Summer House Realty

What Summer House Realty does

Summer House Realty is a privately-held boutique residential real estate brokerage founded in 2015 by Jenny and James Schaffer, operating two physical offices in Fernandina Beach, Florida (316 Ash St.) and Augusta, Georgia (2735 Washington Road). The company serves individual home buyers and sellers across multiple Florida markets (Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, Nassau County) and Georgia/South Carolina markets within the Central Savannah River Area (Augusta, Evans, North Augusta, Martinez, Grovetown, Aiken), with a bench of 30+ vetted agents distributed across both locations. Its core product is full-service residential brokerage, complemented by a property search platform with filtering by price, property type, and amenities; home valuation lead-capture tools; in-house professional photography, drone aerial footage, and virtual 3D walkthroughs; and educational content (home buying and selling guides, blog content covering local market topics).

The company monetizes primarily through traditional real estate transaction commissions on buying and selling activity, with pricing negotiated on a per-transaction basis and rates not publicly disclosed. A secondary revenue stream is generated through Summer House Venue, an event rental business operating out of both office locations for baby showers, wedding receptions, birthday parties, and corporate events. Distribution is agent-led (in-person showings plus inside sales via website contact and home valuation forms), with listings syndicated to MLS and hundreds of online platforms including Zillow and Realtor.com. The go-to-market emphasizes local market expertise, aggressive marketing, and community involvement, including a charitable partnership with Water Mission since 2018, membership in the Nassau County and Augusta Metro Chambers of Commerce, and participation in regional realtor associations. The company has earned third-party validation through HGTV features (House Hunters, Beach Hunters), a 2020 Best in Biz Awards Bronze recognition, and 2019 regional business and preservation award nominations.

Name

Summer House Realty

Legal name

Summer House Realty

Website

https://summerhouserealty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Summer House Realty is a boutique residential real estate brokerage founded in 2015, serving home buyers and sellers across Florida (Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Nassau County) and Georgia/South Carolina (Augusta CSRA) with 30+ agents, property search tools, and an event venue rental business.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Real Estate Brokerage (Buy/Sell) (FSAEAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Investment Property Brokerage (SFR/Small Multifamily) (BPAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Home buying services
• Home selling services
• Property search platform
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Fernandina Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Commission: Traditional real estate commission on buying and selling residential properties. Agents receive support network, training, and marketing resources to ensure best experience and price for clients.
2. Event Venue Rental: Both Amelia Island and Augusta office locations double as event rental spaces for baby showers, wedding receptions, birthday parties, and corporate events. Modern design inspired by coastal aesthetics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Summer House Realty is a boutique residential real estate brokerage providing full-service buyer and seller representation across Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach in Florida and the Augusta/CSRA region in Georgia and South Carolina. Services are delivered by 30+ vetted agents supported by in-house professional photography, drone aerial footage, and virtual 3D walkthroughs. The company also rents its two office locations as event venues (Summer House Venue) for baby showers, wedding receptions, birthday parties, and corporate events.

Product overview

Summer House Realty is a boutique real estate brokerage offering a unified platform of residential buying and selling services across Florida (Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach) and Georgia/South Carolina (Augusta/CSRA). The core offering includes property search platforms for both markets, exclusive property listings, home valuation services, and event venue rentals at their office locations. The company also provides educational resources including home buying and selling guides, renovation tips, and real estate investing advice through their blog content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Real Estate Brokerage Services Full-service residential real estate brokerage providing buyer and seller representation in Florida (Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee) and Georgia/South Carolina (Augusta, Evans, North Augusta, Aiken) markets, delivered by vetted agents with in-house marketing support.
• Property Search Platform
• Florida Property Search
• Exclusive Properties Listings
• Event Venue Rental
• Home Valuation Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Listings with professional photography and drone footage sell approximately 70% faster than listings with conventional photography
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Water MissioncoreOthers · 1 January 2018Charitable partnership since 2018 with Charleston-based water filtration non-profit. A portion of agent commissions are set aside and donated to Water Mission. Company representatives annually visit headquarters to learn about impact and present donations. Company has donated over $50,000 cumulatively (including $50,000 check presentation, $58,000 donation, and $100,000 donation mentioned in various sources).
• Nassau County Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, participating in community events and recognized by the organization with nominations for business awards.
• Augusta Metro Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce serving the Georgia/South Carolina market.
• Amelia Island Nassau County Association of RealtorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of local real estate association providing networking and professional development opportunities.
• Georgia Association of RealtorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of state real estate association for Georgia market.
• Northeast Florida Association of RealtorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of regional real estate association covering Northeast Florida market.
• Silverton Mortgage / Erin SlademinorOthersPreferred mortgage vendor partner for Augusta market. Erin Slade is a trusted loan officer recommended to clients for mortgage financing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Redfin: Tech-enabled brokerage offering lower-commission and online-tour experiences; increasingly active in Florida and parts of the Southeast, pressuring traditional brokerages on both commission pricing and consumer expectations.
• eXp Realty: Cloud-based brokerage with high agent commission splits and nationwide reach; competes for agent recruitment with a low-overhead model that appeals to producers considering leaving boutique firms.

Direct peers

• Compass: National tech-enabled residential brokerage with active presence in Florida and Georgia markets; directly competes for agent recruitment and seller mandates with a modern platform and aggressive commission structures similar to Summer House's high-touch model.
• Engel & Völkers: Boutique luxury and coastal-focused brokerage with presence in Amelia Island-area Florida markets; comparable positioning to Summer House's coastal Amelia Island focus with a similar premium-lifestyle brand identity.

Regional players

• Watson Realty Corp. Florida-based independent brokerage with strong Northeast Florida presence; directly comparable regional independent model competing with Summer House's Amelia Island/Nassau County operation.
• Harry Norman Realtors: Long-established Atlanta and North Georgia residential brokerage; competes with Summer House's Augusta/CSRA office for buyers and sellers in the Georgia market with deeper regional brand recognition.

Broad incumbents

• Coldwell Banker: Established national real estate franchise with strong representation throughout FL and GA; offers a similar full-service residential brokerage model with broader geographic reach and a well-recognized consumer brand.
• RE/MAX: Global residential real estate franchise with extensive agent networks in Florida and Georgia; competes on local market coverage, agent support infrastructure, and consumer brand recognition.
• Keller Williams Realty: Largest US residential brokerage by agent count with heavy FL/GA presence; competes via agent-centric culture, training systems, and local market expertise analogous to Summer House's value proposition.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: National brokerage franchise affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway; operates across the Southeast including FL and GA, providing similar residential services with broader marketing reach and brand equity.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/summerhouserealty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corporate-housing-factory-b-v-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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