Our Agents
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After graduating from the University of Northern Colorado, Andy promptly entered the field of real estate and earned his license in 1990. He began his career with a prominent national firm and quickly became a top producing agent in a very competitive and “hot” real estate market. He has averaged over 50 sales per year since 1991, is a member of the prestigious RE/MAX Hall of Fame, and has received numerous other awards in the field of real estate. He became a Real Estate Broker in 1997 with RE/MAX, and co-founded the Beach Group in 2003 with the goal of providing an exclusive boutique firm for valued clients. Andy has been involved in numerous real estate partnerships and investments throughout his career, and is personally involved in many investment properties and developments on the Emerald Coast. Andy prides himself in personal client relationships and professional service. His vast knowledge and extensive experience is invaluable to his clients. Andy presently lives in Seacrest Beach with his wife, Michele, and 4 children, Ellie, Max, Finn and Lars and is currently building a new home in WaterColor.
Ron brings over 15 years experience as a real estate broker and investor to the Beach Group. Originally from New Orleans, Ron grew up in Denver, Colorado and graduated from the University of Colorado. While in college, he was a property manager and the receiver of a residential property for Coast Savings of California. Upon graduating he teamed up with a group of Wall Street investors in the acquisition, development and management of numerous properties in three states, while also owning Professional Property Services, a full service property management and brokerage firm. He has been involved in over $300,000,000.00 in real estate transactions in his real estate career. Ron began investing on the Emerald Coast in 2000 after seeing unlimited potential in the local real estate market. Those investments grew and Ron moved to the Emerald Coast full time in 2003. He has founded The Beach Group Properties with long time friend Andy Wiggins. The goal of the Beach Group is to provide our clients with unparalleled professional service, representation and insight to the incredible values in today's market.
Ron has just completed building in WaterSound Beach and is one of the first full time Residents of WaterSound Beach. Ron enjoys the beach, surfing, snow skiing, scuba diving and travel. He has been active with charities including the "V" Foundation for Cancer Research and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Team Farnum joined the Beach Group in January of 2008. Team Farnum consists of Husband and Wife Chad and Hilary Farnum. Hilary graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Communications and is a die-hard Noles fan. She comes to the Beach Group after six very successful years with the St.Joe Company. Over the past two years Hilary was the top selling agent for St. Joe, securing over 30 sales in 2007 alone. Her knowledge, expertise and customer focus have proven to be a winning combination for her clients and she is excited to bring that passion and drive to all of the the 30-A market and beyond.
Chloe Rector comes to The Beach Group as a member of Team Farnum as their Atlanta Sales Representative. Having spent the last 10 years in the Real Estate industry, Chloe brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to The Beach Group. Working out of Atlanta, Georgia, Chloe has established herself as a top selling agent for many years through her dedication and sincere concern for her clients. Chloe is able to successfully sell and market the Emerald Coast, specifically the 30-A corridor, as she previously worked as a sales agent at WaterSound Beach and had lived in the area for years. Her passion and love for this area makes her the perfect complement to Team Farnum.
Debi moved to 30A from Massachusetts after years of vacationing in the area. She left behind a corporate hi-tech sales career, packed up her family and headed south. Debi has been selling real estate along 30A for the past eight years and has developed an expertise in selling the WaterColor and WaterSound communities. Debi's best day is when she can make her customer's dreams come true by owning property at the beach. She is customer driven and enjoys the relationships she builds with her customers.
Karen has become one of the top selling agents on 30A. Together with her husband Randy, they have achieved a superior level of closed transactions and sales volume. Originally from Rome, Georgia, Karen has called South Walton home for the past 20 years . She has found her niche working closely with buyers and focuses on
providing impeccable service during and after the transaction. “It is simply about making people happy by finding them what best meets their needs”. This passion and a constant high level of hard work in helping people find their “dream place” at the beach has made
Karen a top producer! You can always count on Karen’s high level of enthusiasm she brings to her job as a Realtor every single day. Karen and her husband Randy will be at The Beach Group’s new office on highway 395 next to the Regions Bank at Watercolor Crossings. They reside in Watercolor.
