Chris Abbott Group
Created by Broker/Owner of Scenic Sotheby's International Realty, Chris Abbott, The Chris Abbott Group is an elite team of Realtors - Buyer's Agents, Broker Associates, and all around creative connoisseurs. We embody the principles of distinguished customer service, in-depth knowledge of the area, and dedication to help our clients buy or sell their property. Each and every member of the Chris Abbott Group has years of experience and knowledge real estate industry, and the ever-growing area of the Emerald Coast - From Destin to Panama City Beach and everything in between.
(850) 259.7069
chris@scenicsir.com
CHRIS ABBOTT
BROKER / OWNER
Chris Abbott's family first discovered the Gulf Coast in the early 1950s and have lived here ever since. At that time, his grandfather, William W. Abbott Sr., was an Air Force major OSI and initially purchased waterfront property in Fort Walton Beach to raise his family there after retiring.
In 1970, Chris' grandfather became a real estate broker, beginning his career selling condominiums in the El Matador development on Okaloosa Island. This was one of the first residential condominium properties built in northwest Florida. Soon, the Abbott name became synonymous with real estate along the Gulf Coast when Chris' father, William W. Abbott Jr., and uncle, Stephen J. Abbott, joined the family business, founding Abbott Realty Services in 1977. With personalized customer service and an unsurpassed work ethic, they built a company employing more than 1,000 people and became the largest employer in Destin since the mid-1980s.
Chris was raised in the family business and enjoyed his childhood on the Gulf Coast. After playing baseball in Tallahassee and graduating from Florida State University with a degree in business management, he pursued a career in yacht sales, as life on the water has always been a personal passion. The yacht sale industry helped hone his sales skills, so the transition to real estate sales in 2004 was a natural one.
He is the third generation of Abbott real estate experts in this area, and although times have changed, the founding principles that guide him are tried and true: customer service, knowledge, hard work and dedication. Today, Chris is the co-owner and managing broker of Scenic Sotheby's International Realty and looks forward to assisting you with your real estate needs.
(850) 240.2449
corey@scenicsir.com
COREY LEDBETTER
REALTOR
Proudly able to call myself an Emerald Coast “local,” I moved to the enchanting beaches of Northwest Florida when I was a young child. After countless vacations to the sugar-white sand coastline, my parents knew it would be the ideal locale to raise our family.
Upon graduation from Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach, I made the move to Fayetteville to attend the University of Arkansas, pursuing a degree in advertising and public relations. Upon receiving my degree, I returned to the sunshine state to begin a career in the real estate auction industry. It was there that I developed experience as an office manager, marketing director, and vice president of operations; but as a “people person,” I knew my heart was in sales.
Specializing in coastal properties from Destin to Rosemary Beach, I work to help my clients achieve their real estate goals. Being a part of a full-service team, the Chris Abbott Group is able to serve both primary and secondary buyers, sellers and property investors, builders, and developers, providing hands-on assistance every step of the way.
I credit my prolonged success in the Destin and 30A real estate markets to being genuine with each and every client. Truly listening to my clients’ needs, and being able to have a deeper understanding behind their motivation allows us to work together to achieve their goals.
I sit on the boards of The City of Destin's local planning agency and the non-profit Sandcastle Kids. I am a licensed auctioneer, working numerous charity auctions per year. I love performing karaoke, paddle boarding and enjoying the Destin Harbor area with my son, Warner.