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Duke

Rachel Hutchings is an excellent real estate agent! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! She is professional, attentive to detail, and passionate about her job and her clients’ needs. Rachel knows the Destin-area real estate market well and represents a wide range of listings. If you’re looking for a Buyer’s or Seller’s agent, look no further!

Janice Zak

From the moment we met Rachel, we instantly experienced a kinship with her. She is not only extremely professional, but she is one of the warmest, most genuine people I’ve ever met. She helped us navigate our first vacation home with grace, patience and a solid/thorough knowledge of her industry. We highly recommend her and her team to help with any real estate needs you have.

Shelly Bowman-Bendykowski

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 is top notch, she is truly one of a kind!

Nona Hudson

Awesome lady, strong Christian, honest, gets the job done!!

Cheryl Adair

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/or 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 (with no competing offers) and it was accepted. She stayed on top of everything between us, the seller/investor and the builder throughout the whole process to ensure the home was completed to our liking. AND even after closing just a week ago she has remained in touch with us all to make sure a few things are being taken care of that were delayed due to the building industry. Rachel knows her business backwards and forward. She is not afraid to ask the tough questions and literally will think of things to ask that you didn’t even think about. She is so very efficient! We loved how quickly she returned calls, emails and texts whenever we had a question about something. She is one of the area’s top agents and we certainly caught a glimpse of how she has reached that status! As busy as she is, we were never put off. I seriously told her numerous times, “I really don’t know how you do it…how you keep up with all that you do!!!” Her fun, energetic, and relational personality adds so much warmth to her professional characteristics. She is amazing both as a realtor and as a new friend! Thank you, Rachel for finding us the PERFECT home!

Carol Ann Nacke Vance

Rachel is the best realtor on the Florida gulf coast! We built a house while living out of state and she kept us informed with the progress of the construction by frequent calls and sending us pictures and pulling for us when problems arose. Very dedicated to her clients. An all around fantastic person.

Keith S.

We have bought and sold with Rachel and both experiences were amazing. She is very knowledgeable about the region. She was transparent and honest in both transactions. We felt valued and heard while navigating the challenging real estate market on 30A. She did not present properties that were not in line with our criteria and she helped us evaluate multiple offers and make the best decision for our family. I’ve recommended Rachel to many friends and family, so I’m happy to recommend her here as well!

Julie Gibson-Groover

We love Rachel! Her hard work is so appreciated! We may have been a pain because it was our first purchase at the beach but if she can stand it we will call her for future purchases soon!!!

Heather Young

If you want the VERY best in finding your dream home you are at the right place with the right person! Rachel is the BEST there is!!!!

Keith Vance

Rachel Hutchings is a fantastic REALTOR. I was in the real estate business, myself, for almost 15 years, and have dealt with many, many REALTORS. That being said, I have never known a real estate professional of the caliber of Rachel Hutchings. She is talented, resourceful, and a woman of great integrity. I cannot give a higher recommendation than that which I would give to her.

Chrissy Jennings

Rachel is a dedicated and understanding person who made the home buying process easy and enjoyable. By taking the time to get to know our family, Rachel was able to provide us with daily updates regarding houses that were coming on the market and she could quickly schedule a time for us to view any of the houses that we were interested in. If we had to start all over, Rachel would be our realtor and we would recommend her to anyone who is looking to buy in the area. Rachel Rocks!!!

Donna Brown Hackney

Jeff and I were fortunate to have Rachel represent us recently on the purchase of our second home. Her expertise and communication were invaluable from the moment we began our search to the final signature at closing. Even though we live out of state, the process could not have gone smoother. We have had several real estate transactions over the years, but working with Rachel Hutchings has been by far the most rewarding. We would readily refer our friends to her service.

Client (Home Seller)

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. Her real estate acumen coupled with her genuine caring make her the best agent my husband and I have ever dealt with. We felt valued and cared for from listing to closing. Rachel and her daughter Kensley will absolutely remain in our Santa Rosa Beach circle of friends.

