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 400+ closings in the last five years and a 4.9-star rating across Zillow.

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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 every neighborhood from the inside. He also owns and operates short-term rentals in Tampa Bay, giving him hands-on insight into the STR market most agents lack. Specializes in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Indian Rocks, Madeira, Indian Shores, Treasure Island, Clearwater Beach, Pinellas Park, Tampa, and Safety Harbor — with a focus on luxury condos, gated communities, and waterfront.
Key Achievements
- 325+ career sales · $523K average sale price
- Florida Broker · License #BK3436609
- Former Pinellas County teacher & Dunedin HS coach
- 5.0★ across Google, Zillow, Realtor.com & BiggerPockets

Ben Coughanour
Real Estate Agent
15+ years of experience
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Ben brings extensive experience and a client-first approach to every transaction. With over 15 years in the industry, he has helped hundreds of families find their dream homes and build successful investment portfolios.
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 brings extensive market knowledge and a client-first approach to every transaction. He specializes in helping families relocate to Tampa Bay and has deep expertise in both residential and commercial real estate markets.
Key Achievements
- Relocation Specialist
- 300+ Happy Families
- Consistent Top Performer

Valarie Gerbus
Real Estate Agent
8+ years of experience
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Valarie provides exceptional service to her clients with a focus on understanding their unique needs and goals. She has extensive experience in residential real estate and is committed to helping families find their perfect home.
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.
Client Reviews
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!