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the khc difference

One team. Every deal.

We work as one team. Not a loose collection of agents under the same logo. One team, which means when you call us, you get the full bench: 50+ years of Emerald Coast experience, every deal we've worked together, and a referral network that stretches across 30+ second-home markets nationally.

The boutique size is a choice. It means we stay in the deal with you instead of handing you off.

Our home base is 30A, and we know every community along the corridor the way only people who actually sell here can. The price per foot in Alys Beach is not the same as Grayton Beach. The rental math in Sandestin is not the same as Rosemary Beach. We know the difference, and we'll tell you the truth about it.

BY THE NUMBERS

No. 1 medium-size team by volume at Compass

$540m+

Real Estate Sales Volume

82

Transactions closed, rolling 12 months

97.6%

List-to-sale ratio

top 1.5%

Nationally, RealTrends Verified 2026

Invitation-Only

Collective by Luxury
Presence

30A seat

Vetted Network

Compass Sports &
Entertainment

Specialist network

Referral Network

Compass Resort

Vacation rental division

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Investment and short-term rental

You need the actual rental projections, the management options, and the tax picture. We run the real numbers before you make an offer.

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Waterfront and gulf-front

Gulf-front, bayfront, lake-front. We know what moves, what sits, and what the difference between those two outcomes looks like in this specific market.

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Military and relocation

We have advisors with direct military ties and experience navigating VA financing on the Emerald Coast. We know how to move fast and work remotely when the timeline demands it.

WHO WE ARE

About The Kendall Hood Collection

The Kendall Hood Collection is a luxury real estate team at Compass serving 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, South Walton, Destin, and the greater Emerald Coast. Led by founder, principal, and broker associate Kendall Hood, we are the #1 medium-sized team by volume in Seagrove Beach and the #2 medium-sized team in Northwest Florida, recognized by RealTrends Verified, which also ranks us in the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide, with more than $540M in lifetime sales across 600+ families served. If you are weighing the best luxury real estate team on 30A, start with what can be verified.

Over the twelve months ending June 30, 2026, we closed 82 transactions and $124M in volume, with sales reaching $10.09M and an average sale price of $1.51M. Our listings sell at a 97.6% list-to-sale ratio in an average of 68 days, 59.2% of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals, and our clients have left 90+ five-star reviews on Google. After 600+ transactions, we know what moves and what sits.

Real estate here is a relationship business, not a transaction business. We work as one team, which means every client gets the full bench: our market read, our negotiating history, and our network, not one person's calendar. The boutique size is the point. It lets us stay hands-on through a deal instead of handing you off.

Our home base is Scenic Highway 30A, the coastal stretch of South Walton County that connects a series of distinct beach neighborhoods, no two of which trade the same way. Much of that corridor carries a Santa Rosa Beach address. Along the corridor means Rosemary Beach, Seacrest Beach, Alys Beach, Kaiya, WaterSound, Seagrove Beach, Seaside, WaterColor, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, and Dune Allen, with Inlet Beach just off the east end. We also cover the wider South Walton market, including Miramar Beach and Sandestin off 30A, and serve neighboring Destin.

We are listing and buyer's agents for gulf-front, waterfront, and bayfront homes, and we go deep on the situations that actually come up here: second homes, short-term rental investment and the numbers behind it, cost segregation strategy, primary residences, and relocations, including military moves.

Together, our team brings more than 50 years of Emerald Coast real estate experience: 
• Kendall Hood, Principal and Broker Associate 
• Sarah Svoboda, Real Estate Advisor
• Cassy DeJulio, Real Estate Advisor
• Andrea Gallagher, Real Estate Advisor
• Nevan Farias, Real Estate Advisor
• Ginger Harrell, Real Estate Advisor
• John Currence, Real Estate Advisor
• Leslie Evans, Director of Operations

Kendall holds the 30A seat in Collective by Luxury Presence, an invitation-only, brand-agnostic network limited to 100 of the country’s top-producing luxury agents in its 2026 cohort. This gives our clients access to private inventory, trusted referrals, and a national buyer audience. She is also a member of the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division, a vetted network of specialists serving athletes, entertainers, executives, and other high-profile clients whose transactions require discretion and coordinated market expertise. Through the Compass Resort network, she connects buyers and sellers with leading advisors across more than 30 second-home markets nationwide. As a team, we are also recognized among the Compass Top 100.

