Duncan Real Estate

What Duncan Real Estate does

Duncan Real Estate, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned boutique real estate brokerage and vacation rental management firm headquartered at 310 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Florida, incorporated in Florida and founded in 2001 by Darcie Duncan, a lifelong island native with 35+ years as a licensed broker. The company operates across Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, and broader Manatee County, serving three primary customer groups: vacation rental guests seeking short-term beach accommodations (1-6+ bedroom properties); real estate buyers and sellers transacting in the local island and mainland property market; and property owners/landlords requiring vacation rental management, annual rental management, or Homewatch property monitoring services. Revenue is generated through four fee streams: management commissions on rental income for managed vacation properties; real estate brokerage commissions on purchase and sale transactions; annual rental management fees; and Homewatch professional services for absentee owners.

The company's underlying technology consists of a direct-to-consumer web platform at teamduncan.com providing vacation rental search and booking, an integrated MLS search experience for property listings, and online owner/guest portals for account access, availability, and statements. Distribution is multi-channel, combining the direct website, VRBO (Premier Host status) and Airbnb (100% Response Rate) marketplace listings, MLS exposure for real estate, a brick-and-mortar office, and a 'Duncan Experiences' partner program aggregating 25+ local vendors across dining, rentals, charters, and wellness. The firm employs 11-50 staff comprising realtors, a rental team, in-house maintenance, housekeeping coordination, bookkeeping, and marketing, and operates with no external institutional capital or parent company.

Recent strategic actions include geographic expansion into Longboat Key, addition of Homewatch Services as a new product line, buildout of the Duncan Experiences vendor ecosystem, and investment in multi-platform marketplace presence and online self-service infrastructure. The business carries intangible-asset strength through its 23-year operating history, Manatee Chamber Small Business of the Year (2014) and AMI Chamber/Rotary Business Person of the Year (2011) recognitions, VRBO Premier Host standing, Airbnb 100% Response Rate, and BBB Accreditation.

Name

Duncan Real Estate

Legal name

Duncan Real Estate, Inc.

Website

https://teamduncan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Duncan Real Estate is a privately held boutique real estate brokerage and vacation rental management firm founded in 2001 in Anna Maria, Florida, serving guests, property owners, and buyers/sellers across Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and Manatee County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental & Real Estate Brokerage Services

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality (Hotels & Resorts) Asset Management (BPAJAMAE)

Keywords

• Vacation rental management
• Real estate brokerage
• Property management services
• Annual rental management
• Homewatch services

Headquarters

HQ city

Anna Maria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vacation Rental Management Commission: Property management services for vacation rentals including accounting, advertising, reservations, guest services, and maintenance. Revenue derived from commission on rental income generated for property owners.
2. Real Estate Sales Commission: Full-service real estate brokerage for buying and selling property on Anna Maria Island and throughout Manatee County. Revenue from commission on property transactions.
3. Annual Rental Management: Long-term property management services including tenant screening, lease management, maintenance, and accounting for annual rentals.
4. Homewatch Services: Property monitoring services for absent homeowners, including inspections, damage checks, and post-storm assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Duncan Real Estate is a boutique vacation rental management and real estate brokerage on Anna Maria Island, Florida. The company manages short-term vacation rental properties, handles residential and commercial real estate sales and purchases, and provides full-service property management including accounting, advertising, reservations, guest services, housekeeping, and in-house maintenance. Founded in 2001, it serves Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, and Longboat Key markets with a personalized 'know you by name' service approach.

