Florida’s Top 10 Most Trusted Agents Who Are Redefining Excellence and Trust

Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will ever make. It requires trust. Not the kind that gets printed on a business card, but the kind that is earned over years of showing up, listening carefully, and doing right by people even when no one is watching.

The agents on this list have built their careers on that foundation. Some came from nursing, others from military service, IT consulting, golf, or mathematics. What they share is a commitment to treating clients like people rather than transactions. They return calls. They explain the hard parts. They stay involved long after closing.

Together, they represent more than 150 years of experience across Florida. They have guided first time buyers, military families, investors, and retirees. They have worked through hurricanes, market crashes, and a global pandemic. What holds them together is simple: they care, and it shows.

Amanda Schultz: A Project Manager's Approach to Finding Home

Before she ever helped a client find their dream home in Southwest Florida, Amanda Schultz spent almost a decade in IT consulting. That background in project management and detailed planning now shapes everything about how she works in real estate.

Amanda describes herself as a matchmaker for buyers looking for the perfect piece of paradise. Rather than jumping straight into property tours, she starts with questions that get to the heart of what her clients actually want. What do you want to see when you wake up? Do you want to spend your evenings swimming or going out to dinner? These conversations help her narrow down not just houses, but entire communities and lifestyles.

Many of her clients are relocating from out of state or purchasing a winter escape, and Amanda understands the weight of those decisions. "I happily educate on where the best areas for their needs are," she said. "I also help them decide whether they want to be close to the beach, or have a little more space living further from the water."

Her attention to detail carries through to closing, where she creates timelines and cost estimates that account for insurance, HOA fees, and expenses buyers often overlook. The proof of her work shows in her reviews and referral business. "There is nothing I love more than when my clients refer me to their family and friends," she says.

Matt Wheatley: Building a Business on Reputation Alone

Matt Wheatley founded Wheatley Realty Group with a simple goal: bring transparency back to real estate. "I am open and honest with all of my clients," he said. That commitment has earned his brokerage the Best of South Lake Award for Residential Real Estate every year since 2020.

What makes Matt different is the depth of his experience. His background includes rental properties, property management, and maintenance work. That knowledge allows him to do more than facilitate transactions. He takes time to educate buyers about the investment side of homeownership and how real estate can serve as a pathway to financial independence.

The results speak for themselves. Almost all of Matt's clients come from referrals and word of mouth. In an industry often driven by marketing budgets and aggressive tactics, he has built a practice entirely on reputation and personal connection.

Matt is also realistic about current challenges. "Today's biggest hurdle is affordability for most in the housing market," he said. His response has been to adapt old strategies to new conditions, helping buyers secure seller credits that reduce interest rates and close the gap on what they can afford.

Because Wheatley Realty Group is fully independent and locally owned, Matt chooses how the business gives back. The brokerage partners with a different local charity each quarter, including years of work with Baby DJ to help local children experience Christmas.

Tonya Zimmern: Nearly 30 Years of Guiding Families Through Every Market

Tonya Zimmern has been licensed in real estate for nearly three decades. In that time, she has worked through interest rates above 8% and below 2%, through hurricanes, oil spills, and a global pandemic. That experience has shaped how she serves families across Pensacola and the Gulf Coast.

What started as a solo operation is now The Zimmern Team, a group of 10 professionals covering both residential and commercial real estate. Tonya built the team intentionally. "I wanted a group of professional agents and admins who could deliver true concierge level service and share my standards for doing things legally, ethically, and thoroughly," she said. "We strive for Ritz Carlton culture and client services."

Tonya understands what her clients are feeling when they reach out. "They are overwhelmed, scared, and excited," she said. "They want someone who will protect them, guide them, and always tell them exactly how it is."

Her career sales production exceeds $500 million. In 2025, she was named Best Real Estate Agent at the Best of the Bay Awards, and The Zimmern Team was recognized as Best Real Estate Team. She was also inducted into their Hall of Fame.

Outside of real estate, Tonya stays involved in nonprofit work focused on family and children's recovery. For her, success means clients walking away proud of how well they were represented.

Allison Richards: 25 Years of Connecting Clients With Coastal Legacy

Allison Richards has spent 25 years in real estate, and over the past four and a half years as Principal of The Richards Group at Compass 30A, she has closed more than $350 million in transactions along Florida's Emerald Coast.

