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Name: Corey Hasting
Title: Broker-owner
Experience: Opened our first shop in 2018
Location: Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding areas
Brokerage name: Engel & Völkers First Coast
Team size: 130 advisors
Transaction sides: Approximately 1550 for 2023
Sales volume: On pace for $1,000,000,000 for 2023
Awards:
- Fastest growing company in Northeast Florida by the Jacksonville Business Journal
- Ultimate CEO, Class of 2023 by the Jacksonville Business Journal
How did you get your start in real estate?
I first moved to Jacksonville after a short time with the Cincinnati Bengals, not knowing a single person in the entire city. Initially, I anticipated a brief stay in Jacksonville, envisioning just a couple of weeks.
However, recognizing the need for a job that would align with my workout schedule, I decided to get my real estate license soon after my relocation. Surprisingly, I swiftly developed a deep passion for the real estate industry.
At the age of 23, freshly licensed, I was the youngest member in my brokerage, with an age gap of over 15 years compared to my colleagues. Despite this, I was confident that my work ethic would set me apart, and I was determined never to be outworked by anyone. I quickly became a top 50 agent in the entire Northeast Florida region by the Jacksonville Business Journal and never looked back.
What do you wish more people knew about working in real estate?
I hope more individuals understand that real estate isn’t as effortless as portrayed on TV. Television tends to oversimplify the profession, but in truth, it’s a field that demands considerable skill and years of…