The People Behind SweetBay Realty
Janet Melton and Mark Moody. They bring years of experience selling properties within SweetBay and collectively over four decades of experience in brokerage, new construction, and development. Janet relocated to Panama City from Savannah, Georgia in 2015. She has been a part of the SweetBay sales team and served as New Homes Director for the community over the past several years. Mark relocated from Griffin, Georgia in 2016 and has been part of the SweetBay sales team since its inception.
SweetBay Realty is a full-service brokerage proud to represent the developer and builders in SweetBay, currently Samuel Taylor Homes and Harris Doyle Homes. SweetBay Realty also works with buyers and sellers within SweetBay and the greater Panama City area.
Meet The Team
Janet Melton
Janet has an extensive experience in real estate sales, new home sales, sales management, marketing and property management. She is a licensed real estate broker in Georgia and Florida. She owns a boutique real estate firm in the Savannah, GA area, and she is actively selling and offering consulting services to home builders and developers in the Panama City, FL area. She offers attentive and experienced service to her real estate clients: buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. She helps her builder clients plan, implement and evaluate advertising, recruit, hire, train and mentor agents, promote cooperative Realtor relations, and make recommendations for sales prices, product, and community positions.
Mark Moody
subdivisions and commercial properties along with commercial appraisals. Mark relocated to Panama City in 2016 and joined the onsite sales team in the SweetBay development.
Kelly Moody
Kelly has been connected to real estate for most of her life. Her father was a home builder and owned a real estate/appraisal company. She holds a real estate license in Georgia and Florida. Before becoming a full-time realtor, Kelly was an elementary teacher in Georgia for eighteen years and a real estate appraiser, realtor, and closing assistant. Kelly relocated to Panama City in 2017 along with her husband Mark. She loves living in Panama City and enjoys working in Bay County and surrounding areas. Her combined background in and out of real estate has given her the knowledge to provide excellent experiences in real estate for both buyers and sellers.
Alec Childres
Alec Childres is originally from Savannah, Ga and currently serves as the newest member of the SweetBay Realty team. With a dedication to serving others and an eye for detail, he’s helped many homebuyers purchase the house of their dreams during his time as a realtor.
He has earned an "Accredited Buyer's Representative" (ABR) Certification, with a New-Home Construction and Buyer Representation completed elective course along with a "Commitment to Excellence" endorsement by the National Association of Realtors.
Now licensed in both Georgia and Florida, he’s eager to help Panhandle residents on their home buying journey. His friendly personality and industry knowledge makes him the perfect addition to our team. He recently relocated to the area with his wife and two dogs to get closer to family and the beach.
Viviana Besteiro
Based in the sunny shores of Panama City, Florida, Viviana Besteiro brings a unique blend of passion and expertise to her dual roles as a Realtor and firefighter. Viviana is committed to helping her clients find their dream homes in this vibrant community. Her deep knowledge of the local market, combined with her approachable personality, makes the home-buying process seamless and enjoyable.
But Viviana's dedication doesn’t stop at real estate. As a proud member of the Panama City Fire Department, she embodies courage and service, always ready to protect and support her community. Her experiences as a firefighter have instilled in her strong values of teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving—qualities she brings to every real estate transaction.
When she’s not showing homes or responding to calls, Viviana loves exploring the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast, boating, and is a big foodie which includes being a great cook herself. Whether you're looking to buy or sell, you can trust Viviana to provide exceptional service with a personal touch. Reach out today and let her help you navigate your real estate journey with confidence!
Mary Andrews
Mary has been a Bay County resident most of her life and recently moved to the Sweet Bay Community. She loves living in this area of Florida and can’t wait to share her knowledge with potential clients about living on the water’s edge.
Mary received her undergraduate degree from Florida State University and her Master’s degree from the University of South Alabama, obtaining certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Her husband is a building contractor, and through the construction of her medical practice, she simultaneously discovered a love for design. She has a keen eye for detail and home concepts, which has driven her interests in the field of real estate.
Mary has a tenacious work ethic and maintains a professional poise, providing effective communication between herself and clients. With her background and attentiveness towards others, she is devoted to finding the dream home for the families that she serves.
Aside from work life, she has two little boys that keep her the busiest. To Mary, family is everything and these values shine through in the way she cares for each of her clients.