A Top 1% Destin REALTOR® Since 2001
Jessica Forrester is a Top 1% Destin REALTOR® and Broker of Emerald Coast Beach Homes, a boutique real estate team powered by FIV Realty specializing in short-term rental and second-home real estate along Florida’s Emerald Coast. Licensed since 2001, Jessica has closed over 400 real estate transactions totaling more than $125 million in career sales volume, averaging approximately 45 transactions annually over the past five years.
Built on Real Vacation Rental Ownership Experience
Jessica and her husband, Glenn, built Emerald Coast Beach Homes around their firsthand experience owning and managing Airbnb and vacation rental properties in Destin, Miramar Beach, and 30A. Today, approximately 85% of the team’s business focuses on short-term rental investment properties, helping buyers analyze income potential, seasonal occupancy, and long-term equity growth. The team averages 25 listings per year and serves clients throughout Okaloosa County and Walton County, including Santa Rosa Beach and surrounding Gulf-front communities.
Certified, Recognized, and Trusted by Clients
Jessica holds the RSPS (Resort & Second Home Property Specialist) designation and is an Exactly What to Say® Certified Guide. She has spoken on resort and second-home panels within the Tom Ferry ecosystem and for the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Emerald Coast. Emerald Coast Beach Homes has earned 72 Google reviews and 45 Zillow reviews, reflecting a consistent track record of client satisfaction. In addition to brokerage services, the team operates a vacation rental management division, offering clients integrated acquisition and management expertise backed by real ownership experience.