Testimonials

Holly T

Holly T

Kendall was a pleasure to work with during our long distance move to a new area. Kendall always responded in a very timely manner to every little question we had. She is very knowledgeable and familiar with all of the differe...
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Mike H

Mike H

I can't say enough great things about Kendall and her team. As a fellow Realtor, who you work with matters 100%. So when one of my trusted local clients/friends (I am based in Los Angeles) needed assistance with a family beach ...
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Kristen M

Kristen M

This is the most professional luxury realty group on 30A! They had our house under contract in one week, because Kendall is energetic and effective. We loved working with her and the team.
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Diane H

Diane H

I had a wonderful experience working with Kendall to sell my Santa Rosa Beach home! She was extremely professional and knowledgeable about the 30A market. She hosted several open houses and booked my home on the realtors’ car...
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Stephen K

Stephen K

Kendall exceeded our expectations. She is reliable, quick to respond and works very hard. She is very knowledgeable and is in an elite class of her own. Thank you Kendall for making the process a smooth and very successful one...
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Andrew G

Andrew G

Nevan was great! He took care of everything and made buying a house easy, even though I had to do everything remotely. He even checked up on the house until I moved in a month after closing.
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Alecia D

Alecia D

Cannot say enough good things about working with Nevan Farias from start to finish during the entire process of purchasing our home. He had amazing communication keeping my husband and I informed of each step while on this jou...
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Anthony W

Anthony W

Kendall and her team were amazing throughout the entire process. We started talking to her several months before ever visiting the area. On our first trip out, she found exactly what we were looking for on just the second hom...
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Jason M

Jason M

We had an outstanding experience with Kendall and her team. The market is currently very tough for sellers and she used many creative ways to target specific buyers that paid off. Incredibly responsive and guided us through s...
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Tammy G.

Tammy G.

Kendall and the entire team at KH were awesome to work with! Kendall was always available and in touch, communicating with us at every step, as well as potential buyers. We are very thankful for Kendall's assistance and exper...
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Mike H.

Mike H.

I can't say enough great things about Kendall and her team. As a fellow Realtor, who you work with matters 100%. So when one of my trusted local clients/friends (I am based in Los Angeles) needed assistance with a family beach ...
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Holly Terpsma

Holly Terpsma

Kendall was a pleasure to work with during our long-distance move to a new area. Kendall always responded in a very timely manner to every little question we had. She is very knowledgeable and familiar with all of the different...
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Kristin C.

Kristin C.

The KH team seamlessly blends professionalism, knowledge, and compassion for their clients. We worked with Sarah Svoboda on our sale and purchase, and she treated our transactions as if they were her own. I had complete confide...
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Julianna B.

Julianna B.

Cassy was a fantastic Realtor® to work with while selling our home! She had my husband and l's best interest in mind throughout the entire process. She had AMAZING and quick communication with us throughout the process. We alwa...
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Scott P.

Scott P.

Cassy was outstanding to work having the extensive knowledge of the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area as well as the neighborhoods. My wife and I drove down, met with Cassy on day land she helped us quickly narrow down options and ...
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L Anthony

L Anthony

Sarah was a pleasure to work with. She was responsive, professional, and took care of everything. Our situation was a bit unusual because we had to make some major renovations prior to closing. Sarah was tremendously helpful th...
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Kelli S.

Kelli S.

Can't say enough great things about Sarah Svoboda with The Kendall Hood Collection! She is the ultimate realtor! She knows the market so well, worked diligently to help sell our home for top $$ ,and was always available and sup...
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Mindi L.

Mindi L.

Kendall is an amazing agent. She's professional, detailed oriented, patient, and skilled at working for the best interest of her client.
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Dylan A.

Dylan A.

Kendall has now helped me with the purchase of two condos in Destin and the experience each time has been awesome. She's a go getter that isn't afraid to ask the hard questions and advocate on your behalf. I will definitely be ...
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Eric T.

Eric T.

Kendall and her team were great to work with! The communication with them was excellent, and their knowledge of the area was great.
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