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Momentum Realty is the fastest-growing independent real estate brokerage in Northeast Florida. Co-founder Jon Brooks has been interviewed by Gary Keller on the KW Mega Camp stage twice, featured by News4Jax on the Northeast Florida housing market, and appeared on the industry's top podcasts including Real Estate Rockstars with Pat Hiban and GSD Mode with Joshua Smith.
In June 2026, Momentum Realty's $3.5 billion milestone was published on AP News and syndicated across 450+ news, financial, and broadcast-affiliate outlets nationwide.
$3.5 billion in sales volume.
Published nationally on June 1, 2026, and carried by AP News and financial portals across the country.
Momentum Realty Surpasses $3.5 Billion in Sales Volume While Building One of Northeast Florida's Fastest-Growing Independent Real Estate Brokerages
Momentum Realty, a Jacksonville-based independent brokerage, has achieved more than $3.5 billion in lifetime sales volume and over 8,500 transactions since 2020. The company now includes more than 280 real estate professionals across Florida and Georgia, reflecting continued expansion throughout Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, St. Johns County, Nassau County, Clay County, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Palm Coast, Gainesville, Ocala, and surrounding communities.
Featured across major media platforms.
The milestone was distributed through AP News and picked up by national financial portals and local broadcast affiliates, more than 450 placements in total.
Trusted by the publications that matter.
From local Jacksonville news to national real estate industry coverage.
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On stage with the industry's biggest names.
Jon has been interviewed by Gary Keller, co-founder of Keller Williams, on the Mega Camp stage in front of 10,000+ agents in both 2018 and 2019. He continues to be a sought-after speaker for masterminds and industry events.
Recent features.
Jon Brooks is regularly cited by Jacksonville's leading news outlet as an expert voice on the Northeast Florida housing market.
Jon broke down why Jacksonville posted the steepest year-over-year home price drop in the country among the 40 largest metros, and what it means for buyers and sellers heading into 2026.
Jon was tapped for expert analysis on the Great Wealth Transfer and why younger Americans are struggling to enter the housing market.
Jon explained why Jacksonville's home price decline was actually steeper than the major national trackers indicated, and his advice to listing agents in a cooling market.
A trusted voice for the real estate industry.
Jon has been featured on the largest and most respected podcasts in real estate, sharing the playbook behind Momentum's growth from $80K in debt to a Top 1% Florida brokerage.
An award-winning brokerage.
Voted by the community. Ranked by the industry. Cited by the press.
The fast facts about Momentum.
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About Momentum Realty
Momentum Realty is an award-winning independent real estate brokerage headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with offices in Mandarin and Ocala. Founded in January 2020 by Jon Brooks and Brittany Brooks, both former finance and investment banking professionals, Momentum has grown from three founding agents to over 270 producers and $3.5 billion+ in closed transaction volume in 6 years.
The brokerage operates a 100% commission model with a $12,000 annual cap and no monthly fees, attracting top-producing agents who want to keep more of what they earn while accessing institutional-grade systems, training, and community. The average Momentum agent earns more than twice the Florida real estate agent average.
Key Facts
- Founded January 2020 by Jon Brooks & Brittany Brooks
- 270+ licensed real estate agents across Florida and Georgia
- $3.5+ billion in closed transaction volume since launch
- 8,500+ families served across Northeast Florida
- Top 1% Brokerage in Florida (RealTrends 2026)
- #2 Brokerage by Volume in Northeast Florida (MarketView Broker)
- Three offices: Jacksonville, Mandarin, Ocala
- 5.0-star average across 800+ Google and Zillow reviews
- 100% commission structure with $12K annual cap
- Founder Jon Brooks publishes a newsletter to 63K+ subscribers
About Jon Brooks (Co-Founder, CEO)
Jon Brooks is the co-founder and CEO of Momentum Realty. A former finance analyst, he transitioned to real estate in 2015 and launched Momentum in 2020 with his wife Brittany. He writes the "Think Big, Question Everything" newsletter on Substack to over 63,000 real estate agents and entrepreneurs, and recently authored the book "Get In to Get Out," a framework for building an owner-independent real estate business.
About Brittany Brooks (Co-Founder, Broker)
Brittany Brooks is the co-founder and Broker of Record at Momentum Realty. She holds CPA credentials and a background in investment banking before transitioning to real estate, where she broke records by serving 66 buyer clients in her first year as an agent. She oversees brokerage operations, agent compliance, and the day-to-day leadership of Momentum's 270+ producers.
Story Angles
- How an independent brokerage hit Top 1% in Florida in 6 years
- The 71% problem: why most real estate agents fail (and what Momentum does differently)
- Husband-wife co-founders building a 270-agent business with three kids
- From investment banking to real estate brokerage: lessons in operator mindset
- The shift from "real estate agent" to "real estate operator" in 2026
- What Northeast Florida's housing market tells us about the rest of the state
- Why 100% commission models are reshaping how agents build wealth
Press Inquiries
Looking for an interview, expert commentary on the Northeast Florida real estate market, or a quote for a story? Jon and Brittany are available for press. Response within 24 hours.