been involved as an investor in real estate for 26 years and has actively pursued a career in the development and marketing of residential and commercial projects for 17 years.  During that time, he has negotiated up to $12 million in transactions annually, the largest transaction being $3.6 million. Jerry also specializes as a consultant for the real estate needs of churches and other religious organizations.  A client list will be provided upon request.

Christian Church Property
Consulting Services

Jerry has served many churches and denominations as a special consultant for their real estate needs. As an Elder in the Presbyterian USA Church since 1973, Jerry understands the unique concerns of pastors and their congregations in exercising the stewardship of church-held property. Jerry applies his expertise in the following areas:

Site and building selection
Feasibility Studies
Financing
Asset Liquidation
Coordinating activites with other professionals involved in the transaction

Growth and expansion are inherent to the mission of most Christian organizations. Jerry can assist you with the challenges you face, and help you to make informed real estate decisions.

A client list will be provided upon request.