About Thomas

Tom Yates | Top-Performing Luxury Specialist & Northeast Florida Expert With a career defined by service, discipline, and an intimate knowledge of the First Coast, Tom Yates provides a real estate experience that is as seamless as it is professional. As a consistent Top Performer in the Northeast Florida market, Tom brings a level of dedication to his clients that was forged through years of high-stakes service to his country and community. Before entering real estate, Tom served four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Halsey, followed by a distinguished 31-year career with the US Postal Service, ultimately serving as the Postmaster in Starke, Florida. This background in logistics and public service ensures that no detail is overlooked and every client receives a "Quality Consumer Experience" from contract to closing. A true local expert, Tom has owned residences across Jacksonville, Orange Park, and Fleming Island before settling in St. Johns. His deep roots allow him to guide clients through the unique nuances of the Northeast Florida lifestyle. To provide the highest level of service in the high-end market, Tom is Coldwell Banker Global Luxury certified, CLHMS Certified (Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), and Coldwell Banker Vanguard certified. When he isn't negotiating deals, Tom is a devoted family man, married for 41 years with two daughters and a granddaughter and grandson, and an active supporter of the Safe Animal Shelter, Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, and CBV Cares. "Every customer deserves a quality experience. How can I serve you today≠ Just reach out and let me know."