Meet Cory Hays

REALTOR® | Property Manager | Military Relocation Professional (MRP)

Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Success in real estate is built on trust, experience, and results. Cory Hays has spent a lifetime earning all three.

A retired Chief Petty Officer after 20 years of honorable service in the United States Navy, Cory now brings that same level of discipline, integrity, and commitment to excellence to every real estate transaction. His dedication to serving others has quickly established him as one of Northeast Florida's top-performing real estate professionals.

In 2025, Cory earned recognition among the Top 1% of REALTORS® in both Florida and the nation for production, reflecting his commitment to delivering exceptional results for his clients. He is also a back-to-back Five Star Real Estate Agent Award recipient, an honor recognizing professionals who consistently demonstrate outstanding client satisfaction, ethical business practices, and exceptional service.

Having personally completed seven Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves, Cory understands the excitement and challenges that come with relocating. His firsthand military experience gives him a unique perspective that allows him to guide service members and their families through the buying and selling process with confidence and ease.

Cory holds the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) designation and is a Certified Military Agent through the Automated Housing Referral Network (AHRN), making him an invaluable resource for active-duty military members, veterans, and their families. While military relocation is one of his specialties, Cory is equally passionate about helping first-time homebuyers, luxury home clients, investors, and families throughout Northeast Florida.

As a REALTOR® with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lifestyles Realty, Cory combines innovative marketing, cutting-edge technology, expert negotiation, and in-depth local market knowledge to create an exceptional experience from contract to closing. Whether you're buying your dream home, selling a longtime family residence, relocating across the country, or expanding your investment portfolio, Cory is committed to making the process smooth, transparent, and successful.

To Cory, real estate is about far more than contracts and closing dates; it's about helping people build the next chapter of their lives. His clients know him for his responsiveness, honesty, attention to detail, and relentless work ethic. Those qualities, forged over two decades of military service, continue to define the way he serves every client today.

When you choose Cory Hays, you're choosing a trusted advisor, proven advocate, and dedicated professional who is committed to serving your family with excellence from your first conversation through the closing table and beyond.