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April 10, 2026

The AI Assistant Changing How Real Estate Agents Work Transactions Forever: ListedKit.AI

Meet Ava: The AI Assistant Changing How Real Estate Agents Work Transactions Forever By Tracy Hayes | Real Estate Excellence Podcast | Episode 318 I have interviewed nearly 300 of the top-producing real estate agents in Northeast Florida and bey…

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April 3, 2026

How Alexis Gamel Reads Homes Differently Than Most Jacksonville Real Estate Agents

What a Construction Background Really Buys You: How Alexis Gamel Reads Homes Differently Than Most Jacksonville Real Estate Agents Featuring Alexis Gamel · Christie's International Real Estate First Coast · Real Estate Excellence × ReadTomato When…

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March 29, 2026

How Taylor Diaz Built a Top-Producing Real Estate Career in Jacksonville

From Medical Scrubs to Million-Dollar Listings: How Taylor Diaz Built a Top-Producing Real Estate Career in Jacksonville Featuring Taylor Diaz · TD HOMES | KW Luxury International · Real Estate Excellence × ReadTomato When Taylor Diaz sat down to …

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March 16, 2026

Leigh Howe: The Amelia Island Real Estate Agent Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Leigh Howe: The Amelia Island Real Estate Agent Buyers and Sellers Need to Know If you want to understand Amelia Island real estate at a high level, Leigh Howe is the kind of agent you want in your corner. On Episode 314 of the Real Estate Excellen…

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March 11, 2026

Megan Jernigan on Culture, Mindset, and Building a Real Estate Team That Actually Performs in Nashville

Megan Jernigan on Culture, Mindset, and Building a Real Estate Team That Actually Performs in Nashville Real Estate Excellence is where serious buyers, sellers, and agents go to find the people who operate at the top of the profession—especially th…

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March 9, 2026

Debbi DiMaggio: Mindset In Motion, Real Estate Mastery, and What It Takes to Finish What You Start

Debbi DiMaggio: Mindset In Motion, Real Estate Mastery, and What It Takes to Finish What You Start Real Estate Excellence exists to spotlight the professionals who elevate this industry—and Debbi DiMaggio is exactly that kind of leader. Debbi is a…

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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”  If you’re a real estate agent in Northeast Florida, you don’t need more noise—you need leadership, clarity, and a practical plan you can actually follow. In Episode 311 of th…

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Feb. 16, 2026

Tina Priest’s Leadership in Military Relocation Across Northeast Florida

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

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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 When 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 who truly und…

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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 In Northeast Florida, buying land or investing in property isn’t just about square footage—it’s about lifestyle, long-term value, and making decisions t…

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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 Real Estate Excellence exists to spotlight the agents who are actually doing the work — building businesses, navigating challenges, and delivering real results …

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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 Intro At 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 Madison Partridge isn’t just selling homes—she’s modeling what it looks like to lead with mindset, hustle, and heart. This article uses insigh…

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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 In 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 In 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 If you’re in Northeast Florida real estate, you know this industry doesn’t come with safety guarantees. Agents walk into empty houses with strang…

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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 If 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. Al Nicoletti isn’t jus…

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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 When 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 Before 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 If 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 Golde…

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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, Equity Trust | Ep. 28 The Real Estate Excellence Podcast is Northeast Florida’s go-to source for uncovering top-tier professionals and strategies that drive wealth through real esta…

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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 The 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 Real 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. 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-level …

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