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Carolynn Strom, RN, SRES, REALTOR, was born and raised in Stuart, named one of the South’s Best Small Towns by Southern Living in 2022. Carolynn’s family has been well known in the construction and real estate industry since 1977. Having this lifelong exposure has made it extremely helpful when assisting both buyers and sellers.

Carolynn understands that selling or buying a home can be very emotional. With a degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia, a Registered Nurse, and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist, she will put your interests and well-being first whether you are buying or selling your home. Her strong ties to the community, her knowledge of the market, her integrity, and her networking skills gives her an edge over the competition in this fast-paced market to help you with your real estate needs. Carolynn is quick to address your concerns and her attention to detail which is necessary to get you to the closing table.

One of Carolynn’s many hobbies is staging homes, especially important to sellers. She is a great resource for all the fabulous décor Stuart’s charming shops have to offer. When not working as a Realtor®, she is busy with her teenagers’ sports and school functions. Not only is she an ardent Georgia Bulldog fan but also a loyal Army Black Knight. Carolynn’s husband and father-in-law are West Point alumni, and her son is soon to follow in those footsteps as a 2022 cadet. She has been active in the community serving as past member of Junior League, Stuart Middle School PTSA, St. Mary’s Church, and the Hibiscus Center. With her warm and friendly personality, you can be confident that Carolynn will go the extra mile when working with you to help navigate you on your real estate journey.

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Testimonials:

“Carolynn was amazing throughout the entire home buying process, she was great to work with and we look forward to doing business with her again. She is knowledgeable and very sharp, made a stressful process very easy!”
-Ava N.

“A big shout out, kudos, great job and way to go to Carolynn Strom from Water Pointe Realty in Stuart! If you are considering on buying or selling a home and you want things to go smoothly… do not hesitate to call this gem! A warm, sincere, kind, professional southern gal who owns the definition of the phrase. “don’t you worry, I’ve got your back!“ and she did every step of the way!! Buying a home is one of the happiest times in our lives, but also one of the most stressful. Between looking at houses, financing, inspections, and negotiations, it can all seem overwhelming. Although we had a few speed bumps along the process of buying, this lady kept one hand on the steering wheel while using the other hand to pump air in the tire… all the time the car was moving! A master at multitasking! She made the stressful times easy to handle because she took care of everything for us and let us just enjoy the process. I still don’t understand how she does it, but we’re sure glad she does! Be sure to contact her if you are buying or selling, I guarantee you’ll be glad you did!”
-Eric & Beibei W., Jensen Beach

Holly Powell has had a long and successful career as a true real estate professional. She is a top producing, high-end waterfront sales specialist serving the areas of Palm Beach to Jupiter, Hobe Sound and Stuart and is one of the most well-rounded Realtors® you can find. Holly has also managed and leased commercial and residential properties in South Florida, closed sales transactions for a title company and spent ten years appraising with a local MAI appraisal firm.

Holly is a graduate of Florida State University. She and her husband, Brad, are natives of the Palm Beaches. The Powell family spent 14 years as residents of the Town of Jupiter Island, where the children grew up. Now Tequesta is home. Mark, Holly’s stepson, is married to a lovely lady and has three energetic sons. He earned his Master’s degree in Coastal Engineering and is partner at a local coastal engineering firm. Her daughter, Ashley, holds a nursing degree. She lives in New Hampshire and is married to a wonderful man who is a Jet Blue pilot. They are now parents of three beautiful sons. Both children and Holly’s husband are graduates of the University of Florida. Together, the Powell Family has always enjoyed boating, diving, snow skiing, hiking, golf and travel. As a family, they participate in local and worldwide outreach programs through their churches.

Holly overbounds with invaluable real estate and local knowledge. Don’t hesitate to contact her if you want the best in real estate service.

With over 15 years of experience, Kristen has established herself as a consistent top producing Realtor® in the oceanfront communities of Jupiter, Juno Beach, Hobe Sound, North Palm Beach, and Tequesta.

Kristen is known for providing outstanding personal service. She listens carefully to her clients and tailors the sales experience to their preferred level of involvement. Her knowledge and insight provide a keen look at the marketplace, empowering her clients and adding value to real estate investments.

In listing a property, she takes a creative approach. Kristen and her team develop a marketing strategy that blends art, technology, and data to create an engaging connection between your home and prospective buyers. Her work experience in architecture and interior design helps identify the details that matter to optimize the outcome.

Throughout her sales in residential, land and commercial property, Kristen’s top priority is to provide her clients with exceptional service. She is dedicated and treasures continued relationships built along the way.

Designations:

-Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

-Certified Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist

-Member of the Juno Beach Civic Association, 100+ Women Who Care, the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing and the Million Dollar Guild.

Originally from the Great Lake state of Michigan, Andrea “Andi” Stapels graduated from Baker College with a degree in American Sign Language. Through the years, Andi performed in multiple school districts as a sign language interpreter and eventually found her way into residential real estate. In 2014, Andi and her family relocated to Florida to look for better career opportunities.

