Now, more than ever, it pays to hire an experienced
 Real Estate Team...

...Meet Ours






Roberta (Bobbie) Kaplan
, GRI
Broker/Owner

Roberta (Bobbie) Kaplan is the Broker and owner of Weichert, Realtors - Sun Sand & Sea Homes. She has specialized in selling and marketing real estate in the Tampa Bay area since 1978. After beginning her career with a major publicly-owned Florida real estate company, she has nurtured her real estate expertise by extensive association with developers, lenders, buyers and sellers.  Bobbie was a principal in the development team that developed Crescent Beach Club Two and the Ultimar Community on Sand Key in Clearwater, Florida and was an owner of Ultimar Realty on Sand Key, the predecessor to our Weichert office on Clearwater Beach.




Steve Kaplan
Sales Manager, Realtor

After becoming a CPA in New York, Steve moved to Florida in 1973 to take a management position with a publicly-owned company engaged in real estate development. He stayed in Florida and the real estate industry, serving in various capacities, including chief financial officer, of several real estate companies. Steve's wide background gives him an unusual perspective of real estate throughout the Tampa Bay area.

 






Gloria Doiron
aka "Glo"
Broker Associate - Realtor


Who am I and why you should know me. These past 30 years of being a beach broker I have seen this market change in so many ways; from Mom & Pop motels to Mega Develope Beach Resorts, from cottages to mansions. It has been a great ride. Keeping my finger on the pulse of the market with home sales, lending regulations, insurance matters, state of the art marketing and leading sales techniques keeps me in the know and better able to serve you in every real estate capacity. A strong desire to help others and my love for my home town keeps  me motivated. My insatiable appetite for learning and improving keeps me in the know and one of the leading brokers in todays market. When you are ready to discuss your real estate situation, if you are buying or selling or if you just want a real perspective of what is taking place today, pick up the phone and call me. I'm easy to talk to and always available. "Be Outstanding" is my motto.




Diana Banks
Sales Associate - Realtor

Prior to entering real estate, Diana worked as a legal secretary to a large Florida law firm. Originally from Brooklyn, New York Diana moved south to enjoy the Florida sunshine and the beaches. She also spends her time reading and sweepstaking.

 

Kandise Butler
Sales Associate - Realtor


Kandise was raised in beautiful Treasure Island and she possesses an intimate knowledge of the city and the beaches. She will leave no stone unturned in finding you the perfect beach property; short sales; pre-foreclosures, foreclosures and of course motivated sellers. Please feel free to call or email Kandise if she can of help to you. With her energy, enthusiasm and resourcefulness she can find your dream home at the right price. Kandise enjoys cooking, entertaining, gardening, volunteering and sailing,






Glenn Carter
Sales Associate - Realtor

Glenn Carter migrated from the Cold North to Sunny Pinellas County in 1982 and has been active in Real Estate since 1996. As an owner of a home and investment properties, I understand both Seller and Buyer concerns and needs. Probably the most important thing is that I enjoy Real Estate.


Accomplishments:
Member Pinellas Realtor Organization
Member Florida Association of Realtors
Member National Association of Realtors




Karen Fairbairn

Sales Associate - Realtor

Deciding to live where others vacation, Karen, her husband and three children moved from the harsh winters of New England to the warm sunny climate of Florida.  Sailors for more than thirty years, the difference in locale meant being able to sail year round in the warm turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico.  When not sailing, Karen brings her discipline as a sailor along with an extensive sales background and comprehensive knowledge of the real estate marketplace to benefit her clients whether they are buying or selling.  Since joining Weichert, Realtors Sun Sand & Sea Homes in 2003, Karen has assisted in the sale and closing of more than $78 million of homes and condominiums in Pinellas County.




Mike Hendry

Sales Associate - Realtor

A graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Mike Hendry has 18 years of hands-on experience with residential, commercial and industrial properties in the Tampa Bay area. Specializing in unusual and distressed property situations forclosures, Building and Zoning Code issues, title problems and 'hard to sell' properties. Mike works hard to put a deal together between all parties involved.





Earl Hinson
 
Sales Associate - Realtor

Earl has an amazing talent towards understanding clients needs and desires. When you have Earl represent you in the purchase of a beach property he will always go that extra mile for you. His drive for success and results are beyond compare. Earl has been a resident of the Tampa Bay Area since 1978 and the Gulf Beaches since 2001. He spent 33 years with IBM prior to becoming a Realtor.


