Fort Walton Beach · Emerald Coast, Florida
A REAL ESTATE TEAM THAT WORKS FOR YOU.
Who you're hiring
Meet Derrick and Emily Sumner
We are The Sumners, a husband-and-wife real estate team serving Navarre, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, and the surrounding Emerald Coast communities. Derrick's Army background shapes how we work: clear communication, careful preparation, and follow-through you can count on. Emily brings a creative eye to marketing every home and a knack for matching families with the right fit. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, you get two dedicated professionals focused on your goals from the first conversation to the closing table.
Why Work With Us?
17
Days on average from listing to contract
$16M+
In Emerald Coast homes sold
52+
Five-star Google reviews
Reviews from our clients
Emily and Derrick were exceptional throughout my first home-buying experience.
They worked tirelessly from start to finish and were incredibly flexible, especially when my training schedule pulled me away.
Their dedication and consistent advocacy for my best interests made the entire process smooth and stress-free—they truly made me feel like family.
I would highly recommend the Sumner Group to anyone looking to buy along the Emerald Coast, particularly fellow military members, veterans, and first-time homebuyers!
We were assigned to move and were embarking on our first house-buying journey.
Our lender referred us to The Sumners, and they proved to be an exceptional team. They thoroughly answered all our questions, which helped us feel more comfortable with the process of buying sight unseen. They took the time to FaceTime and record videos of the houses we toured, providing us with a comprehensive view of each property. Moreover, they would tour the houses as if they were their own, meticulously checking for any potential issues that could impact the buying process or incur additional costs in the future. We wholeheartedly recommend The Sumners to anyone seeking to buy a house. You can trust them with all aspects of the house-buying process and have peace of mind. We can’t thank Emily and Derrick enough for helping us find our home.
Derrick and Emily were recommended to us by a friend who was in the area.
At the time, we had already been speaking to a realtor... I wish we had worked with them from the start.
When we arrived in FWB, our initial realtor wasn't moving very quickly despite our short timeline to find a house. We reached out to Derrick and Emily, and they understood the crunch time we were under. They found us houses to tour that same day, and we were under contract within 48 hours!
We had a couple of hiccups with our lender, but they were on the ball and helped us ensure we got our home as soon as we could. Even after we moved in, they have been a wonderful resource. I really cannot recommend them enough!
The Sumner’s made our home buying process flawless!
Despite life circumstances of being deployed overseas, they were able to meet our needs and advocate for what we wanted in our home! They were extremely timely and very respectful throughout the entire process! They were a pleasure to work with and we would highly, highly recommend them if you are looking to buy a home in Florida!
Derrick and Emily are fantastic to work with.
From the minute I filled out a form online, my wife and I have been in contact with them. We have since closed on some property, and they have been amazing throughout the entire process. Easy to get ahold of, honest during the process, and worried about what we want from beginning to end.
If you want honest, hard working realtors that will have your best interests in mind, look no further.
Recognition
Area Realtor of the Year nominee
Fort Walton Beach, Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, 2026
Broker of the Year nominee
Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, 2026
Newcomer of the Year
Derrick, Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, December 2025
Rising Star
Featured in Emerald Coast Real Producers Magazine, April 2025
Real Producers Awards nominees
Female & Male Agent of the Year, Super Connectors and Social Media Stars, 2024 and 2025
PCS-ing to Eglin or Hurlburt?
Specializing in serving military personnel and their families PCSing to the Emerald Coast, particularly near Eglin and Hurlburt bases, we understand the unique challenges you face.
LEARN MORE
Ready to Sell?
Know your number before you decide anything. We'll price it, prep it and tell you exactly what it takes to go under contract.
Ready to Buy?
First home or fifth PCS, we'll map the areas, the commute and the budget before you tour a single listing.
We Don't List, We Sell.
Let's get you sold, or get you home.
Our promise is simple: we prioritize responsiveness, organization, and industry expertise to ensure your needs are met with the utmost professionalism and compassion.
Areas we serve
From Pensacola to Niceville, and north to Crestview, we will help you find the area that fits your commute, your budget and the way you live.
Fort Walton Beach
Beaches, lively downtown, and a short drive to both Eglin and Hurlburt: Fort Walton is our own central hub.
Navarre
Quieter beaches and small town charm, with Hurlburt Field right next door and Pensacola a short drive away.
Niceville
Top-rated schools, a family first feel, and bayfront living just minutes from Eglin's east side make Niceville a favorite for families.
Hurlburt Field
Where to live around Hurlburt: Mary Esther, Navarre and the island, ranked by gate time.
Eglin AFB
Neighborhoods around Eglin: Niceville, Valparaiso, Shalimar and Fort Walton Beach, ranked by gate time.
Crestview
More house and land for the money, with an easy run down to Eglin, Duke Field and 7th SFG.
Pensacola
Downtown living, bigger-city amenities near NAS and Whiting Field.
Follow along on Instagram
Most people we work with are relocating here. On Instagram we help you figure out which town fits your life before you start looking at houses.
- What it's actually like living in Northwest Florida
- Navarre, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Pensacola, Destin and Freeport
- Real estate tips and short-term rental investing
- A little of our life as a married couple running businesses together
Free home valuation
What's your home worth?
A real number from someone who knows your street, not an automated estimate. Tell us about your home and Derrick or Emily will pull the recent sales nearby and the homes you'd be competing with, then call within one business day to walk you through the price. No obligation, and no pressure to list.
Emerald Coast guides
Practical guides for buying, selling and PCS-ing on the Emerald Coast: what things cost, how long they take, and what we'd do in your position.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on who you work with, what it costs and how we handle a move from out of state. If yours isn't here, call us and ask.
Derrick and Emily, directly. One of us is on every call, and there are no assistants or call centers between you and your agents.
Rather talk it through?
Call Derrick or Emily on 360-229-3252. Ask anything. This isn't a pitch.
Call/Text 360-229-3252