Amanda Houser: From Broker Support to Military Mentorship in NE Florida Real Estate

Amanda Houser: From Broker Support to Military Mentorship in NE Florida Real Estate

When you're looking for a Northeast Florida agent who gets it—who understands not just the business but the life changes that come with real estate—Amanda Houser stands out. Now with REAL Broker and a leader in their Military Group, Amanda has built a reputation for educating agents, guiding military families, and delivering rock-solid value to buyers and sellers across Jacksonville, Nocatee, and St. Augustine.

This article uses insights from the full episode transcript at tracyhayespodcast.com/99.

Why Amanda Houser Is One to Watch

Amanda brings over 12 years of frontline experience and has done the hard work: building a team, mentoring new agents, balancing motherhood, and investing in her own education. She started in real estate while raising two children under two and built her business in the hours most people use to recover. “Sometimes you gotta put a little out to get it back,” she said, reflecting on paying for part-time daycare just to work floor duty and shadow experienced agents.

Today, she’s taken that same mindset and scaled it into action. Amanda recently launched First Coast School of Real Estate, focused on pre- and post-licensing education. She's also aligned herself with the elite REAL Broker military group, a tight-knit collective serving military families with high-level knowledge and care.

Standout Quotes from Amanda

"You don’t have to know it all—but you need to know who to ask. That’s how I learned."

"At the end of the day, what you enjoy is what’s going to give you results. If you don’t enjoy doing it, you’re not going to do it 100%."

"I haven’t given myself a raise in three years. But the systems I built keep scaling my business."

Local Mastery in Jacksonville, Nocatee, and St. Augustine

Amanda’s strategic use of Facebook targeting, neighborhood ads, and open house marketing helped her carve out authority in neighborhoods like South Green Cove Springs and the 210 corridor. Her clients benefit from a deep understanding of local dynamics—whether it's explaining CDD fees in St. Johns County, evaluating investment properties near NAS JAX, or helping buyers compare Nocatee vs. St. Augustine Beach.

She’s also built strong vendor relationships, which means smoother closings and faster issue resolution. Amanda understands that in NE Florida, relationships still win.

Three Real Moments That Prove Her Value

1. The Early Hustle: Amanda paid for part-time daycare so she could take floor shifts, attend every class, and shadow top agents. She did this with two toddlers and no guaranteed income.

2. From Client to Investor: A neighbor wanted passive income but didn’t know how. Amanda helped him buy a rental that doubled in value while producing monthly cash flow.

3. No CRM? No Problem: Amanda replaced $700+ in monthly tech expenses by shifting to a brokerage-provided CRM—a move that sharpened her business and expanded her reach.

FAQs About Amanda and NE Florida Real Estate

Q: Is Northeast Florida good for military families?
A: Yes. With NAS Jacksonville and Mayport nearby, the area sees a large volume of VA buyers. Amanda, a military spouse herself, knows how to guide families through PCS moves and VA loan logistics.

Q: What makes Amanda a great mentor for new agents?
A: She built her business through time blocking, floor duty, and trial by fire—and now teaches those skills through her real estate school and brokerage support.

Q: Which NE Florida areas does she know best?
A: Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Nocatee, South Green Cove Springs, and the 210 corridor.

Q: Is she actively selling or focused on coaching?
A: Both. Amanda is still in production, leads a team, and actively trains agents.

Want an Agent Who Leads by Example? Connect with Amanda Houser

Whether you’re buying, selling, or entering the industry, Amanda brings the systems, service, and strength you want behind you.

Connect with Amanda:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.d.houser

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_houser_themilitarygroup/

Full episode: https://www.tracyhayespodcast.com/99
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