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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 …

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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.…

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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…

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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 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 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-…

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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 When 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. 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 Northeast 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 The 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 Real 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 Real 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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Dec. 26, 2025

Sarah Rothstein: Relationship-Driven Real Estate in Fleming Island and Beyond

Sarah Rothstein: Relationship-Driven Real Estate in Fleming Island and Beyond Real Estate Excellence is the go-to platform for discovering the top agents driving success in Northeast Florida. Episode 115 spotlights Sarah Rothstein of Berkshire Hath…

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Dec. 26, 2025

The Real Results Podcast Host Who Gets It: Dustin Brohm

The Real Results Podcast Host Who Gets It: Dustin Brohm | REE Ep. 132 Dustin Brohm isn't just another agent with a mic. He's one of the few coaches and content creators who actually understands what it's like to knock doors in the snow, get ghosted…

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Dec. 26, 2025

Heather Monahan on Confidence, Adversity, and Empowering Women in Real Estate

Heather Monahan on Confidence, Adversity, and Empowering Women in Real Estate When it comes to breaking barriers and elevating the mindset of high-achieving women, few voices are more powerful than Heather Monahan. On Episode 125 of the Real Estate…

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Dec. 26, 2025

What Makes a Great Broker? Jonathan Lickstein on Leadership, Structure, and Real Support

What Makes a Great Broker? Jonathan Lickstein on Leadership, Structure, and Real Support At Real Estate Excellence, we spotlight the agents and brokers who are doing more than just producing numbers. We feature leaders who raise the standard. Jonat…

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Dec. 25, 2025

Elaine Morgin: From Disney Discipline to Real Estate Excellence in Jacksonville

Elaine Morgin: From Disney Discipline to Real Estate Excellence in Jacksonville In Northeast Florida’s competitive real estate market, few names carry the level of professionalism, heart, and follow-through that define Elaine Morgin of Coldwe…

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Dec. 25, 2025

Built on Service and Systems: How the Elkins Group Wins in Jacksonville Real Estate

Built on Service and Systems: How the Elkins Group Wins in Jacksonville Real Estate The Real Estate Excellence podcast continues to highlight elite real estate professionals transforming Northeast Florida. Episode 118 features Toby and Jena Elkins …

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Dec. 25, 2025

From Physical Therapy to Powerhouse Realtor: Miranda Ferreira’s Fast Rise in Fernandina Beach

From Physical Therapy to Powerhouse Realtor: Miranda Ferreira’s Fast Rise in Fernandina Beach In the fast-moving world of Northeast Florida real estate, Miranda Ferreira stands out. A former doctor of physical therapy, she’s now a top-p…

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