Product overview

Duncan Real Estate operates as a boutique vacation rental and real estate company on Anna Maria Island, offering a portfolio of interconnected services. The core offerings include Vacation Rentals (short-term properties ranging from 1-6 bedrooms) and Real Estate Sales. Supporting these are service modules: Vacation Rental Services (full property management), Annual Rentals (long-term management), Homewatch Services (property inspections), Duncan Experiences (partner vendor discounts), Duncan Deals (special offers), and MLS Search. The company was founded in 2001 and serves Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, and Longboat Key areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Anna Maria Rental CarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury car rental partner offering 20% discount to Duncan Real Estate guests. Vehicles include Tesla Cyberbeast, Model X Plaid, C8 Corvette, and Ford Broncos. Delivery to vacation rentals or SRQ Airport. Has 1000+ five-star reviews.
• Beach Suites AMIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeach experience partner offering 10% off with code Duncan10. Provides luxury beach suite and cabana setups delivered to the sand including lounge chairs, shade, towels, coolers.
• ZoomAround Golf Cart RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf cart rental partner on Florida West coast. Street legal carts, 4 & 6 passenger vehicles, gas and electric options. Paperless delivery and pickup service. $35 off delivery/pickup fee with promo code DUNCAN310.
• Crabby Joe's AdventuresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGas powered golf cart rentals offering 6-passenger carts with beach buggy feel. Paperless/contactless rental. FREE delivery/pickup/gas with DUNCAN promo.
• Lazy Turtle Beach RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeach equipment rental partner at 314 Pine Ave. Offers scooters, bicycles, paddle boards, kayaks, beach equipment, golf carts, canoe. 10% off for Duncan guests.
• Fun and More RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecreational and baby equipment rental partner for beach vacations. 10% off any rental time as Duncan guest.
• Triple G's RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf cart, charters, and beach equipment partner. Carts feature underglow lights, Bluetooth speakers. 15% off golf carts, 10% off other services with code Duncan10.
• Coconut RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium gas golf cart rentals. 4 & 6 passenger carts. Free delivery/pickup to vacation rental with no hidden fees. 10% off with promo code Duncan.
• Beach BumsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecreational rentals and gift shop at 427 Pine Ave. Bikes, kayaks, SUP, surreys, beach supplies, golf carts. 10% off any rental item as Duncan guest.
• Kiddos Baby&BeachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBaby gear rental partner. $5 off for any rental $50+.
• AMI PaddleboardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPaddleboard rental partner. 10% off for Duncan Real Estate Guests using promo code LATITUDE.
• Glow BoatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuided and lighted clear kayak tours. $50 off with promo code DUNCAN10.
• Jarrod McKenzie FishingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFishing charter with Captain Jarrod McKenzie. $50 off when paying with cash, check, or Venmo. Targets snook, redfish, tarpon, trout. Includes gear, bait, licenses, cooler space, ice, fish cleaning.
• Captain Matt Fishing CharterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIsland native fishing charter. 10% off regular charter. Cruises backwaters targeting tarpon, snook and redfish.
• Compass Boat RentalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoat rental partner. 5% off any boat rental for Duncan Real Estate guests.
• Island HoppersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate and tiki boat tours. 10% off tours. Call in to get discount and mention Duncan.
• Orca Pro ChartersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate boat tours for island hopping, dolphin watching, snorkeling. $50 off a tour.
• Manatee River Boat Rentals and Water SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury pontoon boat rentals and captained charters on Manatee River and Gulf waters. $50 off luxury tritoon rental for Duncan guests.
• CabanUPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeach tent rentals with 10'x10' tents, WiFi and more delivered, set up, and removed. $25 off late fee set up.
• Beach Dogs Island EssentialsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIsland essentials partner. 10% off for Duncan Real Estate Guests (must call to apply discount).
• The Loaded KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery delivery to rental property. $10 off delivery fee with Duncan Deal.
• Anna Maria Island Frozen Yogurt & AcaiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrozen yogurt and acai shop in Holmes Beach. 10% off for Duncan guests.
• Freckled Fin Irish PubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIrish pub offering 20% off bill before 4:00PM on check-in day for Duncan guests.
• Pizza SocialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtisan pizza neighbor at 308 Pine Ave. Free garlic nuggets with purchase of any 14 inch pizza as Duncan VIP.
