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Dori Nugent

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Real Estate Agent

In 2020, my husband and I packed up our lives and moved to St Augustine to fulfill a lifelong dream of living at the beach, and with a strong background in sales and client service, I obtained my Florida real estate license shortly after to help others make that same dream a reality.

I joined the team at The Newcomer Group, where I spent 4.5 years developing a deep understanding of the local market and perfecting a results driven sales process through online Zillow leads. This experience allowed me to sharpen my negotiation skills, responsiveness, and ability to guide clients seamlessly from first inquiry to closing, while representing both buyers and sellers. During that time, I successfully closed more than 90 transactions, representing properties ranging from $75,000 to $1.7 million.

As my business and expertise continued to grow, I made the strategic decision to align with Coldwell Banker. I am proud to be part of Coldwell Banker Premier Properties Group, on the island at St Augustine Beach, offering my clients the advantage of a globally recognized brand combined with personalized, high touch service.

Before transitioning into real estate, I spent 21 years in the fitness industry, where I built a reputation as a leader and educator. I have spoken across the United States, educating fitness business owners and operators on sales strategy, leadership, and employee retention. This background shaped my disciplined, results driven approach and carries directly into my real estate practice through strategic negotiation, proactive communication, and meticulous attention to detail.

I am deeply involved in the community as a puppy raiser and volunteer with K9s For Warriors in Ponte Vedra. I am also a proud mother of two adult children. Our daughter lives in Fort Myers and our son serves in the United States Army. When I am not working with clients, you will often find me spending time with our golden retriever, Ruby, and enjoying the coastal lifestyle that makes St Augustine so special.

Real Estate 2026: How Buyers, Sellers & Agents Win in a Shifting Market
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Jan. 9, 2026

Real Estate 2026: How Buyers, Sellers & Agents Win in a Shifting Market

Episode 303 – Amy Barton-Cotney: From Boutique Shops to 1.3M Followers – Building a Real Estate Brand That Actually ConvertsIn this episode, we sit down with Amy Barton-Cotney, Marketing Director at Roots Real Estate in Auburn, Alabama—and one of the most dynamic real estate voices online today. With over 1.3 million TikTok followers and two booming Instagram accounts, Amy has mastered the balance of content, connection, and conversion. But her story goes deeper than social media.Amy shares how a spontaneous WaveRunner video landed her two $4 million listings, why authenticity outperforms perfection, and what most agents still get wrong about building a personal brand. We talk luxury, relocation, speaking stages, and how Amy went from boutique owner to top-performing Realtor with national influence.This episode is packed with real-world examples, tactical advice, and zero fluff—just the way Amy likes it.If you’re an agent trying to break through online—or a team leader…
Guest: Dori Nugent