About Starfish Real Estate

Starfish Real Estate was founded in July 2007 by Broker/Owner Paul Kitchen, who brought with him six years of real estate experience as a licensed Realtor in Maryland dating back to 2001. From the beginning, Paul's vision was simple: put clients first, know the market deeply, and build relationships that last.

In the nearly two decades since opening its doors, Starfish Real Estate has grown into one of Indian River County's most trusted local brokerages. Paul and his team have represented buyers and sellers in over 175 neighborhoods and subdivisions across Vero Beach and the surrounding communities — from the barrier island estates along the Atlantic to the golf course communities of the mainland, and from the quiet riverfront neighborhoods along the Indian River Lagoon to the family-friendly subdivisions of Sebastian and Fellsmere.

Vero Beach is unlike any other real estate market in Florida. Its small-town character, world-class beaches, and carefully managed growth have made it a destination for retirees, second-home buyers, and families looking to escape the overdevelopment of South Florida — while still enjoying everything the Treasure Coast has to offer. Whether it's an oceanfront condo on South Beach, a pool home in a gated golf community, or a boater's dream on the river, the Starfish team knows this market street by street.

The highest compliment our clients can give us is the referral of their family, friends, and business associates. That trust allows us to invest 100% of our time delivering world-class service to every customer we work with. We're not interested in transaction volume for its own sake — we're interested in building strong, lifelong relationships, one person at a time.