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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

Future Blooming Rose LLC

Future Blooming Rose LLC

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Realtor – I Highly Recommend Cassy DeJulio! Working with Mrs. Cassy DeJulio was one of the best decisions I made during my home-buying journey. From April 2026 through my closing on June 3, 2026 in Crestview ...
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Douglas P.

Douglas P.

My wife, Kathleen, and I have been visiting the 30A area 2 or 3 times each year for the past 15 years. We stayed in various places from Fort Walton to Panama City Beach. About 5 years ago we discovered Grayton Beach and it won ...
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Todd R.

Todd R.

If I could give Nevan more than 5 stars, I would. Selling a home in a challenging real estate market isn't easy, but Nevan made what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless. From day one, he worked tirelessly on ou...
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Robin C.

Robin C.

Over the years, I've worked with many real estate agents. I can honestly say that working with Nevan was by far the best experience I've ever had. Nevan is knowledgable about the market, communicated every step of the process o...
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Lynne K.

Lynne K.

Kendall is the best realtor to work with! She's so knowledgeable and always reachable. I will always use her for any Real Estate needs in Florida.
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Diane H.

Diane H.

I cannot say enough about Kendall Hood. She is the best realtor I have ever had the pleasure to work with to sell my condo, especially in a tough market! She has the experience, knowledge and marketing skills that are crucial i...
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Steve V.

Steve V.

I would highly recommend Kendall Hood and her team. Our Kelly Plantation Transaction was wonderful. Nothing less than excellence and diligence !
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Jourdan K.

Jourdan K.

Sarah is the absolute best agent we have ever worked with and we have made 6 transactions in the last 7 years. Her professionalism, communication and hospitable nature (and humor) were beyond anything we could have wished for. ...
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Kyle N.

Kyle N.

Kendall and her team are wonderful to work with. We highly recommend them.
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Caroline B.

Caroline B.

I am so delighted to write a review on behalf of our amazing experience with Cassy DeJulio. Cassy went above and beyond for us to find the perfect home. We were living out of state while shopping for our new home in Destin. Cas...
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Kim M.

Kim M.

Sarah Svoboda is the best! She went above throughout our condo purchase. We bought it furnished but did not want the furniture, she handled everything from arranging donations to finding takers! Sarah is professional, friendly ...
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Edward M.

Edward M.

Can't say enough good things about Sarah! All the way through the process she was there to help in any way and make things happen for us, she will always be our realtor in Florida!
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Barb Z.

Barb Z.

Sarah Svoboda was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is incredibly knowledgeable and always one step ahead throughout the entire home buying process. Her follow-up was impeccable—timely, thorough, and reassuring—and she was...
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Lauren S.

Lauren S.

Working with Sarah Svoboda is always a fantastic experience! She's incredibly attentive, stays on top of every detail and keeps transactions running smoothly from start to finish. I've had many opportunities to witness her in a...
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Brandon T.

Brandon T.

We had an outstanding experience working with Cassy throughout our home buying process. From day one, she was incredibly personable and easy to connect with—we quickly felt like more than just clients and truly developed a life...
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Chad S.

Chad S.

Kendall and her team were knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. I would highly recommend.
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Austin R.

Austin R.

Highly recommend! Kendal took care of all the tiny details so we didn't have to! She sold our property in a timely manner and was very professional.
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Austin R.

Austin R.

Kendal was exceptional at the time it took to sell our property, communication, and delivery! She exceeded our expectations. She took care of all the tiny details so that we didn't have to. Highly recommend Kendal Hood
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Rebecca C.

Rebecca C.

Cassy was a delight to work with! We flew into town and only had 2 days to see houses. She was on top of it and got us in every house we wanted to see on our list during our short time frame! When it was time to make an offer, ...
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Sonya G.

Sonya G.

Kendall and her team were outstanding! They were extremely responsive to all inquiries and were invaluable in helping us navigate the selection and purchase of our home. We highly recommend them.
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