LAKELAND, FL, March 26, 2024 - SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler proudly announces that its team of advisors has earned high recognition at the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) APEX Awards Program. This initiative is one of the most prestigious real estate awards programs in the nation.
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For the 7th consecutive year, advisors at SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler were recognized as Top Producers at the RLI APEX Awards Program. Founder and Managing Director Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM and Senior Advisor Jeff Cusson, CCIM both secured spots as APEX 2023 Top Twenty National Producer Award winners. The APEX Top 20 Award recognizes individuals ranked within the top twenty applicants by qualifying production volume, with a threshold starting at approximately $64 million.
Additionally, Dean Saunders was named the 2023 Region 10 Broker of the Year in Agricultural Land and Ranch Sales, while Jeff Cusson received the same honor for Agricultural and Cropland Sales.
Several advisors from SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler were honored in the APEX 2023 Producers Club. The APEX Producers Club acknowledges all applicants with at least $5 million in qualifying dollar production volume from closed land sales. Joining Dean Saunders and Jeff Cusson in this recognition are:
“I am proud of our advisors for being nationally recognized as top producers,” said Dean Saunders. “Being honored in the RLI APEX Awards Program is a direct reflection of our team’s dedication to land real estate.”
The APEX Awards Program, now in its seventh year, attracted 200 applicants with a collective transaction volume exceeding $6.1 billion, encompassing 7,596 transaction sides and over 966,000 acres sold. All land professionals recognized within the RLI APEX Awards Program are active members of RLI.
SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler takes tremendous pride in being recognized with the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) APEX Awards. While continuing to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, the brokerage looks forward to further collaboration with the REALTORS® Land Institute and its dedicated land real estate professionals.
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 30 years. With over 100 advisors and offices in major U.S. markets including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, we specialize in large-acreage land transactions, commercial property sales and leasing, and property management.
To reflect our legacy and continued growth, Saunders Real Estate operates through two divisions – Saunders Land and Saunders Commercial. Our 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.