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The Kendall Hood Collection at a Glance
→ #1 Medium-Sized Team by Sales Volume on 30A — RealTrends, June 2024
→ $350M+ in closed sales since 2020
→ 600+ families served across two decades
→ 30+ years of combined experience along Florida’s Emerald Coast
→ Deep local expertise paired with personalized, concierge-level service
→ Innovative marketing strategies that set the standard from Destin to 30A and beyond
Specialties
We specialize in luxury coastal living — from iconic Gulf-front estates to charming beach cottages with serious personality. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, The Kendall Hood Collection brings a blend of local savvy, high-end marketing, and concierge-level service that makes every transaction feel effortless.
→ Luxury Homes & Gulf-Front Properties
→ Investment & Vacation Rentals
→ Second Homes & Relocation along 30A, Destin, and Miramar Beach
→ New Construction & Custom Builds
→ New Construction & Custom Builds
About Kendall
Team Principal | The Kendall Hood Collection
An Alabama native with saltwater in her soul, Kendall Hood grew up vacationing along Florida’s Emerald Coast. Those childhood summers spent on 30A and in Destin sparked a lifelong love for the beach and the laid-back elegance of coastal living. What began as a family tradition became a calling that eventually brought her home as one of the area’s leading luxury real estate professionals.
After earning a Marketing degree from LSU, Kendall launched her career in hospitality with the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, where she learned the art of world-class service and brand experience. In 2006, she traded skyscrapers for sugar-white sand, bringing her marketing expertise to the Emerald Coast and beginning a remarkable career in real estate.
Kendall spent six successful years with Emerald Grande, one of Destin’s premier luxury resort developments, where she mastered new construction sales, investment strategy, and second-home ownership. Working closely with developers and designers, she developed a talent for blending elevated coastal design with strategic market insight.
After earning her Broker’s License, Kendall founded Key Realty of the Emerald Coast, a boutique brokerage recognized for exceptional service and proven results. Building on that foundation, she launched The Kendall Hood Collection at Compass, where she now leads one of the top-performing teams on Florida’s Emerald Coast.
With over 20 years of experience, Kendall is known for her thoughtful guidance, polished professionalism, and deep local expertise. Her approach is both strategic and personal, offering a high-touch experience that reflects the boutique standard her clients have come to expect.
For Kendall, real estate is more than business. It’s about relationships, legacy, and helping clients find their own version of coastal living.
When she isn’t negotiating contracts or scouting listings, Kendall enjoys life on 30A with her husband, Jim, and their two children, Trace and Annabelle, spending weekends on the water and soaking in every sunset.
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