A Pensacola Beach-based real estate team has earned recognition among Florida’s top-performing medium-sized teams, according to recently released industry rankings.
- The Mark Lee Team at Levin Rinke Realty placed 44th statewide in RealTrends’ annual assessment of real estate professionals, based on the team’s $71.5 million in closed sales volume during 2024. The ranking positions the Gulf Coast team among the top 1.5% of real estate professionals nationwide.
Industry Performance Metrics
RealTrends tracks real estate market performance across the United States. It evaluates teams based on transaction volume, sales metrics, and market impact. The organization’s annual rankings serve as a benchmark for industry performance, with inclusion representing significant achievement in a sector that employs over two million licensed professionals nationwide.
- The Mark Lee Team’s 2024 performance reflects broader trends in Florida’s real estate market, where median home prices and transaction volumes have remained elevated compared to national averages. The team’s focus on the Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, and Pensacola Beach markets positions them within one of Florida’s emerging coastal real estate corridors.
Team Composition and Market Focus
Broker Associate Mark Lee leads a nine-member organization that includes Realtors Gary Michaels, Cherry Fitch, Jeremy Johnson, Stephan Vance, Rachael Johnson, Aisha Boster, Holly Bailey, and administrative coordinator Alyssa Jahns. The team operates within Levin Rinke Realty’s broader network, which reported exceeding $1 billion in total sales volume for 2024.
- Levin Rinke Realty’s billion-dollar sales milestone places the independent brokerage among Florida’s significant real estate organizations. As an independent firm, the company competes against national franchises and regional brokerages for market share in Northwest Florida’s real estate sector.
The brokerage’s performance occurs within Florida’s broader real estate landscape, where population growth, investment activity, and tourism-related property purchases continue to drive market activity. The state’s real estate sector remains a significant component of Florida’s overall economic performance.
Lee characterized the RealTrends recognition as validation of his team’s approach to client service and market expertise. “This recognition from RealTrends is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to our clients and our community,” Lee stated in the announcement. “We’re honored to be among Florida’s top real estate teams and look forward to continuing to serve our clients with professionalism and excellence.”