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Compass Sports & Entertainment Division: Emerald Coast Benefits

  • The Kendall Hood Collection
  • February 27, 2026

Kendall Hood Collection Inducted into Compass Sports & Entertainment Division

Some milestones are quiet wins. This is not one of them.

The Kendall Hood Collection has officially been inducted into the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division — a prestigious, invitation-only network of elite real estate professionals who specialize in serving professional athletes, entertainers, and high-profile clientele.

In other words? We’re now part of a powerhouse collective that understands discretion, performance, timing, and the kind of white-glove service that doesn’t just meet expectations — it anticipates them.

What Is Compass Sports & Entertainment?

The Compass S&E Division is a curated network of 170 top-performing real estate advisors across more than 70 markets, built specifically to serve the unique needs of athletes, entertainers, and industry executives.

This is not a casual club. It’s a referral-driven ecosystem designed for clients whose lives move fast, whose investments are strategic, and whose privacy matters.

By the Numbers

  • $12.2 Billion in total sales volume last year
  • 951 professional athlete and entertainer transactions
  • 781 internal division referrals
  • 75 represented markets nationwide

This network doesn’t just transact. It relocates legacies.

Why This Matters for 30A, Destin, and Miramar Beach

The Emerald Coast isn’t just a vacation destination. It’s a second-home haven.

From NFL athletes seeking offseason retreats to country music artists wanting privacy near the Gulf, 30A and its surrounding communities consistently attract high-profile buyers who want luxury without the spotlight.

Now, when a Nashville artist needs a Seaside getaway… or an NBA player wants Gulf-front in Alys Beach… there’s a direct line.

And when our clients need representation in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, or beyond — we connect them with someone who operates at the exact same caliber.

Whether we’re referring out or receiving a referral in, you’re working with a network that knows exactly what it’s doing.

The 2026 S&E Report: The Home Is Art

The Division’s newest release, the 2026 S&E Report, explores a powerful shift:

The world of investing is changing. The art of living is evolving. It starts at home.

The report dives into how today’s luxury buyers are redefining value — not just in financial terms, but in meaning. The home is no longer just an asset. It is a sanctuary. A cocoon. A physical structure that safeguards what matters most.

For elite clientele, the home represents:

  • Privacy and protection
  • Legacy and generational wealth
  • Lifestyle design
  • Strategic real estate investment

And in a second-home market like 30A, that philosophy resonates deeply.

Explore the Full 2026 S&E Report

2026 Year-End Report

What This Means for Our Clients

It means you are in very good hands.

It means that whether you are:

  • Purchasing a Gulf-front estate
  • Relocating from another luxury market
  • Selling a high-value property with discretion
  • Building a strategic second-home portfolio

You now have access to a $12.2 billion referral network designed specifically for high-performance clientele.

We understand timing. We understand confidentiality. We understand investment strategy. And we understand that luxury isn’t loud — it’s intentional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Compass Sports & Entertainment Division exclusive?

Yes. Membership is selective and based on experience, performance, and the ability to serve high-profile clientele with discretion.

Do you only work with celebrities and athletes?

No. Our expertise benefits all clients. The systems, discretion, and network we use for elite clientele elevate every transaction.

Why is 30A popular with athletes and entertainers?

Privacy, Gulf-front luxury, strong investment potential, and proximity to major Southern markets make it an ideal second-home destination.

Can you help with relocation outside Florida?

Absolutely. Through the S&E network, we connect clients with trusted specialists in 75 represented markets nationwide.

Let’s Talk Strategy

If you’re considering buying or selling along 30A, Destin, or Miramar Beach, now is the time to leverage a network built for performance.

Start your search here → Explore Available Properties

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Relocating to 30A? → Download Our 30A Relocation Guide

Welcome to the next level of luxury real estate on the Emerald Coast.

The Kendall Hood Collection
Luxury, with connections.

 

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Kendall Hood, founder and principal of The Kendall Hood Collection

About the founder

The Kendall Hood Collection at Compass

Luxury coastal real estate, 30A and the Emerald Coast

Kendall Hood is the founder and principal of The Kendall Hood Collection, a five-agent luxury real estate team at Compass serving 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Seagrove Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, Rosemary Beach, Inlet Beach, Miramar Beach, Sandestin and Destin. An Alabama native who grew up vacationing on this coastline, she began her career in hospitality at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, spent six years selling new construction at Emerald Grande in Destin, and has spent more than 20 years learning every pocket of the 30A to Destin corridor. A founding agent of Compass 30A, she lives on 30A with her husband, Jim, and their two children. The team has served the Emerald Coast since 2020.

Among the 52 RealTrends Verified teams on 30A, The Kendall Hood Collection ranks number one in four ways: top team in Seagrove Beach, top boutique Compass team of ten agents or fewer, most homes sold among teams averaging $1M to $2M a sale, and most Google reviews on 30A. RealTrends counted $85.16 million and 74 closed sales for the team in 2025.

In the team's own rolling 12 months ending June 30, 2026, it closed 82 transactions and $117 million in volume across five agents, an average of $23.4 million per agent, with a 97.6 percent list-to-sale price ratio. Repeat clients and referrals accounted for 59.2 percent of business. The team holds 103 five-star Google reviews, has represented more than 600 families and has closed more than $540 million in lifetime sales.

Meet the team | 2048 W County Hwy 30A, Suite 107, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 | (850) 974-4556
Rankings: The Closed List, 30A edition, from RealTrends Verified 2025 data.