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The Starr Team

The Starr Team

Elise and Tom Starr are the founders of and real estate advisors on The Starr Team. When you hire The Starr Team, you can rest assured you are receiving personal, direct service from Elise and Tom. They bring over 56 years of combined successful real estate experience with expertise in residential, commercial, industrial sales, and construction, as well as restoration of historical buildings. 

Elise and Tom are currently ranked the #1 Agents in Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club and the #2 Agents in Fort Myers, Florida. The Starr Team is one of only two teams to be named to the 2023 and 2024 Masters Circle with Christie's International Real Estate at John R. Wood Properties in the Island Palm Region. The Masters Circle is an elite group of high-performing real estate specialists from across our global network. It is reserved for the network's top producers in terms of luxury sales volume, number of luxury transactions and listings, and faithful representation of the Christie's International Real Estate brand values.

Growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Elise attended Louisiana State University and began her career in that beautiful city. She has been a resident of Southwest Florida for well over 10 years and is an area expert having extensive knowledge regarding location, schools, and the arts and shopping.

Elise is a full-time Realtor® and is very active in her profession. She currently serves on the Professional Standards Committee for the REALTOR® Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach. Previously, she has served on the Grievance Committee, the Knowledge Services Committee and the Leadership Academy. She is also a member of The National Association of REALTORS®.

Tom brings his military discipline and business expertise to the team. He served in the United States Navy and was qualified in the submarine service. He served aboard one of the first Ballistic Missile Nuclear Submarines, USS Abraham Lincoln SSB(N) 602. A native of Pennsylvania, he has been a resident of Florida for over 20 years.

Tom graduated from Otterbein University with a business degree. He also is a Chartered Financial Consultant. Previously, Tom was Vice President Agency Sales with Nationwide Insurance Company. He has experience in sales, marketing, and real estate investing. He served as Past President Council of Economic Development for Alachua County, Florida.

Professionalism, personal integrity, and taking a very personal interest in each of their customers are the priorities of The Starr Team. Their commitment shows as they have been named a top-producing agent and team month after month, year after year. 

Elise and Tom live in a boating community and have extensive knowledge of waterfront properties. You may see them boating in the area. Why not preview your next waterfront property by boat with them?

When they are not selling real estate, Elise and Tom enjoy boating, playing tennis, traveling, and spending time enjoying Southwest Florida with their friends, family, and pets.

Office Location

  • Ft. Myers Beach
  • 6875 Estero Blvd
  • Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

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