Wendy Rulnick, Broker

Wendy Rulnick, Broker/Owner specializes in real estate sales, short sales, waterfront, beach and luxury sales on Emerald Coast of Florida: Destin Florida real estate, Santa Rosa Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Bluewater Bay, Navarre, Seagrove Beach, Watercolor, Sandestin, Seaside, Dune Allen, Blue Mountain Beach, Crestview, Freeport, Rosemary Beach, Mary Esther, Shalimar, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field. Wendy Rulnick has been selling real estate since 1988. She has won numerous awards, including the coveted ADDY for advertising design. An expert marketer of real estate listings, she negotiates successfully to her clients' advantage. She is supported by a team of top buyer specialists. She lists and sells homes, condos and townhomes in and around Destin and all of Northwest Florida. Wendy is in the top ½ percent resale agents on the Emerald Coast for listings sold 2008. Wendy has been interviewed by Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine as a national short sale, pre foreclosure expert.

She holds the CRP designation-the only Certified Relocation Professional between Panama City and Pensacola, recognized by the Employee Relocation Council. She is a Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative and Graduate of the Realtor Institute. Her well-known slogans include "Everyone Knows... It's Wendy!", "It's Wendy... It's Sold!" and simply "It's Wendy!".

Office: 1-877-ITS-WNDY or 850-650-7883
E-mail: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com

Michael Barker, Realtor®/Property Manager

Michael has been a licensed Realtor in Florida since 1998, and has listed and sold residential and commercial properties on the Emerald Coast. He is a native of Walton County , and has watched this area grow over the years and knows North West Florida well. In addition to being retired from Law Enforcement, Michael owned a Wine and Cigar shop on the beach for a number of years, as well as a Property Management Company. His broad professional background in this area of Florida, gives him a unique blend of experience that will help you with your Real Estate goals. If you have Property Management needs, Michael will handle your commercial, residential, long term and short term rentals in a meticulous and thorough manner.

Michael and his wife reside in Walton County, and enjoy camping and other outdoor activities.

Direct: 850-685-7825
Fax: 850-862-8590
Office: 850-650-7883
E-mail: michael.barker@rulnickrealty.com

Rhonda Therrien, CRS, GRI, Broker Associate

Rhonda is a Licensed Florida Real Estate Agent since 1999, Member of Council of Residential Specialists, Graduate of the REALTOR Institute, and Licensed Florida Land Title Agent with over 25 years in the real estate industry. She is also a member of the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS and National Association of REALTORS.

Direct: 850-376-8590
Fax: 850-862-8590
Office: 850-650-7883
E-mail: rhonda@rulnickrealty.com

Linda Baron, Broker Associate, GRI, Realtor®

Linda Baron has represented buyers and sellers well over a decade in Walton and Okaloosa counties. Originally licensed as a Realtor in Kentucky, Linda moved to Emerald Coast of Florida where she received a Broker license in 1997. She has also received the Graduate Realtor Institute certification.

Consistently recognized as a multi-million dollar producer she focuses on single family homes and investment properties such as second homes and condo's in the Destin, Santa Rosa Beach and Seagrove markets. She also assists buyers, sellers and lending institutions with short sales and bank repo's. Educated at Northeastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Linda was previously employed at Kentucky State University in higher education administration and director of the Woman's Center of Louisville. She is an avid boater and beach lover.

Office: 850-650-7883
Cell: 850-217-4337
E-mail: lindabaron@rulnickrealty.com

Jeff Corl, Realtor®

Jeff Corl has been a Realtor® in the Destin Florida area since 2005 and has worked with properties from Navarre to Inlet Beach to North Walton County.  Most recently he worked to acquire 160 acres in the North part of Florida’s Panhandle for developers to create a Planned Use Development and will work with them to bring the homes and commercial property to market.

Prior to that Jeff was a corporate vice-president for a Fortune 500 telecommunications company.

Jeff is also on the Board of Directors, serving as vice-president, of the Beach House Condominium and the Treasurer of St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church.

Office: 850-650-7883
Cell: 850-687-0331
E-mail: jeffcorl@rulnickrealty.com

Larry Hughes, Realtor®

Larry Hughes became a licensed Florida Realtor® in 2003. A buyer's specialist, he is experienced throughout Okaloosa and Walton counties. Larry is a Graduate of the Realtor® Institute and very methodical in his business of finding the perfect property for his clients.

As a licensed Florida state-certified residential contractor, Larry has built custom homes full time for several decades. He knows homes! Commercial properties, condominiums, land, and of course houses...along the Emerald Coast…Larry is your "go-to guy". He has the diligence to assist first time buyers...and the experience to represent savvy investors.

A 21 year Destin resident along with his lovely wife, Larry has energy and enthusiasm to spare. Still a boy at heart, he loves cars, motorcycles and boats. Woodworking, fishing, music and amateur guitar are additional passions.

Office: 850-650-7883
Cell: 850-830-8231
E-mail: larry.hughes@rulnickrealty.com

Donna Gentle, Realtor®

Originally from Miami, Donna has been involved in the real estate and construction industries since 1987. She has been sales and project manager for new construction, and led sales teams for new home developments. She previously sold real estate in Cape San Blas and with the St. Joe Company in Port St. Joe. Donna holds both a Florida and Georgia real estate license. She currently lives in Niceville, and has a dynamic, fun loving personality. One of her true joys is her grandchild! Donna has also participated as a volunteer for Plein Air charity events. Donna is excited to be part of the Rulnick Realty team, and wants to help you with all your real estate goals.

Direct: 850-533-6051
Fax: 850-862-8590
Office: 850-650-7883
E-mail: donna.gentle@rulnickrealty.com

Rachel Klein, Administrator

Rachel Klein serves as Wendy's personal assistant in the Short Sale Department. Rachel has several years experience as a legal assistant, managing the day to day operations of a law office. Prior to that, Rachel served as a mortgage loan processor and as a financial administrator at a real estate firm. She brings exceptional office management and client relation skills. Wendy Rulnick, Broker, states "Rachel's excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills will be an asset to Rulnick Realty." A native to the area, Rachel has witnessed the transformation of the Emerald Coast into the booming vacation destination it is today. She and her husband reside in Destin with their "son", Scout, a Shih-Tzu.

Office: 850-650-7883 x 206
E-mail: rachel.klein@rulnickrealty.com