Stonebridge Real Estate

What Stonebridge Real Estate does

Stonebridge Real Estate Co., Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned real estate brokerage headquartered in downtown Clearwater, Florida, founded circa 2000 by Brian Andrus and operating continuously for approximately 25 years. The firm operates a dual residential-and-commercial brokerage model that is unusual within the regional market — Stonebridge has been named to the Tampa Bay Business Journal's Top 25 list for commercial brokerages and Top 12 list for residential brokerages, an uncommon dual ranking. Its service footprint spans 27 named sub-markets across Pinellas County and the broader Tampa Bay metro, with occasional out-of-state and international assignments for land and luxury ranch transactions.

The company's revenue streams are: (1) transaction-fee commissions on residential sales and purchases, handled by eight associate agents under the Broker-Owner's supervision; (2) transaction-fee commissions on commercial transactions covering retail, industrial, multi-family, office, raw land, marinas, and rural ranches, with the broker personally involved in complex deals; and (3) recurring property management fees on single-family, condo, townhome, and apartment-complex portfolios. GTM is sales-led and direct-to-consumer — agents run the full transaction lifecycle from prospecting through closing, supported by an MLS-integrated IDX website (Diverse Solutions), featured-listing placement on Crexi and LoopNet for commercial inventory, email newsletters, and community-involvement-driven top-of-funnel marketing.

The underlying technology stack is conventional for a regional brokerage: full MLS access, IDX-powered property search, third-party commercial listing platforms, and standard CRM/marketing tooling. There is no proprietary platform. The firm has extended beyond pure brokerage into development — Marina Bay 880, an 87-unit waterfront luxury condominium completed in 2022 — and into commercial project work, exemplified by the 2025 build-out of a business center for KnowBe4 at the Clearwater Tower. Leadership is concentrated in the Andrus family (Brian Andrus as Broker-Owner with CCIM and ALC designations; Donna Andrus as VP Marketing), with an internal team of approximately 13 personnel across agents, marketing, office management, and property management.

Name

Stonebridge Real Estate

Legal name

Stonebridge Real Estate Co., Inc.

Website

https://stonebridgerealtors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stonebridge Real Estate is a founder-owned, dual residential-and-commercial real estate brokerage headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, serving homebuyers, sellers, investors, and commercial clients across the Tampa Bay metro with brokerage, property management, and development services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Brokerage Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Nonresidential Property Managers (531312), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA), Real Estate Advisory & Consulting (Strategy, Portfolio & Location) (FSAEAJAH)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Commercial real estate brokerage
• Property management services
• Land and investment consulting
• Real estate transactions

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Commission - Residential: Commissions earned on residential property sales and purchases. Agents work with buyers and sellers throughout the transaction lifecycle.
2. Real Estate Commission - Commercial: Commissions on commercial property transactions including sales, purchases, and leases for retail, industrial, multi-family, land, and office properties.
3. Property Management Fees: Property management services for single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and apartment complexes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stonebridge Real Estate is a full-service real estate brokerage operating in the Tampa Bay area, providing residential and commercial property buying, selling, and leasing services. The firm is staffed by licensed agents and a broker-owner who personally guides clients through the full transaction lifecycle. In addition to brokerage, the company offers property management for single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and apartment complexes, along with specialized land and investment property consulting.

Product overview

Stonebridge Real Estate Co., Inc. is a full-service real estate brokerage offering two primary product lines: residential and commercial real estate services. The company operates as a unified brokerage providing property listings through MLS integration, with additional specialized services including property management (for single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and apartments), land/investment property consulting, and real estate development (exemplified by the Marina Bay 880 waterfront condominium project). The company also maintains partnerships with third-party listing platforms including Crexi and LoopNet for commercial properties, and uses IDX technology from Diverse Solutions for property search functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Real Estate Services Full-service residential real estate brokerage for individual homebuyers and sellers, covering starter homes, condos, waterfront homes, and luxury beachfront properties throughout the Tampa Bay area. Agents provide full MLS access at no cost and guide clients through the entire transaction lifecycle.
• Commercial Real Estate Services Comprehensive commercial property brokerage for business owners, investors, and companies, covering retail stores, restaurants, industrial warehouses, multi-family projects, raw land, marinas, rural ranches, and office headquarters. Includes sales, purchases, and leasing with project-based approach.
• Property Management Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed multi-million dollar waterfront estate sale after 9-month effort with previous brokers failing for 5+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CrexicoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured commercial property listings displayed on Crexi platform, a commercial real estate marketplace providing additional exposure for Stonebridge's commercial inventory.
• LoopNetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured commercial property listings displayed on LoopNet platform, one of the largest commercial real estate listing services, providing national exposure for Stonebridge's commercial properties.
• KnowBe4coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStonebridge completed build-out of a business center for KnowBe4 at the Clearwater Tower building (33 N Garden Ave). KnowBe4 is a major Clearwater-based cybersecurity firm and one of Tampa Bay's fastest-growing companies.
• Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of Realtors (FGCAR)coreOthersBrian Andrus served as 2017 Board President and is a long-serving board member. Stonebridge is an active member with multiple Pinnacle Awards and Brokerage of the Year recognition.
• Realtors' Land Institute (RLI)minorOthersBroker Brian Andrus earned the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation and has been a member since 2014. RLI provides land real estate education and networking.
• Pinellas Realtor OrganizationminorOthersLocal MLS participation and professional association membership for residential real estate operations in Pinellas County.
• Lawrence Anthony Earth OrganizationminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting the organization's work to restore the health of the natural world through science-based solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Berksworth Hathaway HomeServices: National residential franchise with substantial Florida and Tampa Bay footprint. Competes on luxury resi brand association and is increasingly active in commercial via affiliated businesses.
• Coldwell Banker Realty: Global residential real estate franchise with strong Tampa Bay office presence. Competes head-to-head on residential listings and agent recruiting, with the advantage of national brand, marketing, and referral network.
• Keller Williams Realty: Global agent-centric brokerage franchisor with significant Florida market share. Directly competes for residential agent talent and listings, with a training- and culture-driven model that appeals to independent producers.
• Marcus & Millichap: National commercial real estate investment sales and financing firm. Overlaps with Stonebridge's commercial investment brokerage and multifamily representation at a much larger scale, representing the institutional end of the same market.
• RE/MAX: One of the largest global real estate franchisors with deep agent networks in Florida. Competes for associate agents and listings in the same Tampa Bay territory, leveraging brand recognition and international referral reach.

Emerging players

• Compass: Tech-forward national brokerage that has expanded aggressively into Florida. Represents a competitive threat to Stonebridge's residential agent recruiting and digital marketing capabilities, with capital and technology Stonebridge lacks.
• eXp Realty: Cloud-based brokerage model with rapid Florida growth and aggressive agent incentive programs. Competes for associate agents with low-overhead economics, posing a talent-flight risk to traditional firms like Stonebridge.

Direct peers

• Smith & Associates Real Estate: Long-established Tampa Bay brokerage with both residential sales (luxury and general) and commercial representation across the same metro as Stonebridge. Directly comparable in dual resi/comm focus, local market depth, and boutique-to-mid-market scale.
• Michael Saunders & Company: Premier Tampa Bay regional brokerage with deep residential and commercial exposure and a similarly long local track record. Closely mirrors Stonebridge's relationship-driven, locally-rooted GTM and high-touch service model.
• Lipply Real Estate: Tampa Bay-based residential and commercial brokerage of comparable boutique scale. Direct head-to-head competitor for listings, buyers, and associate agents within the same Pinellas County / Tampa Bay service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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