Luxury Real Estate Brokers in St. Petersburg, FL
Mangrove Bay Realty is a licensed luxury real estate brokerage serving St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Pinellas County. Our brokers specialize in waterfront homes, downtown St. Pete condos, and short-term rental investment properties — backed by 325+ career sales and 5.0-star reviews across local platforms.
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Broker Associate at Mangrove Bay Realty and licensed Florida broker (BK3436609) serving Pinellas County buyers, sellers, and investors. Before real estate, Troy was a Pinellas County math teacher and the head boys' varsity basketball coach at Dunedin High School, so he knows the neighborhoods, school zones, and coastal risk patterns from the inside. He also owns and manages six STR and furnished rental properties in Tampa Bay, giving him hands-on insight into Airbnb operations, furnished-rental demand, STR zoning, flood exposure, insurance pressure, and resale strategy. Troy is the best fit for buyers comparing St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Indian Rocks, Madeira Beach, Indian Shores, Treasure Island, Clearwater Beach, Pinellas Park, Tampa, and Safety Harbor, especially when the decision involves luxury condos, gated communities, waterfront homes, or investment underwriting.
Key Achievements
- 325+ career sales · $523K average sale price
- Owns and manages six Tampa Bay STR and furnished rentals
- Broker Associate at Mangrove Bay Realty · License #BK3436609
- Pinellas County rental owner and Airbnb Superhost/operator
- Former institutional acquisition experience
- Former Pinellas County teacher & Dunedin HS coach
Ben Coughanour
Real Estate Agent
15+ years of experience
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Ben works with Tampa Bay buyers and sellers who want practical guidance through pricing, negotiation, inspections, and closing. His background is especially useful for move-up buyers, first-time buyers, and investors who need a clear read on neighborhood value, renovation upside, rental demand, and long-term resale. Ben helps clients compare St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Seminole, and north Pinellas options without getting stuck in portal noise. He focuses on the details that change the outcome: condition, insurance friction, roof age, HOA rules, seller motivation, and whether the contract terms match the client's real goal.
Key Achievements
- Top 1% of Realtors Nationwide
- 500+ Successful Transactions
- 5-Star Client Rating
David Silvers
Real Estate Agent
12+ years of experience
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David helps relocation buyers, local families, and investors make sense of Tampa Bay submarkets before they commit to a showing schedule or offer. He is a strong fit for clients comparing residential homes, small commercial opportunities, and investment properties across St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, and the wider Pinellas corridor. David focuses on market context, location tradeoffs, resale path, inspection risk, and negotiation strategy. For out-of-area buyers, he adds the local lens that search portals miss: traffic patterns, neighborhood feel, insurance issues, property condition signals, and the practical difference between nearby cities.
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- Relocation Specialist
- 300+ Happy Families
- Consistent Top Performer
Valarie Gerbus
Real Estate Agent
8+ years of experience
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Valarie works with residential buyers and sellers who want a responsive, detail-oriented agent for the full transaction, not just the search. She helps clients clarify priorities, compare neighborhoods, prepare homes for market, review pricing, and stay organized through inspections, appraisal, title, and closing. Her work is strongest for first-time buyers, homeowners planning a sale, and families deciding between St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Seminole, and nearby Pinellas communities. Valarie keeps the process grounded in the facts that matter most: condition, comparable sales, walkability, school and commute fit, HOA rules, and the next buyer's likely resale expectations.
Key Achievements
- Client-Focused Service
- Residential Sales Expert
- Professional Realtor
Ready to Work with a St. Pete Luxury Real Estate Broker?
Whether you are buying a downtown St. Petersburg condo, a waterfront single-family home, or an Airbnb investment property, our licensed brokers deliver hands-on local guidance. Contact us today to start the conversation.
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Verified client testimonials
j cliff
VerifiedAugust 2023
I could not speak more highly of Troy and the Mangrove Bay Realty team. My home search and purchase had a few layers of complexity, but Troy and his team handled it with ease and helped me buy my first home! They always advocated for me in negotiations and were extremely patient throughout the process. Highly recommend Mangrove Bay Realty for anyone looking to purchase property in the Tampa Bay area.
Carla Furman
VerifiedJuly 2023
It is a tough market and a brutal economy. You need the Mangrove Bay Realty team. Part therapist, part building inspector and part educator, Troy brings an upbeat, problem-solving approach to help guide you through an otherwise daunting and difficult process. We couldn't have asked for a better experience buying our home in Pinellas Park!
gnyanapranee
VerifiedJanuary 2023
Troy is absolutely fabulous. He is very hard working and gives his all to make you understand the entire process so that you can make informed decisions. He also has been in realty a long time and is very time efficient with getting the required information to clients. Overall excellent experience with Mangrove Bay Realty!