Meet the Team
Stephanie Person, Broker/Owner
Stephanie Person is the founder and broker-owner of Kinest Realty, a boutique brokerage built on knowledge, integrity, and heart. A 4th-generation Floridian and St. Petersburg native, Stephanie brings over 18 years of industry experience and a deep-rooted passion for helping others find their place in the world.
Known for her thoughtful, tenacious, and highly ethical approach, Stephanie has guided clients through everything from luxury home purchases and investment opportunities to complex probate and estate sales. Her background in education enhances her ability to empower clients through each step of the buying or selling process, ensuring they feel confident and informed from start to finish.
Stephanie created Kinest Realty with a clear mission: to create lifelong real estate partnerships through integrity and excellence. At Kinest, every client is treated like family, and every transaction is handled with care, strategy, and purpose. The firm’s vision is to provide a premier real estate experience in Pinellas County, with a focus on community support, superior service, and personalized guidance.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, relocating, or navigating a life transition, Stephanie offers unmatched local insight and a commitment to making your journey seamless and successful.
Let Stephanie and Kinest Realty help you experience real estate the Kinest way—where excellence, heart, and home come together.
Joe Person, REALTOR® / Co-Founder
Email: joe@kinestrealty.com
Phone: 727-509-7793
Joe Person, REALTOR®
Joe Person is a REALTOR® and co-founder of Kinest Realty, where communication, connection, and community come first. A 3rd generation St. Petersburg native with over 40 years of sales and communication experience, Joe brings a lifelong passion for helping people make confident, informed decisions.
Named after his grandfather, Joseph F. Person — the first Gemologist and numismatist in the southeastern United States — Joe comes from a family rooted in entrepreneurship, innovation, and community leadership. His grandfather was a trailblazing coin and gem dealer in St. Petersburg since 1940, famously known as the “V Nickel King.” That legacy of integrity and service continues through Joe’s own career, which began at the age of eight as he quietly studied the art of upper-level communication while watching his father at antique shows.
Known for his sharp thinking, and people-first approach, Joe has guided clients, sales teams, and trade professionals across the country. He began his real estate journey as a licensed mortgage broker in 2003 and later transitioned into sales training and business consulting before returning full circle to serve clients directly alongside his wife, Stephanie.
At Kinest Realty, Joe helps buyers and sellers navigate the market with strategy, care, and purpose. His goal is always the same: to communicate clearly, listen first, and help each client feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.
Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, Joe is ready to help you experience real estate the Kinest way—where people matter most.