Dunia Taylor: Building a Boutique Brokerage with Big Impact in Nassau County

Dunia Taylor: Building a Boutique Brokerage with Big Impact in Nassau County

The Real Estate Excellence Podcast continues to showcase Northeast Florida's most committed professionals. Episode 75 features Dunia Taylor, owner and broker of Remy Realty, who has grown her Nassau County brokerage from a solo effort to a close-knit, competitive team of 16 agents. This article uses insights from the full episode transcript at tracyhayespodcast.com/75.

From Solo Agent to Boutique Broker

Dunia's start in real estate wasn’t fast-tracked. For nearly a decade, she worked part-time while building experience in corporate marketing. In 2016, she made the leap, founded Remy Realty, and quickly built a brand rooted in relationships, education, and community connection. Her strength lies in combining marketing savvy with deep contract knowledge to lead and train her agents.

"If you understand the contracts, you're already ahead of everybody else in the industry," Dunia emphasized. That mindset is foundational to her brokerage's training process.

What Sets Dunia Apart

Dunia Taylor isn’t just running a brokerage—she's cultivating a culture. Her approach to recruiting is intentional. "I learned not to hire everyone that comes through the door. That only adds to my plate and fails the people already here."

She's known for:

• Hands-on contract education

• Strategic marketing by demographic

• Deep involvement in Nassau County and Amelia Island communities

• Training agents through Zoom calls, in-office mentoring, and real-world strategy sessions

Direct Quotes from Episode 75

"There's always a way for real estate to come up in a conversation."

"You might know everything right now, but six months down the road, everything could be different."

"We are family at our brokerage—but we are competitive on sales volume."

Local Expertise in Nassau County, Amelia Island, and Jacksonville

Remy Realty is based in Nassau County, with a high-visibility presence in Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. Dunia's understanding of these coastal communities shapes her team’s local outreach, including dog-friendly marketing campaigns and networking through the Nassau Chamber of Commerce.

Her reach also extends into Jacksonville and St. Johns County, thanks to years of relationship-building and agent training. She understands that buyers relocating to Florida want lifestyle, not just listings—and her team delivers both.

Real Stories from the Field

1. Built on Education: Dunia’s early struggle with contract knowledge inspired her to create a training-forward brokerage. Today, her agents receive contract walkthroughs every time a change drops.

2. From Breeder to Buyer: After buying her niece a puppy, Dunia became friends with the breeder. That connection led to a new homebuyer client two hours away.

3. Print vs Digital Marketing: In Amelia Island, she ditched digital-only strategies and leaned into print ads targeting vacationers walking the island. It paid off.

Top Questions Buyers and Sellers Ask in NE Florida

Q: What makes Northeast Florida a desirable place to buy a home?
A: The lifestyle: beaches, boating, warm weather, top-rated schools, and no snow.

Q: Which areas are most popular for relocation?
A: Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Nassau County remain hotspots for inbound moves.

Q: What helps sellers stand out?
A: Pricing, presentation, and working with agents who understand micro-markets.

Q: Do relationships still drive referrals?
A: Always. For Dunia, family and friends were her first marketing system.

Work with a Leader Who Trains Leaders

If you're buying, selling, or thinking about real estate in Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, or anywhere in Northeast Florida, reach out to Dunia Taylor. Her team at Remy Realty blends education, marketing, and personal connection like no one else.

Connect with Dunia:
Instagram: @remirealtyfl
Instagram: @duniataylorrealtor
Facebook: Dunia Taylor

Full Episode: tracyhayespodcast.com/75
YouTube: Real Estate Excellence
Internal Episode Link: Savannah Johnson (Ep 152)
Top Agents: TopJacksonvilleAgents.com | TopStAugustineAgents.com

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