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Rachel Hutchings was such a delight to work with in the search for our next house to call home here in the Santa Rosa Beach area. My husband and I were both so very impressed with her professionalism. We gave her a list of our “wants” and she went to work right away. She has so much knowledge of this area, has a great relationship with builders and investors who are looking to sell, so she’s in the know about up-and-coming listings that have not even hit the market yet. She prompted us to go look at a home such as this, and it was everything we wanted! We were blown away! Because it had not hit the market yet, we were able to go in with an offer (wi...

In December 2018, after much thought and prayer, we decided to list our beautiful home for sale. The decision to find the perfect realtor for our house was simple: Rachel Hutchings. Rachel is a long-time friend and an extremely talented realtor. She sets the bar high and overachieves on every level. Our home was under contract in less than 30 days for $1,050,000. We were ecstatic! She handled each part of the closing process with precision. Unfortunately, the appraiser undervalued our home at $970k. We were shocked, to say the least, and had to proceed with plan B. Rachel helped us through making reasonable concessions; however, the buyers did not w...

Rachel is absolutely amazing! She is far more than our agent; during the course of our working with her, she has become our friend. We have been coming to Destin for 5 years and began considering a purchase about 6 months ago. It was a 3-to-5-year plan, but after meeting Rachel, that all changed. In a matter of 2 months, through her knowledge of the area and ability to work with the seller’s agent, we now have a vacation condo in Miramar Beach. As I write this, we just viewed a beautiful sunset off our back patio and will always be amazed that God made this happen so quickly and effortlessly. Neither of our parents ever owned homes, so for us to hav...

Rachel is the most helpful and caring realtor we could have hoped to find through the process of buying our first home. We are extremely grateful to have had her as our realtor. Rachel listened to what we wanted in a house, and she worked hard to find us options with our specifications. As first-time buyers, we thought the process would be long and overwhelming, but Rachel made sure to walk us through the whole thing step by step, and we felt very comfortable and sure of our buying decision. We really can't say enough good things about Rachel. She is amazing, and we are so lucky to have found her! We were so pleased with her helpfulness, we recommen...

Deciding to buy and sell a home is a huge life decision. Most of us have a lot more questions than answers on the intricacies of the process. We could not possibly have asked for a better partner than Rachel. I truly do mean 'partner'. Beyond the fact that she was super responsive, had detailed and in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of the market, she made it feel like she was right there with us, going through the process from day 1. Beyond just the assistance she provided with purchasing our home, her recommendations and insight regarding other service providers, closing, rental agents, interior design, etc., were invaluable. Simply put, Rac...

By far the very best experience with a realtor we’ve had, and we’ve had business relations with numerous realtors! Rachel Hutchings of Berkshire Hathaway did a phenomenal job marketing the sale of our home, and her strategy, we feel, brought top dollar for our home. It is evident that Rachel truly cares for her clients and treats them with the utmost respect and professionalism. We felt as if we’d known Rachel much longer than having just met her. She went over and beyond any one realtor we’ve dealt with, and we would recommend her to everyone. We look forward to a continued relationship with Rachel!

In my journey to find a home, I was very blessed to have Rachel as my realtor and friend. She was very thorough and on top of everything I needed. She was with me through every pivotal moment and provided knowledge and support, and answered my many questions. I would definitely refer her services to everyone I know. I have much confidence in her, and she made my transition much easier for me. Thank you, Rachel, for all you did to make this an exciting and awesome journey, and I have the home of my dreams! I could not have done it without you!

We worked with Rachel on our home purchase from out of state. She was very helpful throughout the entire process. She was extremely responsive and provided detailed recommendations without being pushy. When we made the decision, her mastery of the real estate business really kicked in, and she was extremely helpful in navigating the closing process. If you're looking for an agent who will make a home purchase extremely easy, look no further than Rachel Hutchings!

Rachel has now walked us through our second purchase of a home in Santa Rosa Beach. Our first was a vacation and investment property, and now our permanent residence. We could not have made either of these purchases without her knowledge and experience. Rachel is caring and tenacious. She won’t stop until every detail is taken care of. We love both of our beach properties, and we love Rachel.

We loved working with and getting to know Rachel during our experience in PCB while looking for real estate properties. She went above and beyond to provide for us with other things even after we had closed and moved in. We look forward to continuing a relationship with and keeping in touch with her, and would definitely recommend her to others for their real estate needs.

My husband and I contacted Rachel when we were interested in looking at properties in the FL panhandle. Rachel was a joy to work with: friendly, thorough, helpful, answering questions, and researching the best properties according to our preferences. We are now proud owners of a vacation home on 30A and thankful to Rachel for her help every step of the way!

This review is long overdue! We have moved a lot over the years due to my husband's career. This was our 11th home to purchase. We have worked with several great agents. Rachel far exceeds in her profession. She is the best! She is very knowledgeable, experienced, and fun to work with! Her communication skills are excellent. We highly recommend her.

Rachel is a true professional. She has extensive knowledge of Santa Rosa Beach and the Emerald Coast. She does a thorough analysis of competitive pricing. Her attention to detail about all aspects of the transaction makes it easy for her client. Rachel avoids the typical drama that often impacts buying or selling property. We highly recommend her!

