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Sara Reese

Luxury Real Estate Advisor | Bailey Advisory Group

Specialties

Second Home Sales/Purchase
Vacation Rental Sales/Purchase
Area Knowledge as a local since 2004

Education

Texas A&M University - BBA, Management

Charity

-> -> 30A 10K 2025 - Beneficiary Representative for Bailey Brigade
->-> Bay Boosters/ Sandpiper Boosters President 2018/2019 & 2019/2020 School Years 
->-> Volunteer Contributor to area foundations including Rosemary Beach Foundation, Food For Thought, Cultural Arts Alliance
->-> Volunteer Contributor to all the activities my kids are involved in and impacting local youth well being and growth.
About Sara

Title

Luxury Real Estate Advisor | Bailey Advisory Group | South Walton Local | Community Connector

Superpower

My superpower is helping people feel instantly at home here—and connecting them to the people, places, and opportunities that make this coast special. Whether someone is buying, selling, or investing from across town or across the country, I bridge distance and uncertainty with clear communication, video walkthroughs, and concierge-level service—so the process feels easy, informed, and exciting.

Beyond the transaction, I love making introductions: connecting clients to trusted contractors, designers, lenders, inspectors, rental managers, neighbors, and new friends. Real estate opens the door, but the relationships built along the way are what turn a property into a home and a dream into a lifestyle.


Zigs and Zags

Before real estate, my path definitely wasn’t linear. I spent years in the restaurant industry before visiting the Emerald Coast in 2001 and, like so many others, falling in love with this place at first sight. I came back to Seagrove Beach to get married in 2002, then made the move permanent in 2004. Leaving one career, embracing another, and building a life here taught me something important: your path doesn’t have to be straight to land exactly where you’re meant to be.

Life also brought challenges that shaped who I am today. In late 2013, I began my battle with breast cancer—surgeries and chemo stretched across 2014, and that season changed how I move through the world. It redefined how I parent, how I show up for others, how I work, and how I choose to live: slower where it matters, braver where it counts, and deeply rooted in gratitude.

That experience also gave me the strength to walk alongside my husband through his own cancer journey in 2020 and 2021, during a time when the world was already facing extraordinary circumstances. Those years reaffirmed what I value most: family, presence, resilience, and community.

Every twist and turn—beautiful or difficult—has contributed to the way I serve clients, connect with people, and approach each day with perspective and purpose.

Work Life

I’m a Texas A&M graduate with a degree in business management and have been a real estate professional since 2017. Today, I help clients buy, sell, and invest in beach properties from North Santa Rosa Beach and Point Washington to 30A and the west end of Panama City Beach. I’m proud to be part of the Bailey Advisory Group at Compass Florida in the 30A office, where I frequently work with out-of-town buyers who rely on me for everything from FaceTime tours to local insight.

Known for hands-on guidance and full-process support, I’m committed to staying involved from start to finish. In 2021, I contributed to $102M in team sales and earned Chairman’s Diamond status, placing me within the top half of 1% of agents company-wide.

Paying it Forward

Giving back to the place that gives so much to me is a priority. I’ve served as President of the parent organization, Boosters, during our final year at Bay Elementary and the first year at Dune Lakes Elementary. I also stay involved with local organizations such as Food For Thought and The Rosemary Beach Foundation—and I’m known as the friend who will always fill a volunteer spot when help is needed.

Who I Am at the End of the Day

At heart, I’m someone who loves this community, loves this lifestyle, and loves sharing both. When I’m not working, you’ll find me doing yoga, reading, or enjoying life with my husband Tim, our kids Sonny and Mia, and our dog Pancake. I’m deeply invested in my kids’ activities—from competitive travel cheer to martial arts to high school football.

And one thing’s for sure: I’m always on the hunt for my next taco (yes, #taco2K17 lives on).

No matter what I’m doing—real estate, family, or community work—I’m here because this is home. And helping others make it theirs is the best part of what I do.