Richard L. McKinney, Broker/Owner

Richard McKinney
Broker/Owner

Richard McKinney, Broker/Owner and Team Leader of The McKinney Team at RE/MAX Gold, leads one of the most powerful and productive real estate teams in the nation. In 2025 alone, Richard and his team have closed 525 transactions totaling $225 million in volume, earning recognition as the #1 RE/MAX Team in Florida and the #8 RE/MAX Team Worldwide. Personally, Richard brings decades of experience, with 5,856 lifetime transactions with over 1.5 Billion in sales, and a deep understanding of the Treasure Coast market that few can match. His exceptional results and commitment to excellence earned him the RE/MAX Pinnacle Club Award (2025), representing the highest level of achievement within the RE/MAX network.

Operating from Port St. Lucie, Richard’s team serves an expansive stretch of coastal communities including Fort Pierce, Tradition, Saint Lucie West, Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Sewall’s Point, Hobe Sound, Tequesta, Jupiter, Vero Beach, and Sebastian. The team includes a diverse group of highly skilled professionals — among them Kate Ward, Terry Holloway, Joe Tumolo, Kristen Grassullo, Jennifer VanBuskirk, Krist Vannetta, Liza Fellman, Joey Seyforth, Gregory Dalessio, Sean Walsh, Jennifer Leen, Tom Natter, Darci Margeson,Burt Hogan, Connor McKinney, Jeannie Jacobson, Shanna Neece, Brittany Earll,  and many more dedicated agents — each contributing specialized expertise and local insight.

Under Richard’s leadership, The McKinney Team has become synonymous with results, integrity, and innovation. Combining cutting-edge marketing, proven negotiation strategies, and an unwavering commitment to client success, the team continues to set new standards for performance across Florida’s Treasure Coast. Whether guiding first-time buyers or representing luxury waterfront estates, The Richard McKinney Team delivers an elite real estate experience grounded in knowledge, teamwork, and trust — making them one of the most respected and accomplished real estate teams in the world.

Among his latest accomplishments are:

• 2017 TOP TEAM - 175 HOMES SOLD & 37 Million $$$ in SALES VOLUME
• 2018 TOP TEAM - 256 HOMES SOLD & 50 Million $$$ in SALES VOLUME 
• 2019 TOP TEAM - 333 HOMES SOLD & 70 MILLION $$$ in SALES VOLUME
• 2020 TOP TEAM - 422 HOMES SOLD & 106 MILLION $$$ in SALES VOLUME
• 2021 TOP TEAM - 525 HOMES SOLD $ 158 MILLION $$$ in SALES VOLUME
• 2022 TOP TEAM - 506 HOMES SOLD $174 MILLION $$$ in SALES VOLUME
• RANKED THE NUMBER 29 LARGE TEAM IN THE NATION IN 2021 BY REAL TRENDS
• RANKED THE NUMBER 2 LARGE TEAM IN FLORIDA IN 2021 BY REAL TRENDS

Richard is intimately acquainted with the Treasure Coast real estate market and the areas many diverse landscapes and community lifestyles. Home BUYERS count on his expertise and highly responsive support throughout the purchasing process. His vast knowledge of the diverse neighborhoods enables buyers to select the right area and pinpoint their dream home — all at a competitive price.

SELLERS appreciate his candidness, responsiveness, and ability to succinctly organize all of the details of listing their homes. His Seller Edge Marketing Plan, marketing expertise and proven sales strategy consistently result in record sales prices, with shortest days spent on the market. Richard uses High Tech systems with professional photography, video and drone marketing on his listings. Richard is dedicated to working with sellers in coming up with a marketing strategy, to deliver the highest return, in a strategic, seamless, #FAST process. His duty is to get maximum exposure for a client’s home. He offers a complete digital experience, including an extensive mobile-responsive website and social media presence. Combined with vast internet presence via ZILLOW, Realtor.com, Trulia and over 100 other sites, his clients get the very best in internet exposure a seller can get.

One call to Richard and you will understand why his past customers wouldn’t consider going with anyone else.

Name: Richard

I am: A proud father of three beautiful children.

As an agent: Results driven, motivated and in love with the business.

Proudest Moment in real estate: Surpassing 500 Sales in one calendar year.

Biggest Challenge: Challenges are only unrealized opportunities.

Perfect Day: When I make a difference.

Favorite Treasure Coast Area or Place: Hutchinson Island, beaches and inter-coastal waterway – of course!