2024 Professional Profile: Tina Coombs

Broker/Owner Big Fish Real Estate

Tina Coombs views her opening of Big Fish Real Estate as an act of God working through her. Faith is an integral part of her company, as she believes that faith in God, herself and her clients allows her business to prosper.

Coombs had spent most of her life working in retail management when, in 2005, she decided to pursue real estate. During this time, Coombs was also searching for a home of her own. One day, while driving with her daughter, Coombs saw a house she loved with a for sale sign out front.

Curious about the price, they knocked on the door. An elderly man answered, inviting them in to show them around. As a result, he sold them the home at budget, saying he just wanted someone to love the home the way he had, and he believed the Coombs family would. Coombs viewed this as a sign from God that she was pursuing real estate for the right reasons — she wanted to provide others with the joy a kind man granted her.

For years, Coombs worked for a Tallahassee broker whose company she loved, but she felt a pull in her heart to open her own brokerage.

“During that time, I started praying about it because I felt called to serve people by finding them homes but also using my brokerage as a means to help missionaries, feed children and better my community,” said Coombs.

On yet another drive around Tallahassee, she was passing Lake Ella when she saw a “for rent” sign in front of a building in this highly desirable business location. The building fit Coombs’ exact specifications as if she had manifested them.

Through hard work and the support of her church and community, she opened her brokerage, which began as one and now houses 12 successful team members. Coombs enjoys having a small, tight-knit team, ultimately benefiting the client.

Before viewing homes, Coombs invites each client to the office to get to know their wants, needs, lifestyle and family to gain the necessary information to place them in the perfect home. Once the house hunting starts, Coombs and her team are fearless in digging into crawl spaces, ripping up carpet and addressing or negotiating issues for their clients.

“My job is to protect my buyer and put their priorities first, by whatever means that takes,” said Coombs. “When you call us, you’re getting our whole heart and authenticity. Simply put, we do more.”

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