Following her arrival in Florida, Andi has spent nearly a decade working as a full-time real estate professional. She adapted well to her new community and quickly earned the trust of the buyers and sellers with whom she has worked. As an experienced, multi-million dollar producing agent, Andi has shown her true skills of being genuine, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and professional. She has proven herself to have the skills to bring any transaction home. Wanting to take her real estate career to a new level, she joined Water Pointe as the first step in that process. Andi truly believes that attitude determines your altitude.

Andi is very self-motivated. Her volunteer efforts to raise funds and awareness for various Florida nonprofits is commendable. Every quarter, Andi hosts a clothing & shoe drive for The Refuge Ranch, a Christian-based organization that supports women struggling with substance abuse. She also held her first fundraiser to benefit the Florida Veterans Foundation and plans to continue working with this organization in the future.

Andi has a unique perspective on house hunting, having experienced the relocation process herself and spending time living in both St. Lucie and Martin counties. She and her husband Mark currently live on the canal in Palm City, where Andi is active in the community as well as Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. They have been married for over 25 years and are now empty-nesters; their son Mark recently graduated from UCF, and their daughter Gabrielle is finishing her senior year at a top Florida university. Andi’s favorite pastime is enjoying her friends and family while boating on our beautiful coastal waters.

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Testimonials:

“Andi was recommended by a friend when we needed to sell our house in short order as we had purchased another home. And now we would recommend her to others. She was professional, knowledgeable, collaborative and friendly. She got the house listed on our timeline, consulting with us throughout the process. She took everything in stride and helped us stay calm in stressful moments. Our house sold quickly with Andi guiding us as needed throughout the process.”
-Mary O.

“Sometimes in life you run into people who make you feel confident in big purchases, Andi Stapels is a WONDERFUL realtor and it was the most pleasant experience in our lives. After all she did for us (protection during the process from start to finish) we were so grateful to have such a positive and selfless person representing us the whole time. We ended up with the exact sale price she prepared us for and even help with our move to a new home. Trust me when I say you do not want to try and sell your house without her help, after 1000 items to keep up with she took care of it all with a smile and confidence the entire time. Thank you Andi!!”
Jake and Nicole (Brielle and the furry ones)

“I recently sold a house with Andi and while this can be a very stressful process, I felt 110% confident by partnering with Andi. She was candid, provided great feedback, helped explain clearly all details and managed the actual sale negotiation brilliantly. In addition, she was extremely responsive to every one of my questions, no matter how small. As I move forward to now BUY my next house, Andi was able to refer me to an outstanding partner that new that region (across the state) Andi was the right partner to help me navigate this process.”
-Mike

“We are in Michigan and Andi helped us sell a vacation property in Palm City. She was super organized and on top of everything allowing us to stay in Michigan throughout the entire process. The property listed quickly, had a qualified buyer right away and closed smoothly. WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT HER!! Highly recommend Andi for your next property!”

“Thank you Andi Stapels for helping find the perfect home for us. Andi was patient with all our requirements we wanted in a home. She even took us on a tour of several neighborhoods to help us get a feel for where we may want to live. Andi had great communication skills keeping us informed and quick to respond. We look forward to dealing with Andi for our future real estate needs.”
-Terry D.

“Andi Stapels was so amazing through our whole rental transaction. From beginning to end she was professional, so kind, informative and a go getter. She made the whole process seemingly flawless and kept our stress levels very low. Thank you Andi for all your help and professionalism.”
-Katie G.

“Andi Stapels with her energetic attitude made selling our house so easy. She was fast , great at keeping us informed, very confident and a pleasure to work with. Thanks Andi for a job well done!”
-Debbie Milne

“I was moving from NY to Florida and worked with Andi Staples to find a house. She started immediately sending me information on houses & when I was able to travel to Florida, she was available on those days to bring me to see numerous houses. Once we decided on a house, she was always there to help with the WHOLE process! I’m so grateful to have such an experienced & friendly realtor in my corner!”
-Jackie D.

“I listed my home with Andi Staples having full confidence in her abilities to get me top dollar in a short period of time. Besides delivering everything promised, she also guided me through the process, making certain I understood every aspect of it. She was readily available and always kept me in the loop. Andi is the ultimate professional and exceeded every expectation I have ever had of a Realtor. She is the best I have ever worked with.”
-James G.

“Andi Stapels is not your ordinary realtor, she has passion, perseverance and a dynamic personality! She worked so hard for us in such a tough market to find our perfect home. She was on top of new listings every day and even networked to find homes that would be coming on the market. Andi worked her magic and she was an exceptional negotiator and we thank her every day when we wake up in our beautiful home! THANK YOU ANDI STAPELS!!!!”
-Laura P.

