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The Smith Collective Returns to
By Rosemary Beach Realty
IT IS MUSIC TO OUR EARS
that William “Royce” Smith has returned to Rosemary Beach Realty and is partnering with his wife, Jennifer Smith. They’ve formed The Smith Collective and together, they are prepared to help discerning buyers and sellers realize their real estate goals. Whether it’s here in Rosemary Beach or anywhere along Scenic Highway 30A, The Smith Collective can help you buy or sell your investment property or permanent home.
Royce Smith has been investing in real estate and helping others do so along 30A for more than 20 years. With more than $350 Million in sales, and a top two percent ranking for all sales in Rosemary Beach to date, Royce has an impressive record as a seasoned and well-respected Broker Associate. He enjoys helping his customers attain their real estate goals and excels at closing even the most difficult of deals, while always maintaining integrity in pursuit of his customers’ best interests.
Prior to relocating to the 30A area, Royce was in the exhilarating and demanding music industry for 30 years. He rose through the ranks to become the Senior Vice President of Polygram Mercury Records in Los Angeles.. He had the honor of working with the likes of The Eagles, Tom Petty, Dave Matthews Band, Fleetwood Mac, Lenny Kravitz, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Rod Stewart and many, more before moving back to his hometown in Atlanta where he opened his own successful consulting business, Prime Hits Marketing and Promotion. For the past 12 years, Jennifer enjoyed working with the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, helping to produce successful festivals and events such as ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, Flutterby Festival, Valentine Tour of Homes and the 30A Songwriters Festival which is co-produced by the CAA and Russell Carter Artist Management. Jennifer retired as CAA’s Event Director in May 2022 before obtaining her Florida real estate license and establishing The Smith Collective with her husband Royce at Rosemary Beach Realty. She is a skilled communicator with an eye for detail, is able to quickly prioritize issues that arise, adept at working with a discerning demographic and equipped to make sound decisions under stressful situations.
The two are incredibly grateful to be able to live, play and work in the 30A area of the Panhandle. South Walton is a fantastic community and the multitude of culturally enriching events are just one aspect of what makes this such a special place. The 30A Songwriters Festival, held each year in January, is Jennifer and Royce’s favorite event. This year’s 30A Songwriters Festival will be held January 13 through 16. This festival has received South Walton’s Diamond Award for “Best Event” each year since the award has been in existence. Royce Smith, in conjunction with Rosemary Beach Realty and Rosemary Beach Cottage Rental Company, have been 30A Songwriters Festival Stage Sponsors at Rosemary Beach Town Hall for many years and are also dedicated partners with the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County throughout the year. Jennifer and Royce would love to share some “Pro Tips” to help you enjoy this year’s 30A Songwriters Festival, as well as some information to keep you “in tune” with the real estate market in Rosemary Beach and along 30A.
30A Songwriters Festival Insider Pro Tips
• Check the weather before you leave/pack. This may sound like a
“duh,” but you’d be surprised at how much discomfort you can avoid with the proper clothing. Dress in layers, as some venues are indoor and some are outdoor. Even if it’s a sunny day in Florida, it’s still winter and the temperature can fluctuate about 45 degrees throughout the day.
• “It’s all about that Base.” Make sure that you eat and have a good base before you get too involved with all of the libations and good times that 30A Songwriters Festival has in store for you. The magnificent music that you will be enjoying can sometimes be so distracting that you forget to eat. Keep in mind that almost all of the venues serve food.
• Pick an area for your evening shows and go early. This can help with parking and increase your chances of getting into one of your favorite artist’s shows. This will also allow you to move to another venue by foot if another venue is at capacity. It’s always great to be able to hear and see your favorite artist, but it’s also wonderful to be introduced to a new favorite! For example, if you decide to focus on the east end of 30A, you can enjoy the venues in Rosemary Beach and the neighboring communities by foot. Keep in mind, ALL of the artists performing at the 30A Songwriters Festival are extraordinarily talented and have been finely curated by the producers, so you can’t go wrong anywhere you choose.
• Don’t be a “Treble Maker.” Keep in mind that some venues are listening rooms and you will be asked to keep your conversations to a minimum. This ensures that the artist can be heard by other attendees and the artists the respect that they deserve. It’s a vulnerable place to be on stage sharing what you’ve written with strangers, so please make sure you check the policy of each venue. If you’re a talker, that’s ok, too. The 30A Songwriters Festival has you covered. There are venues that have more of a party and social vibe.
• For more information about the 30A Songwriters Festival, please visit 30asongwritersfestival.com.
Rosemary Beach Realty Market Analysis Info Below
Quarter 3 of 2022 came to a close with 11 active listings for homes and one condominium in the Rosemary Beach community. Year to date, the number of sold listings is slightly down, with 71 sales in 2022 versus 110 sales in 2021. However, the year-to-date dollar volume of sales in Rosemary Beach is up 14 percent over last year, totaling $310 Million. Further, the median sales price is up 60 percent over last year to $3.59 Million, year to date. Finally, the average price per square foot for sold properties in Rosemary Beach is significantly up across all property types:
North of 30A South of 30A
Homes Condos Homes Homes (excl. Gulf front) Condos
2021 $874 $965 $1316 $1227 $872 2022 $1149 $1370 $2002 $1387 $1685
% of Increase
31% 42% 52% 13% 93%
As always, Rosemary Beach Realty is the leading brokerage for Rosemary Beach sales. If you would like to learn more about the real estate market, please reach out to us at sc@rosemarybeachrealty.com.
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