• Topsail SteamerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeafood steam pot restaurant at 5321 Gulf Dr. Signature Bay Buckets with fresh seafood. 10% off with Duncan10 code.
• EnRich BistrominorGTM or Marketing PartnerElevated dining 10 minutes across bridge. 10% off bill when mentioning Duncan. Partners with local ranches, farms, fisheries.
• Vintage BeachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFurniture and home decor at 5500 Marina Dr. 10% off regularly priced store items. Friday 4-7pm bubbly and mingling.
• Back alleyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee shop with funky art and handmade gifts at 108 Bridge Street. 10% off any gift item.
• Distractions on the IslandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWalk-in ceramics art studio offering Paint Your Own Pottery, Canvas Painting, Events. 10% off projects for Duncan guests.
• Sea-Renity Beach Spa & BoutiqueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpa at 112 Bridge Street. Skin care, massages indoors and on beach. Shop the Bou-Tiki. Free gift for Duncan guests.
• Aluna WellnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWellness center at 2219 Gulf Drive N. Massage, acupuncture, skin care, Yoga and Meditation. Complimentary foot or back exfoliation or aroma therapy as Duncan guest.
• Body and SolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDay spa at 9805 Gulf Dr. Massage, Acupuncture, Cupping, Craniosacral, Skincare, Manicures & Pedicures, Hair, Bridal Parties, Yoga. Free Sunbeam add-on as Duncan guest.
• PACE Center for GirlsminorOthersLocal nonprofit charity that Darcie Duncan donates time and resources to as part of community involvement.
• Women's Resource CenterminorOthersLocal nonprofit that Darcie Duncan donates time and resources to as part of community involvement.
• Anna Maria Island Community CenterminorOthersLocal community organization that Darcie Duncan donates time and resources to as part of community involvement.
• Manatee Chamber of CommerceminorOthersRegional chamber of commerce where Darcie Duncan serves on board of directors and was Chairman of the Board in 2018.
• Holmes Beach Police Pension BoardminorOthersBoard of directors position held by Darcie Duncan as part of community service.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vacasa: Vacasa is the largest U.S. vacation rental management company, providing full-service property management, owner portals, and online booking across coastal U.S. markets. Duncan Real Estate operates the same core model on a much smaller, single-island scale, making Vacasa its closest scaled peer.
• Evolve Vacation Rental: Evolve is a nationwide vacation rental property manager that offers professional management across fragmented local markets with online booking and owner dashboards. Comparable to Duncan in business model (commission-based PM + distribution via Airbnb/VRBO) but at national scale.
• TurnKey Vacation Rentals: TurnKey provides full-service vacation rental management with tech-enabled owner portals and 24/7 guest support across U.S. destinations. Matches Duncan's full-stack PM approach, though TurnKey operates regionally and nationally rather than on a single island.
• Local Paradise Properties: A direct local competitor on Anna Maria Island offering vacation rentals and property management. Comparable as a same-geography boutique PM firm competing for the same owners and guest pool.
• Sato Real Estate: Sato Real Estate is a long-standing boutique brokerage and vacation rental manager on Anna Maria Island. Operates the same combined real estate sales + vacation rental management model in the same micro-market as Duncan.
• Anna Maria Vacations (formerly Coastline Vacation Rentals): Anna Maria-focused vacation rental management company that competes directly with Duncan's rental inventory and guest base on the same barrier island.

Broad incumbents

• Marriott Homes & Villas: Marriott's vacation rental program offers professionally managed whole-home rentals under a major hotel brand, targeting upscale coastal leisure demand. Competes with Duncan's luxury collection but with broader geographic reach and brand-driven distribution.
• Airbnb (Airbnb Luxe / professional hosting): Airbnb is the dominant vacation rental marketplace and a key distribution channel for Duncan. Comparable as the overarching platform whose host ecosystem and Luxe tier overlap with Duncan's managed luxury inventory on Anna Maria Island.
• Michael Saunders & Company: Michael Saunders & Company is the largest independent luxury brokerage in the Manatee/Sarasota Gulf Coast region, covering Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and mainland Florida. Directly comparable on the real estate brokerage side, but with a regional rather than single-island footprint.
• Keller Williams Gulf Coast (Anna Maria Island): Keller Williams Gulf Coast operates a large brokerage network on Anna Maria Island and surrounding Manatee County. Overlaps with Duncan's real estate sales activity and competes for sellers, buyers, and agents on the island.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/duncanrealestate
• Instagraminstagram.com/teamduncanrealestate
• Xx.com/teamduncan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duncan-real-estate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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