THE EMERALD COAST
Move to Destin/30A
Moving here for the beaches, the schools or a fresh start? You don't have to figure it out from across the country. I'll guide your family through every step with a clear strategy, from the first question to the day you get your keys.
Let's find where your family fits.
MEET SHAWNTÁ | REALTOR + RELOCATION SPECIALIST
I've been the new family in town. Now I help families find home.
I was a military spouse for 15 years, so I know what it feels like to pack up your whole life, hand your kids a new zip code and hope it all works out. When we moved here from Washington state, the Emerald Coast became home. Now I live in Niceville with my three kids and a calendar full of sideline seats.
That's why I do this differently. Before you ever tour a house, we talk about your life: schools, your commute or base gate, beach days and golden hour dinners. Then we find the town that fits, and the home that fits inside it.
HOW I HELP
Relocate, buy or sell with a strategy built around your family
Relocate
Virtual tours, town-by-town guidance and a plan that starts long before the moving truck. From schools and youth sports to looking up real-time drive times, you'll know the area like a local before you land.
Military moves
PCSing to Eglin, Hurlburt or Duke Field? I lived the military life for 15 years. We'll map out your timeline, your budget and the right side of the bay before your report date.
Buy
We find the neighborhood that fits your family first, then the home. I'll walk you through every step so nothing catches you off guard.
Sell
Pricing strategy, prep and marketing that puts your home in front of the buyers moving here from all over the country.
Not sure which one you are yet? Grab my relocation guide or book a quick call and we'll figure it out together.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Thinking about building new?
New construction is everywhere on the Emerald Coast right now, from Destin and Miramar Beach to Santa Rosa Beach, 30A and Inlet Beach, and over to Freeport, Hammock Bay and Niceville. It's also where buyers feel the most lost.
The sales office works for the builder. I work for you. I'll help you compare builders and communities, get clear on HOA and CDD fees before you sign, line up independent inspections and stay on top of your build all the way to closing.
THE TOWNS I KNOW BY HEART
Find the town that feels like your family
Every town along the Emerald Coast has its own personality. Take a closer look and picture where your family's next chapter begins.
Not sure where your family fits yet? My relocation guide is your best friend for the move, with the important things to know and real tips for making it happen.
DAILY HOME ALERTS
Found your town? Let the homes come to you.
Tell me what your family needs and I'll set you up with listing alerts the moment something new hits the market in the towns you love.
KIND WORDS
From the families I've helped find home
“Working with Shawntá to sell my home was such a great experience. She made the entire process smooth and stress-free, always keeping me informed and making sure every detail was taken care of.”
CLIENT S · SELLER
“She was kind, honest, knowledgeable, and communicated with us 1000%. She made sure we were fully informed the entire time and advocated for us even after closing.”
CLIENT H · FIRST-TIME BUYER
“We were 6 hours away so she was our eyes and ears… Thanks to her we are living in our dream home!”
CLIENT K · NEW CONSTRUCTION
“Relocating from the Northeast to Florida while purchasing our first home could have been an overwhelming experience, but Shawntá and Natalie made us feel supported, informed, and genuinely cared for every step of the way.”
CLIENT E · RELOCATION BUYER
“She negotiated hard and stood up for us the whole way. We closed with $0 out of pocket and $33,000 under asking… which still blows my mind. The whole time, I felt like we were her only clients.”
CLIENT M · BUYER
“Shawntá always goes above and beyond to get the best deal possible! She knows the whole FL panhandle like the back of her hand.”
CLIENT D · BUYER
BY THE NUMBERS
A few numbers I'm proud of
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FAMILIES HELPED HOME
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STAR RATING ON GOOGLE
MEET THE TEAM
The faces behind your move
Shawntá Sax
REALTOR + RELOCATION SPECIALIST
Shawntá is your guide from the first call to closing day. A former military spouse and single mom of three in Niceville, she helps families find the town, the schools and the home that truly fit the life they're picturing on the Emerald Coast. No hand-offs, no junior agents. You work with her start to finish.
Natalie
TRANSACTION COORDINATOR
Natalie is the reason nothing slips. Once you're under contract, she tracks every deadline, document and signature from contract to closing, so you always know what's next and Shawntá can stay focused on you.
MY WHY
Meet the three reasons I do this.
I'm a single mom of three, and everything I build is for them. I know what it's like to stand in a brand new town with my kids looking at me for answers, hoping I picked the right school, the right street, the right home.
So when you trust me with your move, I treat it the way I'd want someone to treat mine. Your kids' schools, their sports, the house that finally feels like yours. My three are the reason I show up every single day, and they're the reason I'll show up for your family too.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Your fresh start begins here
Whether you're still daydreaming about life on the Emerald Coast or you've already started packing boxes, I'll meet you right where you are. Not sure where to start? Book a call and we'll talk through your timeline, your budget and the life you're picturing for your family here. Ready to go? Tell me about your move and I'll start building your plan.
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Your guide to moving, buying and selling on the Emerald Coast, from Pensacola to Panama City Beach.