Rentals
Catherine Clausen, Broker, Rental Manager
Having grown up in the Real Estate industry with my parents owning a franchise for Deltona, in Caracas, Venezuela, one could say that real estate is in my blood. I have been in the Real Estate Business for close to 30 years having first worked as a receptionist for my father’s company here on Marco Island since I was 18 years old. After college, I came back home and eventually worked on getting my Real Estate license. My first actual dip in the business started out in new construction. I assisted my father in marketing and selling condos at a development on Marco Island called Villas at Waterside. Once that project was complete, I was presented with an opportunity to go into rentals and have been doing this for the last 20 years. I had previously worked with 2 other companies in their rental departments before joining my father’s company in 2004 managing the rental side of the business full time. At that time he had approximately 25 properties and since then I have managed to grow the rental side up to 225 properties and still growing. I have an awesome team that has helped with our success and daily operations of the business. Being part of the family business is not always easy but it is very gratifying, as my father will one day retire and being able to carry on his name and his company is something I take great pride in.
Kelli Swanson, Realtor
At Clausen Properties Rentals Inc, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized, seamless vacation experiences. Leading our operations is our dedicated Property Manager and licensed Realtor, Kelli Swanson, who brings years of local market knowledge and a passion for exceptional guest service to every booking.
Kelli personally handles all reservations, guest communications, and property preparations — from confirming your perfect dates to coordinating professional cleanings and ensuring every home is turnkey ready for your arrival. Her expertise as a Realtor allows her to anticipate needs, solve issues quickly, and provide the insider insights that make your Marco Island stay truly memorable.
Whether you’re a guest planning your dream getaway or a homeowner looking for reliable management, Kelli is the friendly, knowledgeable face behind our commitment to trust, integrity, and five-star service.
Sales
Ian Clausen, Realtor, Broker-Associate, GRI
Ian Clausen joined Clausen Properties, Inc. in 2004 following a dynamic, 10-year sales career in companies such as Descartes Systems Group, The Aberdeen Group and SemiXchange, Inc. Much of his experience lies in overseas markets, having built an interest in, and lived in, countries like Caracas, Venezuela; Richmond, Surrey (England) and Madrid, Spain. Domestically, Ian has lived in Boston, Orlando, Dallas, and Miami.
As a Realtor Associate, Ian currently focuses on new sales. He draws on family ties to Marco Island through the Deltona Corporation. His father worked for the oldest and largest franchise Deltona had overseas, which sold the first ten lots on Marco Island in 1965.
Ian received his baccalaureate from Stetson University in Florida. In 2006 he was a member of the Marco Island Area Association of Realtors Leadership class. He received his Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation in 2009 and has been Co-Chair of the Professional Standards Committee since 2007. Ian is also a mediator for MIAAOR and was recently elected to the Board of Directors.
