Laurie has lived along the Emerald Coast all her life. She attended FSU and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Taking the advice of her mother, a teacher of thirty years, Laurie began a career in real estate and joined Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast. Since then, Laurie has received the highest recognition possible for outstanding performance including Southeast Region Rookie of the Year, Top Sales Leader Awards, President’s Awards, and Platinum Circle Awards and has “capped” all 18 years with Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast. She has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation, by the Council of Residential Specialists. In addition, she holds the designation of Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) as well as an Internet Technology Professional (e-Pro).