Her focus is the luxury market in 30A, Miramar Beach, Inlet Beach, and Destin. Many of her clients are buying from out of state, looking for vacation homes, secondary residences, or investment properties. Allison actively builds relationships in feeder markets like New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Nashville, Houston, and Chicago, educating buyers about opportunities along the coast before they ever set foot on the sand.

What she offers is what she calls white glove service. That means highly personalized, responsive care aligned with each client's investment goals and lifestyle. Her background in interior design and staging also allows her to present listings in ways that connect emotionally with buyers. The results show in her numbers: list to sale prices averaging nearly 90% and minimal days on market.

Allison is also a regular voice in the industry. She speaks on panels about lead conversion, feeder markets, and the use of AI and technology in luxury real estate. She has presented internationally on trends including borderless migration patterns.

For her clients, many of whom are navigating unfamiliar territory, Allison provides the expertise and responsiveness that make complex transactions feel manageable.

Kurt Bogart: 25 Years of Navy Service Shape a Career Built on Trust

Kurt Bogart spent 25 years in the United States Navy before moving into real estate. The values he carried out of military service, honor, integrity, and dedication, now guide how he works with clients in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Kurt has watched Saint Augustine change over the past 47 years. He has lived in various parts of the region, from Saint Augustine South to the Saint Johns River and Matanzas Inlet. That lived experience gives him an understanding of the area that goes beyond market data.

As a veteran, Kurt brings a particular awareness to his work. He knows what it feels like to move with a family, the logistics and the emotional weight of it. That understanding shapes how he supports clients through the process. "Whether you're buying or selling, I'll be by your side every step of the way, making the process as seamless and stress free as possible," he said.

Kurt works with first time buyers, investors, and sellers. He takes pride in guiding clients through Florida's top rated school district and introducing newcomers to communities near Jacksonville.

His work has earned him recognition as a Top Producing Agent and as a DR Horton VIP Agent. He currently lives in Palencia with his wife and is expanding his team, hiring new agents for the Palencia Group to serve more families in the area he calls home.

Rozlin Levasseur: Two Decades of Building Relationships Across Four Counties

Rozlin Levasseur came to the United States from Iran in 1976, looking for her piece of the American dream. She found it through education, earning a business degree and later a nursing degree, which she considers her proudest accomplishment. That personal journey now shapes how she serves her real estate clients.

For more than 21 years, Rozlin has worked across Martin, St. Lucie, Palm Beach, and Okeechobee counties. Her practice is built on accountability, attention to detail, and service that feels personal rather than transactional. She believes real estate is not about closing a single deal but about building relationships that last through a lifetime of decisions.

Rozlin brings deep knowledge of local neighborhoods, schools, and market trends to every conversation. Her travel experiences have also strengthened her ability to communicate across cultures, something that helps her connect with a wide range of clients and understand their needs with sensitivity.

For Rozlin, each transaction carries real weight. She sees buying or selling a home as a life changing moment, much like her own move to the United States decades ago. That perspective keeps her grounded in the work and reminds her why it matters.

Her background in nursing taught her to listen carefully and care deeply. Those instincts carry into her real estate practice, where clients find someone who treats their goals as seriously as she once treated her own.

Tim Collins: A Math Background Meets a Relationship Driven Practice

Tim Collins came to real estate with a background in mathematics. That analytical mindset shapes how he approaches every transaction, whether it involves a first time buyer or a commercial investor. "It all comes down to the numbers," he said. His ability to break down property value, market trends, and long term potential helps clients make decisions based on data rather than emotion.

Collins started in property management in late 2013, earned his broker license in 2016, and launched Coastal Premier Properties in February 2020. One week later, the COVID shutdown hit. Instead of closing up, he adapted, refocusing on new developments that served local workers navigating an uncertain market.

The brokerage is intentionally small, around 12 agents with only three or four working full time. Clients work directly with Collins rather than being passed to junior staff. "People don't want to feel like a number," he explained. The boutique model allows for consistent access and personal attention that larger firms often struggle to provide.

Collins measures success by the relationships that grow out of his work. One conversation at a restaurant bar led to five transactions across two families over several years. Both remain close friends today. "It's not about the next sale," he said. "It's about building something real."

