Broker Owner

I am a dedicated mother, a former mortgage loan processor, a Realtor®, and a proud real estate broker-owner. My passion extends beyond my profession into my community, where I actively volunteer. I am an avid podcast listener and cherish being a good friend. I take great pleasure in managing and training successful agents in my own brokerage. I love listening to motivational audiobooks and exploring the growth and historical value of Jacksonville, my beloved city.

Residing in Jacksonville, Florida, with my children, I am a broker-owner of a boutique real estate brokerage. My specialty lies in mentoring new agents, equipping them with the skills to thrive in any market conditions. I take pride in serving diverse clients, including first-time homebuyers, military and retirement relocations, new construction, and sellers in various situations. Beyond real estate, I am passionate about discipleship and sharing personal testimonies of God's faithfulness to inspire hope and transformation in others. In my free time, I am dedicated to empowering individuals to share their stories, spreading God's Word, and witnessing the impact of Jesus' love. I find joy in hearing the stories of struggle and triumph from the families I work with, and I consider it a privilege to be a part of their journeys.

Christela Amonkou

The Legend Behind the Legacy

In 1998, when I was 15 years old, my family moved from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to the United States. I attended UNF and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2010. After graduating, I spent 15 years working in the mortgage industry, during which time I helped nearly 3,000 families with financing purchases and refinances of their homes. In 2017, I began my real estate career, driven by a desire to establish my own financial independence and help others do the same. Having purchased and sold many different homes, from historic to new builds, I am a strong believer in the American Dream of home ownership. I am honored to work enthusiastically on behalf of my clients and delighted to be their forever agent.

Since 2017, I have made it my mission to be an expert in all areas of Jacksonville. I am familiar with the up-and-coming areas of town and many new construction sites. I specialize in first-time home ownership, assisting people with credit restoration needs, and helping clients understand the crucial role home ownership plays in building generational wealth and a lasting family legacy. I also focus on referrals from colleagues and real estate investment properties.

I am motivated to help people find their perfect home and ensure the experience is as positive as possible and I am passionate about empowering families to build long-term financial success through home ownership. Let me help you find your perfect home and contribute to building your family's legacy!

Professional Highlights:

Opened The First Legacy Bridge Realty brokerage 2023

Obtained Brokers License 2020

Received the Ruby Elite Award 2021, 2022 EVUSA 

Reached Multi-million-dollar producer status in 2018, 2019, and 2020  

Awarded Top producer of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Mandarin office. 

Certified Relocation Specialist and Residential Sales (C.R.S.) 

Earned Million Dollar Producer status in 2018  

Member of the Honor Society in 2019  

Member of the President Circle in 2020  

15 years' experience in the Mortgage Lending Industry

Received Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from UNF

Fluent in English and Creole