Ask Allison Real Estate

Ask Allison Real Estate Together, they have executed over $400 million in real estate transactions in just the last 4.5 years.

Principal, Global Real Estate Advisor, Compass
30A, Inlet Beach, Miramar Beach, Destin, Panama City Beach
Since 2020 ~Over $350M sales
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)
GRI
https://allisonrichards30a.com/
Contact +1 850-502-6035 Allison, as Principal, leads The Richards Group (TRG), composed of Global Real Estate Advisor, Larry Restieri, Sarah Bovender, Global Real Estate Advisor,

AL Mader, Global Real Estate Advisor, and Buyer's Agent, Maddie Mazzola at Compass 30A. TRG ranks in the Top 6% of Small Teams in Florida and proudly attributes 50% of all business to referrals or repeat clients—a testament to their reputation and results. Compass 30A holds the largest market share in 30A at 7.72%. She works with out-of-state sellers and buyers wishing to sell or seeking luxury vacation homes, secondary residences, investment properties, and primary residences on 30A, Miramar Beach, Inlet Beach, and Destin. Her twenty five years of experience, ability to transact a minimum of days on market, and negotiating skills set her apart as evidenced in her ability to obtain list-to-sale-price nearly 90% of the time. Her expertise in interior design and staging elevates her listings to a level of sophistication and desirability that underscores her impressive success in selling luxury properties in the exclusive 30A market, setting her apart as a true industry leader. In 2025 Allison spoke on the Compass 30A Panel on her success within Lead Conversion. Traveling first quarter to Dallas, Allison educated four feeder markets on secondary market opportunities in 30A Real Estate Investment. Allison has served on the Secondary Market Panel spearheading a collaboration with REALM Luxury agents focusing on secondary and feeder markets in 2024 and 2025. In May of 2025 Allison was a REALM panelist presenting on the AI and Technology panel speaking on strategic marketing strategy for legacy lifestyles on 30A.

06/03/2026

“The smartest individual in the world is one that has incredible people on both sides of the Atlantic.”

We sit down with to discuss the importance of having the right team when moving globally.

Let us know what you think in the comments ⬇️

A lakefront townhome that understands the assignment: furnished, functional, and positioned for both weekends and rental...
06/01/2026

A lakefront townhome that understands the assignment: furnished, functional, and positioned for both weekends and rental calendars.

The 30A area is close enough to matter, without asking the buyer to pay directly for the name.

94 Kara Lake Drive
Santa Rosa Beach, FL

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
1,654 SqFT

Why you’ll love it
→ Lakefront townhome with lake views, screened patio, neighborhood pool, lake access, and dock access
→ Furnishings convey, and the home is currently on a short-term vacation rental program
→ Two first-floor bedrooms, full-size laundry room, and outdoor access from the lower level
→ Second-floor kitchen, living area, lakeside patio, and primary suite with double vanity and walk-in tile shower

Offered at: $485,000

For details connect with Allison Richards
Listing linked in our bio

05/29/2026

// Steps from the this refined coastal listing comes with a serious design résumé.

Clean lines, curated finishes, and investment potential that makes sense on paper. Prominence south side, fully furnished, and built for both living well and renting smart.

📍56 Candlehouse Ln
Inlet Beach, Florida
4 Bedrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
3,132 SqFT

Why you’ll love it
→ Maui floor plan with 12 ft ceilings, 8 ft doors, and hardwood flooring throughout
→ Chef’s kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, oversized island, and walk in pantry
→ Multiple outdoor living areas with fire pit and space for gas grill installation
→ South of 30A location with short term rentals allowed and access to Watersound Beach Club gate

Offered at: $1,875,000

📲 For details connect with listing agent Allison Richards
🔗 Listing linked in our bio

94 York Lane Unit C is not an easy one to access, which is usually a good sign. With an active rental schedule, showing ...
05/28/2026

94 York Lane Unit C is not an easy one to access, which is usually a good sign.

With an active rental schedule, showing availability is limited. The best opportunity to see it in person is the open house tomorrow: Friday, May 29 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

Offered at $715,000 This is a sub-$1M 30A investment opportunity with established rental history, furnished delivery, and a 2026 gross rental projection of $50K–$70K.

