Magda Cetta Whelton

White Glove Service

What do Clients Say?

We loved Magda! She is extremely professional, easy to get along with and communicate with. She feels like a family member to us. She had our best interests in mind, helped us narrow things down and pointed out concerns regarding various properties. This helped save her and us time, with our busy schedules. Magda found us our home! Worst part about finding the home is we won't see Magda as often. Thanks for everything, Magda!

Lisa and Peri Venice, FL

Magda is a professional in every sense of the word. It was a great help that she lived in the community and could speak with knowledge about living there. She was extremely attentive to our needs and answered every question in a timely manner, even when she was away. She did not miss a beat in working on our behalf.

Greg and Susie Gravel now in Maine

Magda is thorough, knowledgeable and diligent! I trust her completely. This is the second home she has sold for me and both transactions have been seamless. She is professional and warm at the same time.

Christine Ravish

Magda Whelton is a 5 star agent! She made this process fun and exciting for us. She always responded in a timely manner, and when we got nervous or had questions, she handled them with grace and gave us peace of mind. We love her. She has experience and compassion. She knows the Venice area well. We would definitely use her as our agent again, and highly recommend her!

David and Kelly Crumpley

About Magda

Magda Whelton specializes in luxury waterfront properties, golf communities, and architecturally significant homes throughout the Venice and Sarasota areas. Over 17 years in the local market, she has built a reputation for deep community knowledge and a strategic, results-driven approach to every transaction.

Born into a family of Italian real estate developers and raised in Europe, Magda developed an early understanding of the business. Fluent in English, Italian, German, and French, she works directly with international buyers and sellers — a genuine advantage in a market that regularly draws buyers from abroad.

Magda has built her business primarily on repeat clients and referrals — a reflection of the long-term relationships she works to earn with every client. Over the course of her career, this approach has generated more than $125 million in sales. She holds the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation, is a Guild Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, and is a Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI).

At Douglas Elliman, Magda pairs her market expertise with the reach of one of the country's leading luxury real estate brokerages, giving clients access to a national and international network of buyers, agents, and resources. Clients work directly with Magda from the first conversation through closing.

Magda works alongside her daughter, Michelle Whelton, as The Whelton Group at Douglas Elliman — a mother-daughter team that pairs Magda's market experience with Michelle's innovative approach to marketing.

A former professional basketball player in Europe, Magda enjoys golf and skiing, and travels regularly to Italy to visit family. She lives in the Venice area with her husband, Joe, and is a proud mother to their two adult children, Michelle and Matteo.