He was recently elected Commercial Director for the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors and continues to serve clients across residential and commercial sales and leasing.

Nathacha Pierre-Louis: From the ICU to Helping Clients Find Their Fresh Start

Nathacha Pierre-Louis spent years caring for patients in medical ICU settings, learning how to support people through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. That experience now shapes how she works with clients in South Florida real estate.

As both a practicing nurse and a realtor with more than four years of experience, Nathacha understands that buying or selling a home can feel overwhelming. She has been through it herself. Born and raised in South Florida, she takes pride in her Haitian heritage and finds energy in the region's multicultural community. She has a particular connection to nurses, healthcare professionals, and first responders, people whose schedules and stress levels she knows well.

Through her partnership with EXP Realty, Nathacha offers clients global connections alongside a hands-on approach. She guides buyers and sellers through market shifts with the same patience she brings to patient care. The work is personal for her. What drives her is not the commission but the moment when a client finds their fresh start.

Her background in healthcare taught her to listen, stay calm under pressure, and treat people with compassion even when circumstances are difficult. Those instincts carry into every transaction. Nathacha sees real estate not as a series of deals but as a chance to walk alongside people during a meaningful chapter of their lives, helping them move forward with confidence and clarity.

Tony Johnson: 20 Years on the Course, 12 Years Building Multigenerational Trust

Tony Johnson spent two decades as a golf professional before making a change. What he found in real estate turned out to be more fulfilling than perfecting a swing: helping families build their futures.

For 12 years, Tony has served Orlando and Central Florida with RE/MAX Select Group in Dr. Phillips. In that time, he has earned something that does not come easily in this industry. He now guides the children of past clients through their first home purchases while helping their parents explore investment properties. That kind of multigenerational trust speaks to how he approaches his work.

The discipline and strategic thinking Tony developed during his golf career translate directly into real estate. He brings that same focus to first time buyers navigating major decisions and to seasoned investors growing their portfolios. His philosophy is straightforward: relationships first, real estate second.

Tony sees his role as more than facilitating transactions. He treats each client like someone he will know for years, because in many cases, that is exactly what happens. Families return to him not because of marketing or branding but because of how he made them feel the first time around.

He remains passionate about serving his community and still loves the game that shaped so much of his life. But these days, his greatest satisfaction comes from watching clients settle into homes where their next chapter begins.

Roxanne Coleman: Helping Homeowners Keep More of What They Have Earned

Roxanne Coleman saw a gap in the real estate industry that others overlooked. She believed homeowners deserved access to professional tools without giving up thousands in commissions. In April 2004, she founded BetterByOwner.com to do something about it.

The idea was simple: families should keep more of their hard earned equity. Hundreds of clients have since proven the model works, successfully selling their own homes with Roxanne's guidance and support.

Her background prepared her well for the work. She quadrupled revenue as a Sales Consultant and earned Top Admissions Representative honors earlier in her career. Restructuring systems and delivering real results have always been her focus. She now brings 21 years of experience to every client she serves.

Today, Roxanne is the owner of RoxStar Realty in St. Augustine. She offers in-home service, professional photography, staging, and sales coaching. But her approach is not built on polished marketing language. She is more interested in having real conversations about real needs. "It's your equity, your home, and your future," she said. That belief drives how she works.

Roxanne has built a reputation on integrity and dedication. She does not treat clients like transactions. She treats them like people, making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. That consistency over two decades is why homeowners across Florida trust her to guide them through the process on their own terms.

Summary

Trust matters in real estate because the stakes are personal. A home is not just a property. It is where families grow, where people start over, where hard earned savings turn into something real. The agents featured here understand that weight.

They built their practices on referrals and repeat clients, not advertising budgets. They answer the phone. They walk people through the parts of the process that feel overwhelming. They remember that behind every transaction is a family making a major life decision.

Some have served their communities for nearly three decades. Others launched businesses during a pandemic and found a way to keep going. They come from backgrounds in healthcare, military service, consulting, and education. What connects them is a shared belief that doing right by people is the only way to build something lasting.

In a market full of noise, these agents have chosen a quieter path: show up, do the work, and let the relationships speak for themselves.