A fourth-generation Tampa Bay native and accomplished luxury REALTOR®, Crystal Dukes knows that today’s buyers and sellers want to work with a knowledgeable agent who deeply understands the local market.

This is exactly what Dukes delivers. She has developed a wealth of market expertise throughout her nine years as a REALTOR®, That acumen, alongside the powerful backing of the Sotheby’s brand and the collaboration she has with agents in their network across 79 countries, allows her to deliver the best results to customers.

“We’re currently dealing with minimal inventory and high demand, so a great agent has to scour the market,” she says. “That’s what I just did with my $2.3 million listing in South Tampa. It never hit the MLS and I was able to sell it through private placement.”

This tireless work ethic is what allows her to succeed in Tampa Bay’s ambitious, high-end luxury real estate market.

“People have a new appreciation for how important homes are,” she adds. “This appreciation is always at the forefront of my work. I love uniting extraordinary people with extraordinary properties.”

Prior to selling real estate, Dukes worked as a trial consultant where she honed her negotiating skills.

“Marketing a home, like marketing a verdict, requires a thorough understanding of the unique, and ever-changing factors that come into play.”

Buyers and sellers benefit from her legal mindset.

“My unique skill set has proven beneficial throughout the years. The market continues to deliver unpredictable circumstances, along with record-high demands and limited supplies,” Dukes says. “People trust me to sell or find their perfect home so they can start anew, and their loyalty is the biggest reward of my career.”