For context, the five-year rental average is approximately $44.8K, and this year has already outperformed full-year 2025 before June.

More details:
🔗 Listing linked in bio
📲 Connect with Listing Agent, Allison Richards (850)-502-6035

Memorial Day weekend on 30A is more than a beach day. It’s three days of live music, free concerts, fireworks, a solemn ...
05/22/2026

Memorial Day weekend on 30A is more than a beach day. It’s three days of live music, free concerts, fireworks, a solemn veterans’ ceremony, and a few things that don’t make most itineraries but should.

Swipe through for 7 events worth putting on your calendar, May 23–25.

📲 Question about 30A? Connect with

05/21/2026

The gap in international luxury real estate isn't inventory. It's translation.

John Eric and Luxury Collective Global Advisory close that gap for American buyers in London — a team built to deliver the clarity, pace, and white-glove service US clients expect, inside a market that doesn't always operate that way by default.

That's a deliberate practice. And it shows.

📲 Watch the full interview on our blog
🔗 Link in bio

05/20/2026

The gap in international luxury real estate isn’t inventory. It’s translation.

John Eric and Luxury Collective Global Advisory close that gap for American buyers internationally — a team built to deliver the clarity, pace, and white-glove service US clients expect, inside a market that doesn’t always operate that way by default.

That’s a deliberate practice. And it shows.

📲 Watch the full interview on our blog
🔗 Link in bio

// A family from Indiana arrived at the Emerald Coast with a clear objective: a beachside investment they could pass d...
05/18/2026

// A family from Indiana arrived at the Emerald Coast with a clear objective: a beachside investment they could pass down. They found it on 30A. We handled the rest.

Closed at $1.7M — and that's just the beginning of this chapter for them.

📍 10140 E County Highway 30A, Unit 1
Inlet Beach, FL

Buyer represented byThe Richards Group Group with COMPASS
Seller represented by Justin Endsley with GULF REALTY 30A

Why it worked
→ Strategic buyer representation in a favorable negotiating environment
→ Closed at $1,700,000
→ Location: one of 30A's strongest corridors for long-term value and rental demand
→ A client goal — investment with purpose — met in full

05/13/2026

One of the best parts of being in a network like is the people our clients get access to. At our recent summit in Scottsdale, Allison sat down with , founder of the Luxury Collective Global Advisory.

John’s firm specializes in helping Americans navigate the purchase of real estate internationally, with an expanding presence across Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and New York.

What sets John apart is not just market knowledge. He knows the city as a resident, not just an advisor. That depth is exactly what his American clients rely on when making one of the most complex purchases of their lives.

If international property has ever crossed your mind, this is the kind of connection that makes it less complicated.

🔗Full conversation on our blog. Link in bio.

The best sales are not always the loudest ones.282 Bayshore Drive sold off-market through a private strategy designed ar...
05/11/2026

The best sales are not always the loudest ones.

282 Bayshore Drive sold off-market through a private strategy designed around the seller’s priorities: privacy, timing, and a clean process.

Rather than expose the property to public-market friction, Allison Richards positioned the asset privately and activated two decades of Emerald Coast relationships to reach the right buyer through the right introduction.

The result: no accrued days on market, no unnecessary exposure, and a qualified buyer for a contemporary bayfront estate with 180° bay views, a new dock, boat and jet ski lifts, no HOA, and bayfront frontage.

Off-market strategy only works when the network is real.

Before you go public, understand your private-market options.

🔗Read the entire strategy breakdown and case study on our blog link in our bio.
🎙️Start the conversation with Allison Richards and The Richards Group at Compass.

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