
Specialties
Luxury Property Specialist
Education
★★★★★
"Living full time in Pennsylvania and trying to find what we wanted in Nocatee was challenging, to put it mildly. It felt as if for 565 days Tara lived for us, always available and willing to do whatever it took to assist with whatever we asked of her. There were too many instances to name, when Tara thought of things we would have forgotten or didn’t even know existed. So many places she went to check things for us, too many texts, emails and calls she pleasantly answered in all hours of the day.
Thanks to God and to Tara’s dedication, one day in October 2022 Marc, our little friend Henny and I woke up to this view, in the house we hope to call home for as long as we live.
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We are quickly adjusting to our new and exciting journey in Florida, making new friends and moving on with our lives, but Tara’s loving, caring heart is still gently looking after us. At least once a week she checks in to see if the furniture has arrived, if we need anything, to let us know that there is a special event in the area we may not want to miss, or merely to remind us that she is still here for us.
It is simply impossible to find words to do justice in describing how much we appreciate the overwhelming dedication, and kindness, Tara Belanger showed us." - Edna and Marc
★★★★★
"Tara was so responsive! Probably the most responsive agent I have ever had. She diligently searched for properties and set-up showings quickly, turning around many options for us. We had previously searched for a home without an agent unsuccessfully for 6 months. With Tara, we were in a new home in weeks! She protected our negotiations, made fruitful recommendations, and was very honest about what was worth pushing for and what we should let drop. She knows the market very well and we felt well represented by her. We were new the Florida real estate market, previously owning a home out of state, and she helped us understand all the requirements and details we needed to know to be competitive buyers." - Tiffany
★★★★★
"A big shout out to Tara Belanger of who was my real estate agent for the home purchase in St Augustine, FL. From her informative video of the St Augustine and Nocatee area which was how we found her for our home search through the close out process, the support, communication, and all around knowledge of this process was first class. We were building a new home and were out of town buyers. As such getting detailed updates on a regular basis was challenging, however Tara on many occasions traveled to the in progress build, established a rapport with the project manager overseeing the build and provided comprehensive updates on the home. Her approach to take contiguous video snippets which were easier to text of each area of the home made me feel as if I had just done the walk through during each of her visits. Her wealth of knowledge through the build process, her knowledge of local businesses for things that needed to be done upon moving in was like having a personal concierge that was always available. The thing I appreciated the most was Tara’s responsiveness for any questions I had and her proactive approach to provide information or a progress update on the home. I highly recommend Tara to any of you prospective home buyers as your Real Estate agent - first class support and first class person!!! I am a very happy FL homeowner." - Sunil
★★★★★
"Probably the nicest and efficient and helpful realtor my wife and I have worked with! Just a naturally nice person who wants to exceed expectations for you and a new home! Knows all of Nocatee and supporting contractors to help you adjust! Thank you Tara!" - Steve
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"When I began searching for a realtor, I came across Tara’s You Tube channel and was very impressed with her knowledge of the area and obvious passion for what she was doing. I would be moving from out of state and needed a top-notch realtor to guide me. As luck would have it, Tara turned out to be exactly what I needed, as I decided to buy a new construction home that would be built as I was in another state. I can’t even begin to say enough good things about Tara’s dedication and commitment to making the process as seamless as possible. She made regular visits to the property, recording videos every step of the way. She reached out to the builders whenever I had a question or even if she thought of a question. She met with the private inspectors that I had hired at multiple stages in the process. She was there when installation issues came up with incorrectly placed tile and a mix-up of cabinets and bathtubs in two bathrooms, even FaceTiming with me when the supervisor was there. She even helped me after closing with concerns that the warranty team needed to address. Her level of professionalism, her organization, and her attention to detail far surpassed anything I could have imagined! Tara is amazing at what she does and I promise you… you will be lucky to have her as your guide!" - Susan
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"Tara is a wonderful real estate agent! She represented us as a buyer during our recent purchase of our new construction home. She was available to us every step of the way: the beginning discussions regarding our home search criteria, selection of homes to see, the purchase offer process, inspection company recommendations, formal home walk throughs and the final closing process. She is very knowledgeable about the Florida real estate market and new construction homes. She pays close attention to detail, has excellent negotiation skills and is diligent in her follow-up for answers to any questions we had. She was a joy to work with. We are so happy to have had the opportunity to work with Tara in finding our new home. We highly recommend utilizing Tara during your next home search!" - Denise
★★★★★
"Tara was the best Realtor we have ever had. She was always available, no matter when we contacted her with our questions. She is extremely knowledgeable about the community and provided excellent service! She is truly a professional who goes above and beyond to make the home buying process less stressful!" - Pat
