The Kendall Hood Collection

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.

#1 medium team by volume in Seagrove Beach
#2 medium team by volume in Northwest Florida
$540M+ in lifetime sales
600+ families serve across three decades
RealTrends Verified 2026

Powered by Compass 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 Ve

rified, 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. Thinking about buying, selling, or investing on 30A, in Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, or anywhere along the Emerald Coast? Contact The Kendall Hood Collection and we will map out your next step.

Newly offered at $6,850,000. That is $400,000 less than it was two weeks ago.Over an acre on the bay in Miramar Beach, b...
09/01/2026

Newly offered at $6,850,000. That is $400,000 less than it was two weeks ago.

Over an acre on the bay in Miramar Beach, behind a gate, and none of that is accidental.

Geoff Chick designed it so everything inside points at the water, then made sure the water is the only thing looking back. Infinity edge pool, a sauna facing the bay, a dock with a boat lift and two more for jet skis. All of it positioned for the view without the exposure.

An acre of gated bayfront here does not come up often, and it almost never comes up with room to move.

510 Walton Way. DM me for a private showing.

08/31/2026

NEW TO MARKET | LES BONS TEMPS 🎺

Set on 1.1 west-facing acres with 100 feet of frontage along Choctawhatchee Bay, Les Bons Temps offers sunset views directly across the water, a private dock and boat lift, resort-style outdoor living, and 7,216 square feet between the main residence and detached guest house. It is the rare Santa Rosa Beach property that gets the irreplaceable parts right.

389 Driftwood Point Road
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
6 bedrooms | 7 baths | 7,216 square feet
Offered at $3,750,000

💬 Connect with The Kendall Hood Collection | 30A Real Estate Kendall Hood for a private showing

08/25/2026

Do people actually live in Seaside full-time? 🌴

The answer is 100% yes.

Seaside may be known as one of 30A’s most iconic vacation destinations, but it’s also a real community that people call home. From full-time residents to those who split their time throughout the year, there are plenty of ways to make life in Seaside work for you.

There’s even a neighborhood school right in the heart of the community — one of the many things that makes Seaside so much more than a place to vacation.

Full-time local, part-time local, or somewhere in between… Seaside can absolutely be home. 🤍

📍 Filmed at Beachy Bean in Seagrove

Just listed behind the gates of Burnt Pine ⛳️ Set on a half-acre corner lot, this Sandestin residence brings together th...
08/24/2026

Just listed behind the gates of Burnt Pine ⛳️

Set on a half-acre corner lot, this Sandestin residence brings together the space, privacy and resort lifestyle that make Burnt Pine one of the area’s most sought-after addresses.

Expansive indoor-outdoor living, a screened pool and spa, covered outdoor kitchen, three-car garage, and peaceful golf course and lake views create a home designed to be enjoyed year-round.

Beyond the gates, golf, tennis, pickleball, Baytowne Marina and the Village of Baytowne Wharf are all just a golf cart ride away.

📍2987 Bay Villas Ct
Miramar Beach, FL
Offered for $3,150,000

Curated by Nevan Farias | The Kendall Hood Collection

This one is a perfect example of why the right strategy starts before a home ever hits the market. ✨Months before listin...
08/19/2026

This one is a perfect example of why the right strategy starts before a home ever hits the market. ✨

Months before listing, the seller reached out to Kendall for guidance on preparing the property for sale. From selecting finishes and lighting to furnishings and updates, Kendall worked alongside her to make sure the home was positioned to stand out when the time came.

Then, things moved quickly.

July 10: Launched as a Compass Coming Soon
July 14: Under contract in just 4 days — before ever going fully live on the MLS
July 23: A second buyer came forward with an all-cash offer for $100K MORE and stronger terms
August: Successfully CLOSED 🎉

Because Kendall negotiated a kick-out clause into the original contract, our seller had the flexibility to take advantage of the stronger offer when it came along.

And this one was extra special: our seller is a real estate agent herself in Nashville. Having another agent trust Kendall with the preparation, marketing, negotiation, and sale of her own 30A property means so much to us.

The takeaway? Your selling strategy shouldn’t start the day your home hits the MLS.

Thinking about selling a home in Seacrest Beach, 30A, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, or along the Emerald Coast? Even if you’re months away, let’s start the conversation now.

08/18/2026

Your destiny has an address. ✨🌊

Welcome to 4705 Ocean Boulevard, a beautifully remodeled 5-bedroom, 5-bath coastal retreat in the prestigious, gated community of Destiny by the Sea in Destin, Florida.

Just steps from one of Destin’s largest private beaches, this home is all about location, lifestyle, and effortless coastal luxury. From Gulf views and multiple covered balconies to designer finishes, a chef’s kitchen, and spacious accommodations across three levels, every detail was designed for elevated beach living.

And just outside your door? Private deeded beach access, a resort-style community pool and spa, 24-hour gated security, and the sugar-white sand and emerald waters that make the Emerald Coast unforgettable.

Opportunities like this in Destiny by the Sea are hard to replicate.

📍 4705 Ocean Boulevard | Destin, FL
Listed by Destin 30A Realtor | Cassy DeJulio

Luxury isn’t only defined by what’s inside. It’s what’s waiting just outside your door!

08/16/2026

What does inventory look like on 30A right now? 👀

At the end of last year, we were sitting at around 13 months of inventory. Today, we’re down to about 6 months, which is a big shift in the market.

🏡 For buyers: There are still plenty of great options, plus opportunities to negotiate and make a smart move.

🔑 For sellers: Properties are moving. While we’re not back to the pace of a few years ago, now may be the time to consider relisting, getting back into the market, and making the move to your next dream property on 30A.

Want to stay ahead of what’s happening along 30A? DM us “MARKET” to join our monthly market newsletter and get the latest inventory, sales, pricing, and local real estate updates delivered straight to your inbox.

SOLD in Cypress Breeze Plantation ✨Another beautiful 30A home officially has new owners! Just minutes from the beach and...
08/13/2026

SOLD in Cypress Breeze Plantation ✨

Another beautiful 30A home officially has new owners! Just minutes from the beach and Gulf Place, this furnished Cypress Breeze home offered everything buyers love about the area—an incredible location, resort-style amenities, a golf cart, and plenty of room to make it their own.

We’re so grateful to our sellers for trusting Kendall and The Kendall Hood Collection to represent them from listing to closing. 🤍

📍199 Cypress Breeze Drive
Santa Rosa Beach, Fl

Seller Representation | Kendall Hood

Thinking about selling on 30A? We’d love to help you make your next move.

GulfPlace

08/11/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

The Kendall Hood Collection is looking for an experienced Director of Operations to join our team!

We’re looking for someone who is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced luxury real estate environment.

This role will work closely with our Team Principal and oversee team operations, executive support, listing operations, systems, and lead management.

✨ 3+ years of real estate experience required
📍 Santa Rosa Beach / 30A, Florida

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Apply through the link below or share this post with them!

Address

2048 W County Highway 30A, Suite 107
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
32459

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+18509744556

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