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Amelia Island Plantation Real Estate Sales Agents

Our real estate agents have been selling this award-winning oceanfront community since 1973. The short bios below will help you find an Amelia Island Realtor compatible with your needs. Then search our real estate property listing pages to find the perfect property for you.

Norman BrayNorman Bray brayn@aipfl.com
With over 30 years of experience in the real estate business, Norman has served as Executive Vice President and Real Estate Broker of the Amelia Island Company since 1990. Before that, he was with the Sea Pines Company at Hilton Head Island, SC for 18 years. Norman has been a licensed Florida realtor for 16 years. As an avid golfer and fisherman, Norman enjoys the lifestyle at Amelia Island Plantation. He and his wife, Jane are residents of the Plantation and have two grown children, Ben and Melinda, and three grandchildren, Brayden, Connor and Evan and one on the way. Norman has been appointed by Governor Bush in 2005 to the Florida Inland Navigation District and is now serving as treasurer.
Lou SimmonsLou Simmons simmonsl@aipfl.com
One of the first residents of Amelia Island Plantation, Lou Simmons has been a Florida real estate agent for 28 years. An avid gardener Lou enjoys working in her rose garden at her marsh view home. She has raised three children on the resort, Vann; a real estate professional, Greg; a charter boat captain and Allyson; a real estate sales professional. Lou feels blessed to have all three of her children and their spouses and grandchildren living at Amelia.
John CrawfordJohn Crawford crawfordj@aipfl.com
A 30 year veteran with the Real Estate Sales Department here at Amelia Island Plantation, John has over 35 years of experience in Florida luxury real estate. A native of the south, John also spent time growing up on the island of Bermuda. John and his wife Emily are property owners here at the community where they raised their two daughters. John enjoys outdoor activities including playing tennis on the shaded courts of the resort.
William LorickWilliam Lorick lorickw@aipfl.com
A member of Amelia Island Plantation's real estate team for 31 years, William started his career in real estate sales 35 years ago in Augusta, Georgia. He has two children, Abigail; who's starting her own line of ladies apparel, and Barlass; attending college in Virginia. William enjoys fishing, sailing and hiking.
Mel MandicMel Mandic mandicm@aipfl.com
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Mel has been in the real estate business for over 30 years and has been selling real estate for the Amelia Island Company since 1994. Mel has the reputation of being a "details guy"; he's also an avid golfer, who enjoys playing all four of the resort's renowned courses, his favorite hole on the island in #6 Long Point.
Karen HealenKaren Healan healank@aipfl.com
An early property owner here at Amelia Island Plantation, Karen has been with the resort for over 25 years. She oversees the Plantation's Long Term Rental program and has been a Florida real estate agent for 24 years. Karen and her husband Jack raised their two children Jack and Laura here at the resort. She enjoys relaxing at her marsh view home on the property, reading and spending time with her grandson and children living in the area.
John WatsonJohn Watson watsonj@aipfl.com
John has over 30 years experience in the development, construction and sales of residential and commercial real estate. He began his career with Sea Pines Company as the Architect of Amelia Island Plantation. John has two adult children who love the resort as much as he does. He enjoys sailing and golf and believes Amelia is the perfect setting for both hobbies.
Joe CutajarJoe Cutajar cutajarj@aipfl.com
As a member of the Amelia Island Plantation family for more than 17 years Joe first arrived following graduation from the Culinary Institute of America in 1984. Joe came on board as a Chef and has served in various roles in the Hospitality Division lastly in the position of Director of the Amelia Island Club. In 2002 he assumed the role of Real Estate Sales Executive. Working in tandem with AIP Sales Executive, Katie Burgess and with the aid of capable Administrative Assistant, Debbie Mahon, Joe is confident in their ability to meet and exceed the needs of buyers and sellers on Amelia Island Plantation. Joe resides in a turn of the century home in the historic district of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. He enjoys the outdoors and often takes his three sons on backpacking trips in the Georgia Mountains. An active member of the local community, Joe volunteers on various boards and committees in an effort to give back to the community he calls home.
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Katie Burgess burgessk@aipfl.com
Katie Burgess

Katie Burgess is an Amelia Island native who grew up in the historic district in a Victorian home built by her great grandfather, Dr. D.G. Humphreys. After graduating from Fernandina, Katie attended Florida State University and received a Bachelor's degree in Information Studies and completed her Master's degree via distance learning while living in Montgomery, AL. Katie then moved to Washington, DC/Northern Virginia and worked for the Heritage Foundation and later as an Executive Assistant to a retired four star general, U.S. Army. Valuing the quality of life and warm weather that Amelia Island offers, she moved back home to be close to her family.

Katie began her real estate career as a licensed sales assistant to Joe Cutajar at AIP before being asked by Executive Vice President and Broker Norman Bray to assume the role of Real Estate Sales Executive. AIP has always played an important part in Katie's life as her family owned property on AIP and she was fortunate to spend her childhood enjoying the resort activities. Katie enjoys golf, fishing, yoga, walking on the beach, watching football, and spending time with her friends and family.

Expertise born of experience clearly places us as the experts in Amelia Island Plantation real estate. Over 282 years of combined real estate sales experience reflects a level of success that is worthy of recognition. Seventy five percent of the real estate sales on Amelia Island Plantation are brokered by the Amelia Island Plantation Real Estate Sales team. Our team knows the community - the Amelia Island Club, the villas and homeowner associations, the rental program and all other clubs and organizations. No one knows Amelia Island Plantation better than the professionals. Call us today and make Amelia your home.

Real Estate Sales
P.O. Box 3000
Amelia Island, FL 32035-3000
Toll Free: 888-261-6161
904-277-5980
Fax: 904-277-5975
E-mail: realestate@aipfl.com