★★★★★
"What a year it’s been looking at homes in Nocatee with Tara, we are very fortunate to have chosen her as our realtor. Our move from NJ wasn’t easy .. it was our home we lived in for 20 years so to say we were nervous is an understatement. Tara always put our minds at ease and walked us through the process-step by step. Right now is a very hard time to buy or sell a house with inventory so low, but Tara found us a house and had it under contract within 24 hours. Her confidence and knowledge made our move to FL much easier. Moving is always a challenge for a family but having her a phone call away was a real peace of mind. We are happy we live here now .. she found us our dream house and we couldn’t be happier" - Kristine
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"Tara did an amazing job selling our home! She even added some personal decor as a courtesy and knew exactly what to do to highlight the benefits of our home. Tara sold our home in less than 48 hours above asking price! Simply the best! " - Sheri
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"We love Tara! The day we met her, she went way above the call of duty to show us extra kindness and honesty. She won our trust and later did not disappoint! It was clear that she was putting our needs first, and her understanding and empathy allowed her to help us find the rental that was perfect for our family, even with our long list of needs and wants. We came to Jax to find a house, and left without a house, but Tara was as good as our own eyes and ears, long distance, and viewed houses for us with honesty and understanding, and sent us walk thru videos that made us feel we we’re actually in the house. She even went out of her way to view a house in the evening before leaving for vacation the next day. Tara was a huge answer to prayer for us and a godsend! Whether you are local to Jax or trying to find a house long distance, we highly recommend Tara!" - Janel
★★★★★
"Tara went OVER AND ABOVE to help me sell my home and purchase another. Her marketing expertise and her professionalism helped me get a great offer in just two weeks. Tara made the process seem so easy, and she flawlessly represented me as a buyer AND a seller. I couldn't have been happier!!!" - Dianne
★★★★★
"Tara led the charge to sell our listing, she dealt with a tough buyer and helped us negotiate a great price on our Ponte Vedra Home! Tara knows Nocatee!
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★★★★★
"Tara did an outstanding job selling our Jacksonville Beach townhouse. Tara always kept us informed throughout the sales process from initial listing until the final closing. She did a fantastic job of staging and marketing our property, was always highly professional and a pleasure to work with. We would recommend her to anyone considering selling or buying real estate in the Jacksonville area." - Scott
★★★★★
"Tara is a true professional. She acquired a contract on our listing in less than two weeks for a very fair price. Her attention to detail and communication skills are what makes Tara an agent who will look out for her clients, whether buying or selling. I plan to use her again" - Steve
★★★★★
"We really loved working with Tara Belanger Bright for the purchase of our home in Ponte Vedra!!! She was so upbeat, accessible, friendly and all around a great agent to work with. Thank you so much for all of your hard work Tara! We couldn't be happier!" - Gail
★★★★★
"Tara was the listing agent when we sold our home in Nocatee (Ponte Vedra). She was fabulous!! She is professional, knowledgeable and responsive. We so enjoyed working with her. Her marketing skills are amazing - from the video to the listing photos. Hire her now!!" - Christine
★★★★★
"I have been working with Tara Belanger for a couple years now in trying to find my perfect place if one So exists? I am currently living in the Ponte Vedra area, renting in a place that she had found for me why we continue our search. She has been the most professional , hard-working and dedicated agent I have ever worked with. I am currently happy where I'm at but it's only temporary as I will continue to work with Tara, And if you are in the position I am ,I would highly recommend her for ALL your real estate needs.I guarantee she will find you that perfect place!" - John
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"I contacted Tara to help us find a house. We are moving from Minnesota to Florida. She was the first realtor I contacted who stayed in the price range I gave her. She asked a lot of questions. We communicated via email up until we arrived to Florida to look at the houses we picked out. She scheduled us to look at 10 houses in one day, our request. We had 5 kids with us, she was patient. She answered all the questions we had. We found "our" house. She wrote our offer up and worked with the sellers agent to get the deal done. Since the accepted offer she has gone above and beyond anything I thought possible. She has helped us by being available for the inspection and a refrigerator delivery! Above and Beyond! She is a gift, a blessing and I am 100% confident in her abilities. You cannot go wrong with Tara!" - RuthAnn
★★★★★
"I have worked with Tara on a couple of real estate transactions now, and I couldn't be more blown away by how much she cares for the PEOPLE she helps to buy and sell their homes. She truly doesn't look at these are transactions, but rather as relationships. You will be AMAZED by how awesome it is to work with Tara!!" - Geoff
★★★★★
"If you're searching for an excellent real estate agent in the Ponte Vedra/Nocatee area, I highly recommend Tara. Knowledgeable, professional and skilled, she is an expert in her field. Her calmness and communication skills facilitated a quick, stress-free process from beginning to end." - J
★★★★★
"Tara is the most knowledgeable, hard working, and personable realtor we've ever worked with. Nobody knows Nocatee like her, we HIGHLY recommend her.
