Originally from Vestavia Hills Alabama, Kathy Akel has been a longtime Jacksonville resident for more than 18 years. Working with people has been her passion since she began a career in interior design. Her husband encouraged her to go into real estate, and she hasn’t looked back since. As a full-time REALTOR®, she truly enjoys meeting people and assisting them in selling or buying their homes and beyond. She also has extensive knowledge in flooring, floorplan design, decorating, staging and more! She prides herself on her one-stop-shop capabilities for buyers and sellers alike.

With a detailed approach, Kathy will provide the latest information on the market, help stage and market properties, and communicate frequently with customers so they can make the deal in a fast and efficient manner while truly getting their desired home. Her parents laid the foundation of hard work, honesty, integrity and determination to truly solidify her customer service-oriented mindset. She also believes the key to a successful customer/REALTOR® relationship is to meet face-to-face and not rely on social media or the internet. She is dedicated to being there in person to guide you, work out kinks, answer questions and more.

She has a long list of specialties in the market, including but not limited to:

• Relocation
• New homes and first-time buyers
• Land development and vacant lots
• Custom home builders to build on your own lot or builder lot options
• Resales
• Military on the Move® Certified
• Senior Moving Specialist

As a wife, and a mother of three boys, Kathy has an intimate knowledge of the best places to live, work and play in the community. She also has extensive knowledge in the surrounding areas of St. Johns, Clay, Nassau, & Baker counties. She knows the best schools and neighborhoods from an insider’s perspective – something not every REALTOR® can say! Her willingness to go above and beyond for her customers makes her stand out among the rest.

When she isn’t helping customers find their dream home, Kathy is enjoying the River City’s downtown, beaches and outdoor trails and hikes. She also loves to give back to her community by volunteering. 

Kathy understands that buying or selling a property can be confusing, emotional, or difficult. If you want someone who can help you make informed decisions to achieve the best outcome possible for your real estate needs – she is ready to take your call anytime!