About Chris Abbott
Biographies
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Chris AbbottBroker
3305 W County Hwy 30ASanta Rosa Beach32459 US
Phone: (850) 259.7069Send Chris a message.My family first discovered the Gulf Coast in the early 1950's, and has been living here enjoying it ever since. At that time, my grandfather, William W. Abbott, Sr., an Air Force Major OSI, initially purchased waterfront property in Fort Walton Beach, vowing to return and raise his family there after retiring. He kept his promise to himself and the rest is history! In 1970 my grandfather became a real estate broker, beginning his career selling the first condominiums in the area at El Matador, one of the first residential properties built in Northwest Florida. Soon the name Abbott became synonymous with real estate along the Gulf Coast as my father, William W. Abbott, Jr., and uncle Stephen J. Abbott, joined the family business and founded Abbott Realty Services, Incorporated in 1977. With personalized customer service and an unsurpassed work ethic, they built a company employing more than 1,000 people, thus becoming the largest employer in Destin since the mid 1980's.
I grew up enjoying all this coastal community has to offer. After playing baseball in Tallahassee and graduating from Florida State University with a Business Management degree, I pursued a career in yacht sales, as life on the water has always been a passion of mine. The yacht sale industry helped hone my sales skills, so the transition into real estate sales in 2004 was a natural one. I am the third generation of Abbott realtors in this area, and although times have definitely changed since the inception of the Abbott real estate business, the founding principles that guide me tried and true - customer service, knowledge, hard work, and dedication. I found these principles also practiced at Destin Real Estate Company whose market presence as the top luxury real estate brokerage on the Emerald Coast has lead my business there in 2010. I have lived, worked, and loved Florida's Gulf Coast for over 30 years and look forward to assisting you in finding your dream location on the beach!
Educational Background:
Florida State University - B.S. Business Management, 2001
Florida Real Estate Broker, 2008
Certified Distressed Property Expert, 2008 -
Corey LedbetterRealtor, Buyer Specialist
3305 W County Hwy 30ASanta Rosa Beach32459 US
Phone: (850) 240.2449Send Corey a message.I have lived along the Emerald Coast since 1989 when I moved here with my family as a kid. Prior to the move we took several vacations to the area, so when my step-father was presented with a job opportunity here, the decision to make it our permanent home was an easy one.
I attended the University of Arkansas where I earned my degree in Advertising and Public Relations. After graduation, I decided to return to the place I loved so much and began working in the real estate auction industry. I developed experience in everything from working as an office manger to a marketing director during this time, and finally as Vice President of Operations.
The sales side of the auction business helped me develop an excellent base of selling skills that allwowed me to springboard into traditional real estate sales.
As a Buyer Specialist with The Abbott Group, I work exclusively with buyers from all over the world to help them realize their aspirations to own on the Emerald Coast, where my family and I enjoy taking advantage of all the unique recreational activities the area has to offer.
Educational Background:
University of Arkansas - B.S. Advertising & Public Relations, 2003 -
Kathryn SistrunkClosing Coordinator, CDPE
3305 W County Hwy 30ASanta Rosa Beach32459 US
Phone: (850) 598.9469Send Kathryn a message.I began my real estate career in 2008 when I teamed up with Chris Abbott at Tops'l Beach and Racquet Resort. My experience in the title industry and Bachelors of Science in Finance and Real Estate from Florida State University was a tremendous help in adjusting to a career in real estate. I grew up in Ft. Walton Beach and returned to Santa Rosa Beach from college to be close to family.
I willing to go the distance to achieve excellence and success in today's rapidly changing real estate market.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time at the beach, boating to Crab Island and enjoying all this area has to offer.
Educational Background:
Florida State University - B.S. Finance & Real Estate, 2007
Certified Distressed Property Expert, 2008