Pine to Palm: One Broker's Journey from New York to Florida | Ft. Andrew Derminio He had 9 years of real estate experience, a loyal client base, and a career built from scratch — and then he walked away from all of it to start over in Florida. Andrew Derminio didn't just relocate. He rebuilt. And what came out the other side is Pine to Palm Realty Group, a relocation-focused brokerage built around the idea that buying a home should feel like an experience, not a transaction.In this episode,

Melvyn and Andrew cover: - How New York and Florida real estate are completely different industries — and what agents get wrong when they try to cross over - Why Pine to Palm Realty Group exists: the story behind the name, the wife who pushed him to start it, and the market gap they're filling - The Babcock Ranch deep dive: solar power, hurricane Ian, EcoTours, baby gators, and why this community is unlike anything else in Florida - Why Andrew refuses to use lockboxes and still shows up in person — and what that says about where real estate professionalism is headed - How Milestone Title Services played a direct role in unlocking a career-changing $800K listing Andrew Derminio is the Broker/Owner of Pine to Palm Realty Group, specializing in relocation between New York and Southwest Florida. Before real estate, he was a country radio personality at Big Frog 104 in Utica, NY — and that background in communication and storytelling shows up in every single client interaction.

📲 Connect with Andrew Derminio: Instagram: @andrewderminio4 Instagram: @pinetopalm_realtygroup Facebook: Pine to Palm Realty Group Phone: 315-272-7419Enjoyed this episode? Share it with an agent who's thinking about making a move — or one who needs to be reminded why showing up still matters. And leave a review so more people can find us.