Hello! After owning my own company named Beach Quest Properties since 2008, I saw the benefit of a allowing it to become part of this wonderful organization. Having a recognizable, reputable name behind me, as well as many more resources in my arsenal, I can better serve those buyers and sellers who entrust me with their business. As the top Zillow Premier agent in Northwest Florida, I have had a stronger emphasis upon being a buyer's agent by default. My primary focus is upon finding my clients the perfect investment property, given particular means....but still specializing in higher-end luxury properties. This is important, as this is one of the most popular tourist areas in the south. So I focus upon maximizing my buyers' ROI and cash-flow when finding them the perfect vacation rental properties, along with the goal of enjoying healthy long-term appreciation. As this area boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, we have so many relocating here and/or retiring here, in order to enjoy a truly wonderful quality of life. As this area is home to one of the largest Air Force bases in the world (Eglin), as well as Army and Navy, we are proud to serve our military relocations. Because of the amazing natural beauty of this area, countless military retirees choose to return to us. Just to let you know, my standing on Zillow offers a unique opportunity for my listings, should you have such referrals for me. Because of that standing, my listings receive preferential placement and more exposure than similar listings....despite what you may personally feel about Zillow.

Contributing to my ability to assist my clients with their real estate transactions is my extensive knowledge of real estate finance. Having owned my own mortgage brokerage firm, which I started in Atlanta and moved to the Emerald Coast, I have over 25 years experience in that field. I have found the knowledge of that field to be invaluable for successful transactions requiring finance. In addition, I hold numerous designations, including: CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative), CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert), GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute), RSPS (Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist), SRS (Seller Representative Specialist), FMS (Florida Military Specialist) and several others. Very few brokers can offer credible advice on all aspects of a real estate transaction.

As a proud graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (home of Wharton School of Business) in 1987, I moved to Atlanta to begin my career and lived there for almost 18 years. However, having grown up in Miami & on Long Island, I simply had no choice except to return to the beach. The beauty of the Destin area's sugar-white sand (silica is the whitest sane in the world!) and emerald green & blue water were always on my mind, so I came here often. In 2004, I decided it was finally time to make this paradise my permanent home. I welcome your referrals and the opportunity to work with you and your clients!

Sincerely,

DestinDeano