About Leigh Hinton

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Leigh

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Meet Leigh

Originally from London, England, Leigh Hinton has called Melbourne home for over 25 years. After years in a demanding career that kept him away from his daughter more than he liked, Leigh made a change, driven by the desire to be present, build something lasting, and help others do the same. Real estate offered that path.

Now with 9 years of experience and a focus on both residential and commercial properties, Leigh is known for his calm approach, deep market knowledge, and sharp negotiation skills. He prides himself on finding common ground and crafting win-win deals that protect his clients’ interests without compromising professionalism or respect. Many of his earliest clients have come back again—and some have become close friends along the way.

Leigh earned his Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology from the Florida Institute of Technology and is currently working toward his CCIM designation. He embraces the power of technology, especially AI, as a tool to better price properties, create smarter marketing strategies, and keep transactions on track.

Outside of real estate, Leigh runs a local seafood market with his partner, volunteers on his daughter’s school advisory board, and is an active member of the Shriners. He regularly attends City Council meetings and hopes to serve on the Council in the future. You’ll also find him fishing, cooking, catching a movie, or cheering on Arsenal, England, and his daughter’s soccer team.

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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