F James Chaplin, Broker

F. James Chaplin, opened Chaplin Real Estate, Inc in 1973. He is a Florida State Certified General Contractor, Real Estate Developer, Land use Plan Expert and commercial property manager. His knowledge of Florida Keys real estate values, construction standards and code requirements continue to help him provide the best service possible.

Bettye B. Chaplin, Realtor

Bettye Chaplin, Member in Good Standing with the Marathon & Lower Keys Association of REALTORS for 20 years and a Marathon resident for over 56 years. Active community leader and past president of the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Bettye's vast knowledge of local history, appreciation for island soundings and listening skills has made real estate her perfect vocation "We watched these beautiful islands grow and know the best locations and why. We know the answers to most questions. It's not just paradise, its a great place to live."

Clara A Mayette, GRI, Realtor

Clara Mayette, Clara's outstanding reputation in real estate started, 30 years ago at Chaplin Real Estate. Her experience, strength and knowledge, both in residential and commercial real estate provide the facts and Sight her clients appreciate.

As a GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute ) and successful business woman, Clara prides herself with the services she provides every customer, whether it is an investor looking for that special property or an owner ready to `cash out."

Lindsay E. Rabito-Leonard, Realtor

Lindsay Rabito is a native of Scotland, but came to the USA and Marathon in 1964, One of the brightest and busiest Realtors in the Florida Keys, Lindsay has been a main member of the Chaplin Real Estate team since 1986. Year after year, she guides and directs financially secure real estate transactions for appreciative clients who continue to recommend her to others. Lindsay also started the Commercial Division of Chaplin Real Estate.

Brenda Torrella, Realtor

Brenda Torrella is a 40 year resident. She owned one of Marathon's largest boat building marinas before joining our firm in 1988. Her vast knowledge of high-end waterfront homes, interior design and landscaping has helped create many masterpiece homes. Greatly responsible for helping to create our active and very successful commercial division, she is in constant contact with buyers who are anxious to get another quality Florida Keys property.

James D. Chaplin, Appraiser

James D. Chaplin born and raised right here in Marathon, is the third generation. His family background and education has helped him acquire valuable insight into Florida Keys Real Estate, along with the fact that it is a very special place to live and play.  James won the 2004 Father’s Day Dolphin Derby fished this year’s Key West Marlin Tournament and loves to play golf at Sombrero Country Club. “It is so encouraging to witness the current energy that serious investors are bringing into the Keys. Providing a whole new generation of sellers the opportunity to enjoy their appreciated property value is as thrilling as calling a buyer to report that we’ve found just what they want."

Todd Taylor, Realtor

Todd Taylor came to the Keys permanently in 1992 from Nags Head, NC. As a general contractor, real estate appraiser and developer of several subdivisions on the Outer Banks where he and wife, Carolyn owned Todd Realty from 1980 to 1991. They were tops in sales, plus managed over 280 vacation homes. Now, a Pro-Fisherman and Boater Extraordinaire, Todd has fished clients from the Outer Banks to Cuba and knows Florida Keys waterfront properties first hand.

 Carolyn Taylor, Secretary

Carolyn Taylor "Computer Whiz" and secretary, keeps our records, advertisement design, education requirements and day to day business up to date. She knows, lives and understands the responsibilities that go along with this very competitive and high stress profession.