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Feb. 20, 2026

NEFAR President Kim Knapp’s 2025 Playbook: “Do It Right – Keep It Real”

NEFAR President Kim Knapp’s 2025 Playbook: “Do It Right – Keep It Real”

NEFAR President Kim Knapp’s 2025 Playbook: “Do It Right – Keep It Real” If you’re a real estate agent in Northeast Florida, you don’t need more noise—you need leadership, clarity, and a practical plan…

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Feb. 16, 2026

Tina Priest’s Leadership in Military Relocation Across Northeast Florida

Tina Priest’s Leadership in Military Relocation Across Northeast Florida

Serving Those Who Serve: Tina Priest’s Leadership in Military Relocation Across Northeast FloridaAt Real Estate Excellence, our mission is to highlight professionals who raise the standard of real estate in Northeast Florida. In markets like…

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Feb. 15, 2026

Why Dori Nugent Is the Go-To Real Estate Expert in St. Augustine Beach

Why Dori Nugent Is the Go-To Real Estate Expert in St. Augustine Beach

Why Dori Nugent Is the Go-To Real Estate Expert in St. Augustine BeachWhen buyers and sellers think about real estate in St. Augustine Beach, they’re not just looking for an agent. They’re looking for certainty, strategy, and someone w…

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Feb. 9, 2026

Rachel Hanes: Where Equestrian Living and Smart Real Estate Investing Meet in Northeast Florida

Rachel Hanes: Where Equestrian Living and Smart Real Estate Investing Meet in Northeast Florida

Rachel Hanes: Where Equestrian Living and Smart Real Estate Investing Meet in Northeast FloridaIn Northeast Florida, buying land or investing in property isn’t just about square footage—it’s about lifestyle, long-term value, and …

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Feb. 9, 2026

Building a Cross-Market Real Estate Business in Northeast Florida with Christina Swyers

Building a Cross-Market Real Estate Business in Northeast Florida with Christina Swyers

Building a Cross-Market Real Estate Business in Northeast Florida with Christina SwyersReal Estate Excellence exists to spotlight the agents who are actually doing the work — building businesses, navigating challenges, and delivering real re…

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Feb. 6, 2026

From Retail Agent to Builder Sales Pro: How Jerry Strums Wins in New Construction

From Retail Agent to Builder Sales Pro: How Jerry Strums Wins in New Construction

From Retail Agent to Builder Sales Pro: How Jerry Strums Wins in New ConstructionIntroAt Real Estate Excellence, our mission is simple: spotlight the professionals who are truly moving the Northeast Florida real estate market forward.In this e…

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Feb. 3, 2026

Young, Driven, and All In: The Mindset Fueling Madison Partridge's Rise in Northeast Florida Real Estate

Young, Driven, and All In: The Mindset Fueling Madison Partridge's Rise in Northeast Florida Real Estate

Young, Driven, and All In: The Mindset Fueling Madison Partridge's Rise in Northeast Florida Real EstateMadison Partridge isn’t just selling homes—she’s modeling what it looks like to lead with mindset, hustle, and heart.This a…

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Jan. 27, 2026

Rachel Hanes: Building Trust, Balance, and Investor Success in Northeast Florida

Rachel Hanes: Building Trust, Balance, and Investor Success in Northeast Florida

Rachel Hanes: Building Trust, Balance, and Investor Success in Northeast FloridaIn Northeast Florida real estate, serious buyers and sellers turn to agents who combine deep market knowledge with integrity and results. At Real Estate Excellence, we…

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Jan. 16, 2026

Sarah Schwartz: Turning Local Trust into $100M+ in Sales

Sarah Schwartz: Turning Local Trust into $100M+ in Sales

Sarah Schwartz: Turning Local Trust into $100M+ in SalesIn Northeast Florida, it takes more than a license to be a top-performing Realtor. On Episode 304 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes welcomes back Sarah Schwartz, a Certified …

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Jan. 12, 2026

Personal Security Isn’t Paranoia. It’s Preparation: Why James Hamilton Should Be Speaking to Your Team

Personal Security Isn’t Paranoia. It’s Preparation: Why James Hamilton Should Be Speaking to Your Team

Personal Security Isn’t Paranoia. It’s Preparation: Why James Hamilton Should Be Speaking to Your TeamIf you’re in Northeast Florida real estate, you know this industry doesn’t come with safety guarantees. Agents walk into …

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Jan. 12, 2026

The Probate Problem Solver Florida Agents Need on Speed Dial

The Probate Problem Solver Florida Agents Need on Speed Dial

The Probate Problem Solver Florida Agents Need on Speed DialIf you're a Northeast Florida real estate agent and you don’t have a probate attorney in your referral arsenal, you’re leaving deals—and client trust—on the table.…

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Jan. 12, 2026

From Boutique to Viral: How Amy Barton-Cotney Built a 1.3M-Follower Real Estate Brand

From Boutique to Viral: How Amy Barton-Cotney Built a 1.3M-Follower Real Estate Brand

