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Space Coast Luxury Waterfront Real Estate, Backed by a Proven Track Record

Brevard County  ·  Melbourne  ·  Florida's Space Coast

Dewayne Carpenter and Kirk Kessel are the Team Leaders and founders of the Carpenter Kessel Homeselling Team, brokered by Compass — a partnership built on more than 60 combined years in luxury waterfront and oceanfront real estate on Florida's Space Coast.

Across six decades, they have successfully bought and sold numerous properties — both for themselves and for their clients. They have worked alongside builders and developers to create new properties and entire communities, and they have structured a range of investment deals across the Brevard County real estate sector.

The Carpenter | Kessel Team at Compass is the most trusted real estate team in Brevard County for properties priced in excess of $1M. With over $1 billion in career closed sales and 60+ combined years of experience, their record is unmatched on the Space Coast.

Brevard County's #1 Luxury Real Estate Team

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Leadership

Meet the Space Coast Luxury Waterfront Real Estate Leaders

As Featured In

Forbes The Daily Star New York Post MSN

Their expertise in Space Coast luxury waterfront real estate has made Dewayne Carpenter and Kirk Kessel go-to sources for media coverage on Florida's most exclusive coastal communities.

Dewayne Carpenter, Space Coast luxury waterfront real estate expert and co-founder of the Carpenter Kessel team at Compass in Brevard County, Florida

Driven by Excellence

Dewayne Carpenter

Co-Founder & Team Leader  ·  Carpenter | Kessel at Compass

With over twenty-five years of experience and an impressive proven track record of success, Dewayne Carpenter knows the importance of staying on top of market trends and is well known for giving his clients valuable, analytical insight into the current real estate environment. Dewayne brings a unique combination of leadership, expertise, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to exceed his client's expectations to every real estate transaction — no matter where the customer falls within the marketplace: top, mid, or entry-level.

He is a master at navigating the constantly changing market dynamics and understanding consumer behavior, in addition to being a highly qualified and skilled negotiator dedicated to ensuring a successful transaction for his buyers and sellers. He has a thorough knowledge of why the Melbourne area translates to a perfect home base for busy professionals, active families, and avid travelers, and is proud to call Brevard County home.

Kirk Kessel, CCIM, GRI, CRS — co-founder of the Carpenter Kessel luxury real estate team serving Brevard County and Florida's Space Coast

Inspire & Motivate

Kirk Kessel

Co-Founder & Team Leader  ·  CCIM, GRI, CRS

As a highly-informed, well-prepared, hardworking and passionately dedicated real estate professional, Kirk Kessel has personally been on all sides of real estate transactions — agent, investor, advisor, general counsel, syndicator, and developer. With a real estate career spanning more than three decades, he is without a doubt one of the most trusted and seasoned agents in the Melbourne area.

Kirk holds three real estate designations: (CCIM) Certified Commercial Investment Manager, (GRI) Graduate of the Real Estate Institute, and (CRS) Certified Residential Specialist. He is also committed to giving back to the local community. Over the past 35 years, he and his team have served on several boards and foundations, including The American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association, the Health First Board of Directors, Ad Astra Florida Tech, and the Board for the Maxx W. Kessel Foundation.

Video Series

60 Lessons in 60 Years

Watch Dewayne Carpenter and Kirk Kessel in their video series 60 Lessons in 60 Years — a collection of informative, behind-the-scenes videos covering the ins and outs of successful real estate in Brevard County, Florida. Each episode draws on their combined 60+ years of experience to deliver practical insights for buyers, sellers, and investors on the Space Coast.

VIEW THE ENTIRE 60 EPISODE PLAYLIST

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Frequently Asked Questions

Space Coast Luxury Waterfront Real Estate FAQs

Who leads the Carpenter Kessel real estate team?

Dewayne Carpenter and Kirk Kessel are the founders and team leaders of the Carpenter Kessel Homeselling Team, brokered by Compass. Together they bring more than 60 combined years of luxury real estate experience on Florida's Space Coast.

What areas does the Carpenter Kessel team serve?

The team specializes in luxury oceanfront and waterfront real estate across Brevard County and Florida's Space Coast, including Melbourne and the surrounding coastal communities.

What makes Carpenter Kessel qualified for luxury waterfront real estate?

The team has closed over $1 billion in career sales and ranks #1 in Brevard County and #1 in Florida. Kirk Kessel holds three professional designations — CCIM, GRI, and CRS — and the team's combined 60+ years cover residential, commercial, investment, and development transactions.

Where have Dewayne Carpenter and Kirk Kessel been featured?

Dewayne Carpenter and Kirk Kessel have been featured in Forbes, The Daily Star, the New York Post, and MSN for their expertise in Space Coast luxury waterfront real estate.

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