Margaret Labus, Team Leader & Broker
Isabelle Carter, Real Estate Agent
Steve Dowden, Real Estate Agent
Tim LaBrecque, Real Estate Agent
Zach Otten, Real Estate Agent
Beth Peyer, Real Estate Agent
Hailee Monroe, Content & Client Care Coordinator
Brandee Walton, Team Concierge & Marketing Manager
Starboard Group, led by Margaret Labus, has a client-centered mission to provide comprehensive real estate services while building strong community connections. With two decades of experience, Labus — a Certified Negotiation Expert and Luxury Collection Specialist, who also holds an MBA — founded the group to offer unparalleled service to clients throughout Southeast Wisconsin and Northeast Illinois. The team’s collaborative approach reflects its shared commitment to client satisfaction, each member bringing unique expertise and a personal touch.
With specialties ranging from military relocations to interior design, property management and new construction, Starboard Group has an agent suited to each client’s unique needs. Their seamless processes and in-depth market knowledge help clients navigate transactions with ease. The group provides an array of services, allowing clients to find all they need in one place. “Having these ancillary services only makes our group more valuable to our clients and communities,” says Labus.
Each team member’s dedication enhances the client experience. Zach Otten, a Military Relocation Professional, assists lake home clientele with the intricate fittings of waterfront properties, while Isabelle Carter combines her Accredited Buyer’s Representative expertise with a keen eye for design and historic homes. Tim LaBrecque analytically handles short-term rentals and property management, Steve Dowden provides experience-backed insight into rehabs and new builds, and Beth Peyer uses her teaching background to assist first-time homebuyers. Brandee Walton and Hailee Monroe oversee marketing, content and both the team and client experience.
The group’s dedication has led to numerous accolades, including recognition in multiple Best of Geneva Lake categories every year since 2020. Starboard Group remains committed to community impact, supporting local organizations such as Sunshine Kids, Lot of Love Inc. and the Walworth County Food & Diaper Bank. Their dedication to client success, coupled with a mission to strengthen communities, sets the team apart as a trusted local fixture and client ally.
