Kellie Long | Real Estate Professional, Property Manager, and Business Mentor
With nearly two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Kellie Long has built a career defined by versatility, leadership, and a deep commitment to client success. Since 2008, she has worn many hats within the field as a REALTOR®, property manager, sales consultant, project manager, team leader, trainer, leasing agent, transaction coordinator, and business owner. Each role has sharpened her expertise and broadened her understanding of the ever-changing real estate landscape.
Kellie’s foundation is rooted in over 30 years of customer service excellence, a skillset that allows her to build lasting relationships with clients, colleagues, and community partners. Licensed in Florida since 2016, she has guided countless individuals, families, and businesses through the complex process of buying, selling, leasing, and managing both residential and commercial properties. Her ability to navigate contracts, disclosures, and compliance with state and federal laws ensures every transaction is handled with precision and integrity.
As a property manager, Kellie has overseen portfolios of nearly 900 doors, balancing the operational, financial, and tenant-relations aspects of large communities. From screening applicants and enforcing community rules to coordinating vendors, inspections, and critical documentation, she approaches every task with diligence and professionalism. Her expertise extends to drafting estoppels, lease modifications, maintenance defaults, and extensions, all while ensuring timely resolutions to maintenance issues and providing certificates of insurance. She is the trusted point of contact in her region, resolving conflicts, addressing urgent issues, and ensuring seamless communication among landlords, tenants, and stakeholders.
In addition to her management experience, Kellie has excelled in sales and client relations in both residential and commercial markets. She is well-versed in CRM systems, marketing strategies, and contract negotiations, and she brings a natural ability to coach, mentor, and empower others. Having managed a real estate office, she created onboarding processes for new agents, led training programs, and fostered a culture of growth and accountability.
Kellie is also passionate about entrepreneurship and mentorship beyond traditional real estate. She specializes in guiding aspiring business owners in industries such as real estate, transaction coordination, salons and spas, and boutique businesses through the complexities of launching and scaling their ventures. She provides tailored coaching on essential forms, operational strategies, and long-term planning, helping entrepreneurs build sustainable success.
Her career is underscored by a commitment to lifelong learning. She frequently participates in continuing education and ethics courses, staying current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices. Her broad experience allows her to adapt seamlessly between corporate and entrepreneurial environments, making her uniquely qualified for leadership roles that require both strategic oversight and hands-on execution.
Kellie’s strength and adaptability have also been shaped by her personal journey. As a military wife for many years, she supported her family through relocations, deployments, and the unique challenges of military life, all while raising two children.