 


 

Annie Johnson
Sales Associate - Realtor

I have lived in IA, MN, DC, MD, NC, QC and five locations in Florida but I LOVE to call the barrier Islands my home. I have owned a home in Madeira Beach since 1998. I have made myself an expert in 1st time home buyers programs to help our hometown heroes: teachers, police, firefighters and nurses. My previous careers have been as a buyer at Dayton Hudson Corporation and I have taught in Montreal, Tampa and Largo. I am committed to giving back to the community by being involved in FBS, guardian ad litem, Habitat for Humanity and Girl's Inc. of Pinellas County which is dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart and bold. Five percent of my earnings are donated to Girlfriends of Pinellas County, Inc.

 




Chris Kiser

Sales Associate - Realtor

Prior to entering Real Estate, Chris was a registered nurse with 30 years of operating experience. Chis and her husband have lived in Florida for five years and enjoy our beautiful beaches and biking the Pinellas Trail.






Mike Lam

Sales Associate - Realtor

Prior to entering Real Estate, Mike was assisting his father in the management and sales of Lam Auto Sales. Mike has received an AA degree in Business from St. petersburg College. Mike is bilingual, speaking both Vietnamese and English. Mike is single and enjoys fishing and spending time with his family.




Barbara Leavy

Sales Associate - Realtor

Barbara has gained her expertise in selling single family homes, condominiums and commercial developments in the Tampa Bay area for the past 20 years. As an active community resident in Madeira Beach, she is an enthusiastic member of the Pinellas Suncoast Association of Realtors, the American Legion, the Elks and she was the past Vice President of the Madeira Towers Condominium Board of Directors. She recently sold million dollar homes to several team players of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Barbaras reputation is derived from taking the best possible care of her clients. She treats them like family. As a result, she consistently receives repeat customers and their referrals.



David McKinnon

Sales Associate - Realtor

David is a true native of Florida. He has spent all of his life in the Tampa Bay area, living the last 3 years on the beach. David is happily married and is the proud father of his two children. David comes from a contracting background as the former sales manager of the family's Window Replacement and Hurricane Shutter company. He uses the skills he has learned to specialize in customer service as a real estate agent. When not at work, David enjoys volunteering at his kid's schools and coaching soccer. David and his wife have also mentored teens for the last 15 years.




Tom Mohn

Sales Associate - Realtor

Tom is a 'seasoned professional' and started his real estate career here on the Gulf Beaches in 1971 after reeturning from service in Viet Nam and his discharge from the military. He has sold for many of the 'Premier Builders' in this area and was active in the early condominium developments from Clearwater Beach to Pass-A-Grille. As a multi-million dollar producer, Tom will help you find your "Dream on the Beach".


 





Debbie O'Connor

Sales Associate - Realtor

Debbie began her career as an entrepreneur owning her own business which included importing merchandise from Europe. After college she worked in the consumer goods industry where she was promoted and managed their Wine and Beverage Divisions.  She was the first woman to be hired in an area which was an all male industry. She then took a position as the Business Manager for the Pacific Northwest managing three states, $80 million of inventory per year for the largest spirits company in the world.  Debbie moved to Florida and served as a Commissioner for her town where she wrote grants and represented her community for two terms. Debbie continues utilizing her professional skills of understanding marketing, selling, management, promoting and negotiation skills to assist buyers and sellers on investment and Commercial Real Estate.  She is dedicated and has a passion for Real Estate by staying on top of an ever changing market with education and a background that has prepared her.





Chuck Oldanie

Sales Associate - Realtor

Chuck has been one of our top sales agents for 15 years. His extensive knowledge of this area will help you to price your home properly or negotiate the purchase of a home successfully. Chuck is a real "people person" and loves helping others. Chuck is a graduate of Central Michigan University and has a GRI designation (Graduate Realtor Institute) from the National Association of Realtors. Chuck contributes to the community through his membership with Rotary, Habitat for Humanity, Seminole's Music in the Park and also as a tutor/volunteer at Madeira Beach Middle School. In his spare time, Chuck enjoys sailing the seas of the Gulf.




Glenn Stamm
Sales Associate - Realtor

Glenn Stamm is a graduate of Ball State University, a former educator and high school coach for 35 years, and an Army veteran.  He has been a Realtor for 15 years.  He is currently a sales associate and brings extensive knowledge of the local area to his clients.  Glenn contributes to the community through his membership in the Seminole Lake Rotary Club and has volunteered for numerous organizations including Habitat for Humanity.

 




James "Jim" Stanton

Sales Associate - Realtor

Prior to entering Real Estate, Jim spent fifteen years working in the technology and information fields. Jim and his wife Andra have a large extended family. He is an avid "diehard" fan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.




 

 

 

 

 

 

Weichert, Realtors - Sun Sand & Sea Homes

101 150th Avenue
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

(727) 391-9696
(800) 525-6778
Each Weichert franchised office is independently owned and operated