About Jody Donnelly

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Jody

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Meet Jody

Born in Boston and raised in Cocoa Beach, Jody Donnelly is a true Space Coast local with deep roots in the community she serves. With 25 years of real estate experience, she brings a seasoned, client-first approach to every transaction—pairing strong market knowledge with a genuine desire to help people through some of life’s biggest transitions.

Jody began her real estate career in 2000, driven by her love of homes and her natural ability to support and guide others. She earned her Broker’s license in 2017 and holds a Certified Distressed Property Expert designation, allowing her to assist homeowners through complex or challenging situations with confidence and compassion. Over the years, she has built a business founded almost entirely on referrals and repeat clients—a testament to the trust, care, and consistency she delivers.

Specializing in residential, waterfront, luxury, and new-construction properties, Jody is known for her strong negotiation skills, meticulous attention to detail, and clear communication. She helps clients navigate the process with ease, from staging and presentation to smart pricing and strategy. Her marketing approach blends professional photography, virtual tours, and advanced MLS and market-trend tools with strong digital and social media exposure. As a Zillow Premier Agent, her listings benefit from enhanced visibility and priority placement.

Her philosophy is simple: treat people the way you want to be treated. Jody leads every interaction with honesty, respect, and transparency—ensuring clients always feel informed, protected, and genuinely cared for.

Outside of real estate, Jody enjoys spending time with her family, working out, relaxing at the beach or pool, and diving into home design projects. She’s active in local events, charities, and school initiatives, and she loves giving back to the community that helped shape her.

Looking ahead, Jody plans to continue expanding her business across the Space Coast and eventually build a team. She is committed to ongoing professional development, sharpening her marketing, negotiation, and technology skills to deliver even stronger results for the people she serves.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Agents

Finding the right real estate partner makes all the difference when buying or selling a home. Below are answers to the questions clients most often ask Carpenter | Kessel agents, designed to give you clarity and confidence before your next move.

Carpenter | Kessel agents specialize across Brevard County’s Space Coast, including Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Melbourne Beach, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Viera, and surrounding coastal communities.

Our agents manage diverse property types—including oceanfront condos, canal- and riverfront homes, luxury estates, and custom waterfront builds—tailored to meet buyers and sellers across price points.

Team leaders bring decades of experience and have guided the firm to rank as Florida’s #1 real estate team, with agents closing millions in sales annually.

Clients benefit from expert teamwork, award-winning leadership, advanced technology, global reach, and high-impact marketing—backed by $1B+ in closed sales.

Clients benefit from expert teamwork, award-winning leadership, advanced technology, global reach, and high-impact marketing—backed by $1B+ in closed sales.

We leverage professional photography, videography, 3D tours, drone footage, Google Ads, social media, email campaigns, and international exposure via Compass + Barnes International Realty.

Our “Listed. Marketed. Sold.” philosophy is backed by data: strategic marketing helps sellers achieve faster sales and stronger offers compared to industry averages.

Expect concierge-level service. Each agent is supported by marketing, operations, staging, and design teams to deliver a seamless experience from listing to closing.

Carpenter | Kessel consistently ranks #1 in Florida and among the top teams nationwide, closing more than $90M in volume from July 2024–2025.

Clients often ask:

  • “What is my home worth in this market?”

  • “How do you market homes to local and international buyers?”

  • “Which agents specialize in luxury waterfront sales?”

Each agent page includes direct contact details (email, mobile phone) and the option to schedule a listing strategy call.

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