From Boutique to Viral: How Amy Barton-Cotney Built a 1.3M-Follower Real Estate BrandWhen it comes to real estate marketing, authenticity wins. And Amy Barton-Cotney is living proof.Real Estate Excellence is proud to feature one of the industry&…

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Jan. 11, 2026

Episode 40: Corey Hasting | Building a Vision from the Ground Up

Episode 40: Corey Hasting | Building a Vision from the Ground Up

Episode 40: Corey Hasting | Building a Vision from the Ground UpBefore he was the owner of one of the most respected luxury brokerages in Northeast Florida, Corey Hasting sat down for Episode 40 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast to share his e…

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Jan. 9, 2026

Mastering the Title Game in Northeast Florida: Lisa Andrews of Golden Dog Title

Mastering the Title Game in Northeast Florida: Lisa Andrews of Golden Dog Title

Mastering the Title Game in Northeast Florida: Lisa Andrews of Golden Dog TitleIf you're serious about real estate in Northeast Florida, you need a serious title partner—and Lisa Andrews is exactly that. As Director of Sales and Marketing at…

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Jan. 9, 2026

Maximize Real Estate Profits with Self-Directed IRAs: John Bowens

Maximize Real Estate Profits with Self-Directed IRAs: John Bowens

Maximize Real Estate Profits with Self-Directed IRAs: John Bowens, Equity Trust | Ep. 28The Real Estate Excellence Podcast is Northeast Florida’s go-to source for uncovering top-tier professionals and strategies that drive wealth through rea…

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Jan. 8, 2026

Austin Gray: Building a First-Class Inspection Empire in Northeast Florida

Austin Gray: Building a First-Class Inspection Empire in Northeast Florida

Austin Gray: Building a First-Class Inspection Empire in Northeast FloridaThe Real Estate Excellence Podcast is Northeast Florida's authority for connecting buyers, sellers, and agents with elite professionals in every corner of the industry. In t…

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Jan. 6, 2026

How Billy Wagner Built One of the Most Disciplined Referral Machines in Insurance

How Billy Wagner Built One of the Most Disciplined Referral Machines in Insurance

How Billy Wagner Built One of the Most Disciplined Referral Machines in InsuranceReal Estate Excellence is your go-to source for discovering the most effective, system-driven professionals in Northeast Florida real estate and its supporting indust…

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Jan. 6, 2026

Boutique Service. Attorney Expertise. Real Results

Boutique Service. Attorney Expertise. Real Results

Boutique Service. Attorney Expertise. Real Results.Northeast Florida real estate is competitive—and your closing team needs to be just as sharp as your agent. At Atlantic Coast Title and Escrow, Maria Coutu and Christina Tatum deliver legal-…

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Jan. 5, 2026

Erin Salem: Custom Marketing for Real Estate Success in Northeast Florida

Erin Salem: Custom Marketing for Real Estate Success in Northeast Florida

Erin Salem: Custom Marketing for Real Estate Success in Northeast FloridaWhen it comes to building standout real estate brands in Jacksonville, Nocatee, and St. Augustine, Round Table Realty's Erin Salem is leading the charge. As Director of Sales…

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Dec. 30, 2025

True Entrepreneur. Family Man. Community Leader.

True Entrepreneur. Family Man. Community Leader.

True Entrepreneur. Family Man. Community Leader.There are business owners. And then there are builders—the kind who lead from the front, take risks, and build teams that can stand on their own. Brian Lunsford is that kind of entrepreneur.W…

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Dec. 30, 2025

Leading With Safety: Why Every NE Florida Agent Needs to Hear From Tracey Hawkins

Leading With Safety: Why Every NE Florida Agent Needs to Hear From Tracey Hawkins

Leading With Safety: Why Every NE Florida Agent Needs to Hear From Tracey HawkinsNortheast Florida's real estate market demands more than just sales skills. It demands a deeper level of responsibility to clients, communities, and agents themselves…

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Dec. 30, 2025

Marki Lemons: AI, Authority, and the Future of Real Estate

Marki Lemons: AI, Authority, and the Future of Real Estate

Marki Lemons: AI, Authority, and the Future of Real EstateThe Real Estate Excellence Podcast continues to spotlight the top minds shaping the future of our industry. Episode 114 features Marki Lemons, a nationally recognized real estate educator, …

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Dec. 30, 2025

Sarah Schwartz: Building Relationships, Delivering Results in Northeast Florida

Sarah Schwartz: Building Relationships, Delivering Results in Northeast Florida

Sarah Schwartz: Building Relationships, Delivering Results in Northeast FloridaReal Estate Excellence highlights the top professionals shaping the Northeast Florida housing market. In this feature, we're spotlighting Sarah Schwartz—a results…

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Dec. 30, 2025

Community Expert, Video Strategist, and Northeast Florida Realtor: Austin Preik

Community Expert, Video Strategist, and Northeast Florida Realtor: Austin Preik

Community Expert, Video Strategist, and Northeast Florida Realtor: Austin PreikReal Estate Excellence continues to spotlight the agents redefining success in Northeast Florida real estate. In Episode 110, we meet Austin Preik, a psychology major t…

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