About us
Here at South Walton Realty, we go the extra mile to help
you achieve your goals, whether you're a vacationer,
longer-term visitor to our area, or property owner.
For south walton county vacationers
We offer clean, comfortable, spacious
units close to the sugar-white , clear emerald waters, and
all the other gems the South Walton area has to offer. Spend
your summer vacation or while away a cool, sunny winter with
us, or just spend a week or two relaxing and unwinding. We'll
do all we can to make it easy.
In return, we ask that you review and follow our rental policies to ensure a smooth rental transaction and the comfort of your fellow vacationers.
For south walton county property owners
We constantly research the market,
analyzing trends in price, location and marketing effectiveness to sell your property as fast and hassle free as possible.
That helps us price and advertise your property competitively
from day one. Speaking of advertising, we make sure the public
knows your property's for sale or rent through innovative,
memorable advertising and marketing techniques in a variety
of media to attract potential buyers and renters.
Many of our clients begin as vacationers and seek to become
property owners. If you're among those looking for property
here, congratulations: We'll help you find the perfect property in what we believe is the closest place to perfect in the
country.
Call or email us
anytime to talk about the options — we love to talk
about South Walton!
Here's some info on the folks at the other end of your email
or call:
 Broker/Owner:
John E. Dalton
Broker License: BK0367213
John has lived and worked in our area all his life. As
a licensed real estate agent since 1981 and licensed broker
since 1998, John is skilled and knowledgeable in land acquisition for resale, property development
and residential and commercial property sales. John's other businesses include:
- John
E. Dalton General Contractor, Inc.: John is
a state-certified general contractor and builder of outstanding,
high-quality homes here in the Florida panhandle
- Action Restoration: Provides responsive, efficient mold removal, fire damage restoration and storm repair in Destin, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Fort Walton, Pensacola and Panama City.
He has a long and continuing record of service to our community:
- Board of directors member for Caring & Sharing of
South Walton since 1997; president in 2001
- Member of the Building Industry Association since 1998
and a State Director since 2002— the same year in
which the organization elected him both president and builder
of the year
- Chairman of the Walton County Building Department Competency
Board since 2005
- Member of the Walton County Chamber of Commerce
- Charter member of South Walton Rotary Club and 1999 president
For fun, John is an avid deep sea fisherman, holding a U.S.
Coast Guard Masters License. Next time you see John, ask
him about the big one that didn’t get away!
Realtor/Reservations: Wendi J. Balzer
Real Estate License: SL626865
A resident here since 1986, Wendi began working in the rental
market the day she arrived and earned her real estate license
in 1994. Having previously owned a condominium management
company, she has experience in all aspects of rental management. Wendi
is active in the local community and a mother to two teenage
daughters, who keep her busy when she's not here assisting
clients.
WHERE TO FIND US
From the North:
From DeFuniak Springs or Interstate 10 (Exit
14), head south on Highway 331 for 15 miles to Freeport.
Continue south on Highway 331 for another15
miles to a dead end at Highway 98. Turn right, heading west
on highway 98 for 5 miles, passing the post office and strip
mall on the right. Bishop Tolbert Road is the street on the
right just after that complex. Turn right, and then take
another right just before the paved road ends. We are the
second building on the right.
From the White Point Road/FL-293:
THIS IS A TOLL BRIDGE REQUIRING $2.50 to cross. After
approximately 6.6 miles, you will come to US 98E. Turn left.
Travel east for about 11 miles and then turn Left onto Bishop
Tolbert Road. When the pavement ends, turn right (approx.
0.5 mi). We are the second building on the right.
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When you arrive
By our front door is an arrival box , in which you'll find a packet with your name
on it. It contains keys to your unit, directions to your
rental from our office, info on the area and our rental policies. Remember: If you arrive after hours,
you will need to come back to our office Monday to pay your
balance or leave the balance due in the other drop box with
the slot.
...and don't forget to visit our other businesses:
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