N. E.

What an experience! This was not just a transaction for us but a long journey of working hard to be able to accomplish this dream! Rachel and her team blew us amazing with their willingness to serve and help us find a place to enjoy and create unforgettable memories as a family! Rachel is not just an agent who we would recommend to anyone but has also become a friend to all of our family! Thank you for your care and time every step of the way!

C.D.M.

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 sell of our home and her strategy, we feel, brought top dollar for our home. It is evident 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!

Susan Tucker

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. I/we highly recommend her.

Client – Condo Sale

Rachel has now walked us through our second purchase of a home in Santa Rosa Beach. Our first was a vacation/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.

G.K Barnes

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 realty needs in Florida!

Keith

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 navigating the closing process. If you’re looking for an agent that will make a home purchase extremely easy…look no further than Rachel Hutchings!

Jonathan Nelson

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 want to renegotiate. It was hard to pick ourselves back up after that, but Rachel helped us get through it. A few days later, we re-listed the home at $990k and was under contract in a few days. I’m not going to lie, the closing process was complicated, but Rachel made every effort to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible. The buyer was tough to deal with, but we got through it. In the end, after about ten months, we were able to make around a 3% return on the home. Thank you, Rachel, for your hard work and perseverance!

Dave

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 will be amazed that God made this happen so quickly and effortlessly. Neither of our parents ever owned homes so for us to have a home in Texas and a vacation home on Florida’s Gulf Coast is something we never imagined. Rachel’s real estate knowledge, personable approach and faith is contagious and we thank God for her. Thanks Rachel!!

Alison Fowler

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.

Shanna M.

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

Client – Home Buyer

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!

Deni Floruiz

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 recommended her to two of our closest friends, and we recommend her to you!

Glenda Detwiler Perkins

If you need a realtor, call Rachel! She is GREAT at what she does and she LOVES doing it! She truly has a gift of vision for what is and what can be done to and for your new home or if needing to sell your existing home. Not everyone has that gift! She sees the big picture! She listens well which is a huge plus when working with a realtor! I know personally that she will put all she’s got into helping you with what your specific needs are. And her decorating expertise is icing on the cake!! Give her a call – you won’t be sorry!

Theresa Zortman DaSilva

I have been a realtor in Louisville, Kentucky for over 12 years, so I have very high standards. Rachel exceeded them all when she helped my husband and I buy our first beachfront investment property in Panama City Beach. She was always available, very professional, and hands down one of the best realtors I have ever worked with (and I have worked with a lot). She is a very hard worker that went above and beyond and plan to use her again in the future! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a realtor.

Charlie Baker

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.

Blerwin

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 are exceptional to work with. I highly recommend using Rachel for any real estate needs!

 Sandy Sanjuan

Rachel was God-send! Very professional, dedicated, dependable, reliable, honest- I can go on and on. Rachel is AWESOME!!!

Client- Home Seller

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 asking price.

Kim

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!

Trent Merritt

Deciding to buy/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, Rachel was awesome.

Client- Home Buyer

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/or 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 (with no competing offers) and it was accepted. She stayed on top of everything between us, the seller/investor and the builder throughout the whole process to ensure the home was completed to our liking. AND even after closing just a week ago she has remained in touch with us all to make sure a few things are being taken care of that were delayed due to the building industry. Rachel knows her business backwards and forward. She is not afraid to ask the tough questions and literally will think of things to ask that you didn’t even think about. She is so very efficient! We loved how quickly she returned calls, emails and texts whenever we had a question about something. She is one of the area’s top agents and we certainly caught a glimpse of how she has reached that status! As busy as she is is, we were never put off. I seriously told her numerous times, “I really don’t know how you do it…how you keep up with all that you do!!!” Her fun, energetic, and relational personality adds so much warmth to her professional characteristics. She is amazing both as a realtor and as a new friend! Thank you, Rachel for finding us the PERFECT home!

Courtney McClatchy

Rachel Hutchings was absolutely wonderful. She is very knowledgeable of the current market. She went over 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!

Client – Home Buyer

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 make it easy for her client. Rachel avoids the typical drama that often impacts buying or selling property. We highly recommend her!

