Courtney Russell, REALTOR(R) and recognized locally as Courtney Sells Amelia, is a Founding Agent with Summer House Realty, the #1 producing brokerage in Nassau County for four consecutive years. With more than a decade of experience, she has become one of the region's most trusted real estate professionals, earning Top Producer honors for 9 straight years. Over her career, Courtney has successfully represented 58 sellers and 100+ buyers, achieving $75,689,451 in total sales volume across Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Wildlight, Callahan, Hilliard, and North Jacksonville. Known for her hands-on guidance and deep local expertise, Courtney specializes in military relocation, waterfront properties, condos, single-family homes, and first-time buyers. Her balanced experience with both buyers and sellers ensures clients receive expert advice at every stage of the process, whether purchasing a starter home or marketing a luxury residence. By combining market knowledge with a proven track record, Courtney has established herself as a highly respected REALTOR(R) in Northeast Florida.
OTHER LANGUAGES
English
Community Involvement
Volunteer at local schools, Community theatre, Play on 3 tennis teams
HOBBIES/INTEREST
Theatre, Singing, Church Praise Team, Tennis
FAMILY
2 Boys, 11 & 14, Husband is Navy P8 Pilot
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Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Florida - # SL3366945
Designation
Real Estate Investing
Top Producer
Seller Representative Specialist
Licensed Realtor
Military Relocation Professional
REALTOR
Specialties
Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property
Awards
2026
TOP AGENT
Fernandina Beach, FL
2026
TOP AGENT
Yulee, FL
Other Awards
Top Producer 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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FAQ
1. What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?
Before you start your search, it's crucial to get your finances in order, assemble a reliable team, and understand the market. Patience is key—you may not find the right home or have your first offer accepted immediately
2. What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?
To successfully sell a home, sellers should price the home competitively, make essential repairs, and enhance curb appeal with cleaning and landscaping. They should also depersonalize the space, stage it attractively, and invest in professional photos to attract potential buyers. Working with a knowledgeable local real estate agent is crucial for navigating the local market, marketing the home effectively, and managing showings, offers, and negotiations to get the best price.
4. Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?
I recently had the pleasure of helping wonderful buyers from Atlanta find their dream home in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. With clear expectations and a realistic budget, we were able to secure the perfect $1.7M property that checked all their boxes. The best part? I didn’t just gain happy clients — I gained life-long friends.
5. How did you get started in Real Estate?
A close friend moved to Amelia Island to start a brokerage and needed someone reliable to help. I’d always been interested in real estate, so I decided to take the plunge. Within just 30 days, I completed the course and earned my Florida Real Estate License. From day one, I jumped in feet first, helping buyers find their dream homes. To this day, I continue training weekly to ensure I provide the best service and expertise to every client I serve.
6. Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?
As a former middle school teacher, I bring organization, energy, positivity, and problem-solving expertise to real estate. I’m accustomed to handling diverse situations with patience and professionalism, and I give 110% to everything I do. My goal is always to guide clients smoothly through the process while making the experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible.
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What clients say about this agent....
Professional
Responsive
Communicative
Outstanding
Trustworthy
Available Remotely
Knowledgeable
Hard working
Jared W.
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September 5, 2025
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Courtney was fantastic to work withaEUR"knowledgeable, upfront about the market, and incredibly helpful throughout a complex selling process. She guided us in preparing the house and made sure we took all the right steps for a smooth, quick, and efficient sale.
P F.
Review for Member: Courtney Russell
April 18, 2025
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Courtney is an amazing realtor! She spent a considerable amount of time supporting me in finding a perfect property. She was extremely knowledgeable about all the details surrounding my purchase and reallY took care of all the heavy lifting. I would recommend her to anyone for their real estate needs.
Jackie L.
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October 1, 2024
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Courtney was incredible with our home buying process! She is a professional and thoughtful realtor that understands military life which meant a lot to us since we have been stationed overseas for several years and didn't really know where to begin with home buying. She not only found us a home and we closed within a month, but she knew all the local businesses to call (movers, handymen, etc.) which meant so much to us! We highly recommend Courtney Russell if you want someone who is efficient and has outstanding communication!
Marybee333
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March 8, 2024
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Courtney is a delight to work with. Super capable in all areas, friendly, dependable, very responsive and knowledgeable. We have purchased two homes and listed one with Courtney and her efficiency and professionalism was outstanding. I would highly recommend working with Courtney. She is a go- getter!
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Review for Member: Courtney Russell
March 5, 2024
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ZillowVERIFIED
Courtney is such a pleasure to work with. She is professional, personable, responsive, and gets the job done! She worked around our busy schedules and made the process as smooth and quick as it possibly could have been. She went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied and that we were able to obtain full value of our home.