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Janet Melton & Mark Moody - New Home
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The People Behind SweetBay Realty

With more than 40 years of combined experience, Janet Melton and Mark Moody offer deep expertise in real estate, new construction, and community development, with a strong focus on SweetBay. Janet, who moved from Savannah, GA in 2015, has played an integral leadership role in the community’s home sales, including serving as New Homes Director. Mark relocated from Griffin, GA in 2016 and has been involved in SweetBay’s growth since the very beginning.

SweetBay Realty is a full-service brokerage dedicated to representing the community’s developers and premier builders, including Harris Doyle Homes and AR Homes. In addition, the team provides thoughtful guidance to buyers and sellers in SweetBay and throughout the Panama City area, delivering a seamless and client-focused experience

Meet The Team

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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.

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Mark Moody

Mark has been in the real estate industry for 23 years with licenses in Georgia and Florida. In Georgia, he owned his own real estate brokerage, working with buyers and sellers while developing residential
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.
Mark, along with his business partner Janet Melton, opened SweetBay Realty, a full service brokerage serving the Panama City area in 2022.
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Kelly Moody

 Kelly has been connected to real estate most of her life, growing up in a family involved in home building and appraisal. Licensed in both Georgia and Florida, she brings a well-rounded background that includes 18 years as an elementary school teacher and experience as an appraiser, realtor, and closing assistant.

Since relocating to Panama City in 2017 with her husband, Mark, Kelly has enjoyed serving clients throughout Bay County and the surrounding areas. Her diverse experience allows her to deliver knowledgeable, professional, and personable service to both buyers and sellers.

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Alec Childres

Alec Childres, originally from Savannah, Georgia, is a dedicated real estate professional known for his attention to detail and commitment to serving others, having helped many buyers find their ideal home. He holds an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) designation and a Commitment to Excellence endorsement from the National Association of Realtors. 

Now licensed in Florida, he’s eager to help Panhandle residents on their home buying journey. His friendly personality and industry knowledge make him a valued member of the team. He lives in SweetBay with his wife and two year old daughter, enjoying time close to family and the beach.

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Viviana Besteiro

Born and raised in Miami, Viviana is a proud first-generation Cuban American with a strong commitment to service, integrity, and family. As a full-time firefighter and part-time real estate agent, she brings dedication, trust, and care to every client she serves across Florida’s Panhandle.

Viviana is passionate about helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the real estate process with confidence while building lasting relationships. Outside of work, she enjoys time on the water, cooking, and giving back to her community

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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. 

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Emily Cappitelli

Emily lived in Michigan before relocating to the South after high school. She spent 15 years as a veterinary technician before transitioning into real estate upon moving to Florida. For the past decade, she has served as a New Home Specialist, representing quality local builders in Bay County.

 Emily has eight years of experience helping clients find homes in the Breakfast Point community. She and her husband, Michael, built their home in the neighborhood, where they still live with their two cats. Outside of work, she enjoys the beach, exploring state parks, and relaxing by the pool 

Our Values

Commitment

Ownership

Innovation

Teamwork