" - Ralph
★★★★★
"I began working with Tara 2 years prior to buying my home from out of state... she was patient and professional and kept me completely in the loop of my search from afar the entire time... she provided endless information along the way that helped my decision making process... she continues to still check in making sure I'm finding my move as seamless as possible...I'm happy to have finally found a place I love thanks to her!" - Karen
★★★★★
"Tara is the real deal! She was so knowledgeable & responsive. She always went way beyond our expectations! There were many times we looked at properties with other realtors and didn't feel we got personal attention, but Tara was always there with real answers." - Nick
★★★★★
"Tara helped us sell two of our properties in the last 12 months and secure a fantastic rental to live in while we build our dream home. Tara was professional throughout, always available, and guided us through the process every step of the way. We know who we will be using if we need to sell or buy again in the future!" - Tim
★★★★★
"I love her absolute blessing we met. Updated me through the whole construction process on my place. Helped me with logistics and was around on closing/moving day. She never phoned it in and went above and beyond." - Matt
★★★★★
"It's too bad the ratings don't have "10" stars!! Without a doubt the best agent anyone could ask for. Coming from California to Florida was a difficult task in and of itself, and buying a home in a market that is "hot" from 3,000 miles away would have been impossible without Tara. We can't say enough good things about her in this short little review. Professional, patient, thorough, courteous, willing to go the extra mile are just a few things you can expect from her. We took nearly 2 years to make this happen, and we bought our home without ever physically seeing it in person. When we arrived for the first time we were completely overwhelmed, Tara had totally exceeded our expectations!! We've bought and sold several homes over the years, and Tara is by far one of those few "Shining Stars" that you find once in awhile. Thank you Tara for all you did for us, we absolutely LOVE our new home!!" - Tom
★★★★★
"Tara helped us sell our home during these difficult times with COVID. She was the only one selling homes in our area. Tara follows up after showings and always kept us informed. If you want to sell you home I suggest you contact her. She is a very easy agent to work with when buying or selling a home." - Beth
★★★★★
"Tara is very familiar with the neighborhoods and which properties will sell quickly. I think Tara greatest asset is her listening skills. After I told Tara what I was looking for, all the properties she showed me fit the bill. Also she was very good at coordinating all the parties involved in the transaction." - Joe
Tara Belanger is a top-rated real estate agent in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL specializing in relocation, luxury homes, and new construction. Backed by Compass, she brings expert marketing and local insight to every transaction.
Meet Tara Belanger – Your Trusted Real Estate Expert in Northeast Florida
Tara Belanger is a top-performing real estate agent based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, serving buyers and sellers throughout St. Johns, Duval, Nassau, and Clay counties. As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS™ Guild), Certified Listing Expert (CLE), and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®), Tara brings unmatched expertise to every transaction—whether you're relocating from out of state, purchasing a new construction home, or selling a luxury property.
Originally from Cornwall (Hudson River Valley) near West Point, NY, and a Marketing graduate from Kennesaw State University, Tara combines a strategic business mindset with local knowledge. After falling in love with the Ponte Vedra Beach lifestyle in 2010, she made the move to Florida—where both of her children graduated from St. Johns County schools and now attend college in the state.
As a seasoned REALTOR® with Compass, Tara is known for:
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Helping out-of-state buyers relocate to Florida with confidence
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Marketing luxury homes to a global audience
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Guiding clients through new construction opportunities with top builders
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Making every real estate transaction smooth, transparent, and rewarding
She also serves as Chair for Model Meet Up with NEFBA’s Sales & Marketing Council, staying on the leading edge of market trends, builder offerings, and local development.
You can follow Tara’s expert guidance on her YouTube channel:
“Moving to Ponte Vedra Beach Florida – and nearby”, where she offers neighborhood tours, relocation advice, and new construction insights.
Stay updated on local events, business openings, and community highlights through her Facebook page: “What’s Up in Ponte Vedra”
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Whether you’re searching for a luxury coastal retreat, considering new construction, downsizing, or making your first move to Northeast Florida, Tara Belanger is the local expert you want on your side.