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Top Destin Realtors

The Locals Group at Christie's International Real Estate Emerald Coast

Get to Know The Area

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Niceville, Florida 32578

Niceville maintains some of the top school rankings in Okaloosa County and is complete with several state nature preserves and parks for the whole family!

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Destin, Florida 32541

Tourists come from all over the country to take part in an array of water sports, luxury golf courses, nature trails, and local restaurants and shopping venues such as The HarborWalk Village.

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Miramar Beach, Florida 32550

Miramar Beach is home to some of the most prestigious neighborhoods along the Emerald Coast. With both primary, secondary, and investment property options, homes and condominium prices can range from $500,000 to upwards of $8M.

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Why Choose Us: The Locals Group

Whether you are here to buy or sell, stay or leave, we take you beyond the keys...

1. Local Expertise & Certifications

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Welcome to The Locals Group – where we help you find more than a house; we help you find the lifestyle you want! Guided by our values of integrity, collaboration, fun, and long-term relationships, we combine local expertise with a client-first approach to make buying or selling your home seamless, rewarding, and personal.

 

With us, you’re not just getting an agent—you’re teaming up with The Locals.

2. Proven Track Record

With a decade of experience along the Florida Panhandle, The Locals Group has maintained proven success selling over $100M in real estate transactions.  Their competitive edge comes with a key focus on connecting clients to the Emerald Coast lifestyle long after the closing date.

 

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3. Award-Winning Service

The Locals Group has achieved numerous awards, published articles, and features. Here is what 2025 has had in store:

 

  • The Locals Group has been SCOUTED​

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  • Featured in "2025 Emerald Coast Real Producers"​

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  • 2025 Influencer Award.

 

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Services We Offer

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Buy with Confidence – Personalized home searches, creative negotiation, and exclusive access to off-market opportunities.

 

Sell with Strategy – In-depth market analysis, tailored marketing campaigns, professional pricing guidance, and clear communication. 

 

Invest & Vacation – Expert guidance on property renovation, smart rental investment acquisition strategies, tailored buyer insights to maximize your returns, and management connections.

 

Discover Communities – Not sure which neighborhood matches your lifestyle? Let us guide you to the perfect fit.

The Locals Group Reviews

We can’t recommend Kersten Bowman highly enough! After deciding to rent out our property, she moved incredibly quickly—finding us a qualified renter within just three days. From start to finish, Kersten was responsive, professional, and a true expert in the local market. She made what could have been a stressful process feel seamless and efficient. If you’re looking for someone who gets results and truly has your best interest at heart, Kersten is the one to call!
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Featured Listings

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Sold For $4,000,000

Destin, Florida

Sold For $4,000,000

Destin, Florida

Our Step-By-Step Process

 

Connect – We would love to meet you! We provide a complimentary consultation and home evaluation.
 

Tailor – We discuss your priorities: Timeline, financial position, & motivation level for the transaction.

 

Execute – Together we determine an offer or sales strategy, a timeline to achieve the goal, and manage strong negotiations to closing. Communication is key during this process.
 

After Closing– We provide a list of connected local vendors, restaurants, shops, and conveniences. 

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Let's find your dream home together!

Ready to work with top Destin realtors? Schedule your free consultation now.

 

The process of finding and purchasing a home is complicated and can sometimes feel overwhelming.

 

The Locals Group helps our clients every step of the way to make their dream a reality.

 

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Kersten Bowman is an independent contractor sales associate of Christie's International Real Estate and is not an employee of Christie's International Real Estate. Christie's International Real Estate is a licensed real estate broker located at 12889 US-98, STE 101B, Destin, FL 32550 and is independently owned and operated. All content on this website has been compiled from reliable sources and is intended for informational purposes only. Though information is believed to be correct, it is presented subject to errors, omissions, changes or withdrawal without notice. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Christie's International Real Estate advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer.

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