Client – Home Buyer

4 yrs ago I thought about moving to the FL. Rachel kept in touch with me thru the years. I decided to move this year and there was absolutely no question who I would call to help me thru the process of finding my new home from afar. She was fantastic thru the entire process! My purchase was done virtually for the most part, since I was in Texas. Her communication was fantastic & she made everything as easy as possible knowing that I’m a single very busy professional & the transaction would not be done in person. She treated the transaction as she would her very own, being transparent with me about every detail. She is so very thoughtful, even leaving an air mattress for us knowing we would be getting into the home after a 15 hr drive. She definitely goes above and beyond for her clients. In August, when I saw my new home & stepped into it for the very first time, I could not have been any happier with my purchase. Rachel is my FL Realtor for life!

NewToFL

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. She was a real blessing to our family and we highly recommend her to anyone in need of said services. Thank you Rachel!

Client – Home Buyer

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!!

Linda Bryan

Professional, dedicated, authentic, top notch!

J.Y.H.

Rachel has been great! This is our second time to work with her and we are so grateful for all her hard work. She always answered our questions in a timely matter. My husband and I cannot say enough good things about her! She’s very professional and friendly. We will definitely recommend her to our friends and will use her in the future.

Jeremiah Hillman

Rachel is phenomenal at what she does. Always with a smile and positive attitude. Rachel helped us navigate buying land, site unseen, and helped with custom home building contract negotiation and everything that comes with it, too! Her experience with interior design really helped during the planning phase and we love the end result. Rachel has become a great friend and really takes care of her clients like they are family.

Lynn Forshee Basham

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!

Suzanne Kallenbach

Being in the real estate industry as long as I have, I wanted to take the opportunity to write a review regarding the agent who assisted us in the sale of our home in Hammock Bay. Rachel Hutchings with Berkshire Hathaway is a true professional. She was actively looking for listings in Symphony for her customers relocating to our area. Since we were considering a move, we welcomed the opportunity and signed a listing agreement allowing her to show our home. As an inactive real estate licensee, I was not in a position to represent ourselves and she handled both sides of the transaction which can be tricky. Rachel coordinated the showings, the home inspection and all matters related to the closing. There are a myriad of details to be attended to and we were grateful to have a full-time professional guiding us through the process. We went from contract to closing within 45 days. I would highly recommend Rachel to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home in Walton County. Rachel Hutchings is a woman of integrity and seeks to provide the best possible experience for her customers and clients.

Client – Home Buyer

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!

Nate Kelly

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 get things done! I HIGHLY recommend her!

Douglas Martin

We met Rachel through a mutual friend who she 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!

Alison Haynes

Rachel was amazing to work with! She was so knowledgeable and kind! She truly cares about her clients!

Kristy Anderson Barnes

Rachel is so great. She made the home buying experience so nice and easy. My husband and I were first-time homebuyers and really had no idea what we were doing, but with Rachel we were at ease. She is so sweet and patient, not pushy at all, and never made us feel like we were wasting time. We truly felt that she had our best interest at heart. Thank you Rachel!

Penny Carpenter Lomenick

We so enjoyed working with Rachel. She is very professional and has a vast knowledge of the real estate business. She met with us and showed us many properties that we expressed interest in. She worked tirelessly to help us find our perfect vacation home and was always available for the many questions of the home buying process. She remained dedicated and involved after the contract was signed, all the way to closing. We highly recommend Rachel Hutchings for your home buying needs.

Pam D’Angelo

Rachel Hutchings is an amazing person! She loves people and she is a very good listener. She will find you what you are looking for. Rachel is one of the best people I’ve ever met in my entire life – she is very honest and is a person of integrity. Because she listens so well, she gets what a person needs. She remembers what you tell her. She is VERY hard working and she will spend time trying to find exactly what she thinks will work perfectly for you. Also, she has experience as an interior decorator and home stager. If you have a house to sell, she can get it ready to list for you so it is the most attractive it can be. She can also visualize the potential in a property. Rachel is a real jewel of a person. She is like one person all wrapped into one – a realtor, decorator, home stager and she will become your friend as well in the process. Give her a chance – you won’t be disappointed!

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