Military Families, Builder Secrets & the NE Florida Market in 2026 | Marissa Scott
Can today’s real estate agents survive without mastering relationships and adapting to market changes?
In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Marissa Scott. Marissa is a top producing Northeast Florida Realtor, military relocation expert, mentor, and worship leader with nearly 19 years of experience in the real estate industry. In this episode, she shares how the Jacksonville market is evolving, why affordability and interest rates are reshaping buyer behavior, and how military families are approaching housing decisions differently than they did just a few years ago.
Marissa also opens up about the emotional side of real estate, mentoring new agents, handling difficult listings, maintaining client trust, and why relationships continue to matter more than technology. The conversation dives deep into pricing strategies, market corrections, insurance costs, builder incentives, and the mindset required to survive long term in today’s competitive housing market.
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00:00 - 06:18 Jacksonville Market Shifts and Interest Rates
- Market correction after COVID pricing
- Why buyers are waiting on the sidelines
- Builder incentives and rate buydowns
- VA loan assumptions challenges
- Affordability concerns in Northeast Florida
06:18 - 14:41 Military Relocation and Buyer Trends
- Work from home migration slowdown
- Military families choosing rentals again
- Traffic and commute considerations
- Why Jacksonville remains attractive
- New construction versus resale decisions
14:41 - 25:22 Mentoring New Real Estate Agents
- Unrealistic expectations from social media
- Why relationships matter more than technology
- Overreliance on ChatGPT and Google
- Importance of training and field experience
- Staying positive during market challenges
25:22 - 35:48 Jacksonville Rankings and Pricing Strategy
- Jacksonville ranked buyer friendly market
- Why Northeast Florida stands out
- St Augustine and Amelia Island appeal
- Pricing homes correctly from day one
- Weekly seller communication strategies
35:48 - 42:15 Difficult Clients and Trust in Business
- Losing a listing despite strong effort
- Working with friends and acquaintances
- Emotional investment in transactions
- Trust issues in client relationships
- Lessons from difficult deals
42:15 - 50:25 Military Housing and Insurance Challenges
- BAH and affordability conversations
- Choosing neighborhoods near bases
- Insurance costs impacting buyers
- Why military buyers choose new construction
- Annual insurance shopping adviceTop of Form
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Quotes:
“As a new agent, you have to learn and you learn by making mistakes.” – Marissa Scott
“This business is about relationship.” – Marissa Scott
“The best information that you'll get is when you go out there and start doing these transactions.” – Marissa Scott
“When you pour your heart and your soul into a transaction, that’s not just business for me.” – Marissa Scott
To contact Marissa Scott, learn more about his business, and make him a part of your network, make sure to follow his Website, X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Connect with Marissa Scott!
Website: http://www.2jaxhome.com
X: https://twitter.com/MarissaScottRE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissascotthomes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marissa.scott.3000
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-scott-pa-30198814/
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Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com
Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com
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