Justin Aftanis, Broker-Salesperson
As a lifelong resident of Cape May, Justin brings his extensive business and real estate background to Homestead Real Estate. Justin attended St. Joseph’s University, is a proud Freemason and Past Master 2021 Cape Island Lodge #30, the retired Broker/Owner of Cape May Realty, and a licensed Florida Real Estate Broker. Obtaining his Real Estate license in 1999 you can see Justin has dedicated his business acumen to educating and serving his real estate clients’ needs for almost a quarter of a century.
On a personal level, Justin met his charming wife Dawn when she was a summer local during high school and they have been together ever since. Dawn and Justin have two children who they lovingly call their “Irish Twins”. Their daughter Izzy is a Coastal Engineering major with a minor in Oceanography at UNCW and their son Gavin is an International Business major at University of Tampa. The Aftanis family jokingly refer to themselves as a house divided over their love of their classic Jeep and a modern Bronco. Justin is a history buff and enjoys fishing, golfing, surfing, biking, and traveling.
Justin Aftanis is the former owner of Cape May Realty, a well-respected real estate business in the Cape May area originating in 1980. In May of 2023, Cape May Realty merged with Homestead, a decision made by Justin who had many options but he chose Homestead to ensure his father's lifelong legacy in the real estate industry would continue in the most impactful way possible. This strategic move allowed the values and principles that Cape May Realty was built on to transition to a new era with Homestead seamlessly.
Homestead could not be prouder to carry on that legacy, and we are privileged to represent both Justin’s former and current clients. Under Justin’s thoughtful oversight, the transition was smooth and executed with the utmost professionalism and care. His gracious and kind participation in the merger exemplified who he is as a person and his dedication to ensuring that both clients and team members experienced a seamless process.
Justin continues to be an invaluable contributor to the Homestead family, particularly within the sales team, where his experience is second to none. His expertise, work ethic, and genuine passion for the real estate business make him an outstanding asset to Homestead and his fellow team members. Dagmer Chew, the Broker/Owner of Homestead recognizes the amazing asset Justin is to her and to the entire company. Dagmer stated, “We are proud and honored to be the successors of Cape May Realty and look forward to upholding the high standards of excellence that Cape May Realty and Justin Aftanis have always exemplified”.