Rachel was amazing at helping me find my condo in Destin, Florida. I currently live in Georgia, and she made the process very easy and fun! She made sure I knew everything that was going on throughout the entire process. Also, she was able to work well with my realtor. I highly recommend her and will use her for future real estate needs in Florida!

Rachel Hutchings was absolutely wonderful. She is very knowledgeable about the current market. She went above and beyond to help us find the perfect home for our daughter. She truly cares for her clients, and we quickly became not just a client but a friend! I highly recommend Rachel Hutchings for all your real estate needs!

Literally could not have done this without Rachel. Buying a lot and building a house was a new thing for us, so having her as our realtor was one of the main reasons we remained confident throughout the process. She is incredibly responsive and thorough. She gets things done! I highly recommend her!

Absolutely wonderful experience having Rachel sell our home. She was always able to answer questions and concerns. She spent time researching and making sure we listed for a price that we were happy with. We sold our home on the first day of listing and over the asking price.

We met Rachel through a mutual friend, who had helped find a house in the area. From our initial search until we found our house, through the mortgage process, and even after closing, she was very knowledgeable and a great help! We would highly recommend Rachel!

Rachel is hands down the best realtor I have dealt with. She is knowledgeable, patient, diligent, and works hard for you. She is extremely professional and an added bonus, so kind! I recommend her to all I know!

Rachel was the best! She is so kind and knows her stuff! She made the whole home-buying process as easy as possible! It was so nice to make a friend along the way.

My husband and I feel truly blessed to have had the privilege of working with Rachel. We were a little nervous at first, selling our house in Florida, but living in another state. Rachel took all that worry away during our first phone conversation. We knew right away, without a doubt, we were in good hands, and she was the perfect realtor for us. Rachel and her team went to work right away, getting our home sold the day after she listed it. Our escrow process was flawless; again, Rachel and her team took care of every little detail, making it so worry-free. Rachel's professionalism, knowledge, patience, and kindness are top-notch; she is truly one o...

Rachel has been one of the greatest supporters throughout our journey in purchasing a home. She was there for us through every single step of the way, and I couldn’t have done it without her. I can honestly say that I feel she is a part of our family now. I was so scared to purchase a home out of state, but she made sure I was confident in our decision. Their team is exceptional to work with. I highly recommend using Rachel for any real estate needs!

So many wonderful things to say about our 5-Star experience working with Rachel Hutchings and her team. From the initial meeting with her, we knew we were in experienced hands and were immediately at ease. From the preparation of our house for showing, to keeping us calm and focused during the rollercoaster ride of the peaks and valleys of a real estate transaction, to the final days leading up to the closing table, Rachel was our rock. Her knowledge and experience made the whole process seamless. Not only did she make the experience as smooth as possible, but the time span between listing and closing was the fastest of any other similar properties ...

Great experience from start to finish with Rachel and Kensley! 1. Works hard every day, 2. Respects your time by focusing on your needs and not what they want to sell you, 3. Has great contacts, 4. Knows the area super well, 5. Attention to detail. If you are a no-nonsense type of person who wants to get right down to business and buy some property, look no further.

We recently purchased a home in a great community using Rachel Hutchings with Compass as our realtor. We lived in a different state, which proved very challenging at times, but Rachel guided us, provided us with awesome resources, kept us informed of what was needed next, made sure we met our timelines, negotiated numerous times with the sellers, provided quick feedback on results of inspections, repairs, etc… and basically made what should have been a nightmare much more tolerable. She worked on our deal all hours of the day and night and always had a pleasant attitude. She is a true professional, and her vast knowledge of real estate is evident. S...

Being in the Hospitality industry, I have bought and sold several homes over the years. Rachel is first class all the way from initial conversation to closing, consistent communication, working to ensure the home was market-ready with wonderful suggestions, to bringing a great offer to the table and closing. This was a great experience, even though I was hours away, I felt confident and secure with Rachel handling the transaction.

Kensley did an excellent job helping me find a house and work through all the problems. She was on time and prepared for our appointments. Issues were resolved in a quick manner. Highly recommend.

We have bought and sold homes with Rachel’s help. We could not have asked for a better experience. Rachel is honest, transparent, and really goes the distance to get the deal done. We never felt pressured during the buying or selling process, but we always felt heard when we had (tons) of questions. She made it all so seamless and effortless, even once we were sold. She was by our side until the last detail was complete. I have recommended Rachel to many friends and family looking to buy on the panhandle, and I’ll recommend her here as well.

Rachel was both a Rockstar and our rock during the sale of our home. Her knowledge of the local real estate market was a critical part of our pricing and listing strategy. Rachel’s focus on our needs and her responsiveness to prospective buyers’ agents were exceptional. She was diligent in every aspect of the sales process.

We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with Rachel. Rachel has been our realtor on two different occasions, and both times she has gone above and beyond, helping us find the perfect place for us. She has made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process. We highly recommend Rachel!

Rachel is a complete professional and made us feel comfortable and cared for during the process of selling our home. Since we did not live close to the home we were selling, it was challenging for us at times to address things that came up during the process. Rachel was always willing to help us, whether it was by cleaning up a stain on our front porch or helping to locate a professional to spruce up our yard to make it possible to sign papers early so we could still go on our long-planned vacation. I highly recommend Rachel to anyone who is selling or buying a home. I guarantee you that she will take care of all of the details with utmost care and ...