Jana was born and raised in the beautiful Catskill Mountains of New York, and while she has called many different towns home, she says she hasn’t found any that compare to her hometown until landing in the Stuart area. Jana and her family relocated from Michigan over a decade ago and feel like they have found paradise!

Prior to Real Estate, Jana was in the medical field and her passion for helping people made the transition an easy one. She looks forward to helping you finding your perfect home!

Always an advocate no matter where she lands, Jana is fervent about being of service to her community. She is currently a chair for the Palm City Turkey Trot and a member of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization). She also has extensive volunteer experiences that include board of directors, school district committees, court appointed advocate for children.

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Testimonials:

Buying a place from a distance can be challenging, but Chris and Jana made it so easy for us. Water Pointe has a standard for excellence that shines through in all they do. We appreciate all they did to make our purchase smooth. Their list of preferred vendors and consultants met that same standard. We would definitely use them again!
-Robin V.

I’m an out of town investor. I met with Jana via Zoom, she gave me a very thorough yet direct breakdown of her area, price points of different types of investments, and rental market information. Their brokerage is full service, as also provides rental services which is hugely beneficial for me. She then sent me the information we discussed promptly. She is very knowledgeable, professional, and on first meeting a pleasure to deal with. I look forward to a continued relationship.
-Leesa L.

Jana Burnette did a great job. She is very professional and knowledgeable about the local market. Highly recommended.
-K D

“Jana Burnette was extremely helpful and patient as we looked for a home to fit our family’s needs. Highly recommend!!!”
-Lisa D

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Wendy Franco. Wendy has provided a unique perspective and expertise within the real estate industry since 1984. Formerly the vice president and client liaison for Indian River Custom Homes and Franco Real Estate, her experience in both New England and Florida enables her to offer clients effective strategies when selling or buying a property. Wendy’s focus is to work confidentially with clients who demand the best in personal service and loyalty.

Primary areas in Florida include North Hutchinson Island and Vero Beach, as well as Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Expertise features include waterfront single-family homes, condominiums with dockage, and marina communities with close access to inlets. Boating enthusiasts seek Wendy for her knowledge of water depths, access to river or ocean, marina availability, and more. Her hobbies have included captaining a 42′ Grand Banks, 37′ Bertram, 29′ BlackFin, and 29′ Intrepid.

No one works harder for you! For a more comprehensive agent moving clients from Cape Cod to Palm Beach you should consider Wendy as your personal assistant!

Wendy Franco is located in the Vero Beach area and can be reached anytime by call/text at 772-321-4225 or by email at Wendy@WaterPointe.com.

Terri Futch. Terri comes to Water Pointe Realty Group with more than 25 years of diverse real estate experience. Starting in the late 80s, Terri and her husband began a custom home business in northern & central Florida. They were recognized many times throughout the years by the Builders Association in the Parade of Homes, winning awards for Best Exterior, Best Interior & Best Overall. Their custom home success led them to develop golf course communities, commercial projects, single & multi-family projects, interior decorating business, and eventually opening their own real estate company.

Terri is a luxury Realtor® servicing buyers and sellers in waterfront & golf course communities throughout Palm Beach, Martin, Broward, and Highlands counties. Through her many entrepreneurial accomplishments, Terri realized that her passion lies with helping clients meet their real estate needs with an easy and stress-free experience, whether buying or selling. Her ability to listen and understand her clients’ needs has given her an impressive track record with an outstanding reputation for honesty, integrity, loyalty, and for always going the extra mile for her clients. She is an avid boater, showing waterfront properties by boat providing a unique insight to Florida living at its best. Committed from the beginning, throughout and after closing, Terri maintains lifelong relationships with her clients who will attest that she is a pleasure to work with, always available to them, and is on top of her game when it comes to market intelligence and providing the best information available so they can make the very best decisions possible.

Stacy was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. She attended college at the University of Florida and graduated with honors in 2000. Moving to Jupiter in 2006, she enjoys all that Jupiter and the northern Palm Beaches have to offer both residents and visitors.

Stacy’s family has always been involved in real estate. Fascinated with the whole purchasing and selling process since she was a child, she got her license in 2003 and has enjoyed helping people with their real estate transactions ever since.

Stacy later attended Pharmacy School at Nova Southeastern University. She practices pharmacy part-time in the retail setting. When not working, Stacy enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She has two active boys, and participates on a tennis team. Stacy is involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as an active volunteer with their organization.

Born and raised in Tequesta, FL, Sean Gordon attended High School at Jupiter Christian School. After graduation, he moved to Fort Myers and earned his B.A. in Communications at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Sean has a track record of assisting buyers, sellers, and investors achieve their real estate goals by providing excellent service and expertise in the local market.

As a lifelong resident of Jupiter/Tequesta, Sean has a great appreciation for the local area and the South Florida way of life. He is also an avid golfer, surfer, and enjoys spending time boating and relaxing at the beach.