Lakeland commercial real estate giant expands into North Carolina

Saunders Real Estate, which just closed two land deals totaling $38 million, now has operations in five states across the Southeast.

  • By Louis Llovio
  • | 7:30 a.m. July 15, 2025
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Located in North Florida, the 4,833-acre working ranch and timber operation, sold in June for over $20 million
Located in North Florida, the 4,833-acre working ranch and timber operation, sold in June for over $20 million
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A division of Saunders Real Estate, a long-established real estate firm in Lakeland, is expanding.

The company’s land division, Saunders Land, has moved into North Carolina with two new hires — industry veterans Kenneth Chesson and Bill Frisbie.

Chesson is the lead broker and senior advisor and is based in Williamston. Frisbie is the regional managing director and senior advisor. He is based in Raleigh.

 

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