Born in Charlotte to a big family full of love, Bret Melton left the nest to earn a business degree at Five Towns College just outside of New York City. With the opportunity of a paying job (and not just another internship), he moved to sunny Florida a few years after graduation. As soon as his feet hit the ground, he knew he'd be a Floridian for life! Bret's job paid well but wasn't fulfilling him in other areas. He'd always wanted to try Real Estate thanks to his love of people and architecture, but he wasn't sure if sales was right for him. After investigating, he came to understand that Real Estate is mostly about caring for and serving people, something Bret always took great pride in no matter what his job was. In 2015, he decided to get his toes out of the Real Estate pool and jump in head first. He grew a network of Realtors and other associates as he focused on caring for his clients. Now, his greatest strength is the mortgage bankers, attorneys, and other professionals that he calls upon to navigate difficult transactions on behalf of his clients. And thanks to earning a designation as a Certified Negotiations Expert while still in college, he hangs his hat on his ability to help all sides of a transaction walk away feeling satisfied. When Bret is not working, he enjoys volunteering at his church, joining friends for lunch (especially if it includes seafood), and playing with his two dogs, Sammie and Buddy. He might even be planning his next trip to visit his friends and family in Morocco, Africa.
Jacksonville has always been home to me. I was fortunate to grow up experiencing many of the unique communities this city has to offer—spending my elementary years near Atlantic Beach and my middle and high school years in St. Augustine. Those experiences gave me a deep appreciation for the diverse neighborhoods that make Jacksonville such a special place to live.
My husband, Dylan, and I have been together since I was 15, after meeting in South Hampton back when the area was still mostly trees and dirt. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of North Florida. Shortly after graduating, we were married, and Dylan began his career as an Athletic Trainer at Providence High School while I started my first career as a teacher in Duval County.
After renting for several years, we knew Jacksonville was where we wanted to plant our roots. In 2021, we purchased our first home, updated it, and truly made it our own. Going through the home-buying process myself sparked my passion for real estate and led me to transition from holding kids’ hands to confidently guiding adults through one of the biggest decisions of their lives. As our family grew, we leveraged that first house to move into our current home, where we’re building lasting memories with our son, Cameron, and our dog, Beau.
Outside of work, I enjoy hosting friends and family, cheering on the Jaguars, and spending weekends at Disney . Jacksonville isn’t just where we live—it’s where our story continues, and I’m passionate about helping others find a place here to call home.
- Joan RadiceJosh and his team did an excellent job selling our house. I would highly recommend.
- Mike BlackertFrom our home purchase 5 years ago to the sale of our house when we moved to Boston just recently, Josh was integral and amazing through every step of the process for both. For our recent sale, all we wanted when selling was great communication and for things to be as easy and as profitable as possible, especially when selling and living remotely, and we knew Josh would do his best to excel when it comes to those points. And he did excel in all of those areas. Would highly recommend him for your home buying or selling needs!
- Chrissy Ruggiero TannerJosh and Katelynn are extremely wonderful. Their expertise, professionalism, and guidance have all made for a seamless experience both selling and buying. We would recommend them over and over !