Randy is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee and relocated to the area in 1990. He and his wife Karen were small business owners for over 15 years before getting in to the real estate business . “I truly believe that this is the best place in America to be a real estate agent in the coming years. This is the last frontier in Florida for quality development and responsible growth and yet property values here continue to lag behind the rest of the state. Anyone can use fancy words and terms in describing what they do but here is the deal; you provide people with all the information they need to make a wise decision and you provide them with service during and after a purchase.” Randy’s wife Karen, who is the other half of this team, just became a licensed Broker in the State of Florida and together they will be at the new Beach Group office next to The Regions Bank on Highway 395 at Watercolor Crossing. Randy has two grown children, two grandchildren and resides with his wife and their dog in Watercolor.
Stafford Von Hoene,a sales executive, has been with the Beach Group since June of 2004. He has lived in the area since 2002. Prior to Real Estate, Stafford was in the Mortgage business, acting as a loan officer. Mr. Von Hoene is a graduate of University of Alabama, and holds his B.S. degree in Marketing. He specializes along the Emerald Coast from Destin to Panama City, with the main focus in Walton County.
Leslie joined the Beach Group in January 2007. Leslie spent 20 years in the vacation ownership industry as a Senior Sales Executive with Marriott & Disney Vacation Clubs. She has spent the past 10 years on 30A in the Real Estate Market. Leslie lives in Blue Mountain Beach and enjoys art, music,the beach, boating, biking, and her dog Maxx.
After 15 years in sales, management and corporate training in the banking and cellular industry, Karen began her real estate career in Atlanta, Georgia. Karen and her family relocated in July 2006 to Seagrove Beach after developing property in the area for several years. Karen’s enthusiasm, strong ethics and her 100% satisfied customer base have made her an extremely successful Realtor®. Karen lives in Seagrove Beach with her husband, Cliff, her son, Blake and daughter, Erica. Karen enjoys tennis, cooking and spending time with her Golden Retriever, Summer.
Nancy and I are very excited to have joined The Beach Group, sharing our combined 30+ years of real estate experience. I have owned my own real estate company, Gulf Front Realty, back in the 1980's to 1990's. Nancy began her real estate career in property management back in 1994. We enjoy working as a team and take pride in our profession. As full time Realtors, we will work hard to earn your trust. We understand the importance of communicating with our customers and would appreciate the opportunity to be your real estate representatives for this beautiful area of Florida.
As an airline pilot, I have traveled most of the world, lived in every section of the US; but chose the beautiful Emerald Coast to live and work. Originally from Oklahoma, a graduate of the Air Force Academy, I have ten years previous experience in Oklahoma and Texas real estate. We have lived along the beach for 14 years buying and selling homes,condos, and lots. I would love to help you chart a winning course in Florida real estate at The Beach Group. Properties.
Nikki is a native to the local area and has been selling Real Estate along the Emerald Coast for the past four years. Nikki is a graduate of Troy State University where she received her degree in Marketing.
Nikki resides in Fort Walton Beach with her husband Aaron,a local Real Estate Developer, and their chocolate Lab named Benelli.
Mike’s interest in the Real Estate business began early at age 17 while framing houses to pay his way through college. Upon graduating from Emory & Henry College in 1989 with a BA degree, Mike acquired his real estate license in Virginia. Mike also earned an MBA from Shenandoah University in Northern Virginia in 1994, and later acquired his real estate broker license in 2001. During his 20 years in the real estate business Mike has lived and worked in both eastern and western states. Through his diverse background he has gained vast knowledge in construction and development, investment properties and property management. Today Mike lives in Santa Rosa Beach and is active along the 30A corridor to Destin. In addition to his experience, Mike’s clients benefit from his core focus on relationships. Mike’s work ethic is unsurpassed. Among his many interest outside of work, Mike enjoys fishing, training bird dogs and is a former Rocky Mountain Hunting Guide.
Sherry has always enjoyed working with people as well as setting and accomplishing goals, so upon graduating from the University of South Carolina, she pursued her passion for athletics. After spending five years as a high school girl’s basketball coach, she moved on to the collegiate ranks where she spent 20 years as a Division I Head Women’s basketball coach. During her career, she amassed numerous conference championships as well as 2 NCAA appearances. Along with her coaching responsibilities, she also served as the Senior Women’s Administrator overseeing nine women’s sports. After retiring from the college ranks and the athletic arena she moved to the wonderful Santa Rosa Beach area. She quickly took up another one of her passions, the real estate business. Initially she worked with one of the largest real estate companies in the area, then went on to earn her Real Estate Broker’s license and helped market and open a private development company along Hwy. 30-A. Sherry is now excited to be part of The Beach Group and looks forward to working in the open real estate market again.
Sherry enjoys working with people and helping them accomplish their goals. She brings her competitive spirit to her real estate business and is always looking for that “best deal” on the market. Her clients become not only business relationships but long time friends as she knows finding that special home or condo along the coast is very personal to her clients.
When we decided to expand our real estate horizons, we spent two years and vetted a host of seaside locations. From the laid back Carolina low country, to the Keys and back up the gulf coast all the way to Point Pleasant Alabama, our criteria were shaped on our background; life in Destin in the 70’s followed by many years on the island of St. John in the Caribbean.
We were looking for a fine balance of natural beauty, top tier amenities, and a warm and welcoming attitude. We found everything and more here on 30A. Scenic highway 30A is an archipelago of “island communities” set amidst white sand beaches and peaceful inland lakes many bounded by park and preserve lands. Each community from Rosemary Beach and Carillon in the East, through Seacrest and Alys, to the first of the remarkable St. Joe properties, Watersound, then on to Seagrove, Seaside and Watercolor offers its own unique identity. The western section of 30A features communities as diverse as the back time Florida villages of Grayton, Blue Mountain, and Dune Allen, and over the entire course of 30A are located dozens of smaller” boutique developments”.
The planning, development, and execution of these 30A communities define what the concept of “ New Urbanism” is all about.
Our real estate roots run deep. We are licensed Brokers, General Contractors, Certified General Appraisers and Mortgage Brokers. We’ve got quite a few rodeos under our belt and we work exclusively for you as “single agents”. In this vacation or retirement home market you need more than ever to be proactive and having a knowledgeable agent representing your express wants and needs is a must.
After years of searching for the "Perfect Coastline" to call home; Julie discovered 30A. She was enchanted by the area and the 30A lifestyle. Julie knew this is where she wanted to raise her four children and plant her roots. She returned to Mississippi, sold her house, left behind a successful Real Estate career and relocated to Seacrest beach. They have never looked back. Julie looks forward to helping others reach their dream of owning a home here. She can also help you in selling your home. Julie strives to make lasting friendships, instead of one time clients. She lives by the "Golden Rule" and would love to show you what 30A can do for you!
Lisa’s passion for “finding good deals” in real estate began with her first real estate investment many years ago. She parlayed that experience into multiple investment transactions and remodel projects in Texas and California, as well as several spec home investment projects. Her experience in finding valuable properties led her to gain her first real estate license in California years ago, for her own investments as well as for helping friends and clients. Real estate is in Lisa’s DNA, as her father, husband and her brothers are in the real estate construction business, and her mother was a real estate broker for many years. This unique experience has given Lisa the knowledge of what can be done, and at what cost, to improve a “fixer upper”. Lisa also spent nearly 20 years modeling for Ford and Elite Models in Los Angeles, which enable an>d her to travel the world and live in places like the Greek Islands, Italy, Paris and Tokyo where she was able to broaden her perspective and passion for architecture, as well as communities that incorporate the new urbanism style of living that the 30A area is so famous for. Lisa is also a highly accomplished photographer and has developed a keen eye for detail, this is a tremendous asset when trying to market property for her clients. Lisa is a full-time resident of Watercolor with her husband Scott and their son Logan in the home they built in 2008. Big-time believers in the 30A corridor and the Beaches of South Walton, Lisa and her family have multiple rental properties in our community. Lisa is a value investor and loves the hunt for a great deal.
Brian discovered and fell in love with Scenic Hwy 30A in 2002. He moved from NJ and became a resident of Seagrove Beach and the proud Owner/ Operator of South Walton Beach Resorts. His Professional Home Staging Accreditation became a valuable asset to his business as well as his clients.
He pursued a career as a Real Estate Professional and quickly acquired his real estate license and remains proud to be a REALTOR.
Brian has been successfully listing and selling properties along the Emerald Coast of Florida. He has helped clients with their real estate needs from Carrabelle to Pensacola.
In his eight years in the industry, he has been the recipient of numerous top achievement awards year after year and remains thankful and grateful for his accomplishments.
His greatest reward remains the long-term relationships he’s developed and maintained with his clients and is proud to call them his friends.
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