James E Schaffer

I just started as CBO at ENRG Realty, and I've never been more excited about what we're building. After 30+ years in real estate—from dominating Fisher Island to scaling 125 boutique brokerages at Side—I've learned this: the future belongs to brokerages that can scale without commoditizing the experience. That's exactly what we're proving at ENRG. As CBO, I'm leading our national strategy: rolling out our Signal platform, architecting partnerships for teams & indie brands, and building operational systems that feel personal. We're at an inflection point where brokerages either scale and lose what makes them special, or scale because of it. I'm obsessed with ensuring it's the latter.

When it comes to buying or selling a home, experience matters - but so does connection. I’m Jean Pickett, a Broker Associate with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, proudly serving Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, St. Johns County, Nassau County, and the Beaches corridor. Since 2006, I’ve helped hundreds of families and individuals move confidently into their next chapter. My goal is simple: deliver luxury-level service at every price point - because luxury isn’t about the price tag; it’s about how you’re treated along the way.

Mark Middleton is the founder at Middleton Tampa Bay | Compass, a leading real estate team serving Dunedin, Clearwater, St Petersburg, and the greater Tampa Bay area.