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TINA PRIEST
30 • December 2023
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A HEART FOR HELPING SERVICE MEMBERS FIND HOME By Michelle Williamson
After Tina Priest graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Kennesaw State University in Georgia in Human Services and a master’s from the University of Arkansas in Operations Management, she worked in several industries. “Being a military spouse, we moved quite a bit,” she shares, “which allowed me to work in several different fields.” Early in her career, she worked with military and Jewish families as a case worker and then with Fleet and Family Support while stationed in Monterey, California. When she and her husband moved back to Jacksonville, she went to work with Hover Girl Properties as their service manager. After three and a half years in that role, she became the Director of Customer Care. Then, Tina decided to become a full-time agent.
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When asked what led her to make the jump to becoming a REALTOR®, she says, “I have always had such a heart for serving the military community, which is a huge reason I love working at Hover Girl Properties. Also, being a military spouse means we have a huge network of friends and family who reach out when moving to the area.” Tina also loves “learning and growing in new things.” She also knew getting her license would propel her career forward and offer another avenue to help those referred her way. “I am so grateful I chose to pursue and obtain my license. Each customer I have been able to help find their home has been so special. It truly felt like one more way to grow and be helpful at Hover Girl Properties.
“I loved the idea of being able to help those referred to me find their home here. As a military spouse, I still remember the importance of finding a home wherever we went. Moving was hard, but once I found a place to call home, I was more at ease. Now, I love helping individuals and families find the right place, whether it’s a place to rent or purchase. Jacksonville is huge and has so much to offer. Finding ‘home’ is unique to each individual or family, and I love being able to get to know my customers to help them find the right home.” Though Tina’s husband, Eric, is now retired, he still works for the Navy. “The military community holds such